Kirkgate Centre is a live music venue in <strong>Kirkgate, Cockermouth</strong>, hosting regular open mic nights for local musicians and performers. Whether you're a seasoned gigging musician or stepping up to perform for the first time, Kirkgate Centre provides a welcoming stage and audience.
Kirkgate · Every 2nd Sunday of the month · Free
Kirkgate Centre Open Mic
An open mic on the second Sunday at 2pm at Kirkgate Centre, Cockermouth.
Open mic at a glance Kirkgate Centre · Cockermouth
Sunday
Open mic night
Sept 2026
Listed since
09 Sept
Last verified
Free
Entry
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Last updated: 9 September 2026
Kirkgate Centre Open Mic — Quick Facts
An open mic on the second Sunday at 2pm at Kirkgate Centre, Cockermouth.
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DaySunday
Start14:00
Sign-up walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
Kirkgate CentreKirkgate
Kirkgate
Cockermouth CA13 9PJ
Kirkgate, Cockermouth — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Highlights
Free entry for all
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About Kirkgate Centre
About This Open Mic
Every 2nd Sunday of the month in Kirkgate, Cockermouth
Kicks off at 14:00
Free entry for performers and audience
Slot length — we’re on it, no info yet
Gear & backline — we’re on it, no info yet
Part of the Cockermouth open mic directory
The Night
The Sunday Session, a monthly afternoon open mic and jam on the second Sunday of the month. Bar opens 1.45pm, music from 2pm. Listed dates 13 September, 11 October and 8 November 2026. Come early to secure a slot. It replaced the centre's old Friday open mic. The centre also runs Poets Out Loud, an informal poetry session at 4pm on some Sundays, next 20 September 2026.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
The Night at a Glance
How Kirkgate Centre’s Sunday night runs.
14:00Kick-off
Every 2nd Sunday of the month Free entry
Find Kirkgate Centre
Kirkgate, Kirkgate, Cockermouth CA13 9PJ
Planning Your Sunday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. Bring your own gear.
Part of the Cockermouth live music scene.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at . Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Cockermouth open mic nights for alternatives.
BYO PA, mics and instruments.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Cockermouth mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
Kirkgate, Kirkgate, Cockermouth CA13 9PJ.
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