What's On

What's On

  1. Nighttime scene of a modern wooden building with large glass windows, warmly lit from inside. The structure is surrounded by leafless trees illuminated by vibrant purple and blue lights, creating a colorful glow across the ground. Strings of white lights are visible in the background, adding a festive atmosphere. The foreground shows a grassy and earthy area with patches of light reflecting from the colored illumination.
    Alloway
    Alloway
    FULLY BOOKED

    Burns Big Birthday Bash

    Saturday 24 January 2026
    5:45pm - 10pm
    Burns Big Birthday Bash
  2. Thinking Day 100 Parade - Girlguiding Ayrshire South

    Sunday 22 February 2026
    4.30pm
    Thinking Day 100 Parade – Girlguiding Ayrshire South
  3. Ayrshire Farmers Market

    First Saturday of the month
    9am - 2pm
    Ayrshire Farmers Market
  4. A Gala Evening of Opera

    Wednesday 4 February 2026
    7.30pm
    A Gala Evening of Opera
  5. Ayr Antique, Vintage & Collectors Fair

    Monthly - see listing for dates
    10am – 4pm
    Ayr Antique, Vintage & Collectors Fair
  6. Vintage & Vinyl Pop-Up Market

    Saturday 31 January 2026
    10am - 4pm
    Vintage & Vinyl Pop-Up Market
  7. Coasts and Creatures Exhibition

    3 - 15 March 2026
    See listing for opening hours
    Coasts and Creatures Exhibition
  8. Belle and Sebastian

    19 & 20 February 2026
    7pm
    Belle and Sebastian
  9. Monster Truck Motorfest Scotland 2026

    Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd March 2026
    See listing for details
    Monster Truck Motorfest Scotland 2026
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  1. A promotional graphic with a pink background for an event titled “Our Freedom Song and Exhibition.” Large red text reads “OUR FREEDOM SONG AND EXHIBITION.” Below, smaller text in blue says “29 NOV – 14 FEB, MCKECHNIE INSTITUTE, GIRVAN.” On the left, a logo reads “OUR FREEDOM: THEN & NOW” with the word “OUR” repeated vertically in red. On the right, there is a colorful hand-drawn artwork featuring the words “Oor Freedom Song” with a red flower and rainbow-colored stripes at the bottom.
    Saturday 29 November 2025 - Saturday 14 February 2026
    See listing for times
    Free

    Our Freedom Song and Exhibition

    Our Freedom Song and Exhibition
  2. An image or artwork by Chris Hugh MacKenzie.
    Saturday 6 December 2025 - Sunday 1 March 2026
    See listing for times
    Free

    Hold Utopia: Paintings by Chris Hugh MacKenzie

    Hold Utopia: Paintings by Chris Hugh MacKenzie
  3. An expressive, colourful painting of a person’s face with their eyes closed, shown in soft pastel tones of green, blue, yellow, and pink. Small white flowers are painted across the face and background. The overall mood is peaceful and dreamy, with the artwork blending gentle brushstrokes and warm colours.
    Saturday 6 December 2025 - Sunday 1 March 2026
    See listing for times
    Free

    Sean McGlashan Exhibition

    Sean McGlashan Exhibition
  4. A scattered arrangement of vintage black-and-white photographs, featuring group portraits, individual portraits, and outdoor scenes. Some photos are mounted on aged cardboard backings, suggesting historical or archival significance. The overall composition evokes nostalgia and a sense of personal or cultural history.
    FULLY BOOKED
    10am - 12pm
    Free

    Introduction to Genealogy at Girvan Library

    Introduction to Genealogy at Girvan Library
  5. A bright red mug with the phrase “Hablamos Español” written in blue sits on a wooden surface. Behind it, a wall is covered with colourful sticky notes in pink, yellow, blue, and green, each displaying different Spanish words such as “hola,” “mundo,” “casa,” “tener,” and “feliz.” A pen and a Spanish-language notebook are placed in the foreground.
    Weekly on a Tuesday
    11.45am - 1pm
    Free

    New Beginner's Spanish Class at Girvan Library

    New Beginner’s Spanish Class at Girvan Library
  6. Promotional graphic for the “Roddy McKenzie Exhibition: People and Places,” featuring an impressionistic painting of people walking along a city street on the left, with the exhibition title in white and pink text on a blue background on the right.
    Thursday 29 January - Sunday 15 February 2026
    See listing for times
    Free

    Roddy McKenzie 'People and Places' Exhibition

    Roddy McKenzie ‘People and Places’ Exhibition
  7. An image of Ayr Antique Fair, Dam Park , Ayr
    Monthly - see listing for dates
    10am – 4pm
    1 Entry (Accompanied under-16s FREE)

    Ayr Antique, Vintage & Collectors Fair

    Ayr Antique, Vintage & Collectors Fair
  8. Colourful artwork of a woman in a red dress smoking and a man playing a saxophone.
    3 - 15 February 2026
    See listing for opening times
    Free

    Elena Kourenkova Exhibition

    Elena Kourenkova Exhibition
  9. A blue-toned promotional graphic showing hands typing on a laptop with translucent digital icons (documents, folders, search, and security) floating above the keyboard. Text reads: “Stay connected with South Ayrshire Libraries – Explore Digital.”
    Tuesday 3 February, Tuesday 10 February, Tuesday 17 February
    10am - 11.45am
    Free

    Stay Connected: Explore Digital at Maybole Library

    Stay Connected: Explore Digital at Maybole Library
  10. Gloved hands plant a small seedling in a garden bed, with hand tools nearby and the words ‘One Small Thing’ in the corner.
    Tuesday 3 February 2026 (Weekly on a Tuesday)
    10am - 11am
    Free

