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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
Blue Moon (15)
9th March 2026 8:00pm (Doors open at 7:00 pm)
Kirkgate Centre
Richard Linklater's Blue Moon tells the story of legendary lyricist Lorenz Hart (best known as the lyricist half of the successful songwriting team of Rodgers and Hart) bravely facing the future as his professional and private life unravel at the opening night party for his ex-partner’s, Rodger’s, hit show Oklahoma! By the time this night is over, Hart will have ...
Blue Moon (15)
11th March 2026 2:00pm (Doors open at 1:00 pm)
Kirkgate Centre
Richard Linklater's Blue Moon tells the story of legendary lyricist Lorenz Hart (best known as the lyricist half of the successful songwriting team of Rodgers and Hart) bravely facing the future as his professional and private life unravel at the opening night party for his ex-partner’s, Rodger’s, hit show Oklahoma! By the time this night is over, Hart will have ...
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 ...
Tryckster – 30 years of madness!
14th March 2026 7:30pm (Doors open at 6:30 pm)
Kirkgate Centre
Tryckster ply a boisterous trade in foot-stomping energetic tune-led songs about the state of the world and how we fix it. The band came into being following a St Patrick’s Night session in Cockermouth back in 1996, so this event celebrates their 30years of contribution to the local folk scene, in the venue that’s been an important part of their ...