What's On
We are a world-class cultural hub in the North West and regularly host some of the best touring artists and productions in the UK
The Remarkable Nature of Things
Sugar Store & Foyer Gallery | Tue-Sat, 11am-5pm | Free Claire Philpott & David Raine The Remarkable Nature of Things showcases the work of Brewery...
Young Artists Open Exhibition 2025
Sugar Store & Foyer Gallery | Tue-Sat, 11am-5pm | Free Open to all local young artists aged 4-18yrs, to enter Brewery Arts’ first ever Young...
A New Kind of Wilderness
(12A) 84MINS
On a small farm in a Norwegian forest, the Paynes live a purposefully isolated life, aiming to be wild and free. Maria and Nik, along...
The Penguin Lessons
(12A) 112MINS
The Penguin Lessons is inspired by the true story of a disillusioned Englishman who went to work in a school in Argentina in 1976. Expecting...
Thunderbolts*
(12A) 126MINS
In "Thunderbolts*," Marvel Studios assembles an unconventional team of antiheroes - Yelena Belova, Bucky Barnes, Red Guardian, Ghost, Taskmaster and John Walker. After finding themselves...
The Return
(15) 116MINS
After 20 years away, Odysseus (Fiennes) washes up on the shores of Ithaca, haggard and unrecognizable. The King has returned home but much has changed...
Parthenope
(15) 137MINS
From Academy Award-winning filmmaker Paolo Sorrentino (The Great Beauty) comes a monumental and deeply romantic story of a lifetime. Born in the Bay of Naples...
Desire: The Carl Craig Story
(15) 91MINS
Desire: The Carl Craig Story is an intimate portrait of legendary techno producer, DJ and record label creator Carl Craig and an ode to his...
Elephant Sessions
Malt Room Standing From humble beginnings in the Highlands of Scotland, to playing around the world, Elephant Sessions celebrate their 13th year as a band...
A Minecraft Movie
(PG) 101MINS
A Minecraft Movie features four misfits - Garrett “The Garbage Man” Garrison (Jason Momoa), Henry (Sebastian Eugene Hansen), Natalie (Emma Myers) and Dawn (Danielle Brooks)....
Bluey at the Cinema: Let’s Play Chef Collection
(U) 55MINS
Cooking has never been so fun! Bluey at the Cinema: Let’s Play Chef Collection is an hour-long treat for fans of Bluey to enjoy, made...
Ocean with David Attenborough
(PG) 97MINS
Presented by David Attenborough and directed by Toby Nowlan, Colin Butfield and Keith Scholey. Ocean with David Attenborough takes viewers on a breathtaking journey. It...
Les Misérables: The Staged Concert Live! 40th Anniversary
(12A) 182MINS
Seen by over 120 million people worldwide, Les Misérables is undisputedly one of the world’s most popular musicals. In 2019, Cameron Mackintosh produced a spectacular...
Peggy Seeger – 2025 Final Farewell Tour
Standard Theatre Seated Peggy Seeger, the grande dame of American and British folk music, embarks on her last ever concert tour. She will perform alongside...
Print Room Members Sessions
Brewery Arts Print Room Membership allows experienced printmakers the opportunity to work in a safe, relaxed, and creative Print Room environment. Members have access to...
Mini Makers (0-6 Yrs)
A creative art and craft class for little ones and their grownups! Mini Makers is a great opportunity to expand the imagination, develop new skills...
Mature Movers
An open dance class for all abilities, aimed at over 60s. The class involves moving together to a variety of music, exploring different styles, and...
Act Your Age
This course is an open theatre group aimed at those over 60 to develop new skills, stretch their creativity, build their confidence and have lots...
Art Explorers
A creative and sociable mixed media arts class for young people in the home education community. Classes are tutor led but creative interpretation is encouraged...
Holding Back The Years – 40 Years Of Simply Red, Live In Santiago
(12A) 120MINS
Captured during Simply Red's electrifying performances in Santiago, Chile in March 2025, this spectacular concert film captures Mick and the band at their absolute finest....
