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Monthly Market Seller Registration

22nd February 2025 9:00am

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Join In

For £10 you have access to one of ten tables for the morning of our monthly indoor market, where you can sell your unwanted items, home produced crafts, books, music, almost anything! We will send you a link to our seller guidelines when you book, but please click the link to check that your items are suitable before booking a ...

Kirkgate Monthly Market

22nd February 2025 10:00am

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Special Event

We're opening our downstairs space for a monthly sale! Whether it'soriginal creations from local makers and crafters,unwanted household items, CD's, books, DVD's, toys and games you're sure to find some treasure among our sellers offerings. If you would like to rent a space to sell your items please clickhere. Come in from 10am – 1pm on the 4th or last ...

Opera for the People @ Burgh by Sands Public Hall

22nd February 2025 7:30pm (Doors open at 7:00 pm)

Burgh by Sands Public Hall

Category: Arts Out West

Opera for the People is Victoria Wood meets Pavarotti. Nicola Mills has turned opera on its head in this inspiring show. She combines her down to earth Northern roots with singing ‘opera’ in this truly unique show, not to be missed. Nicola will amaze you with her voice and stories of working class life, to singing in some of Europe’s ...

The Rabbitts

22nd February 2025 8:00pm (Doors open at 7:00 pm)

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Music

Genre-blending folk band The Rabbitts have been described as "ethereal and understated" on BBC Radio 6 Music. Their unique and colourful sound is characterised by delicate harmonies and an intricately interwoven tapestry of mandolin, guitar, bass, and drums. In the summer of 2024 they released their EP ‘The Weight of the Water Above Me’ which Glide Magazine described as “a ...

Opera for the People @ Bassenthwaite Parish Room

23rd February 2025 7:00pm (Doors open at 6:30 pm)

Bassenthwaite Parish Room

Category: Arts Out West

Opera for the People is Victoria Wood meets Pavarotti. Nicola Mills has turned opera on its head in this inspiring show. She combines her down to earth Northern roots with singing ‘opera’ in this truly unique show, not to be missed. Nicola will amaze you with her voice and stories of working class life, to singing in some of Europe’s ...

Jazz@Kirkgate: Trio JDM

23rd February 2025 7:30pm (Doors open at 6:30 pm)

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Music

A review by the jazzman magazine One of the most enjoyable albums in the organtrioformat that I’ve heard in quite some time, with the focus very much on original material.TrioJDMexplore the full potential of the Hammond format. TrioJDM “Fast Corners” (Taccola Records) Jamie Taylor – guitar, Dave Walsh – drums, Martin Longhawn – B3 Hammond organ TrioJDMis a new group ...

Breathworks and Mindfulness Course

27th February 2025 1:00pm

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Join In

This is the first session in a six week course. Bookings are for the full six week course, held Thursdays from 1-3pm from 27th February to 3rd April. Accredited Breathworks teacher Francesca Anderson ABOUT THE COURSE Do you need to improve the quality of your life and develop strategies to boost your mental health and wellbeing? Happinessis a skill. This ...

Opera for the People @ Ullock Village Hall

1st March 2025 7:30pm (Doors open at 7:00 pm)

Ullock Village Hall

Category: Arts Out West

Opera for the People is Victoria Wood meets Pavarotti. Nicola Mills has turned opera on its head in this inspiring show. She combines her down to earth Northern roots with singing ‘opera’ in this truly unique show, not to be missed. Nicola will amaze you with her voice and stories of working class life, to singing in some of Europe’s ...

How Askew & Kurlew

1st March 2025 8:00pm (Doors open at 7:00 pm)

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Music

Singer songwriter and guitar player How Askew blends rootsy folk, blues and Americanain songs about love, loss and moving on down the line. Originally from West Cumbria, he lived for many years in Newcastle before hitting the road in a campervan – travelling, singing and playing around Europe and the UK for over three years. Now based in Dumfries and ...

Opera for the People @ Muncaster Parish Hall – Ravenglass

2nd March 2025 7:30pm (Doors open at 7:00 pm)

Muncaster Parish Hall, Ravenglass

Opera for the People is Victoria Wood meets Pavarotti. Nicola Mills has turned opera on its head in this inspiring show. She combines her down to earth Northern roots with singing ‘opera’ in this truly unique show, not to be missed. Nicola will amaze you with her voice and stories of working class life, to singing in some of Europe’s ...

Jack and Friends @ St Peters Community Hall – Whitehaven

5th March 2025 5:00pm (Doors open at 4:30 pm)

St Peters Community Hall - Whitehaven

Category: Arts Out West

Grab your party wear and join Jack and his friends for an interactive dance show with live music. Jack loves musicals and pantomimes. He’s on a quest to make his dream dance sequence and you are invited to help make it happen. This uplifting and joyous celebration, ponders friendship and belonging, acceptance and independence. There will be plenty of opportunities ...

Cockermouth Chat Group

6th March 2025 1:00pm

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Local History

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 ...

Old Baby Mackerel @ Florence Arts Centre – Egremont

7th March 2025 7:30pm (Doors open at 7:00 pm)

Florence Mine Arts Centre

Category: Arts Out West

Old Baby Mackerel play high-energy, foot-stomping Bluegrass featuring a fantastic line-up of renowned musicians from some of the UK’s best folk, Americana and festival bands. Their music uses the sounds of fiddle, banjo, mandolin, guitar and double bass to get knees bouncing and elbows swinging to the virtuosic sound of blistering solos and sweet harmonies. Be prepared to be transported ...

