Kirkgate Arts & Heritage

24/10/2025

***STOP PRESS***

Special 30th Anniversary offer of 30% off!!

When you book at least two tickets for the next three live music events at Kirkgate, you can get a whopping 30% off 😍

You can book multiple tickets for one gig, or mix and match!

USE PROMO CODE: 'music30' when booking online to take advantage of this offer...

The Shackleton Trio https://thekirkgate.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873676548

Jazz@Kirkgate: The Zoe Gilby Quartet
https://thekirkgate.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873673649

The Tannahill Weavers
https://thekirkgate.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873636903

24/10/2025

Don't forget folks! Today's film starts at 2pm, as we have a s0ld 0ut gig tonight from Quickbeam...

Online bookings for today's film are now closed but come down from 1pm, tickets available on the door.

A dark comedy in which life seems easy for picture-perfect couple Ivy (Olivia Colman) and Theo (Benedict Cumberbatch): successful careers, a loving…

24/10/2025

**FREE** Workshop at St Bees Village Hall 🍃

On 31st October the cast of The Singing Bones (storyteller Jessie McMeekin and musical collaborators Anne-Marie Sanderson and Jordan Worsfold) will bring a fun and varied interactive workshop to St Bees Village Hall. For ages 8+, the workshop will use creative writing, movement, drama and singing to explore themes of nature and Cumbrian wildlife, past, present and future.

What to bring:

- Writing materials will be provided but feel free to bring your own notebook/pen if you prefer
- Wear something comfortable that you can easily move around in

Refreshments will be provided.

Please note: This event is happening at St Bees Village Hall
Start time: 10:00am
Running time: 90 minutes

St Bees Village Hall -Hodgetts
Rosehill Theatre

23/10/2025

Join us for the next rehearsal of our scratch choir for the Cockermouth Community Musical.

You'll learn brand new songs written by JP Worsfold for a community musical that will be performed at the Cockermouth Christmas Lights switch-on event on Sunday 23rd November.

You don't need to have any previous experience of singing in a choir, you don't need to be able to read music, you don't need to come to all the rehearsals! All you need is to bring yourself and to have fun singing with others in a relaxed and supportive space. The workshops will be led by Cumbrian musicians JP Worsfold and Dave Camlin.

Our Freedom: Then and Now is a project marking the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII, involving 80 arts centres across the country. Kirkgate Arts and Heritage is one of the participating art centres and has commissioned musician JP Worsfold and storyteller Jessie McMeekin to create a community musical with input from people in the local area.

You will need to be available for at least one of the rehearsals, the dress rehearsal and performances on the following dates and times:

Wednesday, 29th October, 7 - 9pm - Rehearsal at The Kirkgate Centre
Sunday, 9th November, 2 - 4pm - Rehearsal venue tbc (in Cockermouth)
Sunday, 16th November, 7-9pm - Dress rehearsal at The Kirkgate Centre
Sunday, 23rd November, 1:30pm – Christmas lights switch on performance on Main Street
Sunday, 14th December, 7pm - Indoor performance at The Kirkgate Centre

Sign up by booking a free ticket for all the rehearsals you can attend. There is funding available to help cover your transport costs for taking part in the project.

For more information and any questions you have about the project, please get in touch with Helen Johnston by sending us a message, or email [email protected], phone 01900 829966.

Sign up on our website. Link in the comments.

Future Arts Centres Jessie McMeekin Storytelling J P Worsfold

23/10/2025

It's going to be fantastic weekend of live music this weekend! Tickets are still available for The Shackleton Trio and Zoe Gilby, book on our website!

It's looking like a cracking weekend of live music and entertainment is coming our way! Check out the line-up, and enjoy it.🎙🎶

THURSDAY 23RD OCTOBER
📍 Shills of Cockermouth - Alan Deen from 7.30pm.

FRIDAY 24TH OCTOBER
📍 Tilia - Harry Bibby from 8.30pm.
📍 Koppers - Alfie Hodgson from 9pm.

SATURDAY 25TH OCTOBER
📍 Kirkgate Arts & Heritage - The Shackleton Trio from 8pm.
📍 The Fletcher Christian - Sam Davidson from 8.30pm.
📍 The Black Bull - Ben Akehurst & Scott Pearson from 9pm.

SUNDAY 26TH OCTOBER
📍 Kirkgate Arts & Heritage - Zoe Gilby (Jazz Special) from 7.30pm.

MONDAY 27TH OCTOBER
📍 The Fletcher Christian - Emily Richardson (Halloween Special) from 6pm.

Looking for some spooking events happening next week? 🎃👻 Visit the Cockermouth Town website for lots of local events and so much more!

👉 www.cockermouthonline.co.uk

🤝 Cockermouth Chamber of Trade

22/10/2025

Arts Out West this week 🤩

It's Around the World in Four Seasons from Lantivet Duo with Joy Becker!

'Showcasing expressive vocals and virtuosic violin, viola, guitar, piano and trumpet playing, this concert will take you on an immersive and moving journey.'

