Ayrshire & Arran Tourism – Live Music · PDF filelive music venues, attracting talented...
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Live Music
Ayrshire and Arran is home to superb live music venues, attracting talented artists from around the world, as well as boasting amazing Scottish musical entertainment.
Venues across the area such as The Palace Theatre and Grand Hall, Kilmarnock and The Gaiety Theatre, Ayr host a diverse range of big name acts, making sure that locals and visitors alike never miss out on the best gigs in Ayrshire. Venues attract a good mix of established, break-through and up-and-coming artists and bands. In smaller venues such as The Harbour Arts Centre, Irvine, you’ll find intimate gigs with local and visiting artists playing anything from folk music to punk rock. For those who love a music festival, Ayrshire and Arran is home to great indoor and outdoor events such as the Arran Folk Festival, Jam at the Dam Festival, Burns an’ a’ that! and the Darvel Music Festival.
To locate your chosen town please take note of the reference number associated with the location and then refer to the map at the back of this booklet.
Extensive efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this publication, however it is recommended that visitors contact the venues.
Images courtesy of Mark Ferrier and Nathan B
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WHEN TIME CONTACT (W) June Please check ardrossanhighlandgames.org.uk
WHEN TIME CONTACT (T/W)All year Please check 01294 463771 thelauristonhotel.com
TRIBUTE NIGHTS/LIVE BANDSTHE LAURISTON HOTEL
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ALLOWAY
ARDROSSAN
AYR
WHEN TIME CONTACT (W)Jan Please check alloway1759.com
ALLOWAY 1759VARIOUS LOCATIONS
PIPE BAND CONTESTARDROSSAN HIGHLAND GAMES
WHEN TIME CONTACT (T/W)All year Please check 01292 264179 conferenceandeventsatayr- racecource.co.uk
TRIBUTE NIGHTS/LIVE BANDSAYR RACECOURSE
WHEN TIME CONTACT (W)All year Please check whatsonayrshire.com/ ayrtownhallevents
ORGANIST ENTERTAINS/ LIVE BANDS/CHORALAYR TOWN HALL & CITADEL LEISURE CENTRE
WHEN TIME CONTACT (T/FB)Fri 9pm 01292 263588 Harrys-Bar-Ayr
LIVE MUSICHARRY’S BAR
WHEN TIME CONTACT (W)Aug Please check whatsonayrshire.com/jamatthedam
JAM AT THE DAMDAM PARK STADIUM
WHEN TIME CONTACT (T/W)Aug Please check 01292 288235 ayrgaiety.co.uk
AYR JAZZ FESTIVALGAIETY THEATRE/FAIRFIELD HOTEL
WHEN TIME CONTACT (T/FB)Sun 3pm - 6pm 01292 263891 The-Glen-Park-Hotel
OPEN MIC NIGHTGLENPARK HOTEL
WHEN TIME CONTACT (T/FB)All year Please check 01292 288474 harleysfurys.ayr
LIVE MUSICHARLEYS BAR
WHEN TIME CONTACT (T/FB/W)All year Please check 01292 611905 crumbsncocktails crumbsandcocktails.co.uk
LIVE MUSICCRUMBS & COCKTAILS
WHEN TIME CONTACT (T)Fri 8.45pm 01292 266170
OPEN MIC NIGHT WITH CAMPBELLMCCABES
WHEN TIME CONTACT (W)May Please check burnsfestival.com
BURNS AN’ A’ THAT FESTIVALROZELLE PARK
WHEN TIME CONTACT (T/W)Sat Please check 01292 266076 obriens-ayr.co.uk/whats-on
LIVE BAND0’BRIENS
WHEN TIME CONTACT (T)Wed Please check 01292 611684
OPEN MICOLD SHANTER
WHEN TIME CONTACT (FB)June Please check southayrshireeventsfestivals
PIPE BAND CONTESTPIPES IN THE PARK/HOLY FAIR
WHEN TIME CONTACT (T/W)All year Please check 01292 288235 ayrgaiety.co.uk
VARIOUSTHE GAIETY THEATRE
WHEN TIME CONTACT (W)June 7.30pm – late littlefiremusic.com
THIRD DEGREE BURNS FESTIVALROBERT BURNS BIRTHPLACE MUSEUM
WHEN TIME CONTACT (T/W)Tues Please check 01292 266076 obriens-ayr.co.uk/whats-on
OPEN MICO’BRIENS