Old Baby Mackerel @ Loweswater Village Hall

8th March 2025 7:30pm (Doors open at 7:00 pm)

Loweswater Village Hall

Category: Arts Out West

Old Baby Mackerel play high-energy, foot-stomping Bluegrass featuring a fantastic line-up of renowned musicians from some of the UK’s best folk, Americana and festival bands. Their music uses the sounds of fiddle, banjo, mandolin, guitar and double bass to get knees bouncing and elbows swinging to the virtuosic sound of blistering solos and sweet harmonies. Be prepared to be transported ...

Anne-Marie Sanderson

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

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Music

Anne-Marie Sanderson is a singer-songwriter whose music is at once earthy and airy, groundedyet ethereal. Drawing inspiration from nature, literature and her travels, Sanderson's haunting melodies and poetic lyrics mesmerise and enchant, taking listeners on innerjourneys of theirown. Her new album, Old Light, has been described as "uplifting and gentle" (NARC), "articulate and ethereal" (Rocking Magpie), and "melodically divine" (BBC ...

The Sunday Session

9th March 2025 2:00pm (Doors open at 1:45 pm)

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Join In

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 ...

West My Friend

9th March 2025 8:00pm (Doors open at 7:00 pm)

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Music

In the modern musical landscape, it’s rare to hear something as put-together as Cascadian folk duo West My Friend – something so layered, deeply symphonic, baroque, and mysterious in its own winking way while still courting an edge of disaster. Simple is safe, but complex is fiery, intricate, and ultimately more rewarding. Steeped in the visual styles of western Canada, ...

Heritage Talk: Exploring Carlisle – Stan Leigh

10th March 2025 6:00pm (Doors open at 5:30 pm)

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Local History

Stan Leigh will present images of his Carlisle explorations, featuring a Carlisle History Tour, a 3 Rivers Walk, the railways and Blank Wall Assassins Street Art. Stan Leigh is a member of the Cockermouth Heritage Group. Now retired, he leads theCockermouth Striders walking group and was a writer for the Cockermouth Post.

Poets Out Loud

12th March 2025 8:30pm

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Join In

Booking not required *Please note doors open for this event at 8.30pm* Poets Out Loud For writers, readers and listeners from Cumbria and beyond. All are welcome to a most informal evening of poetry at the Kirkgate Centre. It IS for listeners, not just writers. Lovers of poetry and the spoken word who would like to just sit and enjoy ...

At The Drop of Another Hippopotamus

14th March 2025 8:00pm (Doors open at 7:00 pm)

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Music

Bob Pritchard and Mike Amescelebrate the comic genius of Flanders and Swann. Michael Flanders and Donald Swann enjoyed huge success in the late 50’s and early 60’s with two shows they referred to as “a farrago” : “At the Drop of a Hat”, and “At the Drop of Another Hat”. Many of the songs from those shows are instantly recognizable ...

Silloth: The Puppet Musical! @ Silloth Library

20th March 2025 6:00pm (Doors open at 5:30 pm)

Silloth Library

Category: Arts Out West

Silloth: The Puppet Musical! Let’s make the show right here! A hands-on, hilarious, creative get-together where everyone can help create a new hit Musical. In this event you’ll get to make a puppet character to appear in a unique musical show that celebrates where you live.Our creative team take you on a fast, fun-filled journey to create the puppets and ...

An Evening with Tango Calor @ Maryport Settlement

20th March 2025 7:30pm (Doors open at 7:00 pm)

The Settlement Maryport

Category: Arts Out West

Journey from the backstreets of Buenos Aires to the salons of Paris TangoCalorwas founded by bandoneon player Mirek Salmon (BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Welsh National Opera, Royal Shakespeare Company). It is a collective of musicians with a sharedlove of Argentinetangomusic. He is joined by guitar virtuoso Daryl Kellie described by D'Addario Strings as 'Truly Stunning' and wonderful multi instrumentalist ...

Judie Boom: Apocalypse Kapow!

20th March 2025 8:00pm (Doors open at 7:00 pm)

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Comedy

Apocalypse Kapow: Life hacks for societal collapse! What’s wrong with robot overlords, anyway? Can you neutralize evil with a papier mache rocket? Help Judie Boom solve the big existential issues of our time with Youtube, Alexa and the correct choice of swim session. "I was totally there in that changing cubicle with her. She had us in stitches!" Armed with ...

Whitehaven: The Puppet Musical @ Whitehaven Library

21st March 2025 6:00pm (Doors open at 5:30 pm)

Whitehaven Library

Category: Arts Out West

Whitehaven: the Puppet Musical! Let’s make the show right here! A hands-on, hilarious, creative get-together where everyone can help create a new hit Musical. In this event you’ll get to make a puppet character to appear in a unique musical show that celebrates where you live.Our creative team take you on a fast, fun-filled journey to create the puppets and ...

An Evening with Tango Calor @ Beggars Theatre

21st March 2025 7:30pm (Doors open at 7:00 pm)

The Beggars Theatre

Category: Arts Out West

Journey from the backstreets of Buenos Aires to the salons of Paris TangoCalorwas founded by bandoneon player Mirek Salmon (BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Welsh National Opera, Royal Shakespeare Company). It is a collective of musicians with a sharedlove of Argentinetangomusic. He is joined by guitar virtuoso Daryl Kellie described by D'Addario Strings as 'Truly Stunning' and wonderful multi instrumentalist ...

Monthly Market Seller Registration

22nd March 2025 9:00am

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Join In

For £10 you have access to one of ten tables for the morning of our monthly indoor market, where you can sell your unwanted items, home produced crafts, books, music, almost anything! We will send you a link to our seller guidelines when you book, but please click the link to check that your items are suitable before booking a ...

