What's On

What's On

What's On

  1. Ayrshire Farmers Market

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

    Wednesday 4 February 2026
    7.30pm
    A Gala Evening of Opera
  3. Burns Big Birthday Bash

    Saturday 24 January 2026
    5:45pm - 10pm
    Burns Big Birthday Bash
  4. Vintage & Vinyl Pop-Up Market

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

    3 - 15 March 2026
    See listing for opening hours
    Coasts and Creatures Exhibition
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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 of Ayr Antique Fair, Dam Park , Ayr
    See listing for dates
    10am – 4pm
    1 Entry (Accompanied under-16s FREE)

    Ayr Antique, Vintage & Collectors Fair

    Ayr Antique, Vintage & Collectors Fair
  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. 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
  5. Promotional collage for a country music tribute show featuring stylized images of multiple performers dressed in classic country attire, including cowboy hats, western shirts, and glamorous stage outfits. The background is dark with red and black tones, creating a dramatic concert-like atmosphere. The performers are arranged in two rows, with bright lighting highlighting their costumes.
    Wednesday 21 January 2026
    7.30pm
    22 - £32

    The Legends of American Country Show

    The Legends of American Country Show
  6. 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 9 January 2026
    11.30am - 1pm
    Free

    Sew Sustainable with Moira

    Sew Sustainable with Moira
  7. 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.
    Tuesday 13 January 2026
    10am - 12pm
    Free

    Introduction to Genealogy at Girvan Library

    Introduction to Genealogy at Girvan Library
  8. 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.
    Tuesday 13 January 2026
    11.45am - 1pm
    Free

    New Beginner's Spanish Class at Girvan Library

    New Beginner’s Spanish Class at Girvan Library
  9. Promotional banner featuring the text “A Conversation With Scottish Crime Writer Doug Johnstone.” A green brushstroke highlights the name Doug Johnstone. On the right is a portrait of a man with short light hair wearing a dark patterned shirt, set against a light grey background.
    Wednesday 14 January 2026
    11.30am - 12.30pm
    Free

    Prestwick Library Presents: A Conversation with Doug Johnstone

    Prestwick Library Presents: A Conversation with Doug Johnstone
  10. Smiling woman in a yellow jacket with arms outstretched, standing on a windy beach in winter, wearing a hat and scarf with the sea behind her
    Wednesday 14 January 2026
    10am - 11am
    Free

    Winter Hikes - Dundonald Trail Hike

    Winter Hikes – Dundonald Trail Hike
  11. Promotional banner for an award-winning children’s book author and illustrator, Morag Hood. On the left are illustrations from her book Runaway Cone and a child’s colourful drawings. In the centre, bold text reads “Morag Hood” against a blue and orange background. On the right is a smiling woman with curly hair and glasses, wearing a green jumper, photographed outdoors.
    Saturday 17 January 2026
    11am - 12 noon and 1pm - 2pm
    Free

    Prestwick Library Presents: Morag Hood

    Prestwick Library Presents: Morag Hood
  12. 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 21 January 2026
    2.30pm
    Free

    Highlight Talk - Rebecca Brown on Song Of The Stag - Folklore and Fiction

    Highlight Talk – Rebecca Brown on Song Of The Stag – Folklore and Fiction
  13. Two musicians are pictured against a dark background. One is holding an acoustic guitar, while the other is holding a harmonica. Both are dressed in casual shirts, and the scene suggests a live performance or promotional photo for a blues or acoustic music event.
    Thursday 22 January 2026
    7.30pm
    30 - £38

    Paul Jones & Dave Kelly

    Paul Jones & Dave Kelly
  14. Smiling woman in a yellow jacket with arms outstretched, standing on a windy beach in winter, wearing a hat and scarf with the sea behind her
    Thursday 22 January 2026
    10am - 11:30am
    Free

    Winter Hikes - River Ayr Way

    Winter Hikes – River Ayr Way
  15. A stylised neon illustration of a rose with a glowing red and purple bloom and a bright green stem, set against a dark purple, grid-patterned background. Below the rose, the words ‘SHE BURNS’ appear in bold, glowing red letters
    Friday 23 January 2026
    6.30pm - 9.30pm
    13.82 -£16.48

    She Burns

    She Burns
  16. 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.
    Saturday 24 January 2026
    5:45pm - 10pm
    15 – £25

    Burns Big Birthday Bash

    Burns Big Birthday Bash
  17. 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 25 February 2026
    2.30pm
    Free

    Highlight Talk - Enrica Jang on Allan vs Poe: Between Homes and Nations

    Highlight Talk – Enrica Jang on Allan vs Poe: Between Homes and Nations
  18. What's On
    Tuesday 27 January 2026
    7.30pm
    45 – £55

    The Very Best of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons – Starring Peter Andre

    The Very Best of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons – Starring Peter Andre
  19. Smiling woman in a yellow jacket with arms outstretched, standing on a windy beach in winter, wearing a hat and scarf with the sea behind her
    Wednesday 28 January 2026
    11am - 1pm
    Free

    Winter Hikes - Maidens to Culzean

    Winter Hikes – Maidens to Culzean
  20. Four people walk together down a frosty woodland path on a cold winter day. They are dressed in warm coats and hats, and the ground and trees around them are lightly dusted with snow. A wooden fence runs along the left side of the path, and mist hangs in the air, giving the scene a quiet, wintry atmosphere.
    Friday 30 January 2026
    10am -12pm
    Free

    Green Health Workshop at Carnegie Library

    Green Health Workshop at Carnegie Library
  21. A promotional graphic for a 'Vintage & Vinyl Pop-Up Market' featuring bold retro-style black and white text over colorful concentric circles in orange, yellow, green, and white, set against a solid yellow background.
    Saturday 31 January 2026
    10am - 4pm
    Free

    Vintage & Vinyl Pop-Up Market

    Vintage & Vinyl Pop-Up Market
  22. Promotional poster for a tango exhibition and book excerpts session. Features a yellow and pink background with a stylized dancing couple in tango attire on the right. On the left, there's a book cover titled 'El Adios' by Tanya Howard, with abstract colorful artwork. Text highlights the novel's theme of post-dictatorship Argentina and a mother's quest for justice.
    Monday 31 January 2026
    2pm - 3pm
    Free

    Tango Demonstration and Reading of El Adios by Tanya Howard

    Tango Demonstration and Reading of El Adios by Tanya Howard
  23. 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

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