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

Ayr Film Society

Ayr Film Society
Promotional graphic for Narture’s Sketchbook Club on a light cream background with teal and pink accents. Large text reads, “Narture welcomes you to SKETCHBOOK CLUB” and “Make time for you in our cosy creative space.” The Narture logo appears on the lower left, alongside a simple teal line drawing of an open sketchbook. A pink circular badge on the right states, “Open to all art skill levels.” Decorative curved pink lines frame the corners of the design.
Tuesday 15 September 2026
6 - 8pm
10

Narture Sketchbook Club

Narture Sketchbook Club
Promotional graphic for The Gaiety Memory Lane Café showing a soft blue background with white text reading ‘The Gaiety – Memory Lane Café’ and ‘Dementia Friendly Drop‑In Sessions.’ A simple line illustration of a teacup and saucer appears at the centre, creating a calm and welcoming café theme.
Thursday 24 September 2026
2pm to 4pm

Memory Lane Cafe

Memory Lane Cafe
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Weekly on a Tuesday
2pm - 4pm
Free

Sewing Support at Girvan Library

Sewing Support at Girvan Library
Coastal Artisans
First Saturday of the month
9.30am - 3.30pm

Coastal Artisans at The Cutty Sark Centre

Coastal Artisans at The Cutty Sark Centre
Bright sunny day on town square with busy market stalls.
First Saturday of the month
9am - 2pm

Ayrshire Farmers Market

Ayrshire Farmers Market
Promotional graphic for adult creative writing workshops. The design features a light blue background with dark burgundy borders and large black text reading: “ADULT CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOPS.” Below, smaller text reads: “WITH POET & AUTHOR,” followed by the name “SIMON LAMB” in large orange letters inside a burgundy banner. On the right side is a circular headshot of a person outdoors, with greenery and blurred foliage in the background. The overall color palette includes light blue, burgundy, black, and orange.
Wednesday 21 October to Wednesday 9 December 2026
10.15am - 12pm
125

Creative Writing Classes with Simon Lamb at Alloway Library

Creative Writing Classes with Simon Lamb at Alloway Library
An image of Ayr Antique Fair, Dam Park , Ayr
Last Saturday of each month
10am – 4pm
1 Entry (Accompanied under-16s FREE)

Ayr Antique, Vintage & Collectors Fair

Ayr Antique, Vintage & Collectors Fair
An image of Bookbug.
Monday 2 November | Monday 23 November | Monday 30 November 2026
10am - 10.30am
Free

Bookbug at the Cutty Sark Centre

Bookbug at the Cutty Sark Centre
Historic Lewis pipe organ.
2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 November 2026
12 noon
6 admission

The Organist Entertains

The Organist Entertains
40th McKechnie Open Art Exhibition
3 November 2026 - 16 January 2027
See listing for opening times
Free

40th McKechnie Open Art Exhibition

40th McKechnie Open Art Exhibition
Beautiful painted mural in a tunnel, with lots of images of Robert Burns and Scotland
Wednesday 4 November 2026
11am – 12 noon
5

Guided Tour of Alloway Railway Tunnel

Guided Tour of Alloway Railway Tunnel
Promotional banner for a Christmas Market. Large gold 3D text reading “CHRISTMAS MARKET” appears across the top beside a festive snowflake decoration and seasonal greenery. Along the bottom are four photos showcasing market products: colourful sweets and confectionery, handmade wax melts or gift items in a presentation box, red glazed strawberry-topped pastries, and a display of silver jewellery on pink presentation cards. The design uses warm gold and cream tones with a festive holiday theme.
See listing for dates
10am - 4pm
Free

Ayr Central Christmas Market

Ayr Central Christmas Market
A Choral Legacy - 150 years of Ayr Choral Union
8 November 2026 - 10 January 2027
See listing for opening times
Free

A Choral Legacy - 150 Years of Ayr Choral Union

A Choral Legacy – 150 Years of Ayr Choral Union
Three different prints of wildlife.
8 November 2026 - 31 January 2027
See listing for opening times
Free

Lisa Hooper Solo Exhibition: Printing Wildlife

Lisa Hooper Solo Exhibition: Printing Wildlife
Maintaining Legacy with the Red Arrows
9 November 2026
6pm
5 (Free to students and apprentices)

RAeS: Maintaining Legacy with the Red Arrows

RAeS: Maintaining Legacy with the Red Arrows
Logo for The Arts Society Ayrshire featuring a large purple stylised “A” and circular design on a light grey background. The text “The Arts Society Ayrshire” appears in purple on the right, with the website address “www.theartssocietyayrshire.org.uk” displayed at the top.
Monday 9 November 2026
1.30pm
10

