What's On

The first exhibition leading up to the Centenary of the Iolaire Disaster

Past and present pupils along with back-up from a long list of other people, based on Point and beyond, will take to our stage to show, through drama, readings and song, the extraordinary toll on the local community of the HMY Iolaire disaster almost 100 years ago.

Explore the magic of the ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ dances with this new beginner level class.

From Peter Jackson (The Lord of the Rings) comes this extraordinary work showing the Great War as you have never seen it.

Rising to fame and chart success as the lead singer of Queen, Freddie Mercury very quickly finds himself on top of the world.

Through theoretical presentation, demonstration and assisted practical application you will be given the opportunity to make a traditional Kilt, either for a child or an adult.

Do you have any budding thespians looking to develop their acting skills? Let them tread the boards as part of an Lanntair’s drama club. Children can come and learn acting, direction, and make new friends.

Four women – with nothing in common except their dead husbands’ debts to the criminal underworld – come together to take their future into their own hands.

This holiday season, laugh and sing along with your favourite CBeebies Stars and be part of a fabulous interactive show for all the family.

Band Practice will give you a taste of being in a band and get you started making music of your own.

This is an easy guitar class, teaching basic chords and use of a guitar tuner and a capo, correct playing posture, the three chord trick chords, music notes and basic exercises to develop physical flexibility and strength in both hands.

World premiere of Iolaire animation by Catriona Black

Come along and make a beautiful, large Christmas orb. Using ‘fantasy film’ you can create colourful, delicate shapes to suspend within large clear baubles.

Free Christmas Films at An Lanntair.

Free Christmas Films at An Lanntair

The Grinch is the classic Dr Seuss story of a cynical grump who hates Christmas, but doesn’t count on the power of optimism and Yuletide goodwill to change his heart.

Free Christmas Films at An Lanntair.

Celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2018, Die Hard has become a firm favourite at this time of year – yippee-ki-yay!

Join us for our annual festive bash!

This heartwarming fantasy is one of the most popular films ever made. Bring a hankie!

Elephant Sessions

To mark the centenary of the Iolaire tragedy, 14-18 NOW and An Lanntair have commissioned two new suites of Gaelic music.

In this much-anticipated sequel, dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald (Johnny Depp) has escaped custody and is gathering followers, with a dark agenda in mind – to raise pure-blood wizards up to rule over all non-magical beings.

A spectacular cinematic envisioning of the classic festive tale from Disney, with a suitably starry cast and enchanting, cutting-edge CG animation work.

A specially commissioned play on the theme of the Iolaire disaster.

In this charming and funny animated sequel, our mismatched duo have their friendship tested to its limit, as the wondrous information super-highway proves also to be a place full of hidden dangers…

Mike Leigh (Another Year, Mr Turner) directs this much-anticipated drama based on events surrounding the infamous 1819 Peterloo Massacre, where British forces fired on a peaceful pro-democracy rally at St Peter’s Field in Manchester.

A bold new Dragon Tattoo story comes to the screen, starring Claire Foy (The Crown) as Lisbeth Salander – the fierce, outcast vigilante defender from the acclaimed Millennium book series by the late Stieg Larsson.

Let the Thunder Roar!

The Old Man & the Gun is based on the true story of Forrest Tucker (Robert Redford, in his final role), from his audacious escape from San Quentin prison at the age of 70 in a homemade kayak.

An alternative to the traditional Burns night celebrations.

Family orientated quiz followed by traditional music in the cafe bar.

In an alternate present-day, black telemarketer Cassius Green (Lakeith Stanfield) discovers a magical key to professional success, which propels him into a macabre universe of “powercalling”.

Outdoor adventures with an artist and a top astronomer

Dark skies photography from across the Hebrides

Brand new two-week festival inspired by Lewis’s extraordinary dark skies

Groundbreaking silent movie with live score, introduced by Astronomer Royal for Scotland

A day of free talks, workshops and fun activities for all ages

An evening with The Sky at Night presenter

A Hebridean favourite – introduced by the star of the film

A cosmic experience whatever the weather!

A classic sci-romance returns to the big screen

An evening of astronomy at Calanais Visitor Centre

Songs and stories for the darkest hours, with Rachel Sermanni, Emma Pollock, the Sea Atlas, Ceitlin L R Smith, and more

Dark skies events all day at An Lanntair. Buy tickets individually or see everything for £25.

Andy Cannon’s award-winning children’s show (for ages 7 +)

A future astronaut shares his journey

Acclaimed documentary about the Apollo moon missions

A songwriter and an artist explore the importance of dark skies

The story of astronomy, with two top international science speakers

A space odyssey for 3-5 year-olds

How Neil Armstrong became the first man on the moon

Andrew and Darren, best known as mind reading double act DNA, took the nation by storm when they appeared on Britain’s Got Talent in 2017 with their incredible telepathic ability known as “The Gift”.

‘A masterclass in socio-political comedy…The Show is called Genius. It comes very close’ ***** (The Scotsman)

“Not an ounce of flab on his routines… a joy” (****, Telegraph).

Lucy Spraggan live at An Lanntair.

“… a true comic talent” – Manchester Evening News

Entrancing, mesmerising, intricate and ethereal, this is remarkable music and a thrilling live experience.

Join the Scottish Chamber Orchestra Wind Solists for a very special performance this June at An Lanntair. Full programme to be confirmed.