Harbour Arts Centre

Harbour Arts Centre Recognised as the cultural hub for North Ayrshire, Harbour Arts Centre (HAC) presents quality exhibi

Recognised as the cultural hub for North Ayrshire, Harbour Arts Centre (HAC) presents quality exhibitions, art and drama classes, theatre, comedy, live music, special events and much more. Whether it’s a Side Splitting comedy night or a chilled out afternoon of jazz that you are looking for, the HAC is bound to have something to feed your cultural taste!

Autumn has arrived at the Harbour Arts Centre! 🍂🎭Join us this September for a fantastic programme of live music, theatre...
08/09/2026

Autumn has arrived at the Harbour Arts Centre! 🍂🎭

Join us this September for a fantastic programme of live music, theatre, comedy, and literature:

🎵 Freckfest presents John Bramwell – Fri 11 Sept
🎭 Billy & Tim: The Young Offenders – Sat 12 Sept
🎵 Freckfest presents Alice Faye – Sun 13 Sept
🎭 Turn a Different Corner – Fri 18 Sept
🎸 Classic Clapton Unplugged – Sat 19 Sept
🎭When We Were Young – Sun 20 Sept
📚 Tidelines Book Festival – 24 to 27 Sept

Book now and enjoy an unforgettable autumn at the HAC!

🎟️ Tickets: thehac.co.uk/events🎭

⚽⚽NLP Theatre Company Presents: Billy & Tim - The Young Offenders ⚽⚽Saturday 12 September 7.30pmWhat happens when you lo...
07/09/2026

⚽⚽NLP Theatre Company Presents: Billy & Tim - The Young Offenders ⚽⚽
Saturday 12 September
7.30pm

What happens when you lock up a Celtic fan with a Rangers fan on the day of the big match? Fireworks! 🎇🎇🎇 That’s What!

Des Dillon delights, entertains and educates on the religious origins of Celtic-Ranger conflict. Through the lens of the two characters locked in a prison cell, we witness the generational repercussions of Catholic and Protestant strife.

Suitable for ages 12+ Strong Language

🎟🎟www.ticketsource.co.uk/harbour-arts-centre

The McDougalls: Halloween Party ShowThursday 29 October at 4.30pmA Musical Show for all the Family - Live on Stage!🎟👉htt...
07/09/2026

The McDougalls: Halloween Party Show

Thursday 29 October at 4.30pm

A Musical Show for all the Family - Live on Stage!

🎟👉https://thehac.co.uk/events

Everyone’s favourite children’s theatre company THE MCDOUGALLS are back with their spook-tacular stage show for all the family – live on stage at the HAC!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Max and Auntie Aggie are dressed to impress for their Halloween Party – and you’re invited too! Come wearing your favourite Halloween costume for some fiendish, fang-tastic fun!

Max has been carving the pumpkins and putting up the decorations while Auntie Aggie has been practicing her best Trick or Treat jokes! They’ve sent out party invitations, but which frightfully funny characters are going to turn up?

Packed with singalong songs and ghoulish games such as The Hokey Kokey, Incy Wincy Spider, and Head Shoulders Knees and Toes, this is a wickedly entertaining day out for the whole family this autumn.

‘The McDougalls: Halloween Party Show’ is filled with tricks and treats, guaranteed to have you screaming with laughter!

🎭🍂 September at the Harbour Arts Centre 🍂🎭The nights may be drawing in, but our Autumn theatre programme is just getting...
06/09/2026

🎭🍂 September at the Harbour Arts Centre 🍂🎭

The nights may be drawing in, but our Autumn theatre programme is just getting started!

Join us this September for an exciting mix of live music, theatre, comedy and literature:

🎵 Freckfest presents John Bramwell | Fri 11 Sept
🎭 Billy & Tim: The Young Offenders | Sat 12 Sept
🎵 Freckfest presents Alice Faye | Sun 13 Sept
🎭 Turn A Different Corner | Fri 18 Sept
🎸 Classic Clapton Unplugged | Sat 19 Sept
🎭 When We Were Young | Sun 20 Sept
📚 Tidelines Book Festival Weekend | Thu 24 - Sun 27 Sept

There's something for everyone this month!

