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
The Mastermind (12A)
19th January 2026 8:00pm (Doors open at 7:00 pm)
Kirkgate Centre
In 1970, three people wander into a museum in broad daylight and steal four paintings. When holding onto the art proves more difficult than stealing them, it turns Mooney (Josh O’Connor) is relegated to a life on the run. Kelly Reichardt doing a heist movie? That might sound strange after Wendy and Lucy, First Cow, Certain Women, Meek’s Cutoff for ...
The Mastermind (12A)
21st January 2026 2:00pm (Doors open at 1:00 pm)
Kirkgate Centre
In 1970, three people wander into a museum in broad daylight and steal four paintings. When holding onto the art proves more difficult than stealing them, it turns Mooney (Josh O’Connor) is relegated to a life on the run. Kelly Reichardt doing a heist movie? That might sound strange after Wendy and Lucy, First Cow, Certain Women, Meek’s Cutoff for ...
Palestine 36 (12A)
23rd January 2026 7:00pm (Doors open at 6:00 pm)
Kirkgate Centre
Palestine, 1936. The uprising that took on an Empire. As villages across Mandatory Palestine rise against British colonial rule, Yusuf drifts between his rural home and the restless energy of Jerusalem, longing for a future beyond the growing unrest. But history is relentless. With rising numbers of Jewish immigrants escaping antisemitism in Europe, and the Palestinian population uniting in the ...
Monthly Market Seller Registration
24th January 2026 9:00am
Kirkgate Centre
For £10 you have access to one of ten tables for the morning of our monthly indoor market, where you can sell your unwanted items, home produced crafts, books, music, almost anything! We will send you a link to our seller guidelines when you book, but please click the link to check that your items are suitable before booking a ...