Join us this March for a month full of unforgettable moments!
We’re thrilled to present a very special An Evening With Alison Steadman – a one-off fundraiser celebrating an extraordinary career from Gavin & Stacey to Abigail’s Party. Across the month, live music takes centre stage with everyone from Chesney Hawkes and EMF to Huey Morgan, plus folk favourites McGoldrick, McCusker & Doyle and jazz rhythms from Alligator Gumbo.
You’ll also find community theatre, powerful spoken word, a cracking Comedy Club, standout Cinema including the return of the MINT Chinese Film Festival, hands-on Creative Learning Workshops, and inspiring Exhibitions.
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.
An Evening With…
An Evening with Alison Steadman
20 March | 8pm | Ticket prices ranging from £35 to £100 | Extended Theatre
We’re thrilled to welcome Alison Steadman in conversation with Christine Gernon, sharing stories and behind-the-scenes moments from an extraordinary career spanning Abigail’s Party to Gavin & Stacey. Head to the event page to read the full details and exciting ticket options.
Live Music
A Foreigners Journey
6 March | 7.30pm | Tickets £22.50* | Malt Room Standing
*20% student discount! Just select ‘student’ when booking (ID required on the night)
Award-winning tribute A Foreigners Journey, endorsed by Foreigner’s Jeff Pilson, delivers iconic anthems like Don’t Stop Believin’ and Juke Box Hero, with the incredible vocals of Adam J Oades.
Chesney Hawkes
7 March | 7.30pm | Tickets £28.50 | Malt Room Standing | Plus Support from Laura Ashton
Chesney Hawkes became a pop icon with the mega-hit The One and Only. After a decade in LA, he’s back with his comeback album Living Arrows. Chesney has returned as a true national treasure.
Jazz Club: Alligator Gumbo (trio)
12 March | 7pm | Tickets £17.50*, Conc. £16 | Malt Room Cabaret | Age Guidance 18+
*Brewery Arts Members 2 for 1
Our Jazz Club features the finest emerging jazz artists from across the UK. Alligator Gumbo are a vibrant 3-piece band celebrating the raw, improvised sound of New Orleans jazz from the roaring ’20s.
Check out our Jazz Club Menu, with a range of pizzas and wines, the perfect accompaniment for an unforgettable night of music from the very best.
EMF
13 March | 7.30pm | Tickets £27.50 | Malt Room Standing | Plus Support from Dictator
Formed in 1989, EMF exploded globally with Unbelievable and debut Schubert Dip. After a 20-year hiatus, the band fully reunited in 2020, releasing acclaimed albums Go Go Sapiens and The Beauty and the Chaos.
McGoldrick, McCusker & Doyle
14 March | 7.30pm | Tickets £27.50 | Extended Theatre
Key members of celebrated folk collective Transatlantic Sessions and legends in their own right, Michael McGoldrick, John McCusker and John Doyle are on the road again in 2026. They are bringing you their own blend of top-class folk songs, tunes and charming bonhomie.
Huey Morgan – The Fun Lovin’ Criminal: An Evening Of Music And Conversation
21 March | 7.30pm | Tickets £31, VIP Meet & Greet £62.50 | Theatre
Huey Morgan is a dynamic, multi-talented frontman of the Fun Lovin’ Criminals, BBC Radio 6 host, and DJ. Best known for the hit Scooby Snacks. Now he’s touring solo with an intimate mix of music and chat, bringing fans up close with the charismatic Fun Lovin’ Criminal himself.
The Watch
26 March | 7.30pm | Tickets £27.50 | Extended Theatre
The Watch returns, recreating Genesis’ pioneering era. Endorsed by Steve Hackett, ‘A band of very talented people, I recommend them.’
The South
28 March | 7.30pm | Tickets £27.50 | Malt Room Standing
The South perform the songs of that Great British pop institution, The Beautiful South, to the thousands of fans of these beautiful classics.
Theatre
Act Your Age Presents: The Outrun
11 March | 7.30pm | Tickets £12*, Under 26yrs £10 | Theatre
*10% off group bookings
Act Your Age is a community theatre group aimed at those over 60 to develop acting skills, including performing, directing and writing their own work.
Their performance follows a young woman who finds herself washed up back home on the Scottish archipelago of Orkney, trying to rebuild her life after a decade of addiction.
Comedy
Comedy Club
20 March | 8pm | Tickets £16.50, Under 26yrs £14.50 | Malt Room Cabaret Seating
Spring Comedy is here to brighten your day, with laughs from Tal Davies, Sam Avery and Steve Day, all brilliantly MC’d by one of our favourite crowd wranglers, Pete Otway.
Spoken Word
Brewery Poets Reading – March 2026
12 March | 7.30pm | Tickets £8.50, Online £5 | Warehouse Seated
The Brewery Poets return for a thrutopian reading with Ilse Pedler, joined by Alice Willitts and Hilary Watson, sharing work from their forthcoming Dialect Press collection. Expect poetry, conversation, open mic sign-up on the door, and music from Demix.
Verbalise: Kieren King
28 March | 7.30pm | Tickets £11 | Warehouse Seated
We are celebrating King of Salford poetry and UK Slam Champion Kieren King’s poetry collection Spit & Sawdust, published by Flapjack Press. Kieren is the Great Northern Slam champion and four-time UK National Slam finalist.
Cinema
March is packed with unmissable cinema and live events – from Othello and National Theatre’s The Audience to Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man and Hoppers, alongside standout titles from the Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme.
We’re also welcoming Film Hub North’s short film showcase, Northern Exposure, bringing the best new shorts from across the region. It’s a chance to discover bold local filmmakers and connect with fellow cinema lovers, all under one roof.
And we’re thrilled to welcome the award-winning MINT Chinese Film Festival to Brewery Arts for its fourth edition (6–8 March). Celebrating Chinese and Asian cinema, the festival features curated screenings, filmmaker Q&As, workshops and vibrant celebrations across Kendal.
Creative Learning
Our Creative Learning Programme invites you to slow down, get creative, and connect with a vibrant mix of courses and workshops for all ages and abilities. Whether you’re a familiar face or trying something new, there’s something to spark your imagination this March.
Dive into hands-on workshops including Darkroom Magic: Family Workshop, Line Hatching with Hideyuki Sobue, and Alternative Darkroom Processes – perfect for experimenting, learning new skills and exploring your creativity.
Weekly movement classes are also running throughout March, with Get Moving for adults and Mini Movers for tots—perfect for building confidence, creativity, and connection through movement.
Take a look at our website and book today!
Exhibitions
March brings fresh energy to our galleries, with two exhibitions continuing to spotlight bold, local talent and distinctive creative voices. We’re also in the final weeks of submissions for our annual Brewery Arts Open Exhibition 2026 – your chance to be part of a vibrant, community-led celebration of creativity across Cumbria.
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.
Brewery Arts Open Exhibition 2026 | Last chance to submit
Entries for Brewery Arts Open 2026 close 6 March. Open to artists aged 18+.
Food & Drink
The venue’s Bar & Restaurant celebrates the best of the Lakes with vibrant seasonal menus, craft beers, and small-batch cocktails made with locally sourced ingredients. Whether visiting for a performance, a workshop or a slow morning coffee, simply relax and soak up the unique atmosphere at the heart of Brewery Arts.
Visit Food & Drink to view the Menu and book a table.
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