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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It’s Never Over: Jeff Buckley (15)
8th April 2026 2:00pm (Doors open at 1:00 pm)
Kirkgate Centre
IT'S NEVER OVER: JEFF BUCKLEY, directed by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Amy Berg (DELIVER US FROM EVIL, JANIS: LITTLE GIRL BLUE, WEST OF MEMPHIS), covers the life of the rising young star with an otherworldly voice and boundary-pushing artistry, who left the '90s music world reeling when he died suddenly, at age 30, after the release of his critically acclaimed debut album ...
The Mystery of The Pirate Lagoon @ Kirkgate Arts – Arts Out West
9th April 2026 7:00pm (Doors open at 6:00 pm)
Kirkgate Centre
The Mystery of the Pirate Lagoon A comic radio play presented live on stage. What is the mystery of the Pirate Lagoon?Join the crew of The Prospero on an adventure to find out. Will we find the treasure? Can we escape from the evil Captain Starkers? This daft and entertaining show gives you the chance to release your inner pirate, ...
Crafts@kirkgate Block Printing
10th April 2026 10:00am (Doors open at 9:30 am)
Kirkgate Centre
Join Emily from Market Place Print Studio to play and experiment with a range of hand carved printing stamps. Animal, plant and shape blocks can be printed to create your own unique designs and repeat patterns. In this family-friendly workshop you will learn how to apply ink to the print blocks, how to make vibrant prints and how different types ...
Mother’s Pride (12A)
10th April 2026 7:00pm (Doors open at 6:00 pm)
Kirkgate Centre
A grieving family who own a failing pub have their lives changed by brewing real ale and entering the Great British Beer Awards. Starring: Mark Addy, Martin Clunes, Josie Lawrence Director: Nick Moorcroft Length: 100 minutes