Emma (2020)

Erin Arts Centre Victoria Square, Port Erin

Handsome, clever, and rich, Emma Woodhouse is a restless queen bee without rivals in her sleepy little town. In this glittering satire of social class and the pain of growing up, Emma must adventure through misguided matches and romantic missteps to find the love that has been there all along.Age rated U

Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake

Erin Arts Centre Victoria Square, Port Erin

This magnificent Royal Ballet production of Swan Lake is an unforgettable experience. Anthony Dowell's interpretation of Petipa and Ivanov's 1895 St Petersburg version set a standard and style that made it a ‘yardstick for others’.  This version stars the wonderful Natalia Osipova and Matthew Golding.

Bait (2019)

Erin Arts Centre Victoria Square, Port Erin

In one of the most extraordinary movie experiences of the year, this Cornish-set drama unfolds in scratchy monochrome and jumpy, jarring shots, mostly featuring weather-beaten fishermen, and lobster pots, and nets and boats. A must watch for any film lover!Martin is a fisherman without a boat, his brother Steven having re-purposed it as a tourist tripper. With their childhood home now a get-away for London money, Martin is displaced to the estate above the harbour.Age [read more…]

Hockney (2014)

Erin Arts Centre Victoria Square, Port Erin

David Hockney takes director Randall Wright on an exclusive tour of his archives and into his studio, where he still paints seven days a week. The film looks back at Hockney's years in the British Pop Art scene and his experience of being a gay man as the Aids crisis took hold, as well as his time in California.Age Rated 15

Verdi: Aida

Erin Arts Centre Victoria Square, Port Erin

Set in Ancient Egypt, Aida is a timeless story of love and betrayal against the backdrop of war. Aida is an Ethiopian princess held captive in Egypt, in love with a General, Radames, and he with her. This version was filmed in Gran Teatre del Liceu, Barcelona.  Stars of the opera world Daniela Dessì, Elisabetta Fiorillo and Fabio Armiliato lead the cast.

Biskee Brisht and Clash Vooar – Long Weekend

Erin Arts Centre Victoria Square, Port Erin

We're really excited to present two of the Island's outstanding bands on the same bill.Biskee Brisht is an indie-folk-pop Manx band taking influences from the island around them and creating something new and exciting, with infectious melodies and heartfelt love songs. Their debut album, 'Stand in the Sea' (2020) is available now on all streaming services and CD.Clash Vooar is Manx Gaelic for ‘Big Groove’. Their big groove has Manx language and culture at its [read more…]

£10

‘Penny Productions’ with Jackie Morrey-Grace & friends: ‘The Magpie’s Muse & Other Thieves

Erin Arts Centre Victoria Square, Port Erin

An entertaining evening of delicious secrets and poetic theatrics to celebrate the launch of Jackie Morrey-Grace’s poetry pamphlet, 'On Ravensdale Hill'.To feature some of the Island’s most poetic characters and storytellers including… Jackie Morrey-Grace – Twice Manx Litfest Poetry Slam ChampManx Bards - Stacey Mumbastill and Annie Kissack - Multi prize-winning short story performer Kim Kneen Bohemian folk singer - Simon SmartPerformer spectacular - Teresa McNulty aka Tiger Boom - Owen Atkinson aka the fabulous, [read more…]

£5

EAC Jazz Club Presents: Red Hot Whiskey Swing and Blue Vannin – The Long Weekend

Erin Arts Centre Victoria Square, Port Erin

EAC Jazz Club Presents: Red Hot Whiskey Swing and Blue Vannin liveRed Hot Whisky Swing are: Marc Tyley (Guitar, Vocal) Dickie Best (Harmonica, Vocal) and Katie Lawrence (Violin). They will be playing a mixture of vintage jazz and 1930's Hot Club classics'.Jazz club house band, Blue Vannin, formed in 2017 to mark the 50th anniversary of the passing of John Coltrane. They offer an eclectic mix of mainstream jazz, funk and cross over. They are [read more…]

