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Historic Lewis pipe organ.
Ayr

The Organist Entertains

Every Monday, April - November
12 noon
Bright sunny day on town square with busy market stalls.
Ayr

Ayrshire Farmers Market

First Saturday of the month
9am - 2pm
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Ayr

International Ayr Show Festival of Flight

5 - 6 September 2025
Handcrafted characters on a display table
Ayr

Wynn Makers Market

Monthly
10am - 4.30pm
Two girls looking at a rock with a magnifying glass
Girvan

The Curious Club at McKechnie Institute

Open all year
See listing for opening times
The image is a diptych, combining two distinct visuals related to gardening. On the left, a close-up photograph shows a person's hands carefully planting a small seedling with vibrant green leaves into dark, rich soil. The person is using a small hand trowel to create a hole. The background is a blurred expanse of lush green foliage, suggesting a natural outdoor setting. The focus is sharply on the hands and the delicate seedling, emphasizing the act of nurturing new growth. The person's clothing suggests they are likely an adult. On the right is a graphic poster with a bright yellow background. The title "UNEARTHED" is prominently displayed in large, textured black letters with splatters and distressed edges, giving it an organic and slightly rugged feel. Below it, in a smaller, cleaner black font, reads "The Power of Gardening". To the right of "UNEARTHED", the letters "ED" are stacked vertically in a similar textured black font. In the bottom right corner, a small hand fork garden tool is shown stuck in dark soil, with a few small green sprouts emerging. The British Library logo in red and white is located in the upper right corner, and the Living Knowledge Network logo is in the upper left. The overall effect of the diptych is to connect the practical, hands-on act of gardening with a broader theme or event, likely related to the "UNEARTHED: The Power of Gardening" initiative by the British Library and the Living Knowledge Network.
Ayr

Unearthed: The Power of Gardening Exhibition

10 May - 30 August 2025
See description
A room decorating with colourful bunting. Tables set-up for colouring activities for children.
Ayr

Pageant of Ayrshire Family Craft Activities

Now until 31 August 2025
See listing for opening times
Oil painting of boats on the water by Peter Tudhope.
Girvan

Carrick Artists at the McKechnie

19 July - 27 September 2025
See listing for opening times
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Film and Theatre

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Food and Drink

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Free Events

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Markets

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Our Venues

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Poetry and Literature

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Robert Burns

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Seasonal Events

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Talks and Workshops

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Ayr
A room decorating with colourful bunting. Tables set-up for colouring activities for children.
Now until 31 August 2025
See listing for opening times
Free

Pageant of Ayrshire Family Craft Activities

Girvan
Oil painting of boats on the water by Peter Tudhope.
19 July - 27 September 2025
See listing for opening times
Free

Carrick Artists at the McKechnie

Ayr
A dramatic still-life photograph of a chair draped in various fabrics. A white cloth covers the chair, with a deep red blanket cascading over the top and side. Additional white and lace textiles are layered over the seat and spill onto the floor. The background is dark, emphasizing the textures and contrast of the fabrics in soft lighting.
26 August - 4 September 2025
See listing for venue opening times
Free

Artist in Residence: Morgan Wyper

Ayr
Ayr Film Society Logo
Every Thursday from September
Doors open 6.45pm, screenings at 7.15pm
80 Full Price (Concessions and other season passes available)

Ayr Film Society

Ayr
Colorful illustration promoting an art workshop. The words 'ART Workshop' are centered, with 'ART' in yellow and 'Workshop' in black on a red irregular shape. Surrounding the text are art supplies, including a paint bottle, crayons, a paintbrush, a palette knife, and a dab of yellow paint, all on a white background.
Tuesday 2 September 2025
See listing for times
8

Art Workshop

Ayr
Triptych image showing elements related to the Ayr Guildry in Scotland. The left panel displays a black and gold plaque with the Ayr Guildry crest and text reading: 'AYR GUILDRY CORNEY AND BARROW, SCOTLAND’S OLDEST WORKING WINE CELLARS, FOUNDED 1766 BY EIGHT AYR GUILDRY MEMBERS AS ALEXANDER OLIPHANT & CO.' The center panel features a close-up of a ceremonial metal object, possibly a badge or medal, engraved with architectural imagery and symbols of trades, including compasses and a square. The right panel shows a colorful stained glass window with religious or historical figures and ornate heraldic designs at the bottom, set in a Gothic-style church or cathedral window frame.
Tuesday 2 September - Saturday 27 September 2025
See listing for opening hours
Free

Ayr Guildry: 700th Anniversary 1325 - 2025

Ayr
A person stands in a grassy field holding the leashes of two dogs. The person is wearing a black and gray jacket and jeans. One dog is sitting on the ground, looking at the camera, while the other dog is standing next to the person. The background consists of trees and greenery. Text in the image reads: 'MAN'S BEST FRIEND BY DOUGLAS MAXWELL DIRECTED BY JEMIMA LEVICK.'"
Wednesday 3 September 2025
7.30pm
16 – £22

Man’s Best Friend by Douglas Maxwell – A Tron Theatre Company Production

Troon
A black and white image of Marie Curie scientific pioneer, double Nobel Prize winner, and one of the most influential women in history.
FULLY BOOKED
Wednesday, 3 September 2025
7pm
Free

Barbara Graham: Marie Curie and her Legacy

Ayr
A promotional poster for 'The Keep It Country Show' featuring four of Ireland's top stars: Philomena Begley, Owen Mac, Kathy Durkin, and Shaun Loughrey. The text also mentions that they are all accompanied by The Fantastic Keltic Storm Band. The right side of the poster shows blurred faces of the mentioned artists.
Thursday 4 September 2025
7.30pm
24 – £32