    Gardening Club at Carnegie Library

    Gardening Club at Carnegie Library
  11. Five male singers performing on stage under dramatic lighting, each holding a microphone and dressed in stylish black outfits with sparkling or patterned details. The background features stage lights, smoke, and an energetic concert atmosphere.
    Thursday 5 February 2026
    7.30pm
    27 - £34

    The Take That Experience

    The Take That Experience
  12. A blue-toned promotional graphic showing hands typing on a laptop with translucent digital icons (documents, folders, search, and security) floating above the keyboard. Text reads: “Stay connected with South Ayrshire Libraries – Explore Digital.”
    Thursday 5 February, Thursday 12 February, Thursday 19 February 2026
    2.15pm - 4pm
    Free

    Stay Connected: Explore Digital at Girvan Library

    Stay Connected: Explore Digital at Girvan Library
  13. A couple dancing passionately on stage. The woman wears a sparkling red dress and has one leg lifted, while the man is dressed in black. The background features dramatic purple lighting and fog, enhancing the intensity of the scene.
    Friday 6 February 2026
    7.30pm
    38.50 – £49.00

    Vincent Simone – Tango Passions

    Vincent Simone – Tango Passions
  14. Close-up of hands sewing a button onto a dark grey garment on a wooden table, with thread, scissors, and sewing supplies nearby. The words “One Small Thing” appear in white text in the top left corner.
    Friday 6 February (First Friday of each month)
    11.30am - 1pm
    Free

    Sew Sustainable with Moira

    Sew Sustainable with Moira
  15. A middle-aged man with short light hair and a trimmed beard is posing against a black background. He is wearing a light gray shirt and raising his left hand with fingers spread, giving a friendly expression with a slight smile.
    Saturday 7 February 2026
    8pm
    20

    Stuart Mitchell: Tips Not Included

    Stuart Mitchell: Tips Not Included
  16. A promotional graphic for a tango workshop. The background is a coral colour with a textured brushstroke design. Large white text reads “TANGO WORKSHOP,” and smaller text below says “with tango enthusiast Tanya Howard.” On the right side, there is a photo of two people dancing tango on a beach at sunset, with vibrant orange and purple hues in the sky and a distant island visible on the horizon.
    Saturday 7 February 2026
    2pm - 3pm
    Free

    Tango Workshop by Tanya Howard

    Tango Workshop by Tanya Howard
  17. Three people are sitting at a green wooden picnic table outdoors, examining small clear plastic containers and a nature guidebook with colorful plant photos. The table is scattered with leaves and dirt. In the top left corner, white text reads “One Small Thing” with a small leaf graphic above the word “One.”
    Saturday 7 February | Saturday 28 February | Saturday 14 March | Saturday 28 March
    10.30am – 12.30pm
    Free

    Families in Nature with The Conservation Volunteers at Carnegie Library

    Families in Nature with The Conservation Volunteers at Carnegie Library
  18. Bright sunny day on town square with busy market stalls.
    First Saturday of the month
    9am - 2pm

    Ayrshire Farmers Market

    Ayrshire Farmers Market
  19. Coastal Artisans
    First Saturday of the month
    10am - 4.30pm

    Coastal Artisans at The Cutty Sark Centre

    Coastal Artisans at The Cutty Sark Centre
  20. Promotional banner for an author event at Alloway Library. The text reads “Alloway Library Presents: A conversation with Marion Todd.” On the left is the book cover for Dead Man’s Shoes, and on the right is a black-and-white portrait of a woman. The design uses a dark blue background with an orange brushstroke behind the author’s name.
    FULLY BOOKED
    Monday 9 February 2026
    2pm - 3pm
    Free

    Alloway Library Presents: A Conversation with Marion Todd

    Alloway Library Presents: A Conversation with Marion Todd
  21. Promotional poster for an event titled "My Life in Football: An Evening with Gordon Strachan." The central figure is Gordon Strachan in a suit and tie, with his face intentionally blurred. Behind him are two faded images: one of Strachan in a red Scotland national team shirt, and another in a white Leeds United shirt. The background features a stadium with bright lights and a blue-yellow color scheme. The top of the poster displays the AIM logo, representing Aspire International Management Ltd.
    Tuesday 10 February 2026
    7.30pm
    32.50 - £37.50

    My Life in Football – An Evening with Gordon Strachan

    My Life in Football – An Evening with Gordon Strachan
  22. A promotional poster for a tribute show to the award-winning folk-rock band Mumford & Sons. The image features a group of musicians performing on stage with warm, golden lighting. One musician in the foreground is playing an acoustic guitar and singing into a microphone, while others in the background play instruments including a banjo and an upright bass. The text on the right side reads: “A tribute to the award-winning Folk-rock band. Playing all the hits: Little Lion Man | I Will Wait | The Cave | Babel | Hopeless Wanderer | White Blank Page and many more… The Mumford & Sons Story – Awake My Soul. ON SALE NOW! awake-my-soul-story.co.uk
    Wednesday 11 February 2026
    7.30pm
    28 – £35

    The Mumford & Sons Story: Awake My Soul

    The Mumford & Sons Story: Awake My Soul
  23. Promotional poster for "The Sound of Scotland with the MacDonald Bros." featuring vibrant stage lighting and performers in traditional Scottish attire. Central text in bold, colorful fonts is surrounded by circular frames showing musicians playing accordion, violin, and flute, as well as singers and dancers celebrating Scottish music and heritage.
    Friday 13 & Saturday 14 February 2026
    7.30pm
    25 – £30

    The Sound of Scotland with The MacDonald Bros

    The Sound of Scotland with The MacDonald Bros

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