What’s On

What's On

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

Promotional poster for the Blackheart Market, a horror, alternative, and gothic-themed event. The poster features a dark, eerie design with a close-up of a horror character with nails protruding from its head on the left side. In the center is the Blackheart Market logo, showing an illustrated gothic woman with long hair and mystical elements. On the right, the event details are displayed: "AYR TOWN HALL, 16TH AUGUST, 11AM – 5PM." A banner below reads, "TRADERS – ANIMATRONICS – INFLATABLES AND MORE!" in bold white and red text on a black background.
Ayr

The Blackheart Market

Saturday 16 August 2025
11am - 5pm
Triptych image showing elements related to the Ayr Guildry in Scotland. The left panel displays a black and gold plaque with the Ayr Guildry crest and text reading: 'AYR GUILDRY CORNEY AND BARROW, SCOTLAND’S OLDEST WORKING WINE CELLARS, FOUNDED 1766 BY EIGHT AYR GUILDRY MEMBERS AS ALEXANDER OLIPHANT & CO.' The center panel features a close-up of a ceremonial metal object, possibly a badge or medal, engraved with architectural imagery and symbols of trades, including compasses and a square. The right panel shows a colorful stained glass window with religious or historical figures and ornate heraldic designs at the bottom, set in a Gothic-style church or cathedral window frame.
Ayr

Ayr Guildry: 700th Anniversary 1325 - 2025

Tuesday 2 September - Saturday 27 September 2025
See listing for opening hours
A black and white image of Marie Curie scientific pioneer, double Nobel Prize winner, and one of the most influential women in history.
Troon

Barbara Graham: Marie Curie and her Legacy

Wednesday, 3 September 2025
7pm
Illustration of a jockey riding a brown racehorse with a white number "1" on the saddlecloth. The jockey is wearing a colorful outfit with red, green, and yellow stripes, white pants, black boots, and a pink helmet with goggles. The horse is in motion, appearing focused and energetic.
Alloway

Acorn Craft Fair

Sunday 21 September 2025
11am - 4pm
Lino Printing Workshop
Ayr

Pageant of Ayrshire Lino Printing Workshop

Thursday 21 August 2025
11am - 1pm
Dark blue graphic background featuring white bunting along the top edges. Centered are three logos: the Girvan and District Great War Project, "Our Freedom: Then & Now", and a large white "V" with "80" above it and "VJ Day" below. Below the logos is a red ribbon banner with white text reading "UNTOLD STORIES – Girvan and District Great War Project". Along the bottom of the image is a row of illustrated red poppies.
Girvan

Untold Stories with Girvan and District Great War Project at Girvan Library

Friday 15 August 2025
10am - 11:30am | 1.30pm - 3pm
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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