WHEN TIME CONTACT (W) All year Please check therustynail.co.uk
LIVE MUSICTHE RUSTY NAIL
WHEN TIME CONTACT (W)Sep Please check septembayr.com
SEPTEMBAYRVARIOUS LOCATIONS
WHEN TIME CONTACT (T/W)Thur-Sun Please check 01292 618142 thetwadugs.co.uk
LIVE MUSICTHE TWA DUGS
WHEN TIME CONTACT (T/FB)Sun 9pm 01292 262794 Wellingtons-Bar
SUNDAY NIGHT SESSIONSWELLINGTONS
WHEN TIME CONTACT (T/W)All year Please check 01292 267360 weewindaesayr.co.uk
LIVE MUSICTHE WEE WINDAES
WHEN TIME CONTACT (T/W)All year Please check 01292 261674 thenewtonarms.co.uk/whats-on/
LIVE MUSICTHE NEWTON ARMS
WHEN TIME CONTACT (T/FB)Thur-Sat Please check 01292 280391 themarketinn
LIVE MUSICTHE MARKET INN
WHEN TIME CONTACT (W)May (Main Festival) Please check darvelmusicfestival.orgother shows throughout year
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4CROSSHOUSE
WHEN TIME CONTACT (T/W)All year Please check 01563 522337 theportlandarms.com
LIVE MUSICTHE PORTLAND ARMS
WHEN TIME CONTACT (T/W)Oct Please check 0778 8618652 thecumnocktryst.com
CUMNOCK TRYSTVARIOUS LOCATIONS
WHEN TIME CONTACT (T/W)All year Please check 01290 429230 dumfriesarms.co.uk
TRIBUTE NIGHTS/LIVE BANDSDUMFRIES ARMS HOTEL
WHEN TIME CONTACT (T/W)All year Please check 01290 420822 royalhotelcumnock.com
TRIBUTE NIGHTS/LIVE BANDSROYAL HOTEL
6DARVELDARVEL MUSIC FESTIVALDARVEL TOWN HALL
WHEN TIME CONTACT (T/W)Sun (Summer only) Please check 01465 710628 girvan-online.net
MUSIC ON THE PROMGIRVAN PROMENADE
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WHEN TIME CONTACT (W) July 2.30-7.30pm kelburngardenparty.com
KELBURN GARDEN PARTYKELBURN CASTLE & COUNTRY PARK
FAIRLIE
GIRVAN
WHEN TIME CONTACT (T/W)May Please check 01465 712128 girvanfolkfestival.co.uk
GIRVAN FOLK FESTIVALVARIOUS LOCATIONS
WHEN TIME CONTACT (W)June Please check girvanattractions.yolasite.com
PIPE BAND CONTESTLOWLAND GATHERING
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WHEN TIME CONTACT (T/W)Aug Please check 07870 212665 dundonald-games.org.uk
PIPE BAND CONTESTDUNDONALD HIGHLAND GAMES
WHEN TIME CONTACT (T/FB)Sun 6pm-9pm 01294 234771 The-Burns-Tavern-Irvine
OPEN MIC NIGHTTHE BURNS TAVERN
WHEN TIME CONTACT (T/W)Tues 8pm till late 01294 279722 theshipinnirvine.co.uk
LIVE MUSICTHE SHIP INN
WHEN TIME CONTACT (T/W)All year Please check 01294 274059 harbourartscentre.com
VARIOUSHARBOUR ARTS CENTRE
WHEN TIME CONTACT (T/FB)Fri (plus various dates Please check 01294 274059throughout the year) Freckfest
FRECKFESTHARBOUR ARTS CENTRE
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WHEN TIME CONTACT (FB/W)June Please check arranfolkfestival arranevents.com
ARRAN FOLK FESTIVALVARIOUS LOCATIONS
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WHEN TIME CONTACT (T/W)All year Please check 01294 204040 gaileshotel.com
TRIBUTE NIGHTS/LIVE BANDSGAILES HOTEL
IRVINE
WHEN TIME CONTACT (T/FB)Sun 6pm-9pm 01294 234771 The-Burns-Tavern-Irvine
WHEN TIME CONTACT (T/W)Tues 8pm till late 01294 279722 theshipinnirvine.co.uk
WHEN TIME CONTACT (T/W)All year Please check 01294 274059 harbourartscentre.com
WHEN TIME CONTACT (T/FB)Fri (plus various dates Please check 01294 274059throughout the year) Freckfest
WHEN TIME CONTACT (T/W)All year Please check 01294 204040 gaileshotel.com
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LOCHRANZA
ISLE OF CUMBRAE
ISLE OF ARRAN
AILSA CRAIG
MILLPORT
LARGS
IRVINE
A78
TROON
GIRVAN
DALRY
BALLANTRAE
BRODICK
2ARDROSSAN
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FIND YOUR VENUEFor additional information please contact your desired venue.
