What's On

What's On

Featured Events

Bright sunny day on town square with busy market stalls.
Ayr

Ayrshire Farmers Market

First Saturday of the month
9am - 2pm
Coastal Artisans
Ayr

Coastal Artisans at The Cutty Sark Centre

First Saturday of the month
10am - 4.30pm
Black Heart Market at the Cutty Sark. Distopian background with an alien creature.
Ayr

The Blackheart Market

Saturday 15 February - Sunday 16 February 2025
11am - 5pm
Close up shot of a violin being played.
Maybole

An Afternoon of Music with the Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra, Maybole Pipe Band and Maybole School Choirs

Sunday 23 February 2025
3pm - 5pm
This image depicts a dark wooden cabinet with a variety of unusual and intriguing objects displayed on its shelves. The title "CABINET of CURIOSITIES" is prominently shown to the left, along with the text "An exhibition of curious objects from the South Ayrshire collection." The cabinet contains objects such as a taxidermied bird, a wooden sculpture of a strange, open-mouthed creature, an old-fashioned deep-sea diving helmet, a painting of a sailing ship, and a small model ship. A single hanging lamp with a warm glow illuminates the scene. The overall tone is mysterious and vintage, evoking a sense of historical discovery.
Ayr

Cabinet of Curiosities at Rozelle House

16 November 2024 - 7 February 2025
Robert Burns in Poetry 16 Jan - 14 Feb 2025
Ayr

Robert Burns in Poetry Exhibition

Thursday 16 January - Friday 14 February 2025
Thursday to Sunday, 12.30pm - 4pm
Handcrafted characters on a display table
Ayr

Wynn Makers Market

Monthly
10am - 4.30pm
Outside music event with DJ and large crowd.
Ayr

Pavilion Festival

3 - 4 May 2025
See website for details
A collage of postcards from South Ayrshire. Heading in blue font reads 'Wish You Were Here'
Ayr

Wish You Were Here: Postcards from South Ayrshire

22 February - 18 May 2025
See listing for opening times
Collage of folk musicians playing their instruments. Ayr Phoenix Folk Club
Ayr

Ayr Phoenix Folk Club

Sunday 9, 16 and 23 February 2025
1pm - 4pm
Category
Select Options
Category
Date
Date
Ayr
Robert Burns in Poetry 16 Jan - 14 Feb 2025
Thursday 16 January - Friday 14 February 2025
Thursday to Sunday, 12.30pm - 4pm
Free

Robert Burns in Poetry Exhibition

Ayr
The promotional flyer for the Unbekent Residency Project features an abstract and expressive artwork at the top, showcasing a dark figure with exaggerated facial features and hands, painted in a rough and textured style. Below the artwork, the text "UNBEKENT RESIDENCY" is displayed in bold red and blue uppercase letters, with the names "Stuart Murphy & Rebecca Scott" aligned to the right in a smaller red font. The background has a subtle textured gray tone, complementing the overall artistic and dynamic design.
Saturday 18 January - Saturday 23 February 2025
Tuesdays and Saturdays 2-6 pm
FREE to view, workshops various prices

Unbekent Residency Project

Ayr
Coastal Artisans
First Saturday of the month
10am - 4.30pm

Coastal Artisans at The Cutty Sark Centre

Ayr
Collage of folk musicians playing their instruments. Ayr Phoenix Folk Club
Sunday 9, 16 and 23 February 2025
1pm - 4pm
Free

Ayr Phoenix Folk Club

Ayr
This image features a central portrait of a man in historical attire, surrounded by smaller oval portraits of five women. The man, painted in a classical style, appears to be Robert Burns, a famous Scottish poet. The women are shown in modern photographs, each wearing attire reminiscent of historical or traditional Scottish clothing. The portraits are placed on a wooden background, with the central portrait prominently highlighted.
Tuesday 11 February 2025
12.30pm and 6.30pm
10

Burns’ Women – The Song and The Story

Troon
Illustration for Opera Highlights advertisement: A lively scene set against a vibrant yellow sky with a mix of historical and modern elements. A steam train with prominent smokestacks is stationed to the left, evoking classic travel imagery. A conductor in a traditional uniform is gesturing animatedly as if announcing something exciting. To the right, elegantly dressed opera characters, including a woman in a large, ornate gown, interact in a stylized countryside setting. In the background, snow-capped mountains and flying paper airplanes add whimsical elements, blending the old-world charm of opera with modern, playful touches.
Tuesday 11 February 2025
7pm
6 to £20

Scottish Opera Presents Opera Highlights

Ayr
A picture of the stage act artists dressed with feather boas and looking colourful. The title says Queenz disco.
Wednesday 12 February 2025
7.30pm
24 – £32

Queenz – Drag Me To The Disco!

