Home / Guides / AyrWhat's On in AyrThe heart of Robert Burns country on Scotland's Ayrshire coast, Ayr pairs its racecourse with a lively seafront food and events scene.70 events within 50 kmWhat's on in AyrTodayFri 2 Oct 2026 — Johnstone Library Bookbug at Johnstone Library (5 dates) — Free, friendly, fun sessions of songs, rhymes and stories for babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers and their families and…Fri 2 Oct 2026 — Paisley Central Library Bookbug at Paisley Central Library (4 dates) — Free, friendly, fun sessions of songs, rhymes and stories for babies, toddlers, pre schoolers and their families and…Fri 2 Oct 2026 — The Hangar: Isa Gordon + JG Wilkes (Optimo) + Radhika at Paisley Arts Centre — 'The Hangar' is an evening curated by musicians Sushil K Dade (The Soup Dragons / Future Pilot AKA) & Radhika, bringing…Fri 2 Oct 2026 — JIMEOIN – Ballyhoo! at Paisley Town Hall — A not-to-be-missed, hilarious evening with a genuine stand-up comedy legend who is globally hailed as one of live…Fri 2 Oct 2026 — Karaoke at Sweeneys On The Park (2 dates) — \nThis weekendSat 3 Oct 2026 — Cahoots at Sweeneys On The Park — Folk, Blues and beyond with Cahoots! Every second Saturday afternoon [...]Sat 3 Oct 2026 — The Bronx Band at Sweeneys On The Park — Glasgow Versatile Band For Hire – Contact Robert or Stuart [...]Sun 4 Oct 2026 — Crown Ballet presents Swan Lake at Paisley Town Hall — The Greatest of All Romantic Ballets After last year’s triumphant tour, Crown Ballet® is thrilled to return to the UK…Sun 4 Oct 2026 — Pub Quiz at Sweeneys On The Park — With Jackpot of up to £100Fri 9 Oct 2026 — DYKE Systems Ltd at Paisley Arts Centre — Sally and Susan aren’t your average suburban women. They're business women. And you’re invited to the most prestigious…Coming upMon 5 Oct 2026 — Gaelic Bookbug stay and play at Johnstone Library — With support from Bòrd na Gàidhlig, we are delighted to expand the Gaelic Bookbug sessions we offer across…Mon 5 Oct 2026 — Jam Session at Sweeneys On The Park — Jam Session, Every Monday, 8.30 Come along and enjoy the [...]Tue 6 Oct 2026 — Gaelic Bookbug stay and play at Ralston Library at Ralston Community Centre — With support from Bòrd na Gàidhlig, we are delighted to expand the Gaelic Bookbug sessions we offer across…Tue 6 Oct 2026 — Trad session at Sweeneys On The Park — Traditional Irish & Scottish music session. All performers & music [...]Wed 7 Oct 2026 — British Sign Language Bookbug Sessions at Paisley Central Library — Join us for a fun and welcoming Bookbug session for deaf children aged 0–5 and their families. Enjoy stories, songs…Wed 7 Oct 2026 — Scott Heywood at Sweeneys On The Park (2 dates)Wed 7 Oct 2026 — Poetry @ Sweeney’s at Sweeneys On The ParkThu 8 Oct 2026 — Revel at Paisley Arts Centre — A 60+ coming-of-age story about resilience, irreverence, joie de vivre- and dancing! Taking place in the theatre…Thu 8 Oct 2026 — Peace & Jam, Open Mic Jam at Sweeneys On The Park — Peace & Jam is a music collective focused on community [...]Sun 11 Oct 2026 — FRED MACAULAY – “GOOD EVENING!” at Paisley Arts Centre — FRED MACAULAY – “GOOD EVENING!” For reasons outwith his control, Fred had to cancel his 2025 Edinburgh Fringe shows and…See all Ayr eventsThe Ayr guidesThings to do in AyrLive Music in AyrNightlife in AyrArts & Culture in AyrKids' Days Out in AyrEat & drink in AyrTop event categories in AyrFood & DrinkFestivalsNightlifeVenues & places in AyrPlaces people go in AyrThe Salt Cot — 7 Hamilton Street, Saltcoats, KA21 5DSThe Auld Brig — Fullarton Street, Irvine, KA12 8EHThe Wheatsheaf Inn — 70 Portland Street, Kilmarnock, KA1 1JGDick Institute — Elmbank Avenue, Kilmarnock, KA1 3BUHeads of Ayr Farm Park — Denure Road, Alloway by Ayr, KA7 4LD5 places near Ayr have a page on FolkAir.Place data © OpenStreetMap contributorsExplore AyrExplore events, venues and suppliers in Ayr · All city guidesWhat's OnGigsPlacesFestivalsBlogExplorePricingFor suppliersFor venuesProductAboutJoin freeLondon eventsManchester eventsBirmingham eventsGlasgow eventsEdinburgh eventsLiverpool eventsLeeds eventsBristol eventsNewcastle upon Tyne eventsBrighton eventsFolkestone eventsAll city guides