The Keep It Country Show

Ayr
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5 - 6 September 2025
Free

International Ayr Show Festival of Flight

Ayr
A person with blonde, wavy hair wearing a white collared shirt and a dark jacket. The face of the person is blurred out.
Saturday 6 September 2025
7.30pm
18 – £22

A Scottish Comedy Collective

Maybole
Close-up of a person wearing green gardening gloves, holding a small plant with soil-covered roots above a freshly tilled garden bed, with gardening tools lying on the grass nearby.
Monday 8 September 2025
5.30pm - 7pm
Free

Green Health Workshop at Maybole Library

Ayr
Painting of a vase of flowers on a table by SJ Peploe.
8 - 28 September 2025
See listing for opening times
Free

Municipal Masterpieces

Girvan
Image shows promotional material for a Damian Barr author event, likely celebrating his book "The Two Roberts." On the left, the book cover is displayed, featuring a black and white image of a person lying down, with the title "The Two Roberts" in a bold, teal font above the author's name, "DAMIAN BARR," in a smaller, matching font. The cover also includes a tagline in smaller print at the top. The background of the promotional material is split diagonally, with a teal color on the top left and a textured coral/pink on the bottom right. Overlapping the coral section is the text "DAMIAN BARR" in large, bold, cream-colored letters, with "AUTHOR EVENT" underneath in a smaller, matching font. To the right of the text stands a photograph of Damian Barr, a white man with short brown hair, glasses, and a beard, looking off to the right. Above the text, in a smaller teal font, it reads "A 2025 BOOK TO LOOK OUT FOR IN THE OBSERVER, THE GUARDIAN, THE HERALD AND THE BBC."
Tuesday, 9 September 2025
2pm - 3pm
Free

Author Event with Damian Barr - ‘The Two Roberts’

Alloway
Silhouette illustration of a person in profile facing right, with a bird flying and another perched nearby. A tree with twisting branches frames the upper right, and a fence sits in the distance. The background is light blue, and the bold white text at the bottom reads 'HIGHLIGHT TALK'.
Wednesday 10 September 2025
2.30pm
Free

Highlight Talk - Julie McNeill on We Are Scottish Football

Ayr
A promotional poster for 'Rock for Heroes: The Ultimate Rock Anthems.' It features three musicians playing guitars, with their faces obscured. The background is a dark, cloudy sky. The text on the right side of the image reads: 'ROCK FOR HEROES THE ULTIMATE ROCK ANTHEMS GUNS N ROSES, MEATLOAF, BON JOVI, QUEEN AND MANY MORE.
Wednesday 10 September 2025
7.30pm
28 – £34

Rock For Heroes

Ayr
A doormat with the text 'Dolor matters THROUGH THE DECADES' written on it. The text is stylized with a distressed, grunge-like font.
Thursday 10 – Friday 12 September and Saturday 13 September 2025
2.30pm & 7.30pm
12

Doormatters – Through the Decades by Ayr Fort Players

Ayr
Five silhouettes of people standing side by side against a dark background. Each silhouette is in a different pose, with hands placed near the head or ears in various positions. The figures are evenly spaced and appear to be performing some form of synchronized gesture or dance move.
Thursday 11 September 2025
7.30pm
27 – £32

5, 6, 7, 8 – The Steps Experience

Ayr
A vibrant concert stage with performers dressed in colorful outfits, singing and dancing. The background features bright lights and a large screen displaying various visual effects. On the left side of the image, there is a neon sign that reads: 'entertainers presents LOST in MUSIC ONE NIGHT AT THE DISCO.' Below this sign, there is text that reads: 'LIVE ON STAGE THE MUSIC OF DONNA SUMMER | GLORIA GAYNOR DIANA ROSS | EARTH, WIND & FIRE SISTER SLEDGE | CHIC | CHAKA KHAN AND MANY MORE.
Friday 12 September 2025
7.30pm
33 – £38

Lost in Music: One Night at the Disco

Troon
Cover art for Deacon Blue's 'Simple Minded' single. The top part of the image features the text 'DEACON BLUE'S' with a stylized heart design in pink and blue patterns. The bottom part of the image has the text 'SIMPLE MINDED' in red, medieval-style font over a background that resembles stained glass with shades of purple and white.
Friday 12 September 2025
7pm
20 | £10 under 14s

Simple Minded and Deacon Blues

Ayr
Open Studios ayrshire 12th - 14th September 2025. openstudiosayrshire.com/
12 - 14 September 2025
See listing for opening times
Free

Open Studios Ayrshire Art Trail

Ayr
Promotional poster for 'ExplorAYR' free events taking place 12th–14th September 2025. The poster features bold colorful text with photos of outdoor activities including archery, cycling, and soapbox racing. The event celebrates active travel and sustainable connections across South Ayrshire, supported by Ayrshire Roads Alliance, South Ayrshire Council’s Thriving Communities, and the South Ayrshire Paths Initiative.
Friday 12 September - Sunday 14 September 2025
See listing for times
Free

ExplorAyr

Ayr
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Saturday 13 September 2025
7.30pm
22 – £30

Piaf to Pop

Ayr
The image shows a young child standing in front of a statue in what appears to be a graveyard. The child's face is obscured by a square, and the child is wearing a pink coat over a red and black checkered dress. The background includes gravestones, an old church with gothic architecture, and another building with columns partially visible through the fog. A red balloon is floating above the child's head, tied to the child's wrist.
Tuesday 16 September 2025
7.30pm
16 – £22

The Junkie Miracles by Des Dillon

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