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About Us
The Kirkgate Centre is an entertainment and cultural venue at the heart of the lively community of Cockermouth, Cumbria.
We celebrate our local talent and heritage, and bring top quality professional entertainment to
our town and many other communities across the area to the west of the Lake District National Park.
Whether you enjoy films on a big screen, live music, theatre, exhibitions, shows for children and families or community events, Kirkgate has something for everyone. Our quirky character makes us a special venue for weddings, parties, festivals and conferences.
Our mission:
“Creative talent is valued, developed, and supported with opportunities for all to actively engage with and enjoy the arts, our local heritage and community life”
Our values:
Commitment – Our staff and volunteers are dedicated to delivering our mission.
Inclusion – We aim to make art, heritage, and culture accessible to all our communities.
Sustainability – We aim to ensure that the organisation is secure for future generations from both financial and environmental perspective.
Nurturing – We aim to provide an environment that encourages growth, development of skills confidence and enjoyment for all.
WHAT’S ON
Jazz@Kirkgate: The John Bailey Quartet
26th April 2026 7:30pm (Doors open at 6:30 pm)
Kirkgate Centre
Join us for an exceptional evening of jazz with The John Bailey Quartet, featuring:🎸 John Bailey – guitar🎹 Paul Kilvington – keys🎸 Gary Culshaw – bass🥁 Caroline Boaden – drums All four musicians are renowned performers on the Northwest jazz scene and familiar faces at Kirkgate, where they’ve captivated audiences with their artistry and skill. The quartet’s repertoire draws inspiration ...
H is for Hawk (12A)
27th April 2026 8:00pm (Doors open at 7:00 pm)
Kirkgate Centre
H is for Hawk follows Helen (Foy), who, after the sudden death of her father (Gleeson), loses herself in the memories of their time birding and exploring the natural world together and turns the ancient art of falconry-rooted in European tradition-training a wild goshawk named Mabel to navigate her profound loss. But as she teaches Mabel to hunt and fly ...
H is for Hawk (12A)
27th April 2026 8:00pm (Doors open at 7:00 pm)
Kirkgate Centre
H is for Hawk follows Helen (Foy), who, after the sudden death of her father (Gleeson), loses herself in the memories of their time birding and exploring the natural world together and turns the ancient art of falconry-rooted in European tradition-training a wild goshawk named Mabel to navigate her profound loss. But as she teaches Mabel to hunt and fly ...
H is for Hawk (12A)
29th April 2026 2:00pm (Doors open at 1:00 pm)
Kirkgate Centre
H is for Hawk follows Helen (Foy), who, after the sudden death of her father (Gleeson), loses herself in the memories of their time birding and exploring the natural world together and turns the ancient art of falconry-rooted in European tradition-training a wild goshawk named Mabel to navigate her profound loss. But as she teaches Mabel to hunt and fly ...