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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
Mayfield School Art Exhibition
12th March 2026 12:00am
Kirkgate Centre
From Wednesday 11th April we will be home to a selection of artwork from the pupils at Mayfield School. The works will be available to view when the centre is open for events between Wednesday 11th and Friday 20th April*. Their works will be available to purchase, with collection at the end of the exhibition on the afternoon of Friday ...
Mayfield School Art Exhibition
13th March 2026 12:00am
Kirkgate Centre
From Wednesday 11th April we will be home to a selection of artwork from the pupils at Mayfield School. The works will be available to view when the centre is open for events between Wednesday 11th and Friday 20th April*. Their works will be available to purchase, with collection at the end of the exhibition on the afternoon of Friday ...
It Was Just an Accident (12A)
13th March 2026 7:00pm (Doors open at 6:00 pm)
Kirkgate Centre
What begins as a minor accident sets in motion a series of escalating consequences. An unassuming mechanic is reminded of his time in an Iranian prison when he encounters a man he suspects to be his sadistic jailhouse captor. Panicked, he rounds up a few of his fellow ex-prisoners to confirm the man's identity. Any semblance of a bemusing road-trip ...
Mayfield School Art Exhibition
14th March 2026 12:00am
Kirkgate Centre
From Wednesday 11th April we will be home to a selection of artwork from the pupils at Mayfield School. The works will be available to view when the centre is open for events between Wednesday 11th and Friday 20th April*. Their works will be available to purchase, with collection at the end of the exhibition on the afternoon of Friday ...