Kirkgate Arts & Heritage

Kirkgate Arts & Heritage Kirkgate Arts & Heritage
Registered Charity Number 1126602 Discover live music, theatre, comedy, children's shows, classes, community groups & much more!

Welcome to Kirkgate Arts & Heritage- home to Cockermouth's vibrant venue the Kirkgate Centre & Cumbria's rural touring scheme Arts Out West. Please visit our website for more information https://kirkgateartsandheritage.org.uk/ our box office is open from 10am until midday on Mondays and Fridays, and for an hour prior to most public events. You can book online via our website, or call 01900 826448

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Join us next Thursday for Kirkgate Crafters, our monthly craft club, from 7pm - 9pm. Bring along a project you’re workin...
20/08/2026

Join us next Thursday for Kirkgate Crafters, our monthly craft club, from 7pm - 9pm. Bring along a project you’re working on. Join us for craft and chat, share skills and to meet others.

Open to all, all crafts welcome. The bar will be open for drinks and snacks.

See you there! Kirkgate Crafters is our monthly craft club. We usually meet on the fourth Thursday of the month from 7pm - 9pm.

🎥🎬🍿On the Big Screen at Kirkgate! 🎥🎬🍿Tuner (15) Show times:Friday, 21st August, 7pmMonday, 24th August, 8pmWednesday, 26...
19/08/2026

🎥🎬🍿On the Big Screen at Kirkgate! 🎥🎬🍿

Tuner (15)

Show times:
Friday, 21st August, 7pm
Monday, 24th August, 8pm
Wednesday, 26th August, 2pm

In Tuner, Academy Award-winning director Daniel Roher's first narrative feature, Leo Woodall (Bridget Jones: Mad about the Boy) stars as a gifted young piano tuner whose heightened sense of hearing draws the attention of criminals, who see his talents as useful for opening safes as well as for tuning Steinways. With his once-promising musical career over, he works across New York with his mentor Harry Horowitz (Academy Award-winner Dustin Hoffman), encountering a range of characters, including composition student Ruthie (Havana Rose Liu), with whom he forges an unexpected connection. Niki's safecracking work threatens his budding romance with Ruthie and pulls him into increasingly dangerous territory.

“What a pair [Leo Woodall and Dustin Hoffman] are; they are a real pleasure to watch in an easy, unforced drama that mixes romcom moments with a relaxed crime thriller.” Cath Clarke – The Guardian

Starring: Leo Woodall, Dustin Hoffman, Havan Rose Liu
Directed by: Daniel Roher
Length: 109 minutes

🍕🍕🍕🍕🍕 Don't forget! Friday night is Film and
Fermento night! Order your pizza online with Fermento
and our volunteers will deliver your tasty treats for you
to enjoy in the bar before the film. 🍕🍕🍕🍕🍕

🎷🎼🎶Live music this weekend! 🎷🎼🎶Jazz@Kirkgate: The Jack Pearce QuintetSunday, 23 August, 7:30pmDrawing influence from Po...
18/08/2026

🎷🎼🎶Live music this weekend! 🎷🎼🎶

Jazz@Kirkgate: The Jack Pearce Quintet

Sunday, 23 August, 7:30pm

Drawing influence from Post-bop and 90s world fusion, while also infused with a strong sense of the rock music he grew up on, Jack effortlessly blends genres, creating a unique style that escapes the confines of conventional jazz.

The original compositions have a uniquely open and interactive approach. Strong rhythms underpin vibrant, playful melodies creating a fusion complimentary to both traditional and modern jazz.

Coming off the success of their first UK tour, the Jack Pierce Quintet are quickly building a reputation as a band to watch on the UK jazz scene.

Sax- Jack Pearce

There is no monthly market this month, but it will be back on the 24th October. You can book a table now, the link is in...
17/08/2026

There is no monthly market this month, but it will be back on the 24th October. You can book a table now, the link is in the comments.

In September, it's our annual Kirk Kit Sale. Your chance to sell your good quality second-hand sports and outdoor equipment. If you've got old camping gear, outgrown sports kit, or unloved equipment, now's your chance to sell it on.

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 accepted. It's the same format as Cockfrock, all you need to do to start the ball rolling is register as a seller. Sellers do not need to come to the sale, we do that bit for you.

Registration details are also in the comments.

See you there!

🎥🎬🍿On the Big Screen at Kirkgate! 🎥🎬🍿Finding Emily (12A) Show times:Friday, 14th August, 7pmMonday, 17th August, 8pmWedn...
12/08/2026

🎥🎬🍿On the Big Screen at Kirkgate! 🎥🎬🍿

Finding Emily (12A)

Show times:
Friday, 14th August, 7pm
Monday, 17th August, 8pm
Wednesday, 19th August, 2pm

A romantic comedy in which a lovesick musician is given the wrong number for his dream girl, he teams up with a driven psychology student to find her. Together, they spark a hilarious campus-wide frenzy that tests their own hearts and ambitions along the way.

“It’s quite an achievement to take a genre as well-worn as the romcom and to make it feel fresh and vital. But this Manchester-set tale... manages just that”. Wendy Ide - The Observer

Starring: Angourie Rice, Spike Fearn, Minnie Driver
Directed by: Alicia MacDonald
Length: 111 minutes

🍕🍕🍕🍕🍕 Don't forget! Friday night is Film and
Fermento night! Order your pizza online with Fermento
and our volunteers will deliver your tasty treats for you
to enjoy in the bar before the film. 🍕🍕🍕🍕🍕

We had a blast at Cockermouth Show! 🌞Thank you so much to Cockermouth Chamber of Trade for setting up the Cockermouth To...
06/08/2026

We had a blast at Cockermouth Show! 🌞

Thank you so much to Cockermouth Chamber of Trade for setting up the Cockermouth Town Tent and to for organising the whole event!

