Events

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Upcoming Events

Comics Uncovered Chats: Silver & Bronze Age American Comic Books
4th October 2023
Join Librarian, Elizabeth, for special tours of our exhibition ‘Comics Uncovered: From Glasgow to Gotham’ and an opportunity to see more fascinating comic books from the Bute Collection. Delve into the fascinating history of comic books, and discover...
04 The Bute

West Kilbride Village Hall Ceilidh with the Borland Ceilidh Band
7th October 2023
Enjoy a memorable evening of ceilidhness at the West Kilbride Village Hall with the fantastic Borland Ceilidh Band - as seen on TV. Event is bring your own bottle & snacks. This is a fundraiser for Largs Lifeboats. There will be opportunities to win incr...
02 The Shiel

Battery Park - Sleeping Warrior Theatre Company
7th October 2023
A play with live music – ‘Battery Park’ is a funny, earthy play that packs an emotional punch that resonates long after the final note. It’s about Britpop, glorious defeat and working class dreams. It’s 1992 and Tommy McIntosh is the next bi...
01 The Shire

Lms Presents Legally Blonde The Musical
3rd October 2023
SPONSORED BY MCSHERRY HALLIDAY Loudoun Musical Society is proud to present their 2023 production: “Legally Blonde The Musical”. Winner of the Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Musical, this high energy musical is based on the 2001 Reece Witherspoon ...
01 The Shire

Emerald Storm
11th October 2023
Direct from the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebrations at Windsor Castle ‘As seen on ITV’, feel the immense power and thunderous rhythms as Irish Dance and Modern Tap combine to soar into the 21st century. Emerald Storm is a tale of love, rivalry and...
01 The Shire

Kitsch 1990 Reunion
14th October 2023
Kitsch Klubbers We Are Taking You Back To The Halcyon Days Of 1990 With A Great Line Up From That Era Featuring Leeds Duo Utah Saints As Many Of You Know We Gave Them There First Ever Show At Ayr Pavilion, They Played The Kitsch Several Times Before Going ...
01 The Shire

Shark In The Park
17th October 2023
This fin-tastic, family musical follows Timothy Pope (and his telescope!) in all 3 of Nick Sharratt’s well-loved ‘Shark in the Park’ books. Timothy Pope is looking through his telescope –but wait, is that a Shark, in the Park!? From the creative t...
01 The Shire

Suitcase Stories - The Little Toy
19th October 2023
Two children play on a beach, and when they leave suddenly, Little Toy is left behind. A butterfly helps him find his way to the children’s new home, but first there is a sea monster to deal with… A tiny show for 3-5 year olds and their adults. The en...
02 The Shiel

Suitcase Stories - The Seven Ravens Workshop
19th October 2023
Tragic Carpet Visual Theatre Presents - The Seven Ravens Workshop Tickets: £2 For a child with accompanying adult Creative Play - a fun and exciting play-based experience for ages 5-7. The children will be encouraged to explore fun ways of getting to ...
02 The Shiel

Little Shop of Horrors
20th October 2023
A deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash musical, Little Shop Of Horrors has devoured the hearts of theatre goers for over 30 years. Howard Ashman and Alan Menken (Disney's The Little Mermaid, Beauty And The Beast, and Aladdin) are the cre...
02 The Shiel

An Intimate Audience With Kyle Falconer (The View)
22nd October 2023
Kyle is taking to the Scottish Highlands and Islands to do a very intimate tour to promote the new View album, his new musical and new venture in Spain. The night will consist of an interview, q and a followed by some of his solo material and The View clas...
03 The Arran

Guided Bat Walk
27th October 2023
Join us for a fascinating insight to the world of bats! You will be led around the trails as we search for these nocturnal creatures, and with the use of hand-held bat detectors, be able to listen for their echo-location calls as they whizz around in searc...
02 The Shiel

Addams Family - Ayrshire Philharmonic Society
24th October 2023
Look who’s moving into the neighbourhood this October! Everyone's favourite eccentric family are coming to The Gaiety stage, as our local amateur Musical Theatre company APOS proudly present their 2023 production of ‘The Addams Family’. Wednesday Add...
01 The Shire

The Bute First Folio: Private Viewings
3rd October 2023
As part of the UK and Ireland Folio400 celebrations in 2023, the Mount Stuart Trust is delighted to partner with the University of Glasgow and the National Library of Scotland in making three Scottish copies of Shakespeare's First Folio accessible to the p...
04 The Bute

Private Tours at Mount Stuart House
3rd October 2023
In the company of a senior Guide, you will be taken on a tour of Mount Stuart's magnificent interiors. Discover the fascinating history of the Bute family and view masterpieces from the Bute Collection. Guided tours are available each morning prior to the...
04 The Bute

Troon Wedding Fayre
29th October 2023
Troon Wedding Fayre is coming to Troon Concert and Town Hall! We will be showcasing a host of creative and inspiring suppliers who can help you to plan your special day! Alongside this we will also have: Live Catwalk Competitions and Promotions Don't ...
01 The Shire

Bute Arts Society: Presents Maurizio Reyes
3rd November 2023
Maurizio Arroyo Reyes was born in Bogotá (Colombia) in 1997. At the age of 8 he began his piano studies in Spain. Since 2016 he has been a student at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in the class of Professor Fali Pavri. He graduated with distinction i...
04 The Bute