The Forensic Eye: Find Your Inner Connoisseur

The Forensic Eye: Find Your Inner Connoisseur
Promotional graphic for Agatha Christie: A World of Mystery exhibition. A vintage black typewriter appears on the left against a teal background, with the shadowed silhouette of a person wearing a hat in the background. Large yellow text reads “Agatha Christie” with smaller text underneath saying “A World of Mystery” and “Exhibition.” A circular badge states “Entry is free.” The Living Knowledge Network and British Library logos appear in the top-right corner, with partner logos along the bottom.
Monday 9 November to Sunday 31 January 2027
See listing for times
Free

Agatha Christie Exhibition - A World of Mystery

Agatha Christie Exhibition – A World of Mystery
A photograph taken at an outdoor horse racing venue showing three people standing side by side in the foreground, facing the camera. Each person is wearing a dark jacket; two have one arm raised, and the person in the center is holding a clear plastic cup. Behind them, a large seated crowd fills a covered grandstand with metal railings and steps, creating a busy background under daylight conditions.
Wednesday 11 November 2026
TBC
Various

Coral Raceday

Coral Raceday
Promotional poster for a Dundonald Historical & Archive Group talk. The poster features a blue and white design with a photograph of a person standing outdoors in a mountainous landscape inside an oval frame. Text announces “Alasdair McFarlane: High Atlas Adventures” and describes a talk reflecting on a journey through the Morocco High Atlas Mountains in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust. The event takes place at Dundonald Castle Visitor Centre on 11 November at 7pm. Additional details note free entry for members, a minimum £3 donation for non-members, doors open at 6.30pm, seating is limited, and tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided after the talk.
Wednesday 11 November 2026
7pm | Doors open 6.30pm
3 minimum donation for entry | FODC Free

Alasdair McFarlane – High Atlas Adventures

Alasdair McFarlane – High Atlas Adventures
Film poster for Sirât featuring the title “SIRÂT” in very large, bold block letters across the upper half of the image. The lettering fades from dark grey to warm orange tones and is partially obscured by a hazy, dust-filled atmosphere. The background is minimalist, with soft beige and sandy colours suggesting a desert landscape. Beneath the title appears the text “Film Olivera Laxeho,” followed by the Cannes Film Festival emblem and the words “Festival de Cannes, Prix du Jury Ex-Aequo 2025.” The overall design is stark and atmospheric, evoking themes of journey, isolation and the desert setting central to the film.
Thursday 12 November 2026
Doors 6.45pm / Screening 7.15pm
6 / £3:00 online / in person. Members free

Ayr Film Society - SIRÂT

Ayr Film Society – SIRÂT
A festive Winter Fair poster from Ayrshire Hospice featuring the text “Winter Fair” at the top. The winter-themed illustration shows Santa Claus, a reindeer, a penguin and a snowman standing in a snowy landscape with falling snowflakes. Icy icicles hang across the top of the image, with pastel-coloured trees and snow-covered hills in the background. The design uses soft winter colours including light blue, white, purple and pink.
Saturday 14 November 2026
10am to 4pm
4 (under 5's go free)

Winter Fair

Winter Fair
Promotional image for The Jack & Jill Market Baby & Kids Market in Ayr. The pink and pastel-themed advert features stars, hearts and children's illustrations, including a teddy bear, toy train, stacking rings, books and a pram. Event details are displayed in the centre: Saturday 14 November, 10.30am to 12.30pm at Riverside Sports Arena, University Avenue, Ayr KA8 0SZ. Admission is £2 for adults and free for children, with a note that it is a cash-only event. The poster highlights 50 preloved stalls selling baby and children's items for ages 0 to 9 years, including buggies, bikes, cots, clothes, toys and games. An illustrated shopper carrying bags appears beside photos of the new venue and indoor sports hall. Additional messages include “Brand New Venue”, “Great bargains for little ones!”, “Support local families”, and information on booking a stall via The Jack & Jill Market Facebook page.
Saturday 14 November 2026
10.30am - 12.30pm
2 Adults | Children Free

Jack & Jill Baby & Children’s Preloved Market

Jack & Jill Baby & Children’s Preloved Market
Promotional banner for a family-friendly professional wrestling event at Ayr Town Hall. A bright green shamrock-themed background features eight wrestlers arranged around a central wrestler in the foreground. The right-hand side contains the event information, including a wrestling logo, the headline “Family Friendly Professional Wrestling!”, the date “Saturday November 14th 2026”, and the venue “Ayr Town Hall”. Additional text lists the address, ticket prices, VIP and door times, contact telephone number, Eventbrite website, and community wrestling email address. Green smoke effects run along the bottom of the banner, with the Community Pro Wrestling logo centred near the footer.
Saturday 14 November 2026
6pm - 9pm
Kids £11.55 | Adults £16.96 | Family Ticket £44.04

CPW Presents Hornswoggle Strikes Back

CPW Presents Hornswoggle Strikes Back

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