28 Days Later
(15) 118MINS
Cinema Rewind... Tue 20 May - for one night ONLY - Includes an exclusive sneak peek of the upcoming 28 Years Later... A group of...
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning
(12A) 170MINS
'Our lives are the sum of our choices.' Tom Cruise returns as Ethan Hunt in Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. Following the knife-edge finale...
Lilo & Stitch
(PG) 108MINS
A live-action reimagining of Disney’s 2002 animated classic, “Lilo & Stitch” is the wildly funny and touching story of a lonely Hawaiian girl and the...
Brewery Film Crew
Lights, camera, ACTION! Do you imagine scenes in your mind’s eye that you’d love to capture and show to the world? Do you love figuring...
Get Moving
Get fit, feel amazing, and express yourself! Get Moving is an open dance class for adults of all abilities. It will explore movement, improvisation, and...
Michelangelo’s Love & Death – Exhibition on Screen
(PG) 90MINS
The spectacular sculptures and paintings of Michelangelo seem so familiar to us, but what do we really know about this Renaissance giant? Michelangelo’s genius is...
Brewery Tots: Mini Movers
Under 4 yrs & Parent/Carer Move, groove, wiggle and giggle for under 4s and their parents. Explore moving to music, together! Have fun bouncing to...
Dark Room Access
£15 PAYG | Students & U24s 20% off | All sessions must be booked in advance online and are only bookable with Dark Room Membership...
Kendal College: Everybody’s Talking About Jamie!
Standard Theatre Seated | Strictly 12+ Schools Ticket (secondary schools only) £11.50 - 1 in 10 teachers free. Kendal College Theatre Arts are back with...
Ballet to Broadway: Wheeldon Works
(12A) 150MINS
Mixed Programme: 1 Revival, 3 New Productions FOOL’S PARADISE Luminescent and shimmering, Fool’s Paradise marked the first of Wheeldon’s many collaborations with composer Joby Talbot....
Brewery Arts Open Exhibition 2025
Sugar Store & Foyer Gallery | Tue-Sat, 11am-5pm | Free Our annual exhibition showcases the talent of local artists, with artwork selected from our open...
Now showing
The Phoenician Scheme
(15) 101MINS
The story of a family and a family business. Starring: Benicio del Toro as Zsa-zsa Korda, one of the richest men in Europe; Mia Threapleton...
Billy Elliot The Musical Live 20th Anniversary
(15) 163MINS
Based on the Academy Award® nominated film, Billy Elliot the Musical has won the hearts of millions since it opened in London’s West End in...
Life Painting Workshop
A fantastic opportunity to practice painting directly from a life model, learning new and quick ways of mixing and applying meaningful colour. The session also...
Kendal Mountain Tour 2025: A Night Of Adventure Films + Guest Speaker
Standard Theatre Seated | Age Guidance 12+ Prepare for an unforgettable night of adventure as the Kendal Mountain Tour 2025 comes to life! Join us...
Peppa Meets the Baby Cinema Experience
(U) 66MINS
PIG changes are coming! Join Peppa Pig and her family at the cinema as they get ready for their biggest adventure yet: welcoming a new...
The Salt Path
(12A) 115MINS
Based on Raynor Winn's bestseller, The Salt Path tells the emotional and life-affirming story of a couple whose connection with the natural world helps them...
Brewery Poets Reading – May 2025
Warehouse Seated Join us either Live or Online for our Brewery Poets Reading with guests Muhammed Amin, Matthew & Barbara Hickson. Muhammed Amin Muhammed is...
Penguin Cafe
Standard Theatre Seated In 2025, Penguin Cafe will bring the music of the legendary Penguin Cafe Orchestra back to life. The UK dates will feature...
Introduction To Stained Glass
Introduction to Stained Glass is designed to teach all the basic skills you need to make a small stained glass panel. What will the class...
