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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Cockermouth Chat Group
6th February 2025 1:00pm
Kirkgate Centre
A time to chat and share memories over a cup of tea/coffee.From food to school days, to work and travel and all sorts in between. We'll have some photos and artefacts from the Cockermouth Heritage Collection out for you to have a look at with a different theme each month Free and open to all, you don't have to be ...
Comedy@Kirkgate with John Lebbon February 2025
8th February 2025 8:00pm (Doors open at 7:00 pm)
Kirkgate Centre
Comedy@Kirkgate returns for 2025! Doors open at 7pm and performance begins at 8pm Hosted by John Lebbon, with special guests… Sam AveryAward-winning stand-up, bestselling author, renowned speaker and viral blogger. In 2018 he embarked on his debut national tour, selling out venues across the UK and culminating in two nights at London's prestigious Leicester Square Theatre. Since then he has ...
The Sunday Session
9th February 2025 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 ...
Simon Kempston
9th February 2025 8:00pm (Doors open at 7:00 pm)
Kirkgate Centre
Scottish singer-songwriter and leading acoustic fingerstyle guitarist Simon Kempston has toured the world performing his highly original, contemporary acoustic songs and music. A unique talent, his beautifully crafted material showcases his incredible, distinctive and intricate fingerstyle guitar-work and his gently nuanced, compelling tenor vocals. An inspiring, poetic lyricist, Simon's impassioned live performances showcase timeless songwriting with a universal appeal, interspersed ...