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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Cockfrock Spring 2026
16th May 2026 10:30am
Kirkgate Centre
The North West's biggest pop-up pre-loved boutique! We've got knockout frocks at a knockdown prices, shoes, handbags, jewellery, whether it's glitz and glamour or more practical outfits you're after- there is always a wide range of styles and sizes at our second hand ladies fashions sale. Did you know… Fashion production makes up 10% of humanity's carbon emissions, dries up ...
Cockfrock Spring 2026
17th May 2026 10:00am
Kirkgate Centre
The North West's biggest pop-up pre-loved boutique! We've got knockout frocks at a knockdown prices, shoes, handbags, jewellery, whether it's glitz and glamour or more practical outfits you're after- there is always a wide range of styles and sizes at our second hand ladies fashions sale. Did you know… Fashion production makes up 10% of humanity's carbon emissions, dries up ...
Man on the Run (15)
18th May 2026 8:00pm (Doors open at 7:00 pm)
Kirkgate Centre
Music documentary. What happens when you wake up the morning after leaving the most important rock band of all time? In April 1970, Paul released his first solo album, McCartney, alongside a shocking press release that announced the beloved band had split. When asked what he'd do next, he said his only plan… was to grow up. Man on the ...
Man on the Run (15)
20th May 2026 2:00pm (Doors open at 1:00 pm)
Kirkgate Centre
Music documentary. What happens when you wake up the morning after leaving the most important rock band of all time? In April 1970, Paul released his first solo album, McCartney, alongside a shocking press release that announced the beloved band had split. When asked what he'd do next, he said his only plan… was to grow up. Man on the ...