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IRVINE
A737
MUIRKIRK
TROON
PRESTWICK
AYR
DALMELLINGTON
CUMNOCK
MAYBOLE
KILMARNOCK
GLASGOW
A71
A77
A719
B743
A713
A712
A71
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A77
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M77
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WHEN TIME CONTACT (T/W)Sun Please check 01770 302293 ormidale-hotel.co.uk
LIVE FOLK MUSICORMIDALE HOTEL
WHEN TIME CONTACT (T/FB/W)Mon/Tues/Wed/Thur/Sun 2.30-7.30pm 01770 302579 fiddlersmusicbar fiddlermusicbar.com
LIVE ACCOUSTIC MUSICFIDDLER’S MUSIC BAR & BISTRO
BRODICK
WHEN TIME CONTACT (T/W)All year Please check 01770 302968 thedouglashotel.com
LIVE MUSICTHE DOUGLAS HOTEL
BLACKWATERFOOT
WHEN TIME CONTACT (T/W)All year Please check 01770 860444 bw-kinlochhotel.co.uk
FOLK MUSIC/BLUE GRASSKINLOCH HOTEL
WHEN TIME CONTACT (T/W)June Please check 01770 600468 altachorvie.com/arran-voices
ARRAN VOICESVARIOUS LOCATIONS
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WHEN TIME CONTACT (T/FB/W)Mon/Tues/Wed/Thur/Sun 2.30-7.30pm 01770 302579 fiddlersmusicbar fiddlermusicbar.com
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WHEN TIME CONTACT (T/W)All year Please check 01770 820207 kildonhotel.com
LIVE MUSICKILDONAN HOTEL
KILDONAN
WHEN TIME CONTACT (T/W)All year Please check 01770 302968 thedouglashotel.com
WHEN TIME CONTACT (T/FB)All year Please check 01563 528337 Bakers-NITE-CLUB
LIVE MUSICBAKERS
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WHEN TIME CONTACT (T/W)Fri/Sat 9pm 01770 600608 driftinnarran.com
LIVE MUSICTHE DRIFT INN
LAMLASH
WHEN TIME CONTACT (T/W)Thur 9pm 01770 600608 driftinnarran.com
OPEN MUSIC SESSIONSTHE DRIFT INN
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WHEN TIME CONTACT (W)June 11am-5pm arranevents.com
ARRAN MALT & MUSIC FESTIVALLOCHRANZA DISTILLERY
WHEN TIME CONTACT (W)All year Please check eastayrshireleisure.com
VARIOUSTHE PALACE THEATRE
WHEN TIME CONTACT (T/W)All year Please check 01563 545999 theparkhotelayrshire.co.uk
TRIBUTE NIGHTS/LIVE MUSICTHE PARK HOTEL
WHEN TIME CONTACT (T/FB/W)Fri Please check 01563 541747 parismatchkilmarnock parismatchkilmarnock.co.uk
MIC NIGHT/BAND NIGHTPARIS MATCH
WHEN TIME CONTACT (T/W)Wed Please check 01563 556100 riverbankkilmarnock.com
OPEN MICRIVERBANK
WHEN TIME CONTACT (T/FB)Tue 8.30pm 01563 257641 fannybygaslightkilmarnock
JAM SESSIONS WITH JOE BAXTER & FRIENDSFANNY BY GASLIGHT
WHEN TIME CONTACT (T/W)All year Please check 01563 551505 centrestagemusictheatre.co.uk
LIVE MUSIC/MUSIC THEATRECENTRESTAGE
WHEN TIME CONTACT (T/W)All year Please check 01475 689777 barrfields.com
VARIOUSBARRFIELDS THEATRE
19LARGS
WHEN TIME CONTACT (FB)All year Please check The Granary
LIVE MUSICTHE GRANARY
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WHEN TIME CONTACT (T/W)All year Please check 01294 557736 taylorshotel.co.uk
LIVE MUSICTAYLORS
KILWINNING
WHEN TIME CONTACT (T/FB)Wed 8.30pm 01563 559987 The-Thistle-Hurlford
FREE MIC HOUSE GUITARTHE THISTLE
WHEN TIME CONTACT (FB)Sat Please check bellfieldinnkilmarnock
LIVE MUSICTHE BELLFIELD TAVERN
WHEN TIME CONTACT (T/FB)All year Please check 01563 546772 The-Clansman
LIVE MUSICTHE CLANSMAN
WHEN TIME CONTACT (T/W)All year Please check 01475 689777 barrfields.com
WHEN TIME CONTACT (FB)All year Please check The Granary
WHEN TIME CONTACT (T/W)All year Please check 01294 557736 taylorshotel.co.uk
