Christmas Events in Ayrshire 2026

Troon's Wintertainment and Christmas lights switch-on

Troon Community Council's festive family fun day, with a pipe band parade, the Christmas lights switch-on and the lighting of the beacon.

Festive Family Fun and Ayr Christmas lights switch-on

Ayr's festive season starts with an afternoon of free activities, attractions and entertainment along the High Street and in the Cutty Sark Centre.

Kilwinning Christmas Gala and lights switch-on

Kilwinning's Christmas lights switch-on comes with a proper gala feel on Main Street, with children's rides, market stalls and Santa's grotto.

Irvine Christmas light switch-on

Irvine's Christmas light switch-on on the Bridgegate, with live performances and a family fairground from midday.

Prestmas Christmas Festival

Also on Sat 28 Nov, Sun 29 Nov

Prestwick's Christmas festival returns over three days, with the light switch-on, a parade of local businesses, clubs and performers in festive dress, and a raffle that helps fund the event each year.

Dalry Torch and Tinsel Parade

Dalry's festive light switch-on centres on the torch and tinsel parade along Main Street, with Santa's grotto and more going on around it.

Newmilns Christmas Fayre and Light Switch-On

Newmilns starts its festive season with a Christmas fayre and the switching on of the town's lights.

Light Up Oor Toon, Kilbirnie

Kilbirnie's yearly Christmas celebration gathers folk at the Cross for the switching on of the town's festive lights.

Seamill Christmas Markets

Also on Sun 22 Nov

Seamill Hydro hosts two Sunday Christmas markets, billed as one of the biggest indoor markets in Ayrshire, with plenty of gift ideas under one roof.

Troon RNLI Christmas Fayre

Troon's RNLI fundraising branch hold their Christmas Fayre in the Concert Hall.

Largs SWI Christmas Craft Fayre

Largs SWI's Christmas craft fayre at the Dunn Memorial Hall, with stalls of handmade gifts plus tea, coffee and home baking.

Dalry Christmas Fair Night

A festive fairground night in Dalry town centre, traditionally the town's Christmas lights night.

Maybole Community Campus Christmas Fayre

Maybole Community Campus holds its Christmas fayre on a Saturday morning, with Santa's grotto, stalls, hot rolls, a raffle and a tombola.

Handmade in Ayr Christmas market

Also on Sat 19 Dec

Ayrshire makers fill the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum in Alloway for Handmade in Ayr's two festive markets.

Millport Primary Christmas Fayre

Millport Primary's Christmas fayre is on in Millport Town Hall for the afternoon.

Dunlop Friends Group Christmas Craft Fair

Christmas craft fair in Dunlop Village Hall in aid of Ayrshire Hospice. £4 donation includes a CakeAway box.

Beauty and the Beastie

Also on Sat 28 Nov, 2pm and 6.30pm, Fri 4 Dec, Sat 5 Dec, 1pm and 5pm, Sun 6 Dec, 11am and 3pm, Thu 10 Dec, Fri 11 Dec, Sat 12 Dec, 1pm and 5pm, Sun 13 Dec, 11am and 3pm, Wed 16 Dec, Thu 17 Dec, Sat 19 Dec, 1pm and 5pm, Sun 20 Dec, 1pm and 5pm, Mon 21 Dec, 2.30pm and 6.30pm, Tue 22 Dec, 2.30pm and 6.30pm, Wed 23 Dec, 2.30pm and 6.30pm, Thu 24 Dec, 10.30am, 2.30pm and 6.30pm, Sat 26 Dec, 1pm and 5pm, Sun 27 Dec, 11am and 3pm

Kilmarnock's panto is back at The Galleon with Beauty and the Beastie, the tale of a selfish prince cursed to live as a beast and Belle, the village girl who learns to see past appearances.

Dick Whittington: A Scottish Pirate Pantomime

Also on Sat 28 Nov, 12pm and 6.30pm, Wed 2 Dec, Thu 3 Dec, Fri 4 Dec, Sat 5 Dec, 1.30pm and 6.30pm, Sun 6 Dec, 12pm and 5pm, Tue 8 Dec, Wed 9 Dec, Thu 10 Dec, Fri 11 Dec, Sat 12 Dec, 1.30pm and 6.30pm, Sun 13 Dec, 12pm and 5pm, Tue 15 Dec, Wed 16 Dec, Thu 17 Dec, Fri 18 Dec, Sat 19 Dec, 1.30pm and 6.30pm, Sun 20 Dec, 12pm and 5pm, Tue 22 Dec, 1.30pm and 6.30pm, Wed 23 Dec, 1.30pm and 6.30pm, Thu 24 Dec, 12pm and 5pm, Sun 27 Dec, 12pm and 5pm, Mon 28 Dec, 1.30pm and 6.30pm, Tue 29 Dec, 1.30pm and 6.30pm, Wed 30 Dec, 1.30pm and 6.30pm, Thu 31 Dec, Sat 2 Jan

The Gaiety's panto this year is Dick Whittington, reimagined as a Scottish pirate adventure by writer Fraser Boyle and director Tom Cooper.

Newmilns Panto: Puss in Boots

The annual Newmilns panto this year is Puss in Boots, brought to the Morton Hall by the Newmilns and Greenholm Community Council with Geez a Break Productions.

The Largs Players: Rapunzel pantomime

Also on Fri 4 Dec, Sat 5 Dec, 2pm and 6.30pm, Sun 6 Dec

The Largs Players' family pantomime this year is Rapunzel, told with their own Scottish panto twist.

Family panto at Millport Town Hall

A family panto at Millport Town Hall, with the full details still to come.

