What’s On

What's On

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

An image of the Auld Kirk, Ayr on a sunny day.
Ayr

Auld Kirk of Ayr Open to Visitors

Every Saturday from 5 July - 30 August 2025
10am - 12pm
A cheerful cartoon beach scene with a smiling shark in a sailor hat holding a lifebuoy. A happy crab waves from a small boat, with a seagull flying nearby, a bright sun shining, and ocean waves in the background. On the sandy beach are a colourful beach ball, a yellow bucket with spades, and a starfish.
Prestwick

Beside the Seaside Summer Crafts at Prestwick Library

Thursday 24 July 2025
2pm - 3pm
Image which says “Glasgow Science Centre On Tour: Powering the Future.” The image features a sustainable building with solar panels, wind turbines, greenery, and people interacting with eco-friendly technology, including a cyclist generating energy. Text reads “Glasgow Science Centre On Tour – Powering the Future.”
Ayr

Glasgow Science Centre: Powering the Future

Saturday 16 August 2025
10.30am - 4.30pm
A promotional image for “Glasgow Science Centre On Tour – BodyWorks.” The image shows a child running beside a large anatomical illustration of a human body in motion. Text reads “Glasgow Science Centre On Tour” and “BodyWorks” with teal and purple arrow graphics pointing right.
Ayr

Glasgow Science Centre: BodyWorks on Tour

Saturday 19 July 2025
10.30am - 4.30pm
A young child is seated at a table, focused on making colorful beaded bracelets. The child is wearing a blue sweater with pink polka dots and has long brown hair. Various bright plastic beads, crafting tools, and finished bracelets in vivid colors like yellow, red, and orange are spread out on the table. The scene suggests a creative and engaging arts-and-crafts activity.
Girvan

Hama Bead and Badge Making Workshop

Tuesday 15 and 29 July 2025
2.30pm
Photographer standing against a sunset ready to take a photograph. Collage of images overlaid on the background.
Ayr

A Forty Year Journey Through the Lens

28 June - 11 July 2025
Various opening times
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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