Jamali Maddix: Aston
Plus Support from Raj Poojara | Standard Theatre Seated | Age Guidance 16+ Critically acclaimed comedian Jamali Maddix is back on the road with a...
Art In The Bar
Join us for a relaxed evening of making, drawing, and creating at the Brewery Restaurant. Whether you've not picked up a pencil or paintbrush since...
Crafternoon Brew
Try a range of creative arts and crafts activities at Crafternoon Brew. These will also be accompanied by a delicious cream tea in the relaxed...
National Theatre Live: A Streetcar Named Desire
(15) 180MINS
As Blanche’s fragile world crumbles, she turns to her sister Stella for solace – but her downward spiral brings her face to face with the...
Il Barbiere di Siviglia – The Met: Live in HD 2024–25 – Encore
(12A) 215MINS
Russian mezzo-soprano Aigul Akhmetshina headlines a winning ensemble as the feisty heroine, Rosina. She performs alongside American tenor Jack Swanson, in his Met debut, as...
Untutored Life Drawing
Untutored Life Drawing is an opportunity for people with some experience to develop drawing and/or painting directly from a life model. Explore and develop your...
Discover Pottery Throwing
If the start date for this event has passed, bookings are no longer available. Sign up for our mailing list to receive updates on future...
More Oil Painting
If the start date for this event has passed, bookings may still be available. Please contact our box office at 01539 725133 to inquire about...
Bi-curious George Presents Queer Planet
Standard Theatre Seated | Strictly 18+ Kendal Pride presents... Award-winning drag king and London’s loveable nature boy, Bi-Curious George, invites you into a raucous celebration...
Kendal Pride x Kendal Mountain Festival
(12A) 60MINS
To celebrate this year’s Kendal Pride and stand in solidarity with the local LGBTQIA+ community, Kendal Mountain Festival is proudly supporting an evening of Queer-led...
Twin Atlantic
Plus Support from Kodi | Malt Room Standing Scottish alt-rockers Twin Atlantic perform in the Malt Room. Twin Atlantic are Sam McTrusty, Ross McNae, Barry...
The Wedding Banquet
(15) 103MINS
From Director Andrew Ahn comes a joyful comedy of errors about a chosen family navigating cultural identity, queerness, and family expectations. Frustrated with his commitment-phobic...
Introduction to Clay
Have you wanted to give our incredible clay courses a go but you’re not sure if it’s for you? Join our resident ceramist and artist,...
The Specials Ltd.
Plus Support from Bad Transmission | Malt Room Standing Celebrate the 45th anniversary of the Specials' classic #1 single 'Too Much Too Young'. The Specials...
Four Mothers
(15) 92MINS
Winner of BFI London Film Festival 2024 Audience Award for Best Feature and a wonderfully accessible riff on Gianni Di Gregorio’s Mid-August Lunch, Four Mothers...
American Psycho 25th Anniversary
(18) 102MINS
Cinema Rewind... New York City 1987, Patrick Bateman, a wealthy investment banker, hides his psychopathic ego from his friends. Later, his illogical fantasies escalate and...
Kendal College End of Year Short Film Night 2025
(12A) 90MINS
Join us for an exciting short film screening premiere of storytelling, creativity, and fresh cinematic voices from Kendal College's UAL Level 3 Film Production course,...
Neil Cowley Trio
Standard Theatre Seated Last year, pianist and composer Neil Cowley announced the “un-pressing of the pause”, ending his trio’s 7-year hiatus. With it, a magnificent...
King Creosote
Plus Support From KY-10 (Kenny Drew) | Extended Theatre Seated King Creosote brings the “Any Port in a Storm” tour to Brewery Arts. A mix...
Watercolour Portraits
You will develop different watercolour portrait painting techniques to build your confidence, and complete a watercolour portrait in a day. What will the day cover...
Searching for Amani – UK Green Film Festival
76MINS
A 13-year-old aspiring journalist finds himself on a dangerous odyssey as he investigates his father's mysterious murder within the boundaries of one of Kenya's largest...
