What’s On

What's On

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

Promotional banner for “The Three Scrievers,” an event by the National Trust for Scotland. It features three portraits: a man with short dark hair and beard on the left, a woman with short grey hair in the centre, and a man with wavy brown hair and a blue check shirt on the right. The text reads: “The Three Scrievers. A celebration of poetry, the Scots language, and the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum’s Scriever-in-Residence programme.
Alloway

The Three Scrievers

Thursday 2 October 2025
7pm - 9pm (Doors open at 6:30pm)
A person’s hand holding a pen above a blank notepad on a pink background, with a pen cap placed to the side. At the bottom left is a University of Strathclyde Glasgow banner with a QR code and text about booking a class at mycll.strath.ac.uk. The banner also highlights this as part of an ongoing partnership with the University of Strathclyde – Centre for Lifelong Learning.
Ayr

Creative Writing for Beginners at Carnegie Library

Thursday 9 October – Thursday 11 December 2025
4.45pm - 6.45pm
Poster for "Hallowe'en at Rozelle House – The Tam o' Shanter Experience." The artwork shows a dramatic scene of Tam o’ Shanter on horseback, racing across a bridge with a witch in pursuit under a stormy sky. Event details read: "Entry is Free, 3 October – 16 November 2025.
Ayr

Halloween at Rozelle: Tam o’ Shanter Experience

Friday 3 October - Sunday 16 November 2025
See listing for times
A dark, stormy illustration with lightning over rough seas. On the right, a man and horse are trapped inside a giant hourglass standing on wooden legs, surrounded by waves. The text reads: "HALLOWE'EN at Rozelle House. TAM o’ SHANTER Exhibition. Entry is Free." At the bottom left is the logo of Scallywag Press, featuring a dog sitting on books.
Ayr

Halloween at Rozelle: Mat o' Shanter

Friday 3 October - Sunday 16 November 2025
See listing for times
An image of embroidered material using beautiful Japanese traditions of visible mending and hand embroidery.
Ayr

Intro to Boro and Sashiko

Sunday 23 November 2025
1pm - 4pm
An image of tye dye pieces of material laid out on a table.
Ayr

Introduction to Shibori

Saturday 22 November 2025
1pm - 4pm
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
Dog dressed in a halloween costume, holding a plastic pumpkin in its mouth while sitting outside in the autumn.
Halloween
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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