At Rosehill Theatre, Whitehaven, Thursday 23rd October
7:00pm
Tickets: £16/£14

At The Hill, Millom, Friday 24th October
7:30pm
Tickets: £12/£6/£25

At Loweswater Village Hall, Saturday 25th October
7:30pm
Tickets: £12/£6/£25

At St Bees Village Hall, Sunday 26th October
7:30pm
Tickets: £12/£6/£25

Lantivet Duo
The Hill Village Hall
St Bees Village Hall -Hodgetts
Rosehill Theatre

Head to our website and select the ‘Arts Out West’ category to book your tickets!

22/10/2025

Are you on our email list? If not, why not?! 🤣

Seriously folks, it's THE best way to keep up to date with events and activities, there's a fortnightly listings email to make sure you don't miss a treat, plus a monthly newsletter with stacks of extra snippets of info. For members of our 'Friends' scheme there's also a 'Friends Extra' alongside some of the newsletters where we give our 'Friends' advance ticket sales on some of our shows, plus access to exclusive performances!

Anyone who is on the list- stand by your inbox for details of a special offer to celebrate music in our 30th year, email going out at 5pm (so still time for any newbies to join in the fun!)...



Check the comments for links to join the email list, and our 'Friends' scheme. 👇

22/10/2025

It's another busy weekend at Kirkgate...

As well as THREE live music events over the weekend, plus an afternoon of poetry with Poets Out Loud on Sunday, it's also time for another Kirkgate Monthly Market 😀

Come along between 10am and 1pm to browse the wares on offer!

21/10/2025

Arts Out West this week 🤩

It's Around the World in Four Seasons from Lantivet Duo with Joy Becker!

'Showcasing expressive vocals and virtuosic violin, viola, guitar, piano and trumpet playing, this concert will take you on an immersive and moving journey.'

At Rosehill Theatre, Whitehaven, Thursday 23rd October
7:00pm
Tickets: £16/£14

At The Hill, Millom, Friday 24th October
7:30pm
Tickets: £12/£6/£25

At Loweswater Village Hall, Saturday 25th October
7:30pm
Tickets: £12/£6/£25

At St Bees Village Hall, Sunday 26th October
7:30pm
Tickets: £12/£6/£25

Lantivet Duo
The Hill Village Hall
St Bees Village Hall -Hodgetts
Rosehill Theatre

Head to our website and select the ‘Arts Out West’ category to book your tickets!

20/10/2025

Live music at The Kirkgate this weekend 🎵

The Zoë Gilby Quartet
Sunday 26th October at 7:30pm
Tickets £16

Zoë Gilby is a vocalist and songwriter, making a stunning impression on the music scene Zoë Gilby is a vocalist and songwriter, making a stunning impression on the music scene today.

Parliamentary Awards Jazz Vocalist of the Year 2019

Her compelling original compositions are written with double bassist husband Andy Champion. A powerful collection of songs with a strong narrative. Supported by guitarist Mark Williams and drummer John Bradford they deliver a commanding mix of musical sophistication and dramatic edge. An engaging repertoire of story telling and atmosphere, her stockpile of music also includes an adventurous blend of contemporary composers from Kate Bush to Pink Floyd and the sensitive treatment of jazz standards, completes this particular “story-book” Touring the UK and internationally, she continues to perform at prominent jazz festivals and venues.

Vocals – Zoe Gilby

Guitar – Mark Williams

Double Bass – Andy Champion

Drums – John Bradford

20/10/2025

Live music at The Kirkgate this weekend 🎵

The Shackleton Trio
Saturday 25th October at 8:00pm
Tickets £15

Captivating songwriting and fiery tunes that combine mandolin, fiddle, guitar and banjo with powerful three part harmonies. The unmistakable sound of The Shackleton Trio brings to life the stories of their native East Anglia, and beyond.

The trio features Georgia Shackleton (fiddle, vocals), Aaren Bennett (guitar) and Nic Zuppardi (mandolin and banjo). Collectively the band draw influence from British, American and Scandinavian folk traditions, whilst Georgia’s flair for sourcing largely unsung material from East Anglia keeps the band firmly rooted in their local tradition.

2025 sees the trio touring a brand new album, as they celebrate their 10 year anniversary. A decade performing together has included plays on BBC Radio 2, Radio 3 and Radio 4, BBC 6 Music, RTE 1, BBC Countryfile, press coverage with gleaming ★★★★★ reviews, an appearance on Cambridge Folk Festival’s prestigious main stage, a host of UK and European festivals and international tours, and many miles on the road.

This is a band that clearly enjoys playing together, and are not to be missed!

20/10/2025

Arts Out West this week 🤩

It's I’m Muslamic Don’t Panik from Bobak Champion & Friends!

'A hilarious and heart-felt story of one man’s journey to Iran to discover his cultural heritage'

At Whitehaven Library, Tuesday 21st October
7:00pm
Tickets: £12/£6/£25

At Millom Library, Wednesday 22nd October
7:00pm
Tickets: £12/£6/£25


White Haven Area Community Library

Head to our website and select the ‘Arts Out West’ category to book your tickets!