Welcome to the Harbour Arts Centre
Located in the picturesque setting of Irvine Harbourside, The HAC is the cultural hub for North Ayrshire. We offer a diverse programme of theatre, comedy, music and visual arts – often featuring local artists – and a wide range of classes and workshops to suit all ages and abilities.
Your safety is important to us so we have put in place a range of measures which will help you and our staff feel safe when you visit.
Upcoming events
Marbled Bookmarks Workshop – age 7 -9
5 July @ 10:30 am - 11:00 amLynn McNally presents this Marbled Bookmark Workshop
Marbled Bookmarks Workshop – age 10 -12
5 July @ 1:00 pm - 1:30 pmLynn McNally presents this Marbled Bookmark Workshop
Freckfest Presents: HORSE
9 July @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pmEver popular, with a big quiff and even bigger voice, Horse will make her first return to the HAC in
Monoprint Workshop age 7-9
12 July @ 10:30 am - 11:00 amLynn McNally presents this Monoprint Workshop
Monoprint Workshop age 10 – 12
12 July @ 1:00 pm - 1:30 pmLynn McNally presents this Monoprint Workshop
Artie’s Singing Kettle: The Kettle’s Are Back
17 July @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pmThe Singing Kettle’s founder, Artie, performs a generation’s favourite kids’ songs.Yes, the original Singing Kettles are back, stuffed with clues
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HAC highlights
Until we meet again, enjoy a selection of exhibitions and performers we have featured at the HAC. For more, check out and subscribe to our YouTube Channel
Virtual arts and crafts fair
Ayrshire is full of creative artists and makers and during these challenging times there are less places to showcase their amazing work. Browse a selection of their work and find out more about the artists in our Creative Studio virtual craft fair. Its FREE and you can visit whenever you like!