Kirkgate 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 vision is to ensure that creative talent is valued, developed and supported, with opportunities for all to actively enjoy the arts, local heritage and community life as well as being thoroughly entertained!
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Bergman Island (15)
11th August 2022 5:00pm (Doors open at 4:00 pm)
Kirkgate Theatre
BERGMAN ISLAND is a dazzling and bittersweet romantic drama set on the breathtaking island of Fårö, where revered filmmaker Ingmar Bergman lived and worked for over forty years. Chris (Vicky Krieps) and Tony (Tim Roth) are filmmakers, hoping to find inspiration for their next films as they retreat to the Swedish island to work on their screenplays. Meanwhile Amy (Mia ...
Fantastic Beasts – The Secrets of Dumbledore (12A)
12th August 2022 7:00pm (Doors open at 6:00 pm)
Kirkgate Theatre
Professor Albus Dumbledore (Law) knows the powerful Dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald (Mikkelson) is moving to seize control of the wizarding world. Unable to stop him alone, he entrusts Magizoologist Newt Scamander (Redmayne) to lead an intrepid team of wizards, witches and one brave Muggle baker on a dangerous mission, where they encounter old and new beasts and clash with Grindelwald's ...Fantastic Beasts – The Secrets of Dumbledore (12A)
13th August 2022 5:00pm (Doors open at 4:00 pm)
Kirkgate Theatre
Professor Albus Dumbledore (Law) knows the powerful Dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald (Mikkelson) is moving to seize control of the wizarding world. Unable to stop him alone, he entrusts Magizoologist Newt Scamander (Redmayne) to lead an intrepid team of wizards, witches and one brave Muggle baker on a dangerous mission, where they encounter old and new beasts and clash with Grindelwald's ...Fantastic Beasts – The Secrets of Dumbledore (12A)
14th August 2022 5:00pm (Doors open at 4:00 pm)
Kirkgate Theatre
Professor Albus Dumbledore (Law) knows the powerful Dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald (Mikkelson) is moving to seize control of the wizarding world. Unable to stop him alone, he entrusts Magizoologist Newt Scamander (Redmayne) to lead an intrepid team of wizards, witches and one brave Muggle baker on a dangerous mission, where they encounter old and new beasts and clash with Grindelwald's ...