🎟️ Book your tickets now: https://thehac.co.uk/events

Our Highlight ||PACE Theatre Company Presents: Doon the WatterJoin two sisters as they set off and go on an exciting tri...
06/09/2026

Our Highlight ||
PACE Theatre Company Presents: Doon the Watter
Join two sisters as they set off and go on an exciting trip ‘doon the watter’ to their favourite island!

Wednesday, 7 October - 1.30pm

🎟👉https://thehac.co.uk/events

Caroline Dyet Art 🎨 Join Caroline at the HAC on Sunday 25 October for a fantastic workshop!Whether you're looking to lea...
06/09/2026

Caroline Dyet Art

🎨 Join Caroline at the HAC on Sunday 25 October for a fantastic workshop!

Whether you're looking to learn new skills or get creative, this is a great opportunity to take part in an inspiring session.

For further details or to book your place, please contact Caroline directly using the email address shown on the poster.

Classic Clapton Unplugged Saturday 19 September7.30pm🎟www.thehac.co.uk/eventsMike Hall and Adam Howells will perform a r...
05/09/2026

Classic Clapton Unplugged
Saturday 19 September
7.30pm
🎟www.thehac.co.uk/events

Mike Hall and Adam Howells will perform a rare acoustic concert.

Front-man Mike not only looks like Eric, he sings and plays guitar like him too! This will be their tenth visit to Harbour Arts Centre. Fans are advised to book early.

Their show is a 2-hour journey based on Slowhand's best selling album ''Eric Clapton unplugged'' including Tears in Heaven, Running on Faith, Alberta, Old Love and of course Layla.

The concert will also feature new acoustic versions of other Clapton Classics such as Wonderful Tonight, Lay Down Sally and While My Guitar Gently Weeps.

The whole of EC's illustrious career is covered including Cream, The Bluesbreakers, The Yardbirds, Blind Faith, Derek & The Dominos and the solo years. Fans are advised to book early. TWO HOURS OF CLASSIC CLAPTON UNPLUGGED www.classic-clapton.com

Copies of Mike Hall's new book "Before Midnight" will be available for sale before and after the show.

🎭 Four fantastic shows are coming to the Harbour Arts Centre this Autumn!Whether you're looking for laugh-out-loud comed...
05/09/2026

🎭 Four fantastic shows are coming to the Harbour Arts Centre this Autumn!
Whether you're looking for laugh-out-loud comedy, thought-provoking theatre, or a nostalgic trip down memory lane, we've got something for everyone...

▶️ Naked Neds
After a string of failed fundraising attempts and just when their lives couldn’t get anymore complicated...

🎭 Turn a Different Corner
Gritty, funny and devastating in equal measure. Scottish drama with real heart.

▶️ Billy & Tim
Force adversaries to talk and you may achieve peace. What happens when you lock up a Celtic fan with a Rangers fan on the day of the big match? Fireworks! That’s What!

💭 When We Were Young
When We Were Young takes the audience back to 1990s Glasgow where gang culture was at its worst and takes them on a nostalgic and emotional rollercoaster

📍 Harbour Arts Centre, Irvine

🎟 Book your tickets now and enjoy a fantastic month of live theatre at the HAC -
https://thehac.co.uk/events

04/09/2026

Geez A Break Productions presents When We Were Young 🎭🗝

Sunday 20 September - 7.30pm

Last tickets remaining 🔶
https://thehac.co.uk/events

When We Were Young takes the audience back to 1990s Glasgow where gang culture was at its worst and takes them on a nostalgic and emotional rollercoaster, as they follow the lives of one of the many young teams who polluted the street corners of the city.

This production is both a hilarious and eye-opening look back to 1990s Glasgow as well as a heart-breaking story of stolen youth.

Tidelines Book Festival presents Andrew Cotter – Olive, Mabel and Me/Dog DaysSaturday 26 September at 11am🎟👉https://theh...
04/09/2026

Tidelines Book Festival presents Andrew Cotter – Olive, Mabel and Me/Dog Days

Saturday 26 September at 11am

🎟👉https://thehac.co.uk/events

Join BBC sports commentator Andrew Cotter to explore the journey of his superstar Labradors, Olive and Mabel, This pair of utterly endearing, endlessly optimistic and eternally hungry canine companions highlight just how precious our time is.

Especially our time spent in the devoted company of dogs. For fans new and old, this witty, insightful account of a year like no other is an unmissable treat.

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