The Kirkgate Centre is Cockermouth's community arts venue, celebrating local talent and heritage while bringing professional live music, film, theatre, exhibitions and family shows to the town and to communities across the area west of the Lake District. Its quirky character also makes it a popular spot for festivals, weddings and community events. Ramp to the front door, lift to the auditorium and an accessible toilet (the stage itself is not wheelchair accessible). A Musicians' Union Fair Play venue.
Cockermouth · Every 2nd Sunday of the month · No fee listed
Kirkgate Centre Open Mic
An open mic on the second Sunday at 2pm at Kirkgate Centre, Cockermouth.
Next night: Sun 13 Dec. Kick-off 14:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 9 Sept 202614:00
Kick-off
Sundays
sign-up on the nightSundays
| Night | Every 2nd Sunday of the month |
| Sign-up | Walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | Ask the host |
01 — Inside the room
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| Performer types | Musicians |
| Website | kirkgateartsandheritage.org.uk |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 9 Sept 2026 |
| Checked against | Venue website |
03 — The night
Every 2nd Sunday of the monthHow the night runs
14:00
Kick-off
SundaysRunning order
14:00 Kick-off
17:00 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find Kirkgate Centre
KirkgateGetting there
Kirkgate,
Cockermouth CA13 9PJ
Cockermouth CA13 9PJ
05 — What's on stage
TBC| PA system | TBC |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
Kirkgate, CockermouthAbout 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.
The Kirkgate Centre is Cockermouth's community arts venue, celebrating local talent and heritage while bringing professional live music, film, theatre, exhibitions and family shows to the town and to communities across the area west of the Lake District. Its quirky character also makes it a popular spot for festivals, weddings and community events. Ramp to the front door, lift to the auditorium and an accessible toilet (the stage itself is not wheelchair accessible). A Musicians' Union Fair Play venue.
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Kirkgate · Every 2nd Sunday of the month
Kirkgate Centre Open Mic
An open mic on the second Sunday at 2pm at Kirkgate Centre, Cockermouth.
- Sunday
- Open mic night
- Sept 2026
- Listed since
- 9 Sept
- Last verified
- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
Kirkgate Centre Open Mic — Quick Facts
Kirkgate Centre Open Mic runs on the 2nd Sunday of the month at Kirkgate Centre in Cockermouth, starting at 14:00. An open mic on the second Sunday at 2pm at Kirkgate Centre, Cockermouth. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 9 Sept 2026
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The night Every 2nd Sunday of the month
Music starts around 14:00. Sign-up is on the night - get there early to get a slot.
Next nightSun 13 Dec · 14:00Starts in 30d 06h 19m
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklineNot confirmed yet
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
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NightSundayEvery 2nd Sunday of the monthNext: Sun 13 Dec
Starts14:00start time
Sign-upWalk-insign-up
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
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.
The kit on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemTBC
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How Kirkgate Centre’s Sunday night runs.
Next nightSun 13 Dec · 14:00Starts in 30d 06h 19m
Sign-up opensTBCNot confirmed yet
Kick-off14:00Every 2nd Sunday of the month
Music endsTBCNot confirmed yet
Venue closesTBCNot confirmed yet
How often
Every 2nd Sunday of the month
Coming up
Sun 13 Dec · Sun 10 Jan · Sun 14 Feb
First time here?
Get there early for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find Kirkgate Centre
Kirkgate, Cockermouth CA13 9PJ
AddressKirkgate
AreaKirkgate, Cockermouth
PostcodeCA13 9PJ
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
You'll find Kirkgate Centre in Kirkgate, Cockermouth; CA13 9PJ is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
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Planning Your Sunday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. The kit is not listed yet — ask the host what is provided.
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