What’s On

What's On

There’s always an impressive range of events and festivals happening in South Ayrshire.

An image of a woman in a black evening gown standing in front of a brick wall holding a violin.
Ayr

An Evening with Nicola Benedetti

Friday, 31 October 2025
7.30pm
A dramatic still-life photograph of a chair draped in various fabrics. A white cloth covers the chair, with a deep red blanket cascading over the top and side. Additional white and lace textiles are layered over the seat and spill onto the floor. The background is dark, emphasizing the textures and contrast of the fabrics in soft lighting.
Ayr

Artist in Residence: Morgan Wyper

Tuesday, 26 August 2025
See listing for venue opening times
Ceilidh at the Castle, Saturday 5th July, 7pm - 10pm. Dundonald Castle
Dundonald

Ceilidh at the Castle

Saturday 5 July 2025
7pm - 10pm
A promotional image for "The Girvan Tattie Fest Schools Art Exhibition" featuring a cartoon potato character. The potato is wearing a green tartan tam o'shanter hat and green wellies, smiling while holding a large paintbrush with red paint. Behind the character is a blank white canvas on an easel. The background is bright green. The event is sponsored by LandEnergy, whose logo appears in the bottom right corner.
Girvan

The Girvan Tattie Fest Schools Art Exhibition

Wednesday, 4 June - Saturday, 5 July 2025
See listing for venue opening times
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Girvan

Girvan Arts Festival

6 - 8 June 2025
Various times (see listing)
A promotional graphic that says 'Troon's First LGBTQ+ Ceilidh, 23 August 2025, Troon Concert Hall'.
Troon

LGBTQ+ Ceilidh

Saturday, 23 August 2025
7pm - 11pm
Stone bridge over river with Town hall spire in the distance.
Ayr Town Hall
Light up Snowman
Christmas
Red chair and microphone with black brick wall in the background.
Comedy
Wooden rectangular building and outdoor paved area with seatiing.
Cutty Sark Centre
Pipers playing bagpipes.
Events and Festivals
Spinning wheel in glass case surrounded by large artwork.
Exhibitions
Parents and young children at an outdoor event.
Family Events
Theatre seating levels.
Film and Theatre
Woman at a food tasting stall.
Food and Drink
An outdoor event with a group of onlookers watching.
Free Events
Interior with an industrial look.
Grain Exchange
Display of Ayr Academy artefacts in a glass cabinet.
Heritage Hub
Bright sunny day on town square with busy market stalls.
Markets
Exterior view of building looking up.
McKechnie Institute
Man playing an acoustic guitar.
Music
Exterior of large mansion house with open door.
Our Venues
View through trees of sheltered green space.
Parks and Outdoor Spaces
Person holding an open book on their lap
Poetry and Literature
Portrait of the famous Scottish bard Robert Burns
Robert Burns
Large artworks and dark wooden cabinets filled with exhibition items and artefacts.
Rozelle House
Dogs in costume for every season
Seasonal Events
Family enoying cupcakes and at outside event
Summer
Seated group of adults gathered together in a circle
Talks and Workshops
Exterior view of Troon Concert and Walks Halls
Troon Concert and Walker Halls
A Party to Remember! Come along to a VE Day 80 Celebration.
VE Day Celebrations

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