Kirkgate Monthly Market

22nd March 2025 10:00am

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Special Event

We're opening our downstairs space for a monthly sale! Whether it'soriginal creations from local makers and crafters,unwanted household items, CD's, books, DVD's, toys and games you're sure to find some treasure among our sellers offerings. If you would like to rent a space to sell your items please clickhere. Come in from 10am – 1pm on the 4th or last ...

An Evening with Tango Calor @ The Hill Village Hall – Millom

22nd March 2025 7:30pm (Doors open at 7:00 pm)

The Hill Village Hall, Millom

Category: Arts Out West

Journey from the backstreets of Buenos Aires to the salons of Paris TangoCalorwas founded by bandoneon player Mirek Salmon (BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Welsh National Opera, Royal Shakespeare Company). It is a collective of musicians with a sharedlove of Argentinetangomusic. He is joined by guitar virtuoso Daryl Kellie described by D'Addario Strings as 'Truly Stunning' and wonderful multi instrumentalist ...

The Magpies

22nd March 2025 8:00pm (Doors open at 7:00 pm)

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Music

Transatlantic folk band The Magpies are quickly becoming one of the most exciting and innovative acts on the contemporary roots scene. Combining sublime harmonies with exquisite musicianship and impressive songwriting, The Magpies traverse Anglo and American roots, drawing inspiration from traditional Celtic folk, bluegrass and Appalachian trails, to create an effortless melting pot of music. Accomplished musicians in their own ...

Guy Fawkes Mother

23rd March 2025 2:00pm (Doors open at 1:00 pm)

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Theatre

1612, King James of Scotland sits safely on the throne of England and the Gunpowder Treason Plotters have long since been executed. Everyone in the Kingdom celebrates November 5th. The day that remembers how King and Parliament narrowly escaped the infamous plot of 1605. Everyone celebrates by lighting bonfires, ringing bells and listening to special sermons. Except one woman. What ...

Jazz@Kirkgate: Tom Waits for no Man

23rd March 2025 7:30pm (Doors open at 6:30 pm)

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Music

Vocalist and composer Lindsay Hannon (“A voice soulful, brooding & unselfconscious in its longing” – Jazz Journal) has chosen and re-arranged a selection of songs from the legendary Tom Waits decades spanning back catalogue. From the tender nostalgia of 'Martha', the gospel infused 'Picture in a frame' and the variously, dark, comedic and lewd content of such numbers as 'Pasties ...

An Evening with Tango Calor @ Kirkstile Community Centre

23rd March 2025 7:30pm (Doors open at 7:00 pm)

Kirkstile Community Centre

Category: Arts Out West

Journey from the backstreets of Buenos Aires to the salons of Paris TangoCalorwas founded by bandoneon player Mirek Salmon (BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Welsh National Opera, Royal Shakespeare Company). It is a collective of musicians with a sharedlove of Argentinetangomusic. He is joined by guitar virtuoso Daryl Kellie described by D'Addario Strings as 'Truly Stunning' and wonderful multi instrumentalist ...

Crafts@Kirkgate: Fused Glass taster session

29th March 2025 10:00am

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Join In

Book your place on a fused glass taster session with Roxanne Denny of RD Glass. Learn a new skill and have fun being creative with hands on instruction and the freedom to choose what you make. During the session you will use pre-cut pieces of glass, glass rods and crushed glass in a range of shapes and colours. You will ...

Dean: The Puppet Musical! @ Dean School Sports & Arts Facility

29th March 2025 2:00pm (Doors open at 1:30 pm)

Dean CE School

Category: Arts Out West

Dean: The Puppet Musical! Let’s make the show right here! A hands-on, hilarious, creative get-together where everyone can help create a new hit Musical. In this event you’ll get to make a puppet character to appear in a unique musical show that celebrates where you live.Our creative team take you on a fast, fun-filled journey to create the puppets and ...

Behold Ye Ramblers

29th March 2025 7:30pm (Doors open at 6:30 pm)

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Theatre

Townsend Theatre Productions in association with The Society for the Study of Labour History BEHOLDYERAMBLERS- a new play by Neil Gore From the voices oframblersand campaigners to the songsandpoetry inspired by pastandcurrent struggles, “BeholdYeRamblers” is a new play about The Clarion newspaperandthe organisations formed by its readership, including the famous rambling club, The Sheffield ClarionRamblers. Along with the Clarion Cyclists, ...

National Theatre Live – The Importance of Being Earnest (U)

30th March 2025 7:00pm (Doors open at 6:00 pm)

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Event cinema

The Importance of being Earnest by Oscar Wilde directed by Max Webster Three-time Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke is joined by Ncuti Gatwa (Doctor Who; Sex Education) in this joyful reimagining of Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated comedy. While assuming the role of a dutiful guardian in the country, Jack lets loose in town under a false identity.Meanwhile, his friend Algy ...

Cockermouth Chat Group

3rd April 2025 1:00pm

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Local History

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 ...

Crafts@Kirkgate: Spring Wreath

5th April 2025 10:30am

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Join In

Fresh foliage and flower wreath making class, Everything will be provided just come along and enjoy the creative experience. The workshop will take 3 hours.

The Great Big Kirkgate Quiz!

5th April 2025 7:30pm (Doors open at 6:30 pm)

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Join In

Toby Gaffney is bringing another batch of bafflers and bamboozlers to give the old grey matter a seriously fun work out! With a myriad of rounds to test your general knowledge, powers of observation and lateral thinking Toby will take you on a multimedia journey of head scratching wonderment! Up to six in a team, but it's a friendly affair ...

