Step into spring with our vibrant programme at Brewery Arts!
Brighter days are on the way, and this April, we’ve got a fantastic line-up ready to bring you memorable moments – from live music to Easter holiday fun.
Our music programme features folk and country favourites like Kris Drever, Oysterband’s John Jones with Ray Cooper and Al Scott, Mishra ft. Deepa Shakthi, Butler, Blake & Grant, and Joshua Radin. Alongside them, discover fresh, experimental sounds from Laetitia Sadier, Jane Weaver, Future Creatives: Maya Kally + Clara Pople, and Manu Delago & Max ZT. Plus, crowd-pleasers Dub Pistols, ABBA Reunion, LYR, and LOVE with Johnny Echols round off the month.
With the Easter holidays fast approaching, there’s plenty for families too. Enjoy a seriously silly afternoon with Olaf Falafel (1 April), or step into a magical world with A Big Egg (9 April).
On the big screen, head into space with Mario in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, alongside a mix of Stage on Screen and Cinema Rewind favourites.
On stage, Simon Yates shares stories from his mountaineering adventures, and Verbalise welcomes award-winning poet Rosy Carrick.
With a Brewery Arts Membership, you can experience new and exciting music, comedy and cinema in 2026. Save on tickets with discounts or 2-for-1 offers. Your membership will help us support and further develop all aspects of our work, including our outstanding programme and learning and engagement provision.
Live Music
Laetitia Sadier
2 April | Doors 7.30pm | Tickets £17.50 | Standard Theatre Seated
One of the most innovative and influential musicians of our time! Sadier’s work is both a continuity of her time in Stereolab and unafraid of change.
Manu Delago & Max ZT
3 April | Doors 7pm | Tickets £22.50 | Standard Theatre Seated
Rooted in rhythm, rich in texture, and open in spirit, the duo invite listeners into a world that feels both ancient and somehow entirely new. With exquisite sensitivity and unparalleled technical mastery, they create spellbinding soundscapes that captivate audiences from the very first note.
Mishra ft. Deepa Shakthi
4 April | Doors 7.30pm | Tickets £20 | Standard Theatre Seated
Join us for an evening brimming with multilingually reimagined folk songs, new compositions, and swirling Celtic melodies underpinned by hypnotic qawwali grooves. When Mishra and Deepa get on stage together, their joyous performances are a journey of contrasts, from hand-clapping trance-like sufi songs to spacious stillness and reflection.
Kris Drever
9 April | Doors 7.30pm | Tickets £22.50 | Malt Room Cabaret | Plus support from Annie Dressner
Celebrated for his warm voice, virtuosically expressive guitar playing and imaginative and evocative songwriting, Drever has carved out a unique place at the intersection of traditional folk and modern acoustic music.
ABBA Reunion
10 April | Doors 7.30pm | Tickets £27.50 | Malt Room Standing
Here we go again! Superbly accurate vocals, harmonies, guitar, keyboards, plus back line musicians combined with stunning iconic replica costumes, choreography and set produce the most authentic and requested Abba tribute show in the world today.
Future Creatives: Maya Kally + Clara Pople
11 April | Doors 7.30pm | Free | Malt Room Cabaret Seating
Join us for an evening of conversation, informal networking and live performances by musicians Maya Kally and Clara Pople. Maya Kally is a multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter and composer, with influences ranging from folk to jazz, Country, and indie. Clara Pople is a Celtic/trip-pop singer whose music fuses worlds – ancient and urban, ethereal and raw.
Future Creatives is a free event for anyone interested in music and the creative industries – we particularly encourage people aged 18-30 to attend.
Joshua Radin
11 April | Doors 7.30pm | Tickets £32.50 | Standard Theatre Seated | Plus support from Brendan James
Expect personal anecdotes and an intense performance of the singer-songwriter’s collection of songs, focusing on embracing the moment.
Jane Weaver: ‘The Fallen By Watchbird’ 15th Anniversary Tour
16 April | Doors 7.30pm | Tickets £27.50 | Extended Theatre Seated
Join us for an evening of psychedelic femme-folk-rock as Jane performs her album for the first time ever. Celebrating 15 years, and joined by several musicians, this is a night you won’t want to miss!
LYR
17 April | Doors 7.30pm | Tickets £25 | Standard Theatre Seated | Plus support from Natalie Wildgoose
Soaring vocals, ethereal soundscapes and extraordinary lyrics have made LYR shows an unmissable and unforgettable experience, from a group who are now an essential part of the contemporary music scene.
Dub Pistols
18 April | Doors 7.30pm | Tickets £26.50 | Malt Room Standing | Plus support from Fallback Productions
A new album, their own festival, a documentary, a book and now Brewery Arts! Come along and surf the big beat wave and rave the night away.