Newen Afrobeat
Plus Support From Samfire | Malt Room Standing Newen Afrobeat are a pioneering afrobeat band hailing from Chile, whose influences were born in the late...
The Wandering Hearts
Plus Support From Lucy Grubb | Extended Theatre Seated Americana folk-rock group The Wandering Hearts hit the road to play new acoustic arrangements of their...
As The Tide Comes In – UK Green Film Festival
88MINS
The 27 residents of the tiny island of Mandø are used to severe weather and flooding, but climate change is making things worse and serious...
Dad’s Army Radio Show
Standard Theatre Seated The nation’s favourite sitcom returns! The boys are delighted to head to Brewery Arts with three new episodes. Two actors, two microphones,...
Once Upon a Time in a Forest – UK Green Film Festival
93MINS
Young people seamlessly weave into the fabric of nature, swim in crystalline lakes and revel in the calm presence of the ancient trees. But this...
Hannah Rarity
Standard Theatre Seated Hannah Rarity is a celebrated Scottish folk singer. Her albums 'Neath the Gloaming Star' and 'To Have You Near', have earned critical...
Painting A Portrait In Oils
Learn the basics of oil painting a portrait, from using equipment to handling the paint, representing tonal values to mixing and painting skin colour. Photographic...
Kirkbie Kendal School: High School Musical
Standard Theatre Seated Kirkbie Kendal School proudly presents High School Musical, the electrifying stage adaptation of Disney’s beloved film. Step into the halls of East...
Fleetwood Bac
Malt Room Standing Fleetwood Bac were the world’s first, and regarded as the UK’s most authentic Fleetwood Mac tribute show. They have been raved about...
Joan As Police Woman
Standard Theatre Seated Highly acclaimed American songwriter Joan As Police Woman performs at Brewery Arts, playing key songs from throughout her career alongside music from...
Peatbog Faeries
Malt Room Standing 2023 saw a fresh start from multi award winning Scottish Hall of Famers, the Peatbog Faeries. Fuelled with a new enthusiasm following...
Performance Unleashed Summer Camp 2025 (7-14 Yrs)
Our popular and fun youth summer camps are back again this year with Arts Unleashed and Performance Unleashed. Two action packed weeks for 7–14 year-olds...
Arts Unleashed Summer Camp 2025 (7-14 Yrs)
Our popular and fun youth summer camps are back again this year with Arts Unleashed and Performance Unleashed. Two action packed weeks for 7–14 year-olds...
National Theatre Live: Inter Alia
(15) 120MINS
Oscar-nominated Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl, Saltburn) is Jessica in the much-anticipated next play from the team behind Prima Facie. Jessica Parks is a smart Crown...
Goldie Lookin Chain: Still Safe As Fu*k Tour
Malt Room Standing | Age Restricted 18+ Goldie Lookin Chain are hitting the road again in 2025 after a huge 21-date sold-out tour in 2024....
Rosie Jones: I Can’t Tell What She’s Saying
Standard Theatre Seated | Strictly 14+ Join self-professed prick and star of Taskmaster Rosie Jones as she heads back out on the road with her...
Lenoise: A Tribute To Neil Young
Standard Theatre Seated LeNoise has been touring Europe since 2017, wowing audiences with the best songs of Neil Young, and is excited to return to...
Jenny Sturgeon With Patsy Reid
Malt Room Seated Brewery Arts welcomes award-winning Scottish folk singer-songwriter, sound artist, and producer Jenny Sturgeon. Highly regarded for her observational, contemporary songs, Jenny blends...
Nadia Reid (solo)
Standard Theatre Seated Singer-songwriter Nadia Reid performs an intimate solo performance in our Theatre, playing songs from her latest LP, Enter Now Brightness. Nadia Reid’s...
