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 Summer Book (PG)
21st October 2026 2:00pm (Doors open at 1:00 pm)
Kirkgate Centre
At her family's home on a Finnish island, young Sophia (Emily Matthews) explores the natural world with her father ( Anders Danielsen Lie) and grandmother (Glenn Close). Adapted from Tove Jansson's beloved novel, The Summer Book is a delicate account of growing up and growing old. The gentle marvel of Charlie McDowell’s quiet adaptation is just how much of the ...
Kirkgate Crafters
22nd October 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. Please note the venue for our upcoming sessions: Thursday, 24 September: The Vicky,Victoria Hall, High Sand Ln, Cockermouth CA13 9NA Thursday, 22 October: Kirkgate Centre Thursday, 26 November: The Vicky,Victoria Hall, High Sand Ln, Cockermouth CA13 9NA Bring along ...
Crafts@Kirkgate: Paint-a-Daisy
24th October 2026 2:00pm
Kirkgate Centre
Join us for a unique & creative children's event hosted by Amelia Bedson, celebrating heritage conservation! Young artists will have the exciting opportunity to restore a cast of a delicate daisy from an 18th-century gilded English mirror frame. Using any colours they choose—including shimmering gold—they'll be bringing history back to life. The daisy is decorated with a ribbon of their ...
Crafts@Kirkgate: Paint-a-Daisy
24th October 2026 2:30pm
Kirkgate Centre
Join us for a unique & creative children's event hosted by Amelia Bedson, celebrating heritage conservation! Young artists will have the exciting opportunity to restore a cast of a delicate daisy from an 18th-century gilded English mirror frame. Using any colours they choose—including shimmering gold—they'll be bringing history back to life. The daisy is decorated with a ribbon of their ...