The Family Magic Show

8th April 2025 2:30pm (Doors open at 2:00 pm)

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Theatre

The Great Baldini is a magical legend, a relict of the music halls and a theatrical performer of the old school. Known the world over as ‘The Emperor of Illusion’, ‘The Prince of Prestidigitation’, and ‘The Maharajah of Mystery’, he is a hugely entertaining stage magician. Baldwin, the magical dog, is his faithful companion. FAMILY MAGIC SHOW tells the story ...

Poets Out Loud

9th April 2025 8:30pm

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Join In

Booking not required *Please note doors open for this event at 8.30pm* Poets Out Loud For writers, readers and listeners from Cumbria and beyond. All are welcome to a most informal evening of poetry at the Kirkgate Centre. It IS for listeners, not just writers. Lovers of poetry and the spoken word who would like to just sit and enjoy ...

Crafts@Kirkgate: Block Printing Family Workshop

12th April 2025 10:00am

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Join In

Join Market Place Print Studio for a vibrant, family-friendly workshop exploring the playful technique of Block Printing. There are two times available, 10am or midday, and the sessions run for approximately and hour and a half. We will explore colour, pattern-making, tessellation and repetition through the prism of block printing using lino and rubber stamps. You will learn how to ...

Crafts@Kirkgate: Block Printing Family Workshop

12th April 2025 12:00pm

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Join In

Join Market Place Print Studio for a vibrant, family-friendly workshop exploring the playful technique of Block Printing. There are two times available, 10am or midday, and the sessions run for approximately and hour and a half. We will explore colour, pattern-making, tessellation and repetition through the prism of block printing using lino and rubber stamps. You will learn how to ...

National Theatre Live – Dr Strangelove

17th April 2025 7:00pm (Doors open at 6:00 pm)

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Event cinema

Dr. Strangelove co-adapted by Armando Iannucci co-adapted and directed by Sean Foley Seven-time BAFTA Award-winner Steve Coogan plays four roles in the world premiere stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove. This explosively funny satire, about a rogue U.S General who triggers a nuclear attack, is led by a world-renowned creative team including Emmy Award-winner Armando Iannucci and ...

Katey Brooks

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

Kirkgate Centre

“A once-a-generation talent” Henry Yates (NME, Guardian) Growing up inside a cult, Katey Brooks found refuge in song. A rebellious artist that resists formula, the ‘powerful’ (Evening Standard) award-winning singer, songwriter & producer brings a seamless blend of Americana, Folk and Pop to listeners’ ears, which has earned her radio play from BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 2, 6music, Canada’s ...

Robin A. Smith – An Impromptu Concert

24th April 2025 8:00pm (Doors open at 7:00 pm)

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Music

An evening of beautifully performed music by world renowned composer and arranger Robin A. Smith. An array of music styles from Classical, Jazz , Soul and Folk. www.robin-smith.co.uk

Monthly Market Seller Registration

26th April 2025 9:00am

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Join In

For £10 you have access to one of ten tables for the morning of our monthly indoor market, where you can sell your unwanted items, home produced crafts, books, music, almost anything! We will send you a link to our seller guidelines when you book, but please click the link to check that your items are suitable before booking a ...

Kirkgate Monthly Market

26th April 2025 10:00am

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Special Event

We're opening our downstairs space for a monthly sale! Whether it'soriginal creations from local makers and crafters,unwanted household items, CD's, books, DVD's, toys and games you're sure to find some treasure among our sellers offerings. If you would like to rent a space to sell your items please clickhere. Come in from 10am – 1pm on the 4th or last ...

The Hairy Girl

26th April 2025 8:00pm (Doors open at 7:00 pm)

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Theatre

The Hairy Girl by Kersti Ståbi Directed by Abbi Patrix Once upon a time there was a king and a queen who lived in a castle full of gold, diamonds and good food, but they didn't have any children… This is the very ordinary beginning to one of the wildest of Scandinavian fairy tales! The Hairy Girl thunders through the ...

Anne-Marie Sanderson @ St Bees Village Hall

27th April 2025 7:30pm (Doors open at 7:00 pm)

St Bees Village Hall

Category: Arts Out West

Anne-Marie Sanderson’s new album, ‘Old Light’ (released 5th Sep 2024) brings together songs written over the course of a decade, drawing on themes of nature, personal growth, and ancestral wisdom. Anne-Marie’s songwriting is both thought-provoking and uplifting, combining deft guitar work with imaginative melodies, and her delivery combines a heartfelt tenderness with a sense of purpose. The songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and ...

Jazz@Kirkgate: Andrea Vicari Trio

27th April 2025 7:30pm (Doors open at 6:30 pm)

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Music

AndreaVicari- Piano Andy Champion – double bass Abbie Finn – drums AndreaVicaripresents Jazz Doodles – a weekly radio show onwww.jazzlondonradio.com. Tuesday & Thursday at 3pm and Saturdays at 3.30pm. Pianist and composerAndreaVicariwas born in Miami (Florida) and grew up in Birmingham (England). Educated at Cardiff University she won a scholarship to study at The Guildhall School of Music in London.Andreawas ...

Cockermouth Chat Group

1st May 2025 1:00pm

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Local History

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 ...

Steel @ The Gather – Ennerdale

1st May 2025 7:00pm (Doors open at 6:30 pm)

The Gather, Ennerdale

Category: Arts Out West

Two lads. Twelve hours. One million pounds. On the wet West Cumbrian coast, James and Kamran have been mates for more than a decade. At seventeen, the world should be theirs but Workington’s a ghost town – an unemployment blackspot where lasses drink Bacardi by the pint and boys don’t cry. When James discovers he is heir to a single ...