Beith Theatre Group: Cinderella

Also on Fri 11 Dec, Sat 12 Dec, 2pm and 7.30pm

Beith Theatre Group's pantomime this winter is Cinderella, with Buttons, the Fairy Godmother, the Baron and two truly awful stepsisters.

Robin Hood panto at Dailly Community Hall

M&M Theatrical Productions bring their Robin Hood panto to Dailly Community Hall for a festive family night out.

Ardeer Rec Bowling Club Christmas Kids Party

Ardeer Rec Bowling Club in Stevenston throws a Christmas party for local children, with games, a buffet and a visit from Santa himself.

Sleigh Bell Special at Doon Valley Railway

Also on Sun 29 Nov, Sat 5 Dec, Sun 6 Dec, Sat 12 Dec, Sun 13 Dec, Sat 19 Dec, Sun 20 Dec

Santa joins the Doon Valley Railway's festive heritage train, arriving with the sound of sleigh bells to greet every child on board and hand over a gift.

Girvan Christmas Street Party

Dalrymple Street becomes the stage for Girvan's Christmas street party, with children's rides, street entertainers, music and stalls, plus a free Santa's grotto.

West Kilbride Yuletide

West Kilbride's Yuletide celebration brings the village together on Main Street with a parade, arts and crafts stalls, marshmallows toasted over the fire and Santa's grotto.

Ayr Film Society: Home Alone 2: Lost in New York

Ayr Film Society's festive family screening is Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, with Kevin McCallister stranded in the big city with his dad's credit card and the Wet Bandits back on his trail.

The Census: A Walk-Through Christmas Drama

A free interactive walk-through Nativity drama for all the family at John Knox Parish Church in Stewarton.

Tiny Tam Rozelle Christmas Mouse

A free Christmas trail for families round Rozelle House, hunting for the tiny houses of Tam the mouse and his woodland pals.

Millport Yuletide Weekend

Also on Sat 5 Dec, Sun 6 Dec

Volunteers from the Isle of Cumbrae Tourist Association put on a weekend of free festive fun across Millport.

Kilmarnock YMCA Christmas Open Day

A festive open day at Kilmarnock YMCA with free tea, coffee and cake, kids' activities and handmade Christmas crafts from the Men's Shed.

Christmas Wishes at Ayr Town Hall

A festive family concert at Ayr Town Hall, with music from The Nutcracker, singalongs, fireside stories and a brass ensemble.

Christmas roller disco at Ayr Pavilion

Also on Sun 13 Dec, 10.30am, 1pm and 3.30pm

A family Christmas roller disco at Ayr Pavilion, with three sessions on the day, a visit from the main man himself and a mystery guest.

JAI-ving Home for Christmas: Jai McDowall

Also on Sun 22 Nov

Britain's Got Talent winner Jai McDowall is back at Ayr Town Hall with his Christmas concert, mixing festive classics with the songs his fans love.

Christmas candlelit tour at Dumfries House

Also on Tue 1 Dec, 5pm, 6.15pm and 7.30pm, Tue 8 Dec, 5pm, 6.15pm and 7.30pm, Wed 9 Dec, 5pm, 6.15pm and 7.30pm, Tue 15 Dec, 5pm, 6.15pm and 7.30pm, Wed 16 Dec, 5pm, 6.15pm and 7.30pm, Mon 21 Dec, 5pm, 6.15pm and 7.30pm

An evening tour of Dumfries House at Christmas, lit by candles, with a glass of fizz in hand and mince pies to finish.

Festive Paint & Sip at The Duke

A festive paint and sip night at The Duke on John Finnie Street, with Pick Me Up Paints showing you the way.

Christmas Ball with Bublé at Trump Turnberry

A festive night in Turnberry's Grand Ballroom with dinner, a Michael Bublé tribute, saxophonist and live band.

Festive Paint & Sip at T-Bar

Pick Me Up Paints run a festive paint and sip night at T-Bar on Boswell Park, with a cocktail and sharing boards.

Bounce Bingo Christmas show at the Boswell Centre

Zander Nation bring their Bounce Bingo Christmas show to the Boswell Centre in Auchinleck.

Scottish Comedians Christmas Night Oot

A festive night of stand-up at Ayr Town Hall with Susie McCabe, Des Clarke, Raymond Mearns and Dean Park.

Turnberry Christmas Party Night

Also on Sat 19 Dec

Trump Turnberry's classic Christmas party nights in the Grand Ballroom with dinner, saxophonist, band and a 360 video booth.

La Dolce Vita Swing Collective: Christmas Cool Yule Show

La Dolce Vita Swing Collective bring their Christmas show to the Harbour Arts Centre, mixing swing, jazz and festive favourites with a bit of vintage style.

Ayr Choral Union 150th anniversary Christmas concert

Ayr Choral Union's 150th anniversary Christmas concert at Ayr Town Hall, with Newmilns and Galston Brass Band.

Christmas Party Night at Ayr Pavilion

A Christmas night out at Ayr Pavilion with Voyage, an ABBA tribute band, a DJ, a buffet and a drink on arrival.

Bounce Bingo Christmas Special at Venue38

Zander Nation brings its party bingo night to Venue38 in Ayr for a Christmas special, with prizes and singalong anthems.

Scottish House & Disco Xmas Party at Ayr Pavilion

A festive house and disco afternoon at Ayr Pavilion, with two headliners and the local regulars on the decks.

Kilmarnock Christmas Shopping Night

A late-night Christmas shopping event in Kilmarnock town centre, with Bank Street, College Wynd and nearby streets closed to traffic.