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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500 Miles (12A)
23rd September 2026 2:00pm (Doors open at 1:00 pm)
Kirkgate Centre
An adaptation of Mark Lowery’s novel ‘Charlie and Me’ in which two brothers run away from home in England to reach their estranged grandfather on Ireland's west coast. “a big-hearted love letter to Ireland in general, and to the West Coast in particular. The cinematography really comes into its own in the latter part of the story, in which the ...
Every Brilliant Thing @ Millom Library – Arts Out West
23rd September 2026 7:00pm (Doors open at 6:30 pm)
Millom Library
Theatre by the Lake presentsEvery Brilliant Thing by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe Touring Cumbria | 7 September – 4 October You’re seven years old. Mums in hospital. She finds it hard to be happy. So, you start to make a list of everything that’s brilliant about the world. Ice cream Water fights Staying up past your bedtime And as ...
Kirk Kit – Sellers Registration
24th September 2026 5:00pm
Kirkgate Centre
Recycle your unwanted sports and exercise equipment with our Kirk Kit Sale! After the years of successful sales through Cockfrock, we wanted to offer a similar chance to sell sporting goods.You can sell clothing and equipment for all sports, outdoor activities, camping, water activities, cycling etc. Men's and women's clothing and equipment, for all ages, adult and children will be ...
Kirkgate Crafters
24th September 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 ...