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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WHAT’S ON
My Mother’s Wedding (15)
9th September 2026 2:00pm (Doors open at 1:00 pm)
Kirkgate Centre
Heartfelt and funny, the film follows three sisters who return to their childhood home for a momentous weekend: the third wedding of their twice-widowed mother, Diana Frost (Kristin Scott Thomas). The three daughters are from vastly different walks of life: Katherine (Scarlett Johansson) is a Captain in the Royal Navy; Victoria (Sienna Miller) is a Hollywood star; and Georgina (Emily ...
Savage House (15)
11th September 2026 7:00pm (Doors open at 6:00 pm)
Kirkgate Centre
Polite Society has never been so savage. A dark comedy set in 18th-century England, Savage House follows Sir Chauncey Savage (Richard E. Grant), a gloriously unscrupulous social climber propped up by debt and bravado. When invited to host the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, Chauncey and his razor-sharp wife, Lady Savage (Claire Foy), launch a bid to impress. As preparations ...
Cockermouth’s Everyday History
12th September 2026 10:00am
Kirkgate Centre
Come and view Cockermouth's heritage unboxed! Kirkgate Arts and Heritage cares for a collection of objects, photographs, maps and local memorabilia relating to Cockermouth and the wider area.From factories and shops, to family life, schools and local events, the collection preserves the everyday stories of our area from the pastfor future generations to explore. We'll have fascinating items from the ...
Comedy@Kirkgate with John Lebbon
12th September 2026 8:00pm (Doors open at 7:00 pm)
Kirkgate Centre
John Lebbon returns with another night of stand up. Halls Of Ridiculous A regular headline act on the UK comedy circuit, The Halls of Ridiculous are a multi award winning double act who push the boundaries of sketch, improvisation, and character work to the absolute limit! Russell Kane tour support 2024/2025. “The best show of the Fringe so far. Best ...