Steel @ Globe Hall – Ireby

2nd May 2025 7:30pm (Doors open at 7:00 pm)

Globe Hall Ireby

Category: Arts Out West

Two lads. Twelve hours. One million pounds. On the wet West Cumbrian coast, James and Kamran have been mates for more than a decade. At seventeen, the world should be theirs but Workington’s a ghost town – an unemployment blackspot where lasses drink Bacardi by the pint and boys don’t cry. When James discovers he is heir to a single ...

Steel @ The Kirkgate

3rd May 2025 7:30pm (Doors open at 6:30 pm)

Kirkgate Centre

Two lads. Twelve hours. One million pounds. On the wet West Cumbrian coast, James and Kamran have been mates for more than a decade. At seventeen, the world should be theirs but Workington’s a ghost town – an unemployment blackspot where lasses drink Bacardi by the pint and boys don’t cry. When James discovers he is heir to a single ...

Crafts@Kirkgate: Copper Creatures

10th May 2025 1:00pm

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Join In

Get ready for a creative and fun-filled experience at the Copper Creatures Workshop! This delightful session is perfect for all skill levels (age 12+), offering the chance to craft a charming wire creature to brighten up any space. You’ll learn how to shape wire into beautiful spirals. Once you’ve filled your shape with gorgeous swirls, you’ll further decorate your copper ...

Jack Rutter

10th May 2025 8:00pm (Doors open at 7:00 pm)

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Music

Yorkshire folk singer Jack Rutter has established himself as one of the standout voices of the folk, roots and acoustic music scene in recent years. A hugely engaging stage presence, his soaring vocal, powerhouse guitar and bouzouki playing and masterful arrangements of traditional songs and contemporary covers have enthralled audiences from the largest festival main stages to the most intimate ...

The Sunday Session

11th May 2025 2:00pm (Doors open at 1:45 pm)

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Join In

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 ...

Poets Out Loud

14th May 2025 8:30pm

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Join In

Booking not required *Please note doors open for this event at 8.30pm* Poets Out Loud For writers, readers and listeners from Cumbria and beyond. All are welcome to a most informal evening of poetry at the Kirkgate Centre. It IS for listeners, not just writers. Lovers of poetry and the spoken word who would like to just sit and enjoy ...

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 ...

Monthly Market Seller Registration

24th May 2025 9:00am

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Join In

For £10 you have access to one of ten tables for the morning of our monthly indoor market, where you can sell your unwanted items, home produced crafts, books, music, almost anything! We will send you a link to our seller guidelines when you book, but please click the link to check that your items are suitable before booking a ...

Kirkgate Monthly Market

24th May 2025 10:00am

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Special Event

We're opening our downstairs space for a monthly sale! Whether it'soriginal creations from local makers and crafters,unwanted household items, CD's, books, DVD's, toys and games you're sure to find some treasure among our sellers offerings. If you would like to rent a space to sell your items please clickhere. Come in from 10am – 1pm on the 4th or last ...

Jazz@Kirkgate: Ben Crosland’s Threeway featuring Steve Waterman and Steve Lodder

25th May 2025 7:30pm (Doors open at 6:30 pm)

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Music

‘THREEWAY AT TWENTY’ Steve Waterman – Trumpet/Flugelhorn Steve Lodder – Piano/Keyboards Ben Crosland – Bass “The ensemble playing has the togetherness that only comes from top musicians who know each other well and think as one. Everything is clear and precise yet full of delicacy and feeling” Dave Gelly, The Observer “Three stellar musicians…Crosland’s compositions are often quite captivating, the ...

Magic Cabaret @ Bassenthwaite Parish Room

29th May 2025 7:00pm (Doors open at 6:30 pm)

Bassenthwaite Parish Room

Category: Arts Out West

The Great Baldini’s MAGIC CABARET combines his two award-winning shows (ILLUSIONATI and SHOWMAN into a seamless two act, two hour Magic Show like no other. The Great Baldini (‘Emperor of Illusion’, ‘Prince of Prestidigitation’, and ‘Maharajah of Mystery’) is a magical legend, a music hall relict and an old school theatrical performer. The show starts with Baldini disappointed that his ...

Magic Cabaret @ Globe Hall – Ireby

30th May 2025 7:00pm (Doors open at 6:30 pm)

Globe Hall Ireby

Category: Arts Out West

The Great Baldini’s MAGIC CABARET combines his two award-winning shows (ILLUSIONATI and SHOWMAN into a seamless two act, two hour Magic Show like no other. The Great Baldini (‘Emperor of Illusion’, ‘Prince of Prestidigitation’, and ‘Maharajah of Mystery’) is a magical legend, a music hall relict and an old school theatrical performer. The show starts with Baldini disappointed that his ...

Magic Cabaret @ St Bees Village Hall

31st May 2025 7:30pm (Doors open at 7:00 pm)

St Bees Village Hall

Category: Arts Out West

The Great Baldini’s MAGIC CABARET combines his two award-winning shows (ILLUSIONATI and SHOWMAN into a seamless two act, two hour Magic Show like no other. The Great Baldini (‘Emperor of Illusion’, ‘Prince of Prestidigitation’, and ‘Maharajah of Mystery’) is a magical legend, a music hall relict and an old school theatrical performer. The show starts with Baldini disappointed that his ...