Butler, Blake & Grant
22 April | Doors 7.30pm | Tickets £32 | Standard Theatre Seated
Join us for an intimate evening as three of the finest songwriters of a generation join forces to perform these songs live. The trio oozes with natural camaraderie and beautifully crafted tunes, filled with melody, harmony and impeccable guitar.
Legends Of American Country Show
23 April | Doors 7.30pm | Tickets £29 | Standard Theatre Seated
The show features three superb singers who are all accompanied by a fantastic live band of musicians. Watch that real, authentic Tennessee sound that will have you hand-clapping and toe-tapping!
LOVE with Johnny Echols
24 April | Doors 7.30pm | Tickets £27.50 | Malt Room Standing | Plus Support from Crystal Teardrop
Performing the classic songs from Love’s first three albums, and celebrating their 360th anniversary, there’s a reason they’re pulling in a younger generation with their timeless music.
Oysterband’s John Jones with Ray Cooper and Al Scott
25 April | Doors 7.30pm | Tickets £24.50 | Standard Theatre Seated
Enjoy a selection of songs old and new, traditional and not! Powerful and charismatic, with delicious harmonies and a range of instruments.
View all Music here.
Theatre
Olaf Falafel’s Stupidest Super Stupid Show
1 April | 2pm | Tickets £17.50, Family Ticket Offer £58* | Standard Theatre Seated
The comedy show comedians take their kids to is back and even funnier! Join Olaf Falafel (if that is his real name) for an hour of kids’ comedy, which will be the stupidest he has ever let trickle from his brain.
*2 standard tickets and 2 under 16
A Big Egg
9 April | 2.30pm | Tickets £17.50, Family Ticket Offer £58* | Standard Theatre Seated
For Jack and his little sister Molly, an egg is much more than a simple shell – it’s a tiny world full of secrets. A miracle waiting to happen. Together, they embark on a magical journey to discover how life begins and grows. It sparks wonder, laughter, and unforgettable moments for the whole family.
*2 standard tickets and 2 under 16
View all Theatre here.
Spoken Word
Verbalise: Rosy Carrick
25 April | 7.30pm | Tickets £8.50, Workshop Tickets £10 | Warehouse Seated
With special guest Rosy Carrick, expect experimental and playful poems from this passionate, award-winning poet. Join Rosy for her workshop, including practical hands-on advice, and to try things out. There will be time for questions and personal tips to help your own performance.
Simon Yates of Touching the Void: Pleasure and Pain
29 April | 7.30pm | Tickets £21 | Extended Theatre Seated
Mountaineer Simon Yates is a veteran of over eighty expeditions to high and remote mountains around the globe. This is his story of the last decade, of new adventures and climbs in the far north and south, along with summits in South America, Central Asia and the Himalayas.
View all Spoken Word here.
Cinema
Step into cinematic worlds this April at Brewery Arts. This Easter, journey back to Middle-earth with an epic all-day screening of The Lord of the Rings Extended Editions, shown back-to-back on the big screen.
Our Cinema Rewind series brings a selection of beloved classics, from the carefree charm of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off to the whimsical beauty of Amélie (25th Anniversary), alongside Stand By Me, and Akira.
Experience storytelling from some of the world’s most celebrated stages, with Evgenij Onegin: Tchaikovsky from Teatro alla Scala (15 April), National Theatre Live: All My Sons (from 16 April), and The Royal Opera’s The Magic Flute (from 21 April).
Plus, don’t miss a special preview screening of The North (1 April), following two friends retracing a 350-mile journey along the West Highland Way and Cape Wrath Trail in a moving story of friendship and time.
View all Cinema here.
Creative Learning
Our brand-new season of creative courses and workshops starts from 21 April! We can’t wait to share the details with you.
Keep an eye out for emails and on our social media channels, as more information will be coming your way very soon!
Brewery Arts Members get priority booking from 7 April at 11am, and general sale opens on 9 April at 11am. Don’t miss out – sign up to become a member here.
View all Creative Learning here.
Exhibitions
April is the perfect opportunity to visit our galleries, with two exhibitions continuing to spotlight bold, local talent and distinctive creative voices.
Held | Until 2 May | Sugar Store Gallery
Lela Harris explores an intimate dialogue between self and landscape through layered paper, ink and watercolour.
Light – Shape – Distance | 6 Feb – 2 May | Foyer Gallery
Stuart Irving, Brewery Arts Open 2025 Judges’ Choice winner, presents striking abstract works reimagining landscape and architecture.
Food & Drink
Our Bar & Restaurant celebrates the flavours of the Lakes with seasonal menus, craft beers and locally sourced ingredients. Drop in before a show, after a workshop, or for a slow morning coffee, and soak up the atmosphere at Brewery Arts.
When the sun’s out, make the most of Kendal’s largest beer garden – the perfect spot to enjoy everything from local craft beers and wines to refreshing soft drinks and non-alcoholic options.
Visit Food & Drink to view the Menu and book a table.
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