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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Tuner (15)
26th August 2026 2:00pm (Doors open at 1:00 pm)
Kirkgate Centre
In Tuner, Academy Award-winning director Daniel Roher's first narrative feature, Leo Woodall (Bridget Jones: Mad about the Boy) stars as a gifted young piano tuner whose heightened sense of hearing draws the attention of criminals, who see his talents as useful for opening safes as well as for tuning Steinways. With his once-promising musical career over, he works across New ...
Kirkgate Crafters
27th August 2026 7:00pm
Kirkgate Centre
Kirkgate Crafters is our monthly craft club. We usually 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. Book below, or just turn ...
Eagles of The Republic (15)
28th August 2026 7:00pm (Doors open at 6:00 pm)
Kirkgate Centre
Egypt's most adored actor, George Fahmy (Fares Fares) is pressured to star in a film commissioned by the highest authorities. He reluctantly accepts the role and finds himself thrown into the inner circle of power. Like a moth drawn to the flame, he begins an affair with the mysterious wife of the general overseeing the film. “A seductive black-comic political ...
A Celebration of Simon & Garfunkel
29th August 2026 8:00pm (Doors open at 7:00 pm)
Kirkgate Centre
Experience the magic of Simon & Garfunkel like never before with Tim Chu and Ian Bailey, two exceptional singer-songwriters, composers, who are about to take you on a nostalgic journey. This is not a tribute act, its a study and interpretation of some of Simon’s greatest songs. For years, audiences have raved about their incredible performances. Their unique take on ...