Montserrat Cultural Centre
A theatre above Little Bay, built with money raised by George Martin.
Updated 3 September 2026
The Cultural Centre above Little Bay was built with money raised by George Martin, who had run a studio on the island before the volcano, and opened in 2007 as the replacement for what the eruption took. It holds a theatre, a conference space and a wall of bronze handprints cast from musicians who supported the fundraising. It is the island's main venue for performance and public events. The building also houses offices and meeting rooms used by island organisations through the week.
The main sights
- The handprint wall - bronze casts from the musicians who supported it.
- The theatre - the island's main performance space.
- The Little Bay position - the building above the new town ground.
- The George Martin connection - the fundraising that built the place.
When to go
December to April is the dry season and the busier events period. The building is open on weekdays. Festival season around Christmas brings the most on.
Things to know
Outside events there is not much to do beyond looking at the handprint wall. Opening depends on staff being in. Check what is on before making the trip.
Nearby
Little Bay is below, and Brades is northeast.
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