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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
Elvis Presley in Concert (12A)
13th May 2026 2:00pm (Doors open at 1:00 pm)
Kirkgate Centre
Featuring never-before-seen footage and recordings which director Luhrmann found when the 2022 film Elvis. A documentary in which Elvis sings and tells his story like never before in a new cinematic experience from visionary filmmaker Baz Luhrmann. While it is unlikely to tell you much you don’t already know, this is a must-see for Presley fans and a boisterously enjoyable ...
Cockfrock Spring 2026 Sellers Registration
14th May 2026 3:30pm
Kirkgate Centre
Yes! It's back! The fashion event we all love! We're looking for good quality ladies fashions and accessories… If you would like toregister as a seller at Cockfrocksimply 'buy' a ticket to this 'event'. You don't even need to come to the sale itself! We take care of all that for you, all you need to do is get your ...
Cockfrock Spring 2026
16th May 2026 10:30am
Kirkgate Centre
The North West's biggest pop-up pre-loved boutique! We've got knockout frocks at a knockdown prices, shoes, handbags, jewellery, whether it's glitz and glamour or more practical outfits you're after- there is always a wide range of styles and sizes at our second hand ladies fashions sale. Did you know… Fashion production makes up 10% of humanity's carbon emissions, dries up ...
Cockfrock Spring 2026
17th May 2026 10:00am
Kirkgate Centre
The North West's biggest pop-up pre-loved boutique! We've got knockout frocks at a knockdown prices, shoes, handbags, jewellery, whether it's glitz and glamour or more practical outfits you're after- there is always a wide range of styles and sizes at our second hand ladies fashions sale. Did you know… Fashion production makes up 10% of humanity's carbon emissions, dries up ...