Erin Arts Centre

Hop Tu Naa at Erin Arts Centre
2025-10-31 19:30 - 2025-11-02 17:00 (Europe/Isle_of_Man)
Join us for a weekend of hop tu naa horrors!

Friday 31st October – spend hop tu naa in the dark, watching classic horror Nosferatu with a Radiohead soundtrack. Tickets are only £8 (£2 for under 18s) and available from the EAC office or online.

Saturday 1st November – continue the spooky fun with a live show from the island’s own Black Sabbath tribute band, Balla Sabbath. This show is sold out but you can add your name to the waiting list.

Sunday 2nd November – round out the weekend with the littl’uns on a guided walk around Port Erin after dark, followed by games, music & prizes for best costume and best moot. The walk will be leaving Port Erin Railway Station at 5pm and arriving at Erin Arts Centre approx 5.30pm. This is a free family-friendly event so no need to book a ticket, but all children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Hop Tu Naa Weekend: Radiohead x Nosferatu
2025-10-31 20:00
Tickets £8 / Under 18s £2

As part of our Hop Tu Naa Horror weekend (Fri 31st Oct – Sat 1st Nov), we’re excited to bring you the original horror classic Nosferatu from 1922, now soundtracked with Radiohead’s Kid A & Amnesiac albums! Book your seat to celebrate the spookiest night of the year.

Watch the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0Wzp7YGHvs

Radiohead x Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror

Silents Synced pairs classic silent movies with epic rock music to bring audiences a unique big screen experience. This reimagining of the iconic Nosferatu (1922) features Radiohead’s Kid A (2000) and Amnesiac (2001) albums.

An unauthorized adaptation of Bram Stoker’s Dracula, Nosferatu (1922) is the quintessential silent vampire film, crafted by legendary German director F. W. Murnau. Rather than depicting Dracula as a shape-shifting monster or debonair gentleman, Murnau’s Graf Orlok (as portrayed by Max Schreck) is a nightmarish, spidery creature of bulbous head and taloned claws — perhaps the most genuinely disturbing incarnation of vampirism yet envisioned.

Don’t miss out on the chance to experience this imaginative new take on an iconic horror classic on Hop Tu Naa night!

November Events at Erin Arts Centre
2025-11-01 10:00 - 2025-11-30 16:30
Tickets for mot of November’s events can be sound on Erin Arts Centre’s normal ticket site: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/erinartscentre

Tickets for What’s In A Name with Ruth Keggin Gell (Thursday 6th November at 7.30pm) are available online via Culture Vannin. Tickets are free but please book in advance so they aware of numbers.

Please note – anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.

Hop Tu Naa Weekend: Balla Sabbath SOLD OUT
2025-11-01 20:30
Tickets £10

Out of the working class smoke of Birmingham came 4 musicians. Their band?… Polka Tulk… They quickly changed their name to… Earth… but then they changed it again to… Black Sabbath.

They would go on to define a new genre of music. Some would call it heavy metal.

Some would call it a racket.

They would influence thousands of bands from all over the world. That Latvian folk metal band? Yep, Sabbath influence. French death metal? Kiwi garage rock? Yep, Sabbath. Ballasabbath formed early 2025, featuring an all star cast of well known local musicians. Drawn together through their love of Sabbath, they performed their first gig on Port Erin beach to rapturous applause. The night promises to be an atmospheric celebration of all things Sabbath, and now with Ozzy’s passing, it promises to be a poignant tribute to the creators of heavy metal.

Please note – this gig is standing only in the auditorium.

Hop Tu Naa Weekend: Spooky Village Walk
2025-11-02 17:00
A fabulously frightening, family friendly, free night out!

Sunday 2nd November

5pm at The Railway Station for a spooky guided walk around Port Erin then…

5.30pm at Erin Arts Centre for live music & games, plus the Best Moot and Best Costume competitions!

Children are welcome at this event but they must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.

This event is kindly sponsored by Port Erin Traders Association.