Park Hotel Wedding Fayre
5th November 2023
Planning a wedding? Join us at The Park Hotel Wedding Fayre! Meet 50 expert wedding suppliers, watch our live catwalk shows and enter lots of competitions and promotions. To register for FREE entry and a goody bag email us on teamsocial@scotteventmana...
01 The Shire

Ayrshire College Exhibition
3rd October 2023
is exhibition features a range of specially selected creative work from a variety of disciplines that have been developed and produced by students of Art and Design at Ayrshire College. Young People's Gallery. Image credit: Time Unhindered by Julie Scremi...
01 The Shire

Frozen Jr
15th November 2023
Prominence Academy presents Frozen Jr. The enchanting modern classic from Disney, Frozen JR. brings Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle to life, onstage. The show features all of the memorable songs from the animated film, with music and lyrics ...
02 The Shiel

Ayr Antique, Vintage & Collectors Fair
28th October 2023
Come visit us at our monthly Ayr Antique, Vintage & Collectors Fair on Ayr Harbour on the west coast of Scotland, just a stones throw from Ayr beach with stunning views across to the beautiful Isle of Arran and beyond. The fair is held within a local auth...
01 The Shire

The Runrig Experience | Beat the Drum
26th November 2023
Edinburgh singer/guitarist Richie Muir (based in Nottingham) found himself with a lack of work during the pandemic in 2020. His love for Scottish Celtic rock band, Runrig lead him to create a Facebook page dedicated to acoustic Runrig covers. He soon joine...
01 The Shire

Bute Arts Society: Presents The All Sorts
1st December 2023
The All Sorts were founded by four touring opera singers who simply wanted an excuse to hang out more. They decided to give the a cappella thing a try and discovered they were rather good at it! Theyperform all musical styles: from opera to Motown and Lie...
04 The Bute

Some Comedy Yeah! at the Smoking Goat
5th October 2023
Some Comedy Yeah! returns for another dose of free monthly comedy. Get cosy, get intimate and get close to the action with Some Comedy Yeah and LAB Grown Events' free, monthly comedy events in Ayr. Hosted by Ian White, we have three or four comics every ...
01 The Shire

An Evening With Frank Gallagher And Laurie Ventry
9th December 2023
Join us for an evening with Frank Gallagher (River City's Lenny Murdoch) and Laurie Ventry (Gangs Of New York, Outlaw King, River City, Orphans and more) at Saltcoats Town Hall on Sat 9th Dec 2023. Live on stage interview and Q&A. If you would like a photo...
02 The Shiel

Bada Bingo feat Andy Whitby
15th December 2023
Lets celebrate all the meme-worthy moments of 2023 From cozy livs, to the world turning pink for Barbie, and the corrie-nay-nay for sausage fingers. Were gonna party like were Jack Grealish after the treble
01 The Shire

Coffee Cadenzas
21st October 2023
We welcome you to an experience full of music, art and coffee. Join us for mornings of music presented by musicians of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and beyond, whilst enjoying the art exhibitions presented in the gallery. Take this opportunity to en...
02 The Shiel

This Carpenters Masquerade
16th December 2023
Wyrley Music and Promotions, in conjunction with Rob Norman Music brings you 'This Carpenters' Masquerade'. Taking you through an enthralling story featuring the music of the Carpenters. Come with us through various points of Karen's life, from the origi...
02 The Shiel

Abbamania Christmas Party
16th December 2023
You can dance....you can jive.... having the time of your life....at the Abbamania Christmas Party!! Europe’s leading Abba tribute, promises a great night outs with outstanding vocals and musical performance live on stage. This is a sensational two hour...
01 The Shire

Jack And The Beanstalk
24th November 2023
Come and join us at The Palace Theatre in Kilmarnock for a GIANT of a panto with Jack and the Beanstalk. The Trots are so poor they don’t have a bean to their name, and what's more there is a giant terrifying the village. Come and see if Jack can defeat...
01 The Shire

Artist Rooms Martin Creed
3rd October 2023
Artist Rooms Martin Creed celebrates one of this country's most ingenious, audacious and surprising artists. On display from 22 September 2023 to 6 January 2024, the exhibition will feature sculpture, neon works, painting and video, presenting highlights f...
01 The Shire

Cinderella
1st December 2023
You SHALL go to the panto! Following our 5-star reviewed 2022 production of Sleeping Beauty, we’re delighted to welcome back writing team Ken Alexander and Fraser Boyle for our 2023 pantomime – Cinderella! Our talented team will be putting their orig...
01 The Shire

Events Throughout the Year

A collection of William Fife designed classic yachts gathering on the Clyde for a week of spectacular racing. Great for shore and on water viewing. The yachts will race from Largs to Dunoon, Rothesay and Tighnabruaich and return to Largs. The Fife Regatta will see a spectacular fleet of famous Fife Yachts return to their birthplace on the Clyde to participate in a unique regatta.


A sea creature trail for the entire family to explore the stunning scenery around Culzean Castle. Follow the wicker sculpture trail to seek out an array of sea creatures. From mesmerising mermaids to dazzling dolphins, what will you discover?