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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 Carl Mayotte Quintet
24th May 2026 7:30pm (Doors open at 6:30 pm)
Kirkgate Centre
We are very excited to welcome Canadian band the Carl Mayotte Quintet who visit the Kirkgate, as part of a European tour from Quebec. Grand winner of the Jazz Radio-Canada Revelation title for 2020-2021, Carl Mayotte is one of the most popular bassists and jazz musicians in Quebec and Canada right now. Having started his professional career at the age ...
The Testament of Ann Lee (15)
25th May 2026 8:00pm (Doors open at 7:00 pm)
Kirkgate Centre
From award-winning writer-director Mona Fastvold (The World to Come, The Brutalist) comes the extraordinary true legend of Ann Lee, founder of the devotional sect known as the Shakers Academy Award nominee Amanda Seyfried stars as the Shaker's irrepressible leader, who preached gender and social equality and was revered by her followers. The Testament of Ann Lee captures the ecstasy and ...
The Testament of Ann Lee (15)
27th May 2026 2:00pm (Doors open at 1:00 pm)
Kirkgate Centre
From award-winning writer-director Mona Fastvold (The World to Come, The Brutalist) comes the extraordinary true legend of Ann Lee, founder of the devotional sect known as the Shakers Academy Award nominee Amanda Seyfried stars as the Shaker's irrepressible leader, who preached gender and social equality and was revered by her followers. The Testament of Ann Lee captures the ecstasy and ...
Kirkgate Crafters
28th May 2026 7:00pm
Kirkgate Centre
Kirkgate Crafters is our monthly craft club. We meet on the fourth Thursday of the month from 7pm – 9pm. Bring along a project you’re working on. Join us for craft and chat, share skills and to meet others. Open to all, all crafts welcome. The bar will be open for drinks and snacks. Book below, or just turn up ...