Jack Badcock

31st May 2025 8:00pm (Doors open at 7:00 pm)

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Music

Singer and guitarist, Jack Badcock is a hugely experienced performer, having toured throughout Europe, North America, Asia and Australia, both as a solo act and as frontman and founding member of his multi-award winning, internationally renowned world-folk band 'Dallahan'. Raised in Co. Kilkenny, Ireland and later Yorkshire, England, before moving to Scotland as a teenager, Jack has a split national ...

Cockermouth Chat Group

5th June 2025 1:00pm

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Local History

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 ...

The Show Tunes Must Go On!

7th June 2025 7:30pm (Doors open at 6:30 pm)

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Music

Get ready for an incredible night of musical excellence with "The Showtunes Must Go On"! This exciting show brings the best of Broadway and the West End to life in your local theatre. We promise an unforgettable show with an explosion of high-energy performances. From the haunting melodies of Phantom of the Opera to the empowering anthems of Wicked, you'll ...

The Sunday Session

8th June 2025 2:00pm (Doors open at 1:45 pm)

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Join In

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 ...

Poets Out Loud

11th June 2025 8:30pm

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Join In

Booking not required *Please note doors open for this event at 8.30pm* Poets Out Loud For writers, readers and listeners from Cumbria and beyond. All are welcome to a most informal evening of poetry at the Kirkgate Centre. It IS for listeners, not just writers. Lovers of poetry and the spoken word who would like to just sit and enjoy ...

Crafts@Kirkgate: Flower Pressing

21st June 2025 2:00pm

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Join In

Come along for a lovely afternoon learning about this gentle activity which has been practised for hundreds of years, but which still has relevance today, being a relaxing, mindful and inexpensive hobby with low environmental impact. You will learn techniques for successful flower pressing as well as producing your own bookmark and framed picture from a range of existing pressed ...

Jazz@Kirkgate: Giles Strong Quartet

22nd June 2025 7:30pm (Doors open at 6:30 pm)

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Music

The Giles Strong Quartet features four long established and respected musicians on the regional jazz scene. Giles Strong (guitar) is joined by John Bradford (drums), Ian Paterson (double bass) and Pete Tanton (trumpet and flugal horn). With inventive improvisation and interplay the Giles Strong Quartet create a unique style of acoustic chamber jazz. Their music reflects a shared love of ...

Monthly Market Seller Registration

28th June 2025 9:00am

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Join In

For £10 you have access to one of ten tables for the morning of our monthly indoor market, where you can sell your unwanted items, home produced crafts, books, music, almost anything! We will send you a link to our seller guidelines when you book, but please click the link to check that your items are suitable before booking a ...

Kirkgate Monthly Market

28th June 2025 10:00am

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Special Event

We're opening our downstairs space for a monthly sale! Whether it'soriginal creations from local makers and crafters,unwanted household items, CD's, books, DVD's, toys and games you're sure to find some treasure among our sellers offerings. If you would like to rent a space to sell your items please clickhere. Come in from 10am – 1pm on the 4th or last ...

FEVER Drag Cabaret

28th June 2025 8:00pm (Doors open at 7:00 pm)

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Special Event

More info coming soon…

Cockermouth Chat Group

3rd July 2025 1:00pm

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Local History

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 ...

Poets Out Loud

9th July 2025 8:30pm

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Join In

Booking not required *Please note doors open for this event at 8.30pm* Poets Out Loud For writers, readers and listeners from Cumbria and beyond. All are welcome to a most informal evening of poetry at the Kirkgate Centre. It IS for listeners, not just writers. Lovers of poetry and the spoken word who would like to just sit and enjoy ...

The Sunday Session

13th July 2025 2:00pm (Doors open at 1:45 pm)

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Join In

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 ...

Monthly Market Seller Registration

26th July 2025 9:00am

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Join In

For £10 you have access to one of ten tables for the morning of our monthly indoor market, where you can sell your unwanted items, home produced crafts, books, music, almost anything! We will send you a link to our seller guidelines when you book, but please click the link to check that your items are suitable before booking a ...

Kirkgate Monthly Market

26th July 2025 10:00am

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Special Event

We're opening our downstairs space for a monthly sale! Whether it'soriginal creations from local makers and crafters,unwanted household items, CD's, books, DVD's, toys and games you're sure to find some treasure among our sellers offerings. If you would like to rent a space to sell your items please clickhere. Come in from 10am – 1pm on the 4th or last ...

Crafts@Kirkgate: Kintsugi Craft Workshop for Beginners

26th July 2025 11:30am

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Join In

Kintsugi Craft Workshop for Beginners Discover the ancient art of Kintsugi with Amelia in a fun and creative way. Kintsugi, which literally translates as 'golden joinery', celebrates the Japanese philosophy of the beauty of imperfection. In this beginners workshop you will: be given your own toolbox which will contain all the materials and items you need for this workshop. learn ...

Jazz@Kirkgate: The Hannah Brine Quartet

27th July 2025 7:30pm (Doors open at 6:30 pm)

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Music

Singer songwriter Hannah Brine brings the gorgeous songs from her forthcoming album Blue Sky Now to Kirkgate Arts. Inspired by the Great American Songbook, with a voice & song writing style likened to Carole King, Norah Jones and Rumer, Hannah writes & performs lush ballads & lively jazz anthems, telling tales of growth & change, of life & loss, all ...

Cockermouth Chat Group

7th August 2025 1:00pm

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Local History

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 ...

