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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Dragonfly (15)
13th February 2026 7:00pm (Doors open at 6:00 pm)
Kirkgate Centre
Dragonfly is the story of two neighbours who strike up an unlikely friendship, not always to the approval of others around them. Seeing the lack of care that her elderly neighbour Elsie is receiving from so called professionals, Colleen takes it upon herself to care for her, finally finding a meaning and purpose in life. Never sure of what her ...
Love Rocks
14th February 2026 2:00pm (Doors open at 1:00 pm)
Kirkgate Centre
Committed2Rock Community choir present "Love Rocks" at the Kirkgate A celebration of romance this Valentine's afternoon, Feb 14th 2pm All proceeds to Kirkgate Arts andLinking Lives Tickets £15 Plus raffle
Hedera
14th February 2026 8:00pm (Doors open at 7:00 pm)
Kirkgate Centre
Hedera is a chamber folk project from Bristol featuring Lulu Austin (violin), Maisie Brett (violin, viola), Tamsin Elliott (accordion, harp), Beth Roberts (double bass, violin) and Isis Wolf-Light (clarinets). They perform original and traditional pieces inspired by music from England, Scotland, France, Bali, Georgia, Bulgaria, Ethiopia and beyond, translated through a prism of experimental minimalism and contemporary classical influences. Their ...
The Sunday Session
15th February 2026 2:00pm (Doors open at 1:45 pm)
Kirkgate Centre
Are you a musician, looking for a place to test out your tunes? Do you sing/play and would love to meet up with other musicians to have a bit of a jam? Our open mic night has evolved! We're starting a new approach, to cater for all, with our Sunday Sessions. Come down for a listen, or bring an instrument ...