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The Burnavon Arts & Cultural Centre

Mid-Ulster's theatre and gallery: free art to walk in, ticketed shows to book.

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The Burnavon Arts & Cultural Centre — Mid-Ulster's theatre and gallery: free art to walk in, ticketed shows to book.

  • Admission: Gallery, exhibition area and craft shop free to walk in during opening hours.
  • Tickets: Theatre shows are ticketed and priced per performance; book via box office or website.
  • For families: Children's performances, family shows, dance and pantomime at Christmas; occasional workshops.
  • Opening: Generally Monday to Saturday daytime, with later box office on performance evenings; confirm on their site.
  • Café: Gallery Bar for pre-show and interval drinks; restaurants nearby for a pre-theatre meal.
  • Best for: Varies by show; family and children's performances suit younger kids, comedy and concerts suit adults.
Plan your visit

Free art to browse, shows worth booking

Walk in and the gallery and exhibition space are free, with work by local artists changing through the year, alongside a craft shop stocking local arts and crafts. That makes it a quick, no-cost stop if you're in town. The theatre is where you'll find the ticketed action: children's performances and family shows, dance, drama, concerts and comedy, with pantomime at Christmas. Programming runs in seasons rather than one-offs, so there's usually something on the calendar. The centre also runs occasional workshops, from craft to creative sessions. Check the What's On listings at burnavon.com for current dates, prices and age guidance.

Free gallery Ticketed shows Family performances Panto at Christmas Craft shop Free parking
Good to know before you go:

Venues like the Burnavon run year-round seasons of theatre, exhibitions, family shows and workshops, with pantomime at Christmas. Check their own What's On listings for dates, prices and age guidance.

Before you set off

What to bring

  • 🎟️Your bookingShows and big exhibitions sell out — book ahead where you can.
  • 💷A bit of pocket moneyFor the café, the shop or a show programme.
  • 🧒An eye on the age guidanceSome shows and galleries suit certain ages best — check first.
  • 📱The what’s-on pageThe programme changes all the time — see what is on the day you go.
Good to know

Everything before you go

Admission
Gallery, exhibition area and craft shop free to walk in during opening hours
Tickets
Theatre shows are ticketed and priced per performance; book via box office or website
Family programming
Children's performances, family shows, dance and pantomime at Christmas; occasional workshops
Best for ages
Varies by show; family and children's performances suit younger kids, comedy and concerts suit adults
Opening
Generally Monday to Saturday daytime, with later box office on performance evenings; confirm on their site
Cafe
Gallery Bar for pre-show and interval drinks; restaurants nearby for a pre-theatre meal
Toilets
On site
Parking
Free car park
Accessibility
Accessible facilities; staff Autism Awareness trained, holder of the Autism NI Impact Award
How long to allow
20-30 minutes for the gallery and craft shop; a show is a half-day or evening out
Address
Burn Road, Cookstown, County Tyrone, BT80 8DN
Questions

Before you go

Is it free to get in?
Gallery, exhibition area and craft shop free to walk in during opening hours
How do I get tickets?
Theatre shows are ticketed and priced per performance; book via box office or website
Is there anything for kids?
Children's performances, family shows, dance and pantomime at Christmas; occasional workshops
When is it open?
Generally Monday to Saturday daytime, with later box office on performance evenings; confirm on their site
Is there a café?
Gallery Bar for pre-show and interval drinks; restaurants nearby for a pre-theatre meal
Getting there

The Burnavon Arts & Cultural Centre is at Burn Road, Cookstown, County Tyrone, BT80 8DN. Free car park. Tap below for directions.

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The story

About the venue

The Burnavon Arts & Cultural Centre is described as the only theatre venue of its kind in Mid-Ulster. Run by Mid Ulster District Council, it brings together a 347-seat auditorium, a gallery and exhibition space, a craft shop selling local arts and crafts, the Gallery Bar and a Visitor Information point under one roof on Burn Road, just off Cookstown town centre.

Across the year it programmes concerts, comedy, drama, dance, visual arts and children's performances, and supports arts in the community and schools. The centre is recognised for its customer service and accessibility, holding WorldHost Business Recognition and the Autism NI Impact Award, with all staff Autism Awareness trained.