Nearly Dan – The Spirit And Sound Of Steely Dan
Malt Room Standing Less tribute and more homage, Nearly Dan is saviour to the growing legions of Steely Dan fans, desperate to hear the meticulously...
Ardal O’hanlon: Not Himself
Standard Theatre Seated | Age Guidance 16+ Oh, it’s all there! All the trademarks are in evidence in Ardal’s latest show. Beautifully crafted stand-up comedy?...
Kim Carnie
Standard Theatre Seated Award-winning singer and composer Kim Carnie is coming to the Brewery Arts stage. She has featured not only on some of the...
Comedy Club
Brewery Arts Members 2 for 1* | Malt Room Cabaret Seating | Age guidance 18+ Comedy Club is our ever-popular and ever-hilarious night featuring some...
Cally Beaton – Namaste Motherf*ckers
Standard Theatre Seated Namaste Motherf*ckers is the new show from Cally Beaton (QI, Live at the Apollo). A quick-witted, unexpected and undeniably unapologetic insight into...
Tom Houghton – Deep
Plus support tbc | Standard Theatre Seated | Age Guidance 14+ After a phenomenal, sold-out, international tour. Plus, a second round of supporting Milton Jones....
David Ford: ‘i Sincerely Apologise For All The Trouble I’ve Caused’ – 20 Years
Standard Theatre Seated David Ford’s 2005 debut album 'I Sincerely Apologise for All the Trouble I’ve Caused' took the music world quite unawares. Understated but...
Hal Cruttenden: Can Dish It Out But Can’t Take It
Standard Theatre Seated | Age guidance 16+ Hal is back with a brand-new tour for 2025 with a show that promises to stick it to...
Hollie Mcnish
Support from Michael Pedersen | Standard Theatre Seated | Age Guidance 14+ The title is still under-wraps but Hollie is back with a brand-new book...
Jamie Lawson: 10th Anniversary Tour
Age Restriction 14+ | Standard Theatre Seated October 2025 marks the 10th Anniversary of the UK number 1 album, Jamie Lawson. Released by Ed Sheeran’s...
Live/Wire: The AC/DC Show
Malt Room Standing Live/Wire brings AC/DC to life, performing with the passion and energy you expect from professional musicians who share your love of this...
Comedy Club 4 Kids
Standard Theatre Seated | Age guidance 6+ Since 2005, the Comedy Club 4 Kids has been getting the best stand-ups and sketch acts from the...
Nick Cope’s Family Show
Standard Theatre Seated | Age Guidance 3+ Help Nick find his beloved bobble hat while immersing yourselves in this fun-filled musical hour with all your...
The Total Stone Roses
Malt Room Standing The UK’s best Stone Roses tribute - The Total Stone Roses - are back at Brewery Arts! They are celebrating the 35th...
Dub Princess & Hotsteppas
Malt Room Standing With this powerful collaboration in full swing, 2025 is shaping up to be a landmark year for Dub Princess and Hotsteppas. The...
Suzi Ruffell: The Juggle
Standard Theatre Seated | Age Guidance Strictly 14+ It’s hard to be good all the time. A good mother, a good daughter, a good partner,...
Garth Marenghi: This Bursted Earth Book Tour
Standard Theatre Seated | Age Guidance 14+ Horror author Nick Steen is having visions… A sinister Black Steeple; eerie lights in the sky that look...
One Night In Nashville
Malt Room Standing | Strictly 16+ One Night In Nashville is the UK's first downtown Nashville honkytonk live experience. An incredible live show fronted by...
Steve Knightley & The Winter Yards Band
Support from True Foxes | Extended Theatre Seated Following the outstanding success of his Winter Yards solo tour, Steve Knightley is thrilled to announce the...
John Smith
Extended Theatre Seated Born in Essex, raised by the Devon seaside and making his bones in the bars and clubs of Liverpool, England's one and...
Eliza Carthy & Jon Boden’s Wassail
Extended Theatre Seated Before there was carolling, there was wassailing. Where seasonal songs were exchanged for money, food and ale. In the countryside, trees were...
