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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The Odyssey (15)
7th October 2026 2:00pm (Doors open at 1:00 pm)
Kirkgate Centre
Odysseus, king of Ithaca, embarks on a perilous journey to return home after the Trojan War. Crossing the Mediterranean Sea with his fellow soldiers, they soon find themselves battling not only the elements, but an array of deadly obstacles and mythical creatures along the way. A worthy new translation of an ancient text, and yet another monumental piece of work ...
The Invite (15)
9th October 2026 7:00pm (Doors open at 6:00 pm)
Kirkgate Centre
Joe and Angela's marriage is on thin ice. When they invite their enigmatic upstairs neighbours for a dinner party, the night spirals into unexpected places. Have they reignited the spark or lit the match that burns it all down?. It seems that the chance to watch a genuinely funny and uncommonly intelligent comedy for adults is an invite we have ...
The Zimmer of Love @ Ullock Village Hall – Arts Out West
9th October 2026 7:30pm (Doors open at 7:00 pm)
Ullock Village Hall
Mervis a firm favourite around the villages of England. His relaxed, easy style means audiences love him. He chats a bit, tells a few jokes, makes some pithy observations with lots of clever comedy songs on guitar. His sometimes wicked but always affectionate sense of humour brings warmth and joy to audiences who are happy to laugh both at his ...
The Zimmer of Love @ Burgh by Sands Parish Hall – Arts Out West
10th October 2026 7:30pm (Doors open at 7:00 pm)
Burgh by Sands Public Hall
Mervis a firm favourite around the villages of England. His relaxed, easy style means audiences love him. He chats a bit, tells a few jokes, makes some pithy observations with lots of clever comedy songs on guitar. His sometimes wicked but always affectionate sense of humour brings warmth and joy to audiences who are happy to laugh both at his ...