What's on in Kirkgate

The pub quizzes, craft fairs, and village fêtes the big sites miss — here's what's on around Kirkgate.

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Comedy

Shakespeare In The Garden: The Comedy Of Errors

The Festival Players return, performing Shakespeare’s high-energy comedy, where confusion occurs when two pairs of identical twins, shipwrecked and separated as babies, end up many years later in the same town and are repeatedly mistaken for each other. We are hoping for good weather, despite the title of the play, but the show will go on if we have to hand out umbrellas. Open 1.30 pm for picnics. Bring your own seating. Well-behaved dogs welcome. Open to all. This performance coincides with Clare Smout’s APPRECIATING SHAKESPEARE course, which will focus on this play and includes a ticket to the performance. The Festival Players www.thefestivalplayersinternational.co.uk BOOK ONLINE: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/FYMF

Sat 25 Jul16:00Higham Hall(3.8mi)

via Higham Hall

Live Music

Jazz Concert

A lively and engaging evening of mainstream jazz with David Black and players from our residential jazz course joined by very special guests saxophonist Alan Barnes and trumpeter Mark Armstrong. BOOK ONLINE: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/FYMJ

Sat 1 Aug21:00Higham Hall(3.8mi)

via Higham Hall

Community

Bring Your Own Picnic @ Harris Park

This week, we're meeting at Harris Park. There will be no meeting at Cockermouth School. Please bring along your own picnic, blanket and games!

Sun 9 Aug12:00King's Church(0.3mi)

via King's ChurchLocal gem

Community

CYANOTYPES

Spend a day discovering the historical printing process of Cyanotype; making beautiful “blueprints” from natural forms, found objects and hand drawn transparencies.You will learn about the history of the process, how to mix the solution to coat a variety of surfaces, prepare and print a large selection of paper to use as greetings cards or other creative projects and explore ways of mark making on transparent surfaces to make negatives. No previous artistic experience is necessary and everyone will achieve striking results to inspire further exploration.

Fri 14 Aug11:00Higham Hall(3.8mi)

via Higham Hall

Community

Around £435

Creative workshops

We are offering a series of 6 masterclasses with Sarah Ames and Maggi Toner-Edgar. A specific programme for textile design and art to enable you to take your hobby or passion to the next level. This course is designed for textile designers, embroiders, dressmakers, quilters, and makers who would like to develop their ability to make artistic creations. Enhance your design, stitch and embroidery skills, some basic skills are required.

Sat 15 AugRecreate and Make(0.5mi)

via Recreate and MakeLocal gem

Community

Crooked River Presents: CONNOR WALSH / JP WORSOLD / ANDY FEARNLEY & Saxxy BEN

22nd August - Crooked River Brewery Event #block-cd3fd3b34933aed68fbc { } #block-cd3fd3b34933aed68fbc .sqs-html-content { } @media screen and (max-width: 767px) { #block-cd3fd3b34933aed68fbc { } } @media screen and (max-width: 767px) { #block-cd3fd3b34933aed68fbc .sqs-html-content { } } @media screen and (max-width: 767px) { } CONNOR WALSH / JP WORSFOLD / ANDY FEARNLEY & SAXxY BEN Plus special guests These three acts have been mates for years, it's about time we saw them on a bill together! Three artists, delicious beers and tasty grub.Join us at Crooked River's Tractor Shed Brewery in Workington for a summer afternoon of music, tasty local grub and or course Crooked River's many thirst quenching beers. We'll be kicking things of with local musicians performing in the courtyard, inviting you to chill and unwind in the al fresco with a Dusty Dog and a cold one. Then at 6pm we'll move into the Brewery Shed for our three headline acts. They'll be new songs, fan favouties and collaborations galore. You don't want to miss this one off event. All this for a tenner!? Sounds to good to be true, we know it isn't but you'll have to come down and judge that for yourself. Additional photos @tonysealimagery TICKETS

Sat 22 Aug14:00Crooked River Beer Shop(0.3mi)

via Crooked River Beer Shop

Community

Bring Your Own Picnic @ Harris Park

This week, there will be no meeting at Cockermouth School. Please bring a picnic, blanket and games to Harris Park for 11am! All welcome.

