Summer is in full swing at Brewery Arts, with a packed programme for July!
Make the most of summer at Brewery Arts this July, with a lively programme of music, theatre, cinema, creativity and great food and drink.
On stage, The Spooky Men’s Chorale bring thunderous harmonies and brilliantly deadpan humour to Kendal, while Pink Floyd by Candlelight offers an intimate acoustic celebration of one of music’s most iconic bands. Hue and Cry bring their unmistakable blend of pop, soul and jazz, and Verbalise welcomes award-winning poet Jake Wild Hall for a night of spoken word and open mic performances.
Theatre fans can look forward to Kirkbie Kendal’s colourful production of Shrek The Musical, while our Cinema programme spans cult favourites, family adventure, big-screen blockbusters and world-class Stage on Screen productions.
Across the month, Creative Learning offers hands-on workshops and youth showcases, while our galleries celebrate local and young artistic talent. Plus, with the Vats back in the Bar, a fresh garden menu, Brewery Social events and Kendal’s largest beer garden ready for summer, July is full of reasons to visit, stay a little longer and soak up the atmosphere.
With a Brewery Arts Membership, you can enjoy discounts and 2-for-1 offers on selected events while supporting our year-round programme of live events, cinema and creative learning.
Live Music
The Spooky Men’s Chorale
3 July | 7pm | Tickets £30, Concs. £27.25 | Extended Theatre
The Spooky Men’s Chorale have redefined men’s singing with their powerful blend of thunderous harmonies, tenderness and tongue-in-cheek humour that both celebrates and gently mocks masculinity.
Pink Floyd by Candlelight
16 July | 7.30pm | Tickets £35 Extended Theatre
An intimate acoustic concert celebrating the music of Pink Floyd. Performed by a trio featuring male and female vocals, acoustic guitars and violin. The performance focuses on atmosphere, musicianship and immersive visuals.
Hue and Cry
18 July | 7.30pm | Tickets £32.50 | Extended Theatre
Brothers Patrick and Gregory Kane rose to fame with the Top 10 hit Labour of Love and a string of acclaimed albums, blending pop, soul and jazz influences. Their 2005 appearance on Hit Me Baby One More Time brought them back into the mainstream spotlight.
View all Music here.
Theatre & Dance
Kirkbie Kendal Presents: Shrek The Musical
7-10 July | 7.30pm | Tickets £16, Concs. £14 | Theatre
Full of humour, heart and spectacular musical moments, Shrek The Musical promises an entertaining and uplifting evening for audiences of all ages. Join us for this colourful celebration of friendship, courage and the magic of theatre.
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Spoken Word
Verbalise: Jake Wild Hall (Alanis Morrisette)
25 July | 7.30pm | Tickets £10.50 | Warehouse Seated
Award-winning poet and multiple slam champion Jake Wild Hall joins us in the Warehouse for an evening of spoken word and open mic. One half of Bad Betty Press, Jake has performed on BBC Radio and at festivals and literary events across the UK.
View all Spoken Word here.
Cinema
From cult classics and family adventures to epic blockbusters and acclaimed theatre, there’s plenty to discover on our screens this summer. Our Cinema Rewind programme invites audiences to revisit cultural landmarks, from the enduring legacy of Northern Soul in Northern Soul: Still Burning to the festival spirit of Glastonbury The Movie – 30th Anniversary Cut, capturing a time when dancing in a field was, quite sincerely, a radical act.
For big screen mayhem, Minions & Monsters, brings a rambunctious and ridiculous tale of Hollywood chaos, monsters and unlikely heroes, while The Odyssey reimagines the legendary voyage of Odysseus as he battles to return home after the Trojan War.
Our Stage on Screen programme continues to bring acclaimed theatre and opera productions to Kendal, including National Theatre Live’s Les Liaisons Dangereuses, a glittering and dangerous story of power, reputation, seduction and revenge among the super-rich.
Also coming to our July programme, with tickets to be released soon, families can look forward to Disney’s live-action Moana, following Moana and Maui on an unforgettable voyage beyond the reef, while Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow brings epic interstellar action as Kara Zor-El is pulled into a journey of vengeance and justice.
Summer holiday savings are here! From 25 June to 1 September, we are introducing under 14s cinema tickets at a reduced rate to help families enjoy a trip to the cinema for less this summer.
View all Cinema here.
Creative Learning
July brings a range of opportunities to get creative, including a drawing workshop for families, Sketch a Story: Family Memory Illustration, led by local illustrator Sarah Jane Docker on Saturday 4 July. We also invite you to try a new craft with Stained Glass Suncatchers workshop on Saturday 4 July, followed by a Rag Rug Workshop on Tuesday 7 July.
As our Summer Term draws to a close, we’re also delighted to welcome Aimee Williamson, who will be leading workshops with our youth dance classes, as well as bookable sessions for our Mature Movers classes. Inspired by her recent dance work, Pendle Witch, the workshops connect with a piece currently being performed at outdoor cultural festivals this summer.
View all Creative Learning here.
Exhibitions
In celebration of this year’s Open Exhibition (8 May–26 July) and the fantastic talent on display, we will be hosting a Prize Giving Evening to announce the winners of our People’s Choice Award and Judge’s Choice Award. The People’s Choice Award winner will receive a £100 voucher to spend at local art supplier Youdells, while the Judge’s Choice Award winner will be awarded a solo exhibition in our Foyer Gallery in 2027.
From 31 July to 31 October, we will present our second Young Artists Open Exhibition 2026, celebrating our young creative talent. Last month, our Learning and Engagement Officer for Visual Arts, Helena McGregor, attended Kendal College’s End of Year Show as a guest judge. We are delighted that Jaya Steele, recipient of the Brewery Arts Award, will showcase their work as part of this year’s exhibition.
View all Exhibitions here.
Food & Drink
Back by popular demand, the Vats have returned to the Brewery Arts Bar – setting the scene for cosy coffee mornings, lively evenings and relaxed gatherings with friends old and new.
Our Bar & Restaurant celebrates the flavours of the Lakes with seasonal menus, craft beers and locally sourced ingredients. When the sun shines, the beer garden comes into its own, with local craft beers, wines, refreshing soft drinks and non-alcoholic options all ready to enjoy outdoors.
Coming Soon: Our New Children’s Food Menu
We’re excited to share that a brand-new children’s menu is on the way! Launching just in time for summer, it has been created especially for little ones, with smaller dishes packed full of the delicious flavours and quality you’ve come to expect from us. Keep an eye out – we can’t wait to welcome our younger guests to try it soon.
Visit Food & Drink to view the Menu and book a table.
Brewery Social
Throughout July, our Brewery Social events bring even more to the Bar. The Brewery Arts Quiz returns on 15 July, while our bi-weekly Tuesday Social offers a relaxed, collaborative creative evening. Join the Lakeland Fiddlers for a fun, inclusive folk session (7 July), and enjoy the rich a cappella harmonies of Close Quarters (21 July) – with plenty of opportunities to join in or simply sit back and listen.
Visit Brewery Social to find out more.
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