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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
Glenrothan (12A)
29th June 2026 8:00pm (Doors open at 7:00 pm)
Kirkgate Centre
Glenrothan is a story of family, forgiveness, and the possibility of healing. Set in the Scottish Highlands, two headstrong brothers (Alan Cumming and Brian Cox), are brought together at the country home of their 200-year-old family whisky distillery after being estranged for almost 40 years. Starring: Brian Cox; Alan Cumming; Shirley Henderson Director: Brian Cox Length: 97 minutes
Glenrothan (12A)
1st July 2026 2:00pm (Doors open at 1:00 pm)
Kirkgate Centre
Glenrothan is a story of family, forgiveness, and the possibility of healing. Set in the Scottish Highlands, two headstrong brothers (Alan Cumming and Brian Cox), are brought together at the country home of their 200-year-old family whisky distillery after being estranged for almost 40 years. Starring: Brian Cox; Alan Cumming; Shirley Henderson Director: Brian Cox Length: 97 minutes
Cockermouth LIVE! Kirkgate Youth Theatre
2nd July 2026 6:30pm (Doors open at 5:30 pm)
Kirkgate Centre
Wonders, Wandering, Waiting Kirkgate Youth Theatre bring you the tale of a mysterious musician and midnight dancing, the story of pure, white glistening snow in Midsummer, and the legend of a long, perilous journey home whilst a wife waits and weaves.
Cockermouth LIVE! Paramount Brass Quintet @Christ Church
2nd July 2026 7:30pm (Doors open at 7:00 pm)
Christ Church
This year Cockermouth Live! is proud to be working together for the first time with Cockermouth Music Society to put on a professional classical music concert. It will take place on Thursday July 2nd at Christ Church. Formed in 2023 at the Royal Northern College of Music, Paramount Brass are an up-and-coming brass quintet comprising Lewis Barton and Honor Farley ...