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Kirkgate Arts and Heritage Cockermouth Venue Theatre Films Music 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 2025 Sellers Registration

16th May 2025 3:30pm

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Special Event

Yes! It's back! The fashion event we all love! For SPRING 2025 we're bringing on the glitz and glamour for Prom season, if you have a pre-loved prom dress hanging up at home, register to sell and let us help you find that frock a new home. We're looking for good quality ladies fashions and accessories… If you would like ...

Cockfrock Spring 2025

17th May 2025 10:30am

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Special Event

Cockermouth's legendary shopping experience is back! We're gearing up for prom season at this year's spring sale so if you have a glamorous gown languishing in a wardrobe why not register to sell and find it a loving new home! Looking for a knockout frock at a knockdown price? This is the sale for you! Did you know… Fashion production ...

Cockfrock Spring 2025

18th May 2025 10:00am

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Special Event

Cockermouth's legendary shopping experience is back! We're gearing up for prom season at this year's spring sale so if you have a glamorous gown languishing in a wardrobe why not register to sell and find it a loving new home! Looking for a knockout frock at a knockdown price? This is the sale for you! Did you know… Fashion production ...

Mr Burton (12A)

19th May 2025 8:00pm (Doors open at 7:00 pm)

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Film

MR BURTON is a Feature Drama charting the relationship between a Port Talbot school teacher and a wild young school boy called Richie Jenkins, who was the son of a boozy miner. Richie dreamed of becoming an actor and Philip recognized his raw talent, tutored him and became his adoptive father. This film is the story of how Richie Jenkins ...
Testimonials

I remember fondly our time at the Kirkgate a couple of years ago, the warm and intimate atmosphere and the friendly welcome.

Kiki Dee

 The Kirkgate is my ideal venue. Intimate and warm, staffed by passionate folks who really care about The Arts and about their local community. It has a beating heart, even more so due to the eager enthusiastic volunteers who help run it.

Snake Davis

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Cockermouth and had a great evening at the Kirkgate, the venue and staff were fantastic. We look forward to returning sometime in the future.

Kevin Morris & Dr Feelgood