Cloudbusting – The Music Of Kate Bush Christmas Special
Standard Theatre Seated Cloudbusting are thrilled to bring ‘The Music of Kate Bush’ to venues across the UK and Europe. Featuring material from across Kate’s...
Josie Long: Now Is The Time Of Monsters
Standard Theatre Seated A new show about extinct, gigantic megafauna from 3-time Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Josie Long. In these troubled times, it can feel...
My Life Story
Malt Room Standing Epic pop pioneers My Life Story hit Brewery Arts to celebrate 25 years since the release Joined Up Talking, their critically acclaimed...
Three Little Pigs
Standard Theatre Seated | Age 3+ Enter the incredible world of Stuff and Nonsense. There’s a wolf coming... but for now, The Three Little Pigs...
The Luke Combs Experience
Malt Room Standing After a sell-out show last year, join us for an unforgettable evening filled with amazing music and good vibes as we welcome...
Pete Firman: Tricks & Giggles
Standard Theatre Seated | Age Guidance 11+ With over 4.5 million social media followers and countless TV appearances under his belt, Pete Firman is the...
Mark Simmons – Jest To Impress
Standard Theatre Seated WINNER Dave’s Funniest Joke of the Fringe 2024 As seen on Mock The Week, BT Sport, and ITV, Mark Simmons is a...
A Foreigners Journey
Malt Room Standing Legendary bands Foreigner and Journey are giants of the AOR (Adult Orientated Rock) and classic rock genres, attracting huge audiences as live...
Abba Reunion
Malt Room Standing The ABBA REUNION tribute Show is the creation of an Award Winning West End Director, Producer and Choreographer Starring the original ‘Frida’...
Tom Stade: Naughty By Nature
Standard Theatre Seated | Age Guidance 16+ Direct from the Edinburgh festival, and his last smash-hit nationwide tour, the legendary Canadian stand up star is...
Coming soon
Showgirls 30th Anniversary
(18) 131MINS
Cinema Rewind... Las Vegas... Running from a troubled past and possessed of a raw and riveting dancing talent, Nomi Malone is soon introduced to the...
Karate Kid: Legends
(12A) 118MINS
Karate Kid: Legends unites the iconic martial arts masters of one of the most beloved film franchises of all time to tell a completely new...
How to Train Your Dragon
(PG) 125MINS
On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup (Mason Thames; The Black Phone, For All Mankind)...
The Ballad Of Wallis Island
(12A) 100MINS
Eccentric lottery winner Charles dreams of getting his favorite musicians, McGwyer Mortimer, back together. The fantasy becomes real when the bandmates and former lovers agree...
28 Years Later
(15) 126MINS
It's been almost three decades since the rage virus escaped a biological weapons laboratory, and now, still in a ruthlessly enforced quarantine, some have found...
Jurassic World Rebirth
(12A) 134MINS
Five years after the events of Jurassic World Dominion, the planet's ecology has proven largely inhospitable to dinosaurs. Those remaining exist in isolated equatorial environments...
Summer Sundays ft. Dilutey Juice
2-4pm | Free Entry | Garden Summer Sundays are making a triumphant return in 2025! Join us for the ultimate experience as sensational bands take...
Summer Sundays ft. The Seals
2-4pm | Free Entry | Garden Summer Sundays are making a triumphant return in 2025 - The Seals are ready! Join us for the ultimate...
Summer Sundays ft. Meetwood Flac
2-4pm | Free Entry | Garden Summer Sundays are making a triumphant return in 2025! Join us for the ultimate experience as sensational bands take...
Summer Sundays ft. Vacant Weekend
2-4pm | Free Entry | Garden Summer Sundays are making a triumphant return in 2025 - Vacant Weekend are ready! Join us for the ultimate...
Scott Bennett: Stuff
Standard Theatre Seated | Age Guidance 14+ As a society we love stuff, it’s a statement about who we are and who we want to...
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