£10

Pippa Lovell – ‘Port Erin is my Larder’ – The Long Weekend

Erin Arts Centre Victoria Square, Port Erin

'The Long Weekend,' is a 4-day celebration of the vibrant Manx arts scene, featuring artists from all over the IOM. All events take place at the Erin Arts Centre and include:-Bushy's bar by 'The Bay,' Port Erin (subject to licencing)-Early bird, pre-show menu @ Versa restaurant (discount for anyone with a valid ticket on the day)-Discount drink @ Foraging Vintners, Cosy Nook Bar to anyone with a valid ticket on the day.Pippa Lovell,  Chef and owner [read more…]

£5

The Mill Ensemble and Friends – The Long Weekend

Erin Arts Centre Victoria Square, Port Erin

The group will be playing a selection of chamber pieces for combinations of piano, wind and strings featuring the world premiere of 'A Medley of Manx Melodies,' by Charles Guard MBE and works by well-known classical and more recent composers.The Mill Ensemble was founded in 2000 as the Island’s only permanent chamber ensemble, initially devoted to performing music for woodwind octet by Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven and their contemporaries. It quickly developed into a flexible ensemble [read more…]

£5

Andre Rieu Together Again | Maastricht 2021

Erin Arts Centre Victoria Square, Port Erin

The King of the Waltz has handpicked his all-time favourite show tunes, operatic arias and dance numbers from stages around the world - featuring many performances never seen before on the big screen.André brings together performers from all over the world in one global spectacular to make you smile, sing and dance.Featuring performances from São Paulo, Mainau, Bucharest, Mexico City, Amsterdam, Melbourne and Istanbul. André Rieu invites you to come together again with friends, family [read more…]

£10

Mr. Turner

Erin Arts Centre Victoria Square, Port Erin

Mr. Turner is a 2014 biographical drama film based on the last 25 years of the life of artist J. M. W. Turner (1775–1851). Written and directed by Mike Leigh, the film stars Timothy Spall in the title role.The film depicts the last quarter-century of the British painter J. M. W. Turner's life. Profoundly affected by the death of his father, loved by his housekeeper, Hannah Danby, whom he takes for granted and occasionally uses [read more…]

£6

Puccini: Madama Butterfly

Erin Arts Centre Victoria Square, Port Erin

Puccini's Madama Butterfly by The Royal Opera. Its alluring imagery of Japan from the 19th-century European Imagination heightens the intense clash of East and West. When the American naval officer Pinkerton seduces the young Butterfly Cio-Cio-San, he seems to promise every happiness but his cruel abandonment leads to her tragic self-sacrifice. Refreshments served.

£10

Nomadland (2020)

Erin Arts Centre Victoria Square, Port Erin

Nomadland is a 2020 American drama film starring Frances McDormand as a van dwelling working nomad who leaves her hometown after her husband dies and the sole industry closes down, to be "houseless" and travel around the USA. David Strathairn also stars in a supporting role. The film won 6 Oscars in 2021, including Best Picture. Age Rated 12

£6

Nomadland (2020)

Erin Arts Centre Victoria Square, Port Erin

Nomadland is a 2020 American drama film starring Frances McDormand as a van dwelling working nomad who leaves her hometown after her husband dies and the sole industry closes down, to be "houseless" and travel around the USA. David Strathairn also stars in a supporting role. The film won 6 Oscars in 2021, including Best Picture. Age Rated 12

£6

‘Filming in the Isle of Man’

Erin Arts Centre Victoria Square, Port Erin

Contact Nicola for tickets: email [email protected] or phone 824137Over the last 40 years, Charles Guard has made many videos about the history and culture of the Isle of Man. In this illustrated talk Charles recalls some of the more amusing events that have occurred and gives an insight into the problems and pitfalls of the filming process from helicopters to drones

£12

Last Night of the Proms – Rushen Silver Band

Erin Arts Centre Victoria Square, Port Erin

Rushen Silver Band return to the Erin Arts Centre for their annual version of the Last Night of the Proms. Expect rousing anthems, and possibly even a surprise conductor. This year's special guest soloist is the wonderful Jane Mayne.Tickets will sell fast!

