POP star and The Voice judge Olly Murs is the latest big name to announce a gig in Carlisle.

Murs will stop off at Bitts Park as part of his 25-date UK tour next summer.

He’ll play the outdoor concert on July 23, which is the Friday before Sir Tom Jones’ rescheduled concert on July 25.

It’s still been a busy year for Olly despite the coronavirus pandemic, having recently captained England in this year’s Soccer Aid.

He is looking to retain his crown as winning judge on his third series of The Voice UK.

However, the popular talent show was was postponed at the semi-final stages due to Covid-19.

ITV has announced that the show will return in the autumn so it can finish off the ninth series.

“I can’t tell you how excited I am to announce this tour,” said Murs.

“It’s been such a tough year for everyone and I can’t wait to get back out on the road and entertain my fans.

“We’re definitely going to be celebrating in Carlisle next summer.”

Liz Doogan-Hobbs MBE, CEO of Grandslam Live and LHG Events, promoter of the two concerts commented about the announcement: “We are delighted to be bringing another huge concert to Carlisle next summer.

“It’s been such a tough year for everyone with no live events being able to take place.

“I am thrilled to confirm that Olly Murs will be joining Tom Jones by performing in Carlisle next summer, we know it will be one epic party weekend in Bitts Park.”

In April it was announced that Pop group Little Mix had cancelled their upcoming summer tour.

The four-piece girl band were due to play in Carlisle at Bitts Park on July 24.

A new date has yet to be confirmed by the band.

Artists to have played in Carlisle in recent years:

  • Bryan Adams, July 2017 – Bitts Park;
  • Lionel Richie, June 2018 – Brunton Park;
  • The Script, March 2019 – The Sands Centre;
  • The Specials/UB40, May 2019 – The Sands Centre;
  • Madness, July 2019 – The Sands Centre;
  • Jess Glynne/John Newman, September 2019 – The Sands Centre;
  • Bastille, November 2019 – The Sands Centre.

Tickets for Olly Murs, Live in Bitts Park on Friday, July 23 are on general sale from 9am on Friday, October 9.

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Prices start from £39.50 plus booking fee.

Gold Circle Tickets are priced at £55 plus booking fee.

VIP packages are also available.

Tickets for Tom Jones are already on sale.

Tickets will be available locally from thesandscentre.co.uk or by calling 0333 006 5571.

They are also available from lhgtickets.com and ticketmaster.co.uk

Accessible tickets are available directly from Ticketmaster.