The Organist Entertains

The Organist Entertains

The Organist Entertains is back for the 15th season of weekly concerts arranged by the Royal Burgh of Ayr Organist and Ayr Arts Guild.

Each Monday lunchtime between April and November you can hear a skilled organist playing for an hour from 12 noon, and costing only £6!

April 2025

St Nicholas Parish Church, Prestwick, showcasing the fine Norman & Beard pipe organ

7th April – Dr John Kitchen MBE, Edinburgh City Organist
14th April – Ciaran Walker, Inveresk Parish Church,Musselburgh
28th April – Professor Malcolm Sim, Glasgow Cathedral

May 2025

Holy Trinity Church, Ayr
5th May, – Andrew Thom, Holy Trinity, Ayr

St Columba Parish Church, Ayr

12th May – Alan Kitchen, Wellington Church, Glasgow
19th May – John R. Turner, Glasgow
26th May – Hans Uwe Hielscher, Wiesbaden Marktkirche Lutheran Cathedral

June to November 2025

Mondays at 12 noon featuring the Lewis Organ in Ayr Town Hall (view the brochure below for more details).

Download the brochure

The brochure listing the organists and four venues (five organs) involved this year is now available from Ayr Town Hall and the Grain Exchange or you can download here.

Many listeners say “It’s a great way to start the week!”

Additional Information

Accessible rooms
Disabled access
Free Wi-Fi
Every Monday, April - November
12 noon
Family friendly event
6 admission
Ayr Town Hall, New Bridge Street, Ayr KA7 1JX

Map

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