£10

Legends of the Blues – Hosted by John Gregory aka Blue John

Erin Arts Centre Victoria Square, Port Erin

Legends of the Blues delves into the fascinating lives and incredible music of the early pioneers of the blues.This friendly event features a fun and informative illustrated talk by TEDx Speaker and musician John Gregory aka Blue John - plus plenty of live music.It will uncover the true stories of the African American musicians whose music continues to resonate with millions around the globe.The talk is suitable for anyone with a love of history and/or [read more…]

£10

Tholtan Theatricals & Caarjyn Cooidjagh Present ‘At the Season’s Edge’

Erin Arts Centre Victoria Square, Port Erin

Tholtan Theatricals and Caarjyn Cooidjagh present   'At the Season’s Edge’How do we live on the edge of change?An evening of original Manx drama and song.Features  Cori Philips’s new short comedy for Culture Vannin, 'Our Loch-y Charm'.(Set in 1863, the play considers how the newly-appointed Governor might have persuaded the resistant Manx to look towards a different future, twenty-first-century style.)And the premiere of Annie Kissack’s one-act play for Culture Vannin, 'The In-Between Times.'(It is a May [read more…]

£8

Port Erin Jazz Festival – Alan Barnes and Dave Newton with the LCM Jazz Band + Cooil Hand Fluke

Erin Arts Centre Victoria Square, Port Erin

We are very excited to announce the inaugural Port Erin Jazz Festival (October 8th- 9th) 2021This event is being staged across 3 venues - The Erin Arts Centre, The Bay Hotel and The Falcon’s Nest Hotel and features a mixture of international jazz stars and home-grown talent.This year’s event has a strong connection with the city of Leeds and our main sponsor is Celton Manx.FRIDAY 8TH OCTOBER -ERIN ARTS CENTRE- 7.30pm -  Buy a ticket [read more…]

£15

Port Erin Jazz Festival – ‘A Tribute to 1959’

Erin Arts Centre Victoria Square, Port Erin

We are very excited to announce the inaugural Port Erin Jazz Festival (October 8th- 9th) 2021This event is being staged across 3 venues - The Erin Arts Centre, The Bay Hotel and The Falcon’s Nest Hotel and features a mixture of international jazz stars and home-grown talent.This year’s event has a strong connection with the city of Leeds and our main sponsor is Celton Manx.SATURDAY EVENING - ERIN ARTS CENTRE - 7.30pm -  Buy a [read more…]

£15

First Cow (2019)

Erin Arts Centre Victoria Square, Port Erin

The Isle of Man premiere of the multi award winning film, First Cow. We are extremely excited about this one!Two travellers, on the run from a band of vengeful hunters in the 1820s Northwest, dream of striking it rich, but their tenuous plan to make their fortune on the frontier comes to rely on the secret use of a landowner's prized dairy cow. The film won multiple awards, including the prestigious NY Film Critics Circle [read more…]

£6

First Cow (2019)

Erin Arts Centre Victoria Square, Port Erin

The Isle of Man premiere of the multi award winning film, First Cow. We are extremely excited about this one!Two travellers, on the run from a band of vengeful hunters in the 1820s Northwest, dream of striking it rich, but their tenuous plan to make their fortune on the frontier comes to rely on the secret use of a landowner's prized dairy cow. The film won multiple awards, including the prestigious NY Film Critics Circle [read more…]

£6

Boris Godunov – New York Met Opera

Erin Arts Centre Victoria Square, Port Erin

Bass, René Pape, reprises his overwhelming portrayal of the tortured tsar caught between grasping ambition and crippling paranoia. Conductor Sebastian Weigle leads Mussorgsky’s masterwork, a pillar of the Russian repertoire, in its original 1869 version, which runs two-and-a-quarter hours with no intermission.  Pre-recorded from the previous weeks live showing.

£15