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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
The Often Herd
28th February 2026 8:00pm (Doors open at 7:00 pm)
Kirkgate Centre
The Often Herd transcend the traditional boundaries of bluegrass music. Although they might resemble an American string band, complete with driving energy, tight vocal harmonies and dazzling instrumental interplay, their vibrant, transatlantic sound is deeply coloured by their surroundings; the striking natural and industrial landscapes of Northern England. This unique approach won them the title of “Best European Bluegrass Band ...
NTLive The Audience
1st March 2026 7:00pm (Doors open at 6:00 pm)
Kirkgate Centre
The Audience by Peter Morgan directed by Stephen Daldry Returning to cinemas for the first time in over a decade, Helen Mirren plays Queen Elizabeth II in theOlivier and Tony Award® -winning hit production, directed by Stephen Daldry. For 60 years, Queen Elizabeth II met with each of her 12 prime ministers in a private weekly meeting. This meeting is ...
Song Sung Blue (12A)
2nd March 2026 8:00pm (Doors open at 7:00 pm)
Kirkgate Centre
Based on a true story, two down-on-their-luck Milwaukee musicians (Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson) form Lightning and Thunder, a Neil Diamond tribute act. They experience soaring success and devastating heartbreak in their musical journey together. While this film is a musical movie, it's the love story that really rocks the audience. For those looking for a fun film, Song Sung ...
Song Sung Blue (12A)
4th March 2026 2:00pm (Doors open at 1:00 pm)
Kirkgate Centre
Based on a true story, two down-on-their-luck Milwaukee musicians (Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson) form Lightning and Thunder, a Neil Diamond tribute act. They experience soaring success and devastating heartbreak in their musical journey together. While this film is a musical movie, it's the love story that really rocks the audience. For those looking for a fun film, Song Sung ...