EAC Book Circle: The World Without Us by Alan Weisman
2025-11-05 14:00
2pm Wednesday 5th November

£2 minimum donation

The World Without Us by Alan Weisman

The World Without Us is a 2007 non-fiction book about what would happen to the natural and built environment if humans suddenly disappeared. It is a book-length expansion of Wiesman’s February 2005 Discover article “Earth Without People”.

Join us the first Wednesday of the month at 2pm to chat about our chosen books – newcomers welcome!

Cooish: What's In A Name? with Ruth Keggin Gell
2025-11-06 19:30
What’s in a name? Manx language and a sense of place.

Ruth Keggin Gell, Yn Greinneyder (The Encourager) – Manx Language Development Officer for Culture Vannin

Everything you wanted to know about common Manx place names but were too afraid to ask! An illustrated, entertaining and informative talk (in English) that will dive into Manx place names, and explore just why place names are so important.

This FREE event is part of the Cooish (Manx language festival).

Advance booking is strongly advised.

Live Roots Music IOM: Erin Harpe Country Blues Duo
2025-11-07 19:30
Erin Harpe Country Blues Duo has been called “today’s country blues at its very best” by Living Blues Magazine, who crowned Erin “one of the finest fingerpicking acoustic blues singers in the land”.

The group showcases Erin’s exceptional vocals and mastery of finger-style blues guitar – which she does while also playing foot percussion & kazoo! Rounding out the pair’s full-band sound, Erin’s husband – Jim Countryman – provides the perfect counterpoint with grooving bass and backing vocals. This dynamic duo boasts a career studded with numerous accolades, and miles of musical highway.

Get ready for a foot-stompin’ good time, as the powerhouse Erin Harpe Country Blues Duo brings you captivating roots and blues!

Opening for the Duo will be well-known Isle of Man country blues guitarist John Gregory, AKA Blue John. John specialises in fingerpicking blues from the 1920s onwards, and has extensively toured the UK to high acclaim.

All in all a great night out not to be missed!

Met Opera: La Boheme (Puccini)
2025-11-08 17:55
Tickets £15 / Unders 18s £2

With its enchanting setting and spellbinding score, the world’s most popular opera is as timeless as it is heartbreaking. Franco Zeffirelli’s picture-perfect production brings 19th century Paris to the Met stage as Puccini’s young friends and lovers navigate the joy and struggle of bohemian life. Soprano Juliana Grigoryan is the feeble seamstress Mimì, opposite tenor Freddie De Tommaso as the ardent poet Rodolfo, whilst Keri-Lynn Wilson conducts.

This stunning, modern production features exclusive, live backstage footage and cast interviews shown during the intervals. A buffet is served during the break. Feel free to dress for the occasion!

Friday Film Club: Holy Cow (15)
2025-11-14 19:30
Tickets £8 / Under 18s £2

Holy Cow is director and part-time farmer, Louise Courvoisier’s enchanting feature debut about a teenager from a struggling family of cheese makers in the remote French region of Jura.

18-year-old Totone spends most of his time drinking beer and partying with friends until harsh reality catches up with him. Obliged to make a living and take care of his 7-year-old sister, he sets out to make the best Comté cheese in the region, in an attempt to win a competition gold medal and 30,000 euro prize.

Newcomer Clément Faveau (a poultry farmer in real-life) gives a subtle, yet complex performance as Totone and Maïwene Barthelemy is terrific as a teenage dairy farmer that he falls for, in this vivacious, coming-of -age tale of solidarity in rural life.

Warm hearted in all the best ways, this is an unassuming triumph.

UK film rating: 15

Friday Film Club is kindly sponsored ​by ​The Elizabeth Clucas Trust.

Inner Wheel Christmas Coffee Morning
2025-11-15 11:00 - 13:00
Join Inner Wheel for a Christmas coffee morning on Saturday 15th November, in support of Hospice IOM and other local charities.

£3 at the door includes tea/coffee and a mince pie!

Blue Train Saxophone Quartet
2025-11-15 19:30
Tickets £8 / Under 18s £2

The Blue Train Saxophone Quartet play a range of styles including classical, jazz, celtic, and show tunes, allowing them to showcase the saxophone and bring audiences something different whilst retaining the element of fun.

