Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from everyone at Kirkgate Arts & Heritage.
Thanks to Aisling Fisher for this beautiful festive image!
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
Downton Abbey – The Grand Finale (PG)
17th December 2025 2:00pm (Doors open at 1:00 pm)
Kirkgate Centre
The third and final film concerning Downton Abbey following the much loved TV series. “this silly, enjoyable nonsense should go on for ever” Peter Bradshaw – The Guardian “Cheesier than a wheel of Stilton and about as edgy, Downton Abbey bows out with a cosy but loveable final instalment that will leave few dry eyes among long-time fans of Julian ...
SCHOOLS OUT FOR CHRISTMAS: Songs with Laura
19th December 2025 6:00pm (Doors open at 5:30 pm)
Kirkgate Centre
Join us on Friday after school at the Kirkgate for a for a magical family Christmas singalong with local piano player and singer, Laura. Gather the whole family and get into the Christmas spirit as we sing all your favourite festive tunes — from jolly classics to cosy carols. It’s the perfect way to kick off the holidays and spread ...
FEVER Drag Cabaret New Year Special!
31st December 2025 8:00pm (Doors open at 7:00 pm)
Kirkgate Centre
See in the New Year with the FEVER gang!! This is a special one-off extended cabaret, with Summersalt and Aura Gasm bringing us a whopping 4 hours of entertainment to see in the New Year!! **Special VIP tickets available** If you'd like the chance to have a selfie on stage with the Fever team, and a souvenir programme of the ...
Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere (12A)
2nd January 2026 7:00pm (Doors open at 6:00 pm)
Kirkgate Centre
Docudrama. Bruce Springsteen's journey crafting his 1982 album Nebraska, which emerged as he recorded Born in the USA with the E Street Band. Based on Warren Zanes' book. Everyone knows his music, but no-one knows the moment everything changed. “The Best Film of the Year” – Joey Magidson; Awards Radar “Jeremy Allen White is a convincingly tortured rock star” – ...