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About Magnum Theatre

The Magnum Theatre was a single-screen cinema and theatre at the Harbour, Irvine Harbourside, Irvine KA12 8PP, Scotland. Opening in 1976, it showcased live performances and film for 311 audience members in a classic 1-screen layout. Since its final film in 2003 and closure in 2016, the building has been demolished, but its legacy lives on in the surrounding arts scene at nearby venues like the Harbour Arts Centre. This page provides practical venue information, seating details, parking, transportation options, and trusted recommendations for nearby hotels and dining to help you plan your visit to the Irvine coastline area.

Even though the Magnum Theatre no longer hosts performances, the Harbour Arts Centre nearby continues Irvine’s cultural tradition, along with a selection of theatres and event spaces along the harbour. If you’re planning a visit to the Irvine harbour area, secure your seats at current venues, check transit options from Irvine Train Station (about a 10-minute walk), and consider our partner recommendations for comfortable stays and great meals in the harbor district.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Location and venue type: Magnum Theatre was a single-screen cinema/theatre at the Harbour, Irvine Harbourside, Irvine, KA12 8PP, Scotland (Magnum Film Centre within the Magnum Leisure Centre).
  • Capacity and seating: auditorium seating about 311 in a 1-screen configuration.
  • Timeline: opened 18 September 1976; final film shown 17 August 2003; centre closed 30 December 2016; demolished July 2017.
  • Notable events: hosted performers such as Lulu (2004), Fun Lovin’ Criminals (2001), Ricky Ross (2004), Chas & Dave (2007), and Them Beatles (2015).
  • Current status and nearby venues: Magnum Theatre has been demolished; Harbour Arts Centre (HAC) operates nearby; parking around the harbour is ample on-street, and Irvine Train Station is about a 10-minute walk for transit access.
  • Nearby hotels: Marina Inn, Westshore Studio, Harbourside Hotel, Irvine Lodge (and other harbor-area accommodations).