The Erin Arts Centre is a celebrated performing arts venue, cinema and gallery situated in the beautiful seaside village of Port Erin. A registered charity and nonprofit organisation, we provide a diverse and dynamic programme of events for the Island community.
Latest News
- Closed for Easter Friday
A reminder that Erin Arts Centre will be closed on Friday 18th April, and there will be no events over the Easter weekend (the Isle Listen gig has been cancelled and Mad Daddy are playing at The Riddler Under The Nest on Saturday night instead, and Hysteria Evil Choir are taking a week off from [read more…] - Mananan Festival 2025 announcedThe moment you’ve all been waiting for… the final confirmed names playing at the Mananan Festival 2025! This year’s festival will run from Monday 30th June every night until Saturday 5th July at Erin Arts Centre. EAC Members have received an email today which includes a password for early access – from 7pm tonight (Monday [read more…]
- Steve The Artist
A sunny day, a run of sold out shows this weekend, and a visit from Steve The Artist! What more could we want on a brisk April Day? - Met Opera: Fidelio start time 4.55pm
Please note – due to the change in daylight savings time in the USA, the Met Opera live screening of Fidelio on Saturday 15th March will start at 4.55pm rather than the usual 5.55pm. - Window Wanderland 2025
Window Wanderland 2025 – Port Erin If you have registered to attend the Window Wanderland Workshop with Kate Summerville at EAC, please feel free to bring the measurements of a home window that you would like to transform into a work of art. Kate will give you tips and inspiration about decorating your window and [read more…]
Opening Hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | 10.00am – 4:30pm |
| Wednesday | 10.00am – 4:30pm |
| Thursday | 10.00am – 4:30pm |
| Friday | 10.00am – 4:30pm |
| Saturday | CLOSED |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
Festivals
The Mananan International Festivals
Named after the mythological, Manx sea god, The Mananan International Festivals are our own, special, annual celebration of the performing arts. Established in 1975 by John Bethell, the June/July festival brings a diverse programme of music, drama, dance, spoken word and more, to the Arts Centre. Due to Covid restrictions, the 2020 event was cancelled. Watch this space for further announcements.
The Mananan Opera Festival takes place in September, welcoming a small, resident company to rehearse and perform a live opera on our intimate stage. Once again, due to Covid, the 2021 Opera (Mozart’s Cosi Fan Tutte) will not take place.
Clubs
The Port Purlers Charity Knitting Group
We are delighted to have a home at the Erin Arts Centre. We meet on Tuesday afternoons from 2pm to 4pm in Harry’s Bar. Over the last nine years we have made thousands of garments which we have donated mainly to children’s charities including Chernobyl’s Children, Nobles Hospital, Bradford Royal Infirmary, Romanian charities, Graih, and Beekeepers in Burundi. We are always grateful for gifts of knitting yarn and suggestions of charities needing support. You can see some of our work for sale in the Gallery at the Arts Centre. Beginners, improvers and experienced knitters and crocheters are welcome to join this friendly group. Please contact Margaret Galloway for further information: Mobile 07624 456766 Home 01624 837946
Book Circle
Are you a book lover? Are you interested in sharing your views in a group of like-minded people? Then join the Book Circle. We have met once a month since October 2004 and are open to all. Meetings are on the first Wednesdays of each month from 1.30pm to 3.30pm.
Membership
We currently operate a dual membership for the ‘Erin Arts Club’ and ‘Friends of the Mananan Festival’ groups. This system is currently under review. If you are interested in joining, please contact us.
Contact
Phone +44 (0)1624 835858
Email [email protected]
Address
The Erin Arts Centre
Victoria Square, Off Upper Promenade
Port Erin
Isle of Man IM9 6LD
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