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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Wuthering Heights (15)
4th May 2026 8:00pm (Doors open at 7:00 pm)
Kirkgate Centre
A passionate and tumultuous love story set against the backdrop of the Yorkshire moors, exploring the intense and destructive relationship between Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw. Loosely based on the novel of the same name by Emily Bronte. Fennell throws everything at this fever-dream adaptation, which massages the senses while showcasing Elordi’s ever-growing star power. (Beth Webb – Empire Magazine) Starring: ...
Wuthering Heights (15)
6th May 2026 2:00pm (Doors open at 1:00 pm)
Kirkgate Centre
A passionate and tumultuous love story set against the backdrop of the Yorkshire moors, exploring the intense and destructive relationship between Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw. Loosely based on the novel of the same name by Emily Bronte. Fennell throws everything at this fever-dream adaptation, which massages the senses while showcasing Elordi’s ever-growing star power. (Beth Webb – Empire Magazine) Starring: ...
Elvis Presley in Concert (12A)
8th May 2026 7:00pm (Doors open at 6:00 pm)
Kirkgate Centre
Featuring never-before-seen footage and recordings which director Luhrmann found when the 2022 film Elvis. A documentary in which Elvis sings and tells his story like never before in a new cinematic experience from visionary filmmaker Baz Luhrmann. While it is unlikely to tell you much you don’t already know, this is a must-see for Presley fans and a boisterously enjoyable ...
Crafts@Kirkgate Botanical Casting
9th May 2026 10:00am (Doors open at 9:30 am)
Kirkgate Centre
The Introduction to Botanical Casting Workshop is designed to allow participants to learn and practice the skills and techniques used in the craft of plaster casting to create beautiful floral inspired plaster plaques. The Morning To begin with we talk through the relevant health and safety aspects of working with clay and plaster. We also discuss how to select botanical ...