Crafts@Kirkgate: Block Printing Family Workshop

9th August 2025 10:00am

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Join In

Join Market Place Print Studio for a vibrant, family-friendly workshop exploring the playful technique of Block Printing. There are two times available, 10am or midday, and the sessions run for approximately and hour and a half. We will explore colour, pattern-making, tessellation and repetition through the prism of block printing using lino and rubber stamps. You will learn how to ...

Crafts@Kirkgate: Block Printing Family Workshop

9th August 2025 12:00pm

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Join In

Join Market Place Print Studio for a vibrant, family-friendly workshop exploring the playful technique of Block Printing. There are two times available, 10am or midday, and the sessions run for approximately and hour and a half. We will explore colour, pattern-making, tessellation and repetition through the prism of block printing using lino and rubber stamps. You will learn how to ...

The Sunday Session

10th August 2025 2:00pm (Doors open at 1:45 pm)

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Join In

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 ...

Poets Out Loud

13th August 2025 8:30pm

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Join In

Booking not required *Please note doors open for this event at 8.30pm* Poets Out Loud For writers, readers and listeners from Cumbria and beyond. All are welcome to a most informal evening of poetry at the Kirkgate Centre. It IS for listeners, not just writers. Lovers of poetry and the spoken word who would like to just sit and enjoy ...

Monthly Market Seller Registration

23rd August 2025 9:00am

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Join In

For £10 you have access to one of ten tables for the morning of our monthly indoor market, where you can sell your unwanted items, home produced crafts, books, music, almost anything! We will send you a link to our seller guidelines when you book, but please click the link to check that your items are suitable before booking a ...

Kirkgate Monthly Market

23rd August 2025 10:00am

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Special Event

We're opening our downstairs space for a monthly sale! Whether it'soriginal creations from local makers and crafters,unwanted household items, CD's, books, DVD's, toys and games you're sure to find some treasure among our sellers offerings. If you would like to rent a space to sell your items please clickhere. Come in from 10am – 1pm on the 4th or last ...

Jazz@Kirkgate: The Matt Carmichael Quartet

24th August 2025 7:30pm (Doors open at 6:30 pm)

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Music

‘A distinctive new voice in a crowded scene….Carmichael has the gift of uplift in his music’ ★★★★★ BBC Music Magazine ‘can make you laugh and shed a tear within the turn of a bar’ Jazzwise Magazine ‘Has his own sound and is a storyteller’ BBC FOUR ‘Joyous’ Jamie Cullum (BBC Radio 2) Matt Carmichael (sax) Ali Watson (bass), Stephen Henderson ...

Crafts@Kirkgate: An introduction to needle felted landscapes

30th August 2025 10:30am

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Join In

Learn the basics of needle felting and about the varieties of wool and other fibres available in the UK. Take away your own unique creation and the wherewithal to complete anything you have not finished. Please bring ideas or pictures for inspiration but nothing too complicated.

Cockermouth Chat Group

4th September 2025 1:00pm

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Local History

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 ...

Poets Out Loud

10th September 2025 8:30pm

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Join In

Booking not required *Please note doors open for this event at 8.30pm* Poets Out Loud For writers, readers and listeners from Cumbria and beyond. All are welcome to a most informal evening of poetry at the Kirkgate Centre. It IS for listeners, not just writers. Lovers of poetry and the spoken word who would like to just sit and enjoy ...

Crafts@Kirkgate: Colour and Collage with Celia Burbush

13th September 2025 10:00am

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Join In

Collage is a wonderful approach, explored by many artists, but most iconically by Kurt Schwitters, the grandfather of modern art, who lived in Cumbria for the last years of his life, having fled his home country of Germany. Collage involves the combining of found images or scraps of materials to construct new images, which can have an aesthetic charge or ...

The Sunday Session

14th September 2025 2:00pm (Doors open at 1:45 pm)

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Join In

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 ...

Crafts@Kirgate: The Art of Laying Gold Leaf – Contemporary Gilding Workshop with Amelia

20th September 2025 11:30am

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Join In

The Art of Laying Gold Leaf – Contemporary Gilding Workshop In this 2 ½ hour workshop, youwill: learn the art of contemporary gilding, how it has changed over time and how you can use it in your own home to give it the Midas touch! be given your own toolbox which will contain all the materials and tools required for ...

Kirk Kit – Sellers Registration

25th September 2025 5:00pm

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Special Event

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 ...

Kirk Kit – Autumn 2025

27th September 2025 10:30am

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Special Event

It's time for a workout revamp! Get ready, set and go! with our second 'Kirk Kit' sporting goods sale. After the years of successful sales through Cockfrock, we wanted to offer a similar chance to sell unwanted sports and exercise equipment.It's the same format as Cockfrock, but for clothing and equipment for all sports, outdoor activities, camping, water activities, cycling ...

Kirk Kit – Autumn 2025

28th September 2025 10:30am

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Special Event

It's time for a workout revamp! Get ready, set and go! with our second 'Kirk Kit' sporting goods sale. After the years of successful sales through Cockfrock, we wanted to offer a similar chance to sell unwanted sports and exercise equipment.It's the same format as Cockfrock, but for clothing and equipment for all sports, outdoor activities, camping, water activities, cycling ...

Jazz@Kirkgate: Mike Smith Band

28th September 2025 7:30pm (Doors open at 6:30 pm)

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Music

We are very excited to welcomeThe Mike Smith Band back to the Kirkgate after their entertaining concert in early 2024 – we got a huge crowd in that night as well! He comes to the Kirkgate with a superb line up, including the the wonderful Tom Kincaid on piano. Mike Smith – sax (Echo and the Bunnymen, Elkie Brooks) Tom ...

Cockermouth Chat Group

2nd October 2025 1:00pm

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Local History

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 ...