Mike (soprano), Julie (alto), Marcus (tenor) and Jenny (baritone) – all members of the Blue Train Big Band – are looking forward to meeting you at the Erin Arts Centre for an evening of saxophone entertainment

Rushen Players present Heartbreak House (3 nights)
2025-11-20 19:30 - 2025-11-22 19:30
Tickets £12 / Over 65s £10 / Under 18s £5 Drop into the EAC office or book online.

In Heartbreak House, Shaw uses eccentric characters, witty dialogue and absurd situations to create an entertaining and memorable comedy.

The play is about the Hushabye family and their guests, who gather at Captain Shotover’s ship-shaped house for a weekend of emotional turmoil, romantic entanglements, and social critique on the eve of World War I. Young Ellie Dunn navigates her engagement to the industrialist Boss Mangan and her attraction to the deceptive Hector Hushabye, while the eccentric Captain Shotover tries to invent a weapon of mass destruction.The play concludes with a bang – literally! – raid that kills two characters, leaving the guests and the audience shaken and bemused.

Meet the artist: Steve Naisbitt
2025-11-22 12:00 - 16:00
Meet the artist of our current exhibition, Steve Naisbitt. He has led a fascinating life, including everything from installing bathrooms to deep sea diving! After starting painting in his 70’s, Steve’s unique and deeply personal approach to creating art is a constant surprise.

His current collection Awakening, on exhibition in the Erin Arts Centre until Wednesday 26th November, perfectly showcases his eclectic talents with large-scale abstract and landscape pieces sparking with life on the gallery walls. Ask about any work and you’ll hear a story about saving plywood from a skip to make his sculpturally-inspired wooden works, giving his old building tools a new life in artistic mark-making, and even experimenting with a honey finish vs varnish.

Steve is a regular at the EAC and we’re honoured have his work on the walls. Meet him in person 12-4pm on Saturday 22nd November, this is not one to miss!

Met Opera: Arabella (Strauss)
2025-11-23 17:55
Tickets £15 / Under 18s £2

Strauss’s elegant romance brings the glamour and enchantment of 19th century Vienna to the New York Met in a sumptuous production by legendary director Otto Schenk that “is as beautiful as one could hope” (The New York Times). Soprano Rachel Willis-Sørensen stars as the title heroine, a young noblewoman in search of love on her own terms. Radiant soprano Louise Alder is her sister, Zdenka, and bass-baritone Tomasz Konieczny is the dashing count who sweeps Arabella off her feet.

This stunning, modern production features exclusive, live backstage footage and cast interviews shown during the intervals. A buffet is served during the break. Feel free to dress for the occasion!

RESCHEDULED Midweek Movie: The Ballad of Wallis Island (12) (2pm + 7.30pm)
2025-11-26 19:30
Update 19/11/25: Good news for all those people disappointed by our forced cancellation of this excellent film. We’ve found a gap in the calendar and reprogrammed for Wednesday 26th 7.30pm. Evening show only. Once again, apologies but hopefully a happy ending!

Update 18/11/25: Unfortunately, through no fault of our own, the licensing company have been unable to provide us with a copy of ‘Ballad of Wallis Island’ in good time. We therefore have no option but to cancel both screenings. We are really sorry for the inconvenience and will be issuing full refunds for all tickets purchased.

Adults £8 / under 18s £2

The Ballad Of Wallis Island follows Charles (Tim Key), an eccentric lottery winner who dreams of getting his favorite musicians, McGwyer Mortimer (Tom Basden & Carey Mulligan) back together. His fantasy turns into reality when the bandmates and former lovers accept his invitation to play a private show at his home on the remote Wallis Island. Old tensions resurface as Charles tries desperately to salvage his dream gig.

James Griffiths’ unfussy direction allow Mulligan, Basden and Key to shine in this poignant and comical exploration of music, loss, nostalgia and hope.

