What's on in North Ayrshire

Local events are largely organised by voluntary management committees. Please check organisers websites for updates. More events may be added throughout the year.

If you are planning your own event or would like to find out how to, you can learn more on the Council’s event and planning support page.

Find information on more things to do such as activity programmes, concerts and exhibitions by following our venues and teams on social media.

Upcoming events

• Kidz fest

  September 19 - September 21, 2026

  11:00

  Eglinton Country Park , Kilwinning

  Visit Kidz fest website

  

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  A family event with bouncy castles, rides, and a family market.

• Tidelines book festival

  September 24 - September 27, 2026

  Various locations, Irvine

  Visit Tidelines book festival website

  

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  An annual book festival which brings world-class authors to North Ayrshire. 

• Millport fireworks

  September 26, 2026

  20:00

  Strathwherry Jetty, Millport

  Visit Millport fireworks website

  

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  The annual September fireworks display for the community and visitors to Millport and the Isle of Cumbrae.

• Kilwinning Christmas gala

  November 19, 2026

  16:00

  Main Street, Kilwinning

  Visit Kilwinning Christmas gala website

  

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  The annual Christmas light switch-on in Kilwinning featuring children's rides, market stalls and Santa's grotto.

• Light up oor toon Kilbirnie

  November 28, 2026

  17:00

  Kilbirnie Cross , Kilbirnie

  Visit Light up oor toon Kilbirnie website

  

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  Annual festive celebration and Christmas light switch-on in Kilbirnie.