Sun 23 Aug12:00King's Church(0.3mi)

via King's ChurchLocal gem

Community

EAL Level 3 Award (PAT testing) In the In-Service Inspection and Testing Of Electrical Equipment

Found this on Clint Stamper Training Ltd's radar. EAL Level 3 Award (PAT testing) In the In-Service Inspection and Testing Of Electrical Equipment — sounds promising. Click through for the director's cut.

Wed 7 OctClint Stamper Training Ltd(1.3mi)

via Clint Stamper Training LtdLocal gem

Community

EAL Level 3 Award (PAT testing) In the In-Service Inspection and Testing Of Electrical Equipment

Something's afoot at Clint Stamper Training Ltd and it goes by the name of EAL Level 3 Award (PAT testing) In the In-Service Inspection and Testing Of Electrical Equipment. Their site has the particulars.

Thu 8 OctClint Stamper Training Ltd(1.3mi)

via Clint Stamper Training LtdLocal gem

Festivals & Events

Cockermouth Annual Fireworks Display 2026

Another belter from Memorial Gardens. Cockermouth Annual Fireworks Display 2026 — pop over to their site for the full lowdown.

Sun 1 Nov17:00Memorial Gardens(0.5mi)

via Memorial Gardens

Community

Together Regional Day @ Pencil Factory

Together as a region day with Natalie Williams and the Jubilee+ Team. 7th Nov at the Pencil Factory, Keswick. More info about the day and how to book your place coming soon! SAVE THE DATE!

Sat 7 NovKing's Church(0.3mi)

via King's ChurchLocal gem

Community

Around £3.00

Jennings 1/2 Pint Glass

Jennings tulip 1/2 pint glass with Jennings re-established logo. Dishwasher safe.

Sat 2 JanJennings Brewery(0.4mi)

via Jennings Brewery

Community

Around £40.00

Jennings 1/4 zip fleece

Jennings black 1/4 zip fleece with Embroidered Jennings logo on left hand side chest. Regular fit. 45% Cotton 55% polyester Machine washable

Mon 4 JanJennings Brewery(0.4mi)

via Jennings Brewery

Community

Around £40.00

Jennings Fleece - 1/4 Zip

Jennings black 1/4 zip fleece with embroidered Jennings logo on left hand side chest. Regular fit. 45% cotton, 55% polyester. Machine washable.

Mon 4 JanJennings Brewery(0.4mi)

via Jennings Brewery

Community

Jack and the Beanstalk

Patrick Lynch from CBeebies comes to Theatre by the Lake in Keswick for a magical retelling of Jack and the Beanstalk for ages 3+.

Wed 22 JulTheatre by the Lake(7.7mi)

via Theatre by the LakeLocal gem

Community

Digital Bytes - Tech/online help sessions

Join us for a Digital Bytes session 10:30am-12pm every Wednesday.

Wed 22 Jul11:30The Oval Centre(8.8mi)

via The Oval CentreLocal gem

Community

Digital Bytes session 10

Join us for a Digital Bytes session 10:30am-12pm every Wednesday.

Wed 22 Jul11:30The Oval Centre(8.8mi)

via The Oval CentreLocal gem

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Venues with events near Kirkgate

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

King's Church0.3 miles away Jennings Brewery0.4 miles away Clint Stamper Training Ltd1.3 miles away

More about Kirkgate

Cumbria, England

Kirkgate is in Cumbria, with local places and neighbouring communities close by. Its events calendar is usually shaped by practical local spaces such as Kirkgate Centre, rather than big set-piece attractions. Near Here brings Kirkgate events into one place so you can see what is coming up without a long search. Check the listing details before you go, especially times, booking notes and access information.

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