Wallacetown Community Arts Festival 

Wallacetown Community Arts Festival 

South Ayrshire Council, Community Planning Partnership – Working for Wallacetown, The Iris, Ayr United Football Academy, and Riverside Community Trust are thrilled to announce the Wallacetown Community Arts Festival 2025, taking place from Sunday 27 April to Saturday 10 May.

This year’s theme, “CHANGE,” promises to inspire and engage the community through a diverse array of artistic expressions and cultural activities.

In an exciting expansion beyond our local area, the festival includes a special international partnership with Carnegie Hall, New York City, USA—a remarkable connection that reflects the growing reach and ambition of our festival.

We are delighted to see a wide range of services and community groups investing in the Wallacetown Arts Festival this year. Their involvement showcases the strength of our collective commitment to positive CHANGE in the area and highlights the incredible wealth of talent in South Ayrshire.

The festival will feature a dynamic lineup of local artists, performers, and speakers, exploring the concept of CHANGE in its many forms. From visual arts and music to theatre and dance, attendees can expect a rich tapestry of events that reflect the transformative power of the arts and how creativity can support health and wellbeing.


Festival Highlights Include:

  • Parade and Family Launch Day
    A colourful, musical parade through the streets of Wallacetown, celebrating vibrant community spirit. Residents, community groups, and services will be joined by all five Ayr North Primary Schools and the Early Years Centre, who will participate in a flag competition with the chance to win tickets to the Gaiety Pantomime.
    The parade will be followed by a free family fun day, featuring entertainment, food and drink, stalls, static displays, and much more!
  • Women in Wallacetown: Fashion and Dance
  • AgeExchange: Podcast
  • Spoken Word: CHANGE
  • Trishaw History Cycle
  • Together We Care: Adult Carers Celebration
  • Underpass Art Gallery Launch and streetSONIC Silent Rave
  • Carnegie Connections: Webinar – Carnegie Hall, New York City
  • Film Adaptation Workshop
  • Screening: Denis Law – The King
  • Ayr North on Screen
  • Open Mic Night
  • CHANGE Art Exhibition
  • NIGHT/LIFE: Riverside Music Sessions
  • Multicultural Inclusive Event

The Wallacetown Community Arts Festival is committed to making the arts accessible to everyone. All events are free, ensuring every member of the community can participate, enjoy, and be inspired by the power of the arts.

Additional Information

Accessible rooms
Blue badge parking
Cyclist welcome
Disabled access
Dog friendly
Parking
Walkers welcome
Sunday 27 April - 10 May 2025
Various Times
Free
Wallacetown, Ayr KA8 0JE

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