Crafts@Kirkgate: Dreams and Zines with Celia Burbush

4th October 2025 10:00am

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Join In

Explore and experiment with text, image and layout, creating your own zine (short for magazine). Zines are a chosen medium of vibrant subcultures, with their first appearance as 1930s fanzines celebrating science fiction. In recent years, entire festivals and fairs are dedicated to these self-published works. They’re all about DIY, use what you find, and say what you want to ...

Poets Out Loud

8th October 2025 8:30pm

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Join In

Booking not required *Please note doors open for this event at 8.30pm* Poets Out Loud For writers, readers and listeners from Cumbria and beyond. All are welcome to a most informal evening of poetry at the Kirkgate Centre. It IS for listeners, not just writers. Lovers of poetry and the spoken word who would like to just sit and enjoy ...

Crafts@Kirkgate: Autumn Wreath

11th October 2025 10:30am

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Join In

Helen Shipton-Smith returns to Kirkgate to share her skills in this three hour workshop. Bringing together all the colours of autumn this wreath making class will reflect the gorgeous colours of the season. Materials provided.

The Sunday Session

12th October 2025 2:00pm (Doors open at 1:45 pm)

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Join In

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 ...

Monthly Market Seller Registration

25th October 2025 9:00am

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Join In

For £10 you have access to one of ten tables for the morning of our monthly indoor market, where you can sell your unwanted items, home produced crafts, books, music, almost anything! We will send you a link to our seller guidelines when you book, but please click the link to check that your items are suitable before booking a ...

Kirkgate Monthly Market

25th October 2025 10:00am

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Special Event

We're opening our downstairs space for a monthly sale! Whether it'soriginal creations from local makers and crafters,unwanted household items, CD's, books, DVD's, toys and games you're sure to find some treasure among our sellers offerings. If you would like to rent a space to sell your items please clickhere. Come in from 10am – 1pm on the 4th or last ...

Cockermouth Chat Group

6th November 2025 1:00pm

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Local History

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 ...

Crafts@Kirkgate: Gilded Christmas Decorations

8th November 2025 11:30am

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Join In

The perfect workshop to ring in the Christmas spirit! Learn the art of laying gold leaf by gilding your own festive Christmas ornaments and decorations ✨ You will be taught about the art of gilding, how it has changed over time and how you can use it in your own home to give anything a new gilded sparkle! Your festive ...

The Sunday Session

9th November 2025 2:00pm (Doors open at 1:45 pm)

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Join In

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 ...

Poets Out Loud

12th November 2025 8:30pm

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Join In

Booking not required *Please note doors open for this event at 8.30pm* Poets Out Loud For writers, readers and listeners from Cumbria and beyond. All are welcome to a most informal evening of poetry at the Kirkgate Centre. It IS for listeners, not just writers. Lovers of poetry and the spoken word who would like to just sit and enjoy ...

Monthly Market Seller Registration

22nd November 2025 9:00am

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Join In

For £10 you have access to one of ten tables for the morning of our monthly indoor market, where you can sell your unwanted items, home produced crafts, books, music, almost anything! We will send you a link to our seller guidelines when you book, but please click the link to check that your items are suitable before booking a ...

Kirkgate Monthly Market

22nd November 2025 10:00am

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Special Event

We're opening our downstairs space for a monthly sale! Whether it'soriginal creations from local makers and crafters,unwanted household items, CD's, books, DVD's, toys and games you're sure to find some treasure among our sellers offerings. If you would like to rent a space to sell your items please clickhere. Come in from 10am – 1pm on the 4th or last ...

Jazz@Kirkgate: Arun Ghosh ‘Northern Quartet’

23rd November 2025 7:30pm (Doors open at 6:30 pm)

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Music

Very excited to be able to bring this artist to the Kirkgate, with some fabulous musicians. Arun Ghosh is a British-Asian clarinettist, composer and music educator. Named as Jazz Instrumentalist of the Year in 2014 and 2018 in the APPJA / Parliamentary Jazz Awards Arun brings his “Northern quartet” to jazz@Kirkgate featuring John Ellis on piano and Dave Walsh on ...

Cockermouth Chat Group

4th December 2025 1:00pm

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Local History

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 ...

Crafts@Kirkgate: Christmas Wreath

6th December 2025 10:00am

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Join In

Celebrate Cumbria’s winter season by making your very own sustainable Festive Wreath to dress your front door. Harriet from Cumberland Flower Farm will bring a lovely mix of cumbrian evergreen foliages, grasses and berries and guide you in crafting a compostable wreath using sustainable materials and techniques. Tuition, materials and tools and equipment will be supplied, but please wear old ...

Crafts@Kirkgate: Christmas Wreath

6th December 2025 2:00pm

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Join In

Celebrate Cumbria’s winter season by making your very own sustainable Festive Wreath to dress your front door. Harriet from Cumberland Flower Farm will bring a lovely mix of cumbrian evergreen foliages, grasses and berries and guide you in crafting a compostable wreath using sustainable materials and techniques. Tuition, materials and tools and equipment will be supplied, but please wear old ...

Poets Out Loud

10th December 2025 8:30pm

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Join In

Booking not required *Please note doors open for this event at 8.30pm* Poets Out Loud For writers, readers and listeners from Cumbria and beyond. All are welcome to a most informal evening of poetry at the Kirkgate Centre. It IS for listeners, not just writers. Lovers of poetry and the spoken word who would like to just sit and enjoy ...

The Sunday Session

14th December 2025 2:00pm (Doors open at 1:45 pm)

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Join In

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 ...
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