Ayr
Close-up of a person's hand sketching on paper with a fine-tipped pen, surrounded by a calm and creative atmosphere. The person is wearing stylish rings and has visible tattoos on their fingers, emphasizing individuality and artistic expression. Ideal for promoting a mindfulness workshop focused on creativity and drawing.
Thursday 13 February - Thursday 18 December 2025
5pm - 7pm
Free

Drawing for Mindfulness

Ayr
British conductor Gabriella Teychenné in action.
Friday 14 February 2025
7.30pm
3 to £25

Wagner and Bruckner - The Orchestra of Scottish Opera

Ayr
Promotional image that depicts love with red love hearts and the text that says 'Highland Dance'.
Saturday 15 Februeary 2025
7.50pm
7 to £15

For the Love of Highland Dancing – Sophie Oliver School of Dance

Maybole
A promotional poster for 'Short Attention Span Theatre' presented by The Gaiety. The poster has a black and yellow color scheme and features bold typography. It announces a tour with performances in various locations: Dailly (Tue 11 Feb), Stair (Wed 12 Feb), Straiton (Thu 13 Feb), Fairlie (Fri 14 Feb), and Maybole (Sat 15 Feb), all starting at 7:30 PM. Ticket price is £10.00. The design includes a circular logo in the center with the show title and a 'ON TOUR' label in the top left corner.
Saturday 15 February 2025
7.30pm
10

Short Attention Span Theatre – Maybole Town Hall

Ayr
Black Heart Market at the Cutty Sark. Distopian background with an alien creature.
Saturday 15 February - Sunday 16 February 2025
11am - 5pm
Free

The Blackheart Market

Ayr
The image shows a woman standing backstage area of a theater. She is leaning casually on a wooden structure, smiling and looking to the side. Surrounding her are ropes, pulleys, and wooden beams, indicating the area may be used for stage rigging or set movement. The walls are brick, somewhat worn, and industrial in appearance, illuminated by a bright overhead light. The setting gives the impression of a behind-the-scenes look at a theater's technical area.
Sunday 16 February 2025
2.30pm
10 - £12

Gaiety Tour February 2025 – Feat. A Chat With Nick Wakeham

Ayr
A split-screen image featuring musicians playing different wind instruments. On the left side, a close-up of a person playing a silver flute, with fingers pressing the keys and a soft light illuminating the scene. On the right side, a group of musicians playing brass instruments, primarily trumpets, with a blurred background of additional brass players in a concert or band setting.
Tuesday 18 February 2025
7:30pm
5 – £7

South Ayrshire Schools’ Concert Bands – Ayr Town Hall

Ayr
A picture of the cast of Tap Factory performing on stage.
Tuesday 18 February 2025
7.30pm
30 to £35

Tap Factory

Ayr
A collage of photographs showcasing a student orchestra performing on stage. The main image features a conductor leading a group of violinists and other string musicians reading sheet music. Smaller inset images highlight individual musicians, including a young cellist in a white shirt and tie, violinists focusing on their performance, and a broader view of the ensemble. The musicians are dressed in formal attire, and the setting suggests a school or community orchestra performance.
Wednesday 19 February 2025
7.30pm
5 – £7

South Ayrshire Schools’ Orchestras – Ayr Town Hall

Ayr
Promotional image for Lionel - The Music of Lionel Richie. The word 'Lionel' is written in bold white font, and a silhouette of a performer stands on stage with arms raised, looking out at the audience.
Wednesday 19 February 2025
7.30pm
25 – £32

Lionel – The Music of Lionel Richie

Alloway
An image of a silhouette of Robert Burns and the text that reads "Highlight Talk"".
Wednesday 19 February 2025
2.30pm - 3.30pm
Free

Highlight Talk - Ayrshire Churches and The Burns Connection: Church development in Ayrshire

Ayr
Promotional image promoting Languages Conversation Exchange at Carnegie Library. The image shows people in a library setting, sitting at a table smiling, the scene shows library books behind them.
Friday 21 Februray - Friday 19 December 2025
3 - 4pm
Free

Languages Conversation Exchange

Ayr
A person sitting drawing on a piece of paper.
Saturday 22 February 2025
2 - 4pm
8 - £14

Blue Gowns Life Drawing Class

Ayr
CAyrFest Logo
Saturday 22 February 2025
11am - 3pm
Free

cAyrFest

Ayr
Closing Reception for Aritist Residency shows Art Work.
Saturday 22 February 2025
5 - 7pm
Free with Ticket Reservation

UNBEKENT: Artist Residency Closing Reception

Ayr
A picture of Al Fleming sitting comfotable on a chair playing his guitar. He is wearing a hat and sun glasses.
Saturday 22 February 2025
7 - 8pm
Free with Ticket Reservation

Al Fleming's Tell Tales- Live Music @ Shape

Ayr
A collage of postcards from South Ayrshire. Heading in blue font reads 'Wish You Were Here'
22 February - 18 May 2025
See listing for opening times
Free

Wish You Were Here: Postcards from South Ayrshire

Copyright © 2025 Destination South Ayrshire. Provided by South Ayrshire Council.