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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
Nuremberg (15)
23rd February 2026 8:00pm (Doors open at 7:00 pm)
Kirkgate Centre
As the Nuremberg trials are set to begin, a U.S. Army psychiatrist gets locked in a dramatic psychological showdown with accused Nazi war criminal Hermann Göring. Well-paced, expertly performed, and an urgent call to stand up to fascism, Nuremberg is a powerful, sweeping story of the attempt to bring an unthinkable evil to justice. Barry Levitt – Empire Magazine Starring: ...
Nuremberg (15)
25th February 2026 2:00pm (Doors open at 1:00 pm)
Kirkgate Centre
As the Nuremberg trials are set to begin, a U.S. Army psychiatrist gets locked in a dramatic psychological showdown with accused Nazi war criminal Hermann Göring. Well-paced, expertly performed, and an urgent call to stand up to fascism, Nuremberg is a powerful, sweeping story of the attempt to bring an unthinkable evil to justice. Barry Levitt – Empire Magazine Starring: ...
Kirkgate Crafters
26th February 2026 7:00pm
Kirkgate Centre
Kirkgate Crafters is our monthly craft club.We meet on the fourth Thursday of the month from 7pm – 9pm. Bring along a project you’re working on. Join us for craft and chat, share skills and to meet others. Open to all, all crafts welcome. The bar will be open for drinks and snacks.
Song Sung Blue (12A)
27th February 2026 7:00pm (Doors open at 6:00 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 ...