UK Film Rating: 12

Ballafesson Brass Christmas Concert
2025-11-28 19:30
Rushen Silver Band’s training band, Ballafesson Brass, will be holding their Christmas Concert on Friday 28th November, starting at 7:30pm at the Erin Arts Centre.

This short, informal concert gives players receiving tuition a great chance to showcase their talents. Please come along to support them if you can.

FREE ADMISSION

Rushen Silver Band Christmas Concert (matinee & evening shows)
2025-11-29 19:30
Adults £12 / Under 18s £3 (+booking fee)

The Rushen Silver Band Christmas show is one of the highlights in our calendar, signalling the start of our festive celebrations and hectic season for the band. Full of popular festive tunes and singalong carols, the event is guaranteed entertainment for all the family. They’ll be decking the halls, jingling the bells and inviting a special guest or two to join in the party. Don’t miss out!

Once again, due to previous sell-outs, the concert will be held twice! We’ll host both a matinee and evening performance, with an identical programme. This will allow families and people who would prefer not to be out at night to see the show. Bring your Christmas jumper and hat!

December 2025
2025-12-01 10:00 - 2025-12-31 16:30

National Treasures: Fantastic Finds From the IOM, with Allison Fox
2025-12-01 19:30
Adults £7 | RHT Friends £5

Following their sell out 2024-25 season, Rushen Heritage launch their new series of talks at the Erin Arts Centre on Monday 1st December 2025.

Join Manx National Heritage’s Curator of Archaeology Alison Fox to discover the fascinating stories surrounding the artefacts featured in the new exhibition at Peel’s House of Manannan. The exhibition showcases the island’s extraordinary collection of archaeological treasures, including Viking silver and gold from 1000 years ago, plus rare 4000 year old Bronze age jewellery. Learn what these pieces might tell us about the people who left them behind, and the connection between Viking gold and the swinging sixties!

Tickets are expected to sell fast so book now to avoid disappointment. Tickets are also available from The Bridge Bookshop (Shore Road, Port Erin) and Rushen Heritage Information Centre (Bridson Street, Port Erin).

EAC Book Circle: Caliban Shrieks by Jack Hilton
2025-12-03 14:00
2pm Wednesday 3rd December

£2 minimum donation

Caliban Shriekes by Jack Hilton

Definitely not a novel (whatever its publishers say) but definitely very interesting is Jack Hilton’s 1935 book Caliban Shrieks. Equal parts autobiography, political screed and artful rant, it has been reissued in hardback by Vintage Classics and lauded as a lost literary masterpiece in the New Yorker.

Join us for the first Wednesday of the month at 2pm to chat about our chosen books – newcomers welcome!

Exhibition: A collection by Myongi Martin & Jun Ho-Jin
2025-12-05 10:00 - 2026-01-03 16:30
A collection of work by siblings Myongi Martin and Jun Ho-Jin.

The exhibition is on show from Friday 5th December 2025 until Saturday 3rd January 2026.

Come to the preview on Thursday 4th December from 6.30pm to 8pm, chat with Myongi and learn more about the work.

The EAC gallery is open 10am to 4.30pm Tuesday to Friday, plus during events.

EAC Christmas Market
2025-12-06 11:00 - 16:30

The Service Players present A Christmas Carol: A Live Radio Play (3 nights)
2025-12-11 19:30 - 2025-12-13 19:30
Tickets: £14 adults / £12 over 65 / £12 under 18

Welcome to our 1940s New York radio studio to watch some fabulous performers bring this Dickens classic to life!

Our actors will take on over 40 different roles, transforming themselves with every word to capture the wonder, the chills, and the heart of this timeless Christmas tale for a special broadcast “coast to coast”. The evening is complete with vintage commercials and the magic of live sound effects and musical underscoring. This charming take on a family favourite certainly won’t leave you saying “Bah Humbug!”

Ticket includes festive nibbles and the threat of a Christmas sing along.

Young Singer of Mann: Application Deadline
2025-12-12 16:00
After high numbers in the last few years, we’ve switched the competition into 3 sections based on school years – Junior (years 3-6), Intermediate (years 7-9), and Senior (years 10-13).

