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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.

Ariel shot of Irvine moor and Marymass festival featuring tents, people and stalls.

Upcoming events

  • Arran Pride

    May 30, 2026

    12:00

    Brodick Hall, Brodick

    Visit Arran Pride website
    Crowds marching carrying Pride rainbow flags

    Annual family-friendly and inclusive Pride march followed by a celebratory Ceilidh at the Hall. 

  • Ardrossan Highland games

    May 31, 2026

    09:00

    Ardrossan Memorial Playing Fields, Ardrossan

    Visit Ardrossan Highland games website
    Highland Games competitor in field

    Ardrossan's traditional Highland Games with highland dancing, tossing the caber, haggis hurling, pipe band competitions and much more!

  • Arran folk festival

    June 05 - June 07, 2026

    Various, Isle of Arran

    Book Arran folk festival tickets
    Man playing violin

    A fantastic weekend of folk music featuring free and ticketed concerts and workshops.

  • Ayrshire coast sunset ultra marathon

    June 05 - June 06, 2026

    22:30

    The Beach Park, Irvine

    Book Ayrshire coast sunset ultra marathon tickets
    People running in a race outdoors

    A 50km ultra marathon beginning at Irvine Beach and running down to Ayr Beach and all the way back.

  • Largs food and drink festival

    June 06 - June 07, 2026

    10:00

    Largs promenade , Largs

    Visit Largs food and drink festival website
    People serving food from a stall at a food festival

    A popular event celebrating food and drink with a wide selection of vendor stalls.