illumination : Irvine Harbour’s Festival of Light

“The sky will light up with fireworks and Irvine’s sleepy, historic waterfront will shimmer into life this St Andrew’s Day as we celebrate the start of our four night art and light spectacular, illumination: Harbour Festival of Light.”

“Discover hundreds of brightly coloured origami boats and butterflies hand-crafted by international artists Aether & Hemera on our free illumination Trail along the River Irvine.

Marvel at breathtaking aerial acrobatics and an extraordinary light show in and around the vast Linthouse at the Scottish Maritime Museum.

illumination in Irvine, North Ayrshire, is the perfect evening adventure to begin your festive season.”

Festival programme

Irvine Harbourside and the Scottish Maritime Museum

Thursday, December 1

  • 4.00pm – 10.00pm illumination Light Trail Irvine Harbourside and Museum Courtyard
  • 4.30pm, 5.45pm, 7.00pm & 8.30pm performances of the illumination Light & Aerial Art Spectacular.
  • 7.00pm illumination ‘Blind’ Gin Tasting with A.D. Rattray’s Whisky Experience, Puffers.

Friday, December 2

  • 4.00pm – 10.00pm illumination Light Trail Irvine Harbourside and Museum Courtyard
  • 4.30pm, 5.45pm, 7.00pm & 8.30pm performances of the illumination Light & Aerial Art Spectacular. Tickets at

Saturday, December 3

  • 4.00pm – 10.00pm illumination Light Trail Irvine Harbourside and Museum Courtyard
  • 5.45pm & 8.30pm performances of the illumination Light & Aerial Art Spectacular.
  • 6.00pm Lantern Parade Irvine Harbourside
  • 6.30pm illumination Finale Dinner at Puffers followed by illumination Light & Aerial Art Spectacular.
  • 8.15pm illumination Finale Firework Display Irvine Harbourside
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