It was lovely to see familiar faces and introduce ourselves to those we've not yet welcomed into our building.

We kicked off our 'Pay for a Pane' campaign and are delighted with the amount of panes already sold - don't miss out if you'd like to be a part of Kirkgate's history! See below:

Lovers of Cumbria’s arts and heritage scene are being invited to buy into a little bit of local history if they ‘pay for a pane’ at Cockermouth’s Kirkgate Centre!

The centre, based in what was a Victorian-era school in the heart of town, needs to launch an urgent fund-raising effort to replace 40 windows to the side and rear of the building.

Kirkgate Chief Executive Emma Heys said:
“Once again, we have cause to be extremely grateful to the Benny Walker Charitable Trust for its invaluable support to the Kirkgate.

We know we also have a loyal group of customers and supporters and we think many will be delighted at this unique opportunity to help in the centre’s refurbishment.

The Kirkgate is a much-loved institution in Cockermouth and throughout West Cumbria but the fabric of the building reflects its considerable age. We’ve done much work in recent years to give it a modern facelift, including 21st Century facilities and equipment, but some work still remains.

We’d therefore obviously be delighted if any individual, company or organisation would like to contribute to the improvements fund over and above the sponsorship options outlined!”

Details of how to sponsor a pane can be found on the Kirkgate website at -- kirkgateartsandheritage.org.uk (please select ‘Donate’ then proceed to ‘Products’ if on a mobile please select 'Book Now' then proceed to 'Products') and information on all Kirkgate events can be found by selecting ‘What’s On’- Kirkgate Arts and Heritage or by ringing the admin office on 01900 829966.

05/08/2026

Crafts @ The Kirkgate this week 😍

Block Printing Family Workshop!

Join Emily from Market Place Print Studio for a vibrant, family-friendly workshop exploring the playful technique of Block Printing.

You’ll use their hand carved stamps and learn how to ink them up for a crisp, punchy print! And you can also bring your own items to print on to!

At The Kirkgate Arts Centre, Friday 7th + Saturday 8th of August
10:00am (90 minute sessions)
Tickets: £12pp

Head to our website and select the ‘Join in’ category to book your tickets!



🎥🎬🍿On the Big Screen at Kirkgate! 🎥🎬🍿Northern Soul – Still Burning (15) Show times:Friday, 7th August, 7pmMonday, 10th A...
05/08/2026

🎥🎬🍿On the Big Screen at Kirkgate! 🎥🎬🍿

Northern Soul – Still Burning (15)

Show times:
Friday, 7th August, 7pm
Monday, 10th August, 8pm
Wednesday, 12th August, 2pm

The musical and cultural phenomenon of Northern Soul has kept burning for over six decades. Discarded black soul artists in the US became underground legends across the UK's Northern Soul clubs through rare vinyl records and legendary all-nighters. This epic story of Northern Soul, from its working-class origins to super clubs like Wigan Casino, burns ever stronger with a new generation of fans who carry the torch for great soul music and kinship on the dancefloor.

“Most importantly, both for northern soul aficionados and new audiences, the music is punchy, joyful and eminently danceable”. Wendy Ide – The Observer

Starring: Tony Palmer, Tony Blackburn, Elaine Constantine
Directed by: Alan Byron
Length: 90 minutes

🍕🍕🍕🍕🍕 Don't forget! Friday night is Film and
Fermento night! Order your pizza online with Fermento
and our volunteers will deliver your tasty treats for you
to enjoy in the bar before the film. 🍕🍕🍕🍕🍕

04/08/2026

Crafts @ The Kirkgate this week 😍

Block Printing Family Workshop!

Join Emily from Market Place Print Studio for a vibrant, family-friendly workshop exploring the playful technique of Block Printing.
You’ll use their hand carved stamps and learn how to ink them up for a crisp, punchy print! And you can also bring your own items to print on to!

At The Kirkgate Arts Centre, Friday 7th + Saturday 8th of August
10:00am (90 minute sessions)
Tickets: £12pp

Head to our website and select the ‘Join in’ category to book your tickets!



Saturday 8th August, at 2pm, we have a special event on our big screen!Andre Rieu with his summer 2026 concert, Viva Maa...
04/08/2026

Saturday 8th August, at 2pm, we have a special event on our big screen!

Andre Rieu with his summer 2026 concert, Viva Maastricht!

This year, André Rieu celebrates a spectacular milestone — the 20th anniversary of his iconic summer concerts on the magnificent Vrijthof square. Captured live in his beloved hometown, this brand-new cinema event marks two decades of music and unforgettable magical summer nights.

Viva Maastricht! is a joyful tribute to the city where it all began. Joined by his worldrenowned Johann Strauss Orchestra and a vibrant ensemble of artists, André brings the spirit, culture, and warmth of his hometown to life in a dazzling new concert filled with emotion and wonder.

From timeless waltzes to soul-stirring classics, this landmark anniversary concert promises an evening of passion, joy, and togetherness. Be part of this historic celebration as the Vrijthof once again transforms into a breathtaking open-air ballroom — only in cinemas this summer

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