Lanternhouse is a performing arts centre jointly managed by North Lanarkshire Council and Cumbernauld Theatre Trust, a third sector arts charity. This collaboration allows the production and programme of professional performances while also supporting grassroots community arts projects. North Lanarkshire Council manages the building, ensuring it is well-maintained and accessible to the public. This setup promotes the local sense of community ownership of the venue, whilst ensuring the venue is managed to the high standards of public sector property management.
The venue includes two performance spaces – a 272-seat auditorium and a flexible studio theatre that holds 70 to 100 people. It also features a dance studio for classes, a café/bistro, and an 82-seat cinema. The café is run by North Lanarkshire Council’s Education and Families team, providing valuable employability training opportunities.
Lanternhouse is a creative hub, offering space for artists, performers, and audiences to connect. It provides a welcoming and inclusive programme of performances, film screenings, and workshops that enrich the local community and make a lasting difference in people’s lives.
As part of a larger community and education hub, Lanternhouse works closely with local organisations, including New College Lanarkshire, Cumbernauld Academy, health and social care services, and other public sector partners.
North Lanarkshire Council manages community hires and venue bookings in partnership with Cumbernauld Theatre Trust. To enquire about booking a space, contact the team at 01698 274545. You can also find more details, including costs, via our online booking form here and pricing breakdown here.
Cumbernauld Theatre Trust runs a year-round programme of live performances, film screenings and creative programme. It develops new artistic projects, partnerships, and events that bring high-quality theatre to the community, encourage participation, and make the arts accessible to all.
Lanternhouse is a privately owned property built through Scottish Futures Trust (SFT) investment jointly operated by North Lanarkshire Council (NLC) and Cumbernauld Theatre Trust. The construction of Lanternhouse was financed via the SFT-managed hub community infrastructure programme for local authorities in support of the Scottish Government’s National Infrastructure Mission to drive inclusive economic growth and build resilient places. For more information visit Scottish Futures Trust.
Lanternhouse is a registered trademark (UK00003494622) owned by Cumbernauld Theatre Trust Ltd.