The competition will be held on Saturday 31st Jan & Sunday 1st Feb 2026.

There’s no charge to apply.

Singers can choose any 2 songs to perform (contrasting pieces are recommended).

The winner in each category receives £150 and a trophy, 2nd place receives £100, 3rd place receives £50, and everyone who performs receives a certificate.

The application deadline is Friday 12th December 2025.

Feel free to get in touch if you have any questions.

Mine's A Shanty at Christmas
2025-12-14 19:30
Tickets £10 / Under 18s £2

The boys are back in town!

After two sellout performances in two years, Mine’s a Shanty return to the EAC for another evening of unaccompanied singing with a nautical flavour – this time with more than a hint of Christmas too!

Their programme will include a variety of well-known sea songs (such as My Son John, Shenandoah and Randy Dandy O) with some less familiar shanties and their own spin on some well (and lesser known) Christmas-themed songs. Those who’ve seen the group before won’t be surprised to hear some old favourites, but the lads will also be bringing some new and less familiar material to their performance.

Gary, Martin, Chris, Andrew, Howard and David have been friends for many years but first came together as a shanty group about four years ago. They bring a wide range of musical backgrounds and a strong sense of fun to their performances and like to combine their music with some background information about the songs. Since their last concert at the Erin Arts Centre, the group have been honoured to sing for the Princess Royal on her visit to the Island, have participated in the outdoor production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and performed at the opening night of the Moon installation at the Cathedral in Peel.

Start your Christmas with a Heave Ho Ho!

It's A Wonderful Life sponsored by Bushy's
2025-12-17 19:30
Adults £8 Under 18’s £2

Come and share the festive spirit at EAC and Bushy’s Yuletide institution. Happy Christmas to all our friends and supporters!

We all know the story but it’s still a beautiful thing to watch it unfold and work it’s seasonal magic. An angel is sent from heaven to help a desperately frustrated businessman by showing him what life would have been like if he had never existed. James Stewart, Donna Reed and Virginia Patton star in Frank Capra’s evergreen, Christmas classic.

This event includes a personalised, pre-recorded introduction from actress Karolyn Grimes who plays Zuzu in the film.

Martin and Debbie will be serving their special mulled wine and mince pies at the interval.

Sponsored by Bushy’s brewery.

Met Opera: Andrea Chenier (Giordano)
2025-12-19 17:55
Tickets £15 / Unders 18s £2

Umberto Giordano’s passionate tragedy stars tenor Piotr Beczała as the virtuous poet who falls victim to the intrigue and violence of the French Revolution. Following their celebrated recent partnership in Giordano’s Fedora in the 2022–23 Live in HD season, Beczała reunites with soprano Sonya Yoncheva as Chénier’s aristocratic lover, Maddalena di Coigny, with baritone Igor Golovatenko as Carlo Gérard, the agent of the Reign of Terror who seals their fates. Met Principal Guest Conductor Daniele Rustioni takes the podium to lead Nicolas Joël’s gripping production.

This stunning, modern production features exclusive, live backstage footage and cast interviews shown during the intervals. A buffet is served during the break. Feel free to dress for the occasion!

CANCELLED: The Shimmers present A Christmas Cruise
2025-12-20 19:30
Sadly, The Shimmers have been forced to cancel their show at EAC on December 20th. This is due to illness and we wish them all a speedy recovery in time for Christmas. We apologise for any inconvenience; all tickets will be refunded in full.

Join The Shimmers to cruise into the Christmas season with seasonal tunes from every shore around the world.

From the Isle of Man to Australia, enjoy carols and songs that celebrate the Yuletide in a fun-filled evening of music!

Last year’s Victorian Christmas show was one of the highlights of our festive calendar. We’re delighed to have them back!

Closed for the Holidays!
2025-12-22 10:00 - 2026-01-04 16:30
Erin Arts Centre will be closed from Monday 22nd December to Sunday 4th January to let our staff and volunteers celebrate the holidays. See you in 2026!
