Events and Festivals

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Events and Festivals

Events and Festivals

With everything from live music to the International Ayr Show Festival of Flight, we have a busy calendar of events and festivals taking place across South Ayrshire.
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An image of tye dye pieces of material laid out on a table.
Saturday 22 November 2025
1pm - 4pm
45

Introduction to Shibori

Introduction to Shibori
An image of embroidered material using beautiful Japanese traditions of visible mending and hand embroidery.
Sunday 23 November 2025
1pm - 4pm
45

Intro to Boro and Sashiko

Intro to Boro and Sashiko
Event image for “An Evening with Big Dunc in Ayr.” The event takes place on Friday, 14th November 2025 at Ayr Town Hall. The poster features a large close-up of a man’s face in the background and three smaller photos showing him in football kits for Newcastle, Everton, and Rangers. Presented by Spotlight Events.
Friday 14 November 2025
7pm
£35 - £55

An Evening with Duncan Ferguson

An Evening with Duncan Ferguson
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4 - 5 September 2026
Free

International Ayr Show Festival of Flight

International Ayr Show Festival of Flight
Illustration of Santa Claus carrying a sack of presents, a smiling snowman in a red scarf and top hat, and a decorated Christmas tree with red baubles and lights. The text reads: “Saturday 29 November – Cunninghame, Kyle and Carrick Rotary Club Victorian Christmas Fair.” The Rotary Club logo appears at the bottom.
Saturday 29 November 2025
10am - 4pm
Free

Victorian Christmas Fair

Victorian Christmas Fair
A promotional image advertising WinterStrom taking place 27 November - 29 November 2025.
27 - 29 November 2025
12pm - 11.30pm
From £60 per day

WinterStorm

WinterStorm
A festive graphic for “Rupert Robin’s Trail.” It features a cartoon robin wearing a black top hat and red bow tie, standing beside a pink snow-covered house. The background is green with gold stars and holly. Text reads: “McKechnie Institute’s Christmas Robin – Rupert Robin’s Trail – 29 Nov to 23 Dec – Free Family Fun.”
Saturday 29 November 2025 - Tuesday 23 December 2025
See listing for times
Free

Rupert Robin’s Christmas Trail

Rupert Robin’s Christmas Trail
A promotional poster for “Sketch in the Air.” On the left, an aerial performer hangs upside down from red aerial silks against a dark background. On the right, a musician plays an electric bass guitar. Text reads: “SKETCH In the Air – Aerial Life Drawing with Live Music (no experience necessary).” Two logos appear, one in the bottom left and one in the top right corner.
Wednesday 10 December 2025
6pm - 8pm
15 - £25

SKETCH In the Air - Aerial Life Drawing and Live Music

SKETCH In the Air – Aerial Life Drawing and Live Music
An image that says 'Christmas at Dundonald Castle'.
Saturday 13 December 2025
Slots available every 15 minutes from 11am
5

Christmas at Dundonald Castle

Christmas at Dundonald Castle
A close-up of a fountain pen resting on a sheet of paper with handwritten cursive text. The pen cap lies beside it, and the focus is on the metallic nib, with the writing slightly blurred in the background.
Friday 26 September 2025
7pm - 8.30pm
Free

Poetry Evening

Poetry Evening

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