WHEN TIME CONTACT (T/FB)Wed 8.30pm 01563 559987 The-Thistle-Hurlford
WHEN TIME CONTACT (FB)Sat Please check bellfieldinnkilmarnock
WHEN TIME CONTACT (T/FB)All year Please check 01563 546772 The-Clansman
WHEN TIME CONTACT (W)Sept Please check millport.org/event/country- western-festival
MILLPORT COUNTRY ANDWESTERN FESTVALVARIOUS LOCATIONS
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WHEN TIME CONTACT (T/W)Aug Please check 0141 3392708 cumbrae-summermusic.co.uk
ISLE OF CUMBRAE SUMMER MUSIC CONCERTSCATHEDRAL OF THE ISLES
ISLE OF CUMBRAEMILLPORT
WHEN TIME CONTACT (FB)June Please check largslive
LARGS LIVEVARIOUS LOCATIONS
WHEN TIME CONTACT (T/W)All year Please check 01475 689968 loungeatlargs.com
LIVE MUSICLOUNGE
WHEN TIME CONTACT (T/W)Fri 9pm-11pm 01475 675767 roomatlargs.com
LIVE MUSICROOM
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WHEN TIME CONTACT (T/W)All year Please check 01290 333000 lochside-hotel.com
TRIBUTE NIGHTS/LIVE BANDSLOCHSIDE HOTEL
NEW CUMNOCK
PRESTWICK
WHEN TIME CONTACT (T)Thur 8.30pm 01292 290827
ACOUSTIC NIGHT WITH BAZTHE BURNS
WHEN TIME CONTACT (T/FB)Thur 9pm 01292 479936 eagle.prestwick
LIVE MUSIC/JAM SESSION WITH TAMBO & THE SPITFIRESTHE EAGLE TAVERN
WHEN TIME CONTACT (T)All year Please check 01292 470703
LIVE MUSICTHE RED LION
WHEN TIME CONTACT (T/W)All year Please check 01292 471571 capriceprestwick.co.uk
LIVE MUSICCAPRICE
WHEN TIME CONTACT (W)Sept Please check millport.org/event/country- western-festival
WHEN TIME CONTACT (T/W)All year Please check 01292 476811 carlton-prestwick.com
TRIBUTE NIGHTS/LIVE BANDSCARLTON HOTEL
WHEN TIME CONTACT (T/W)Aug Please check 0141 3392708 cumbrae-summermusic.co.uk
WHEN TIME CONTACT (FB)June Please check largslive
WHEN TIME CONTACT (T/W)All year Please check 01475 689968 loungeatlargs.com
WHEN TIME CONTACT (T/W)Fri 9pm-11pm 01475 675767 roomatlargs.com
WHEN TIME CONTACT (T/W)All year Please check 01294 463055 championshellinn.co.uk/live-music
LIVE MUSICTHE CHAMPION SHELL INN
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WHEN TIME CONTACT (T/FB)All year Please check 01294 603850 elms.bar.7
WHEN TIME CONTACT (T/W)All year Please check 01294 822217 seamillhydro.co.uk
LIVE MUSIC
TRIBUTE NIGHTS/LIVE BANDS
WINDY HA
SEAMILL HYDRO
SALTCOATS
SEAMILL
WHEN TIME CONTACT (T/FB)All year Please check 01292 678640 TheWickPrestwick
LIVE MUSICTHE WICK
WHEN TIME CONTACT (FB)Aug Please check Prestfest
PRESTFESTVARIOUS LOCATIONS
CONTACT (W)ayrshiremusic.com
GUIDE TO EVERYTHING MUSIC RELATED IN AYRSHIREAYRSHIRE MUSIC
WEBSITE
WHEN TIME CONTACT (T/FB)Sat/Sun Please check 01292 312668 harbourbartroon
LIVE MUSICHARBOUR BAR
27TROON
WHEN TIME CONTACT (W)Sept Please check liveattroon.com
LIVE@TROON MUSIC FESTIVALVARIOUS LOCATIONS
WHEN TIME CONTACT (T/W)All year Please check 01560 428168 stonehouse-stewarton.co.uk
LIVE MUSICTHE STONEHOUSE
WHEN TIME CONTACT (T/FB)All year Please check 01560 482365 stewarton.arms
LIVE MUSICSTEWARTON ARMS
STEWARTON
WHEN TIME CONTACT (T)All year Please check 01560 485316
LIVE MUSICTHE GRANARY
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CONTACT (W)ayrshiremusic.com
WHEN TIME CONTACT (T/FB)Sat/Sun Please check 01292 312668 harbourbartroon
WHEN TIME CONTACT (W)Sept Please check liveattroon.com
WHEN TIME CONTACT (T/W)All year Please check 01560 428168 stonehouse-stewarton.co.uk
WHEN TIME CONTACT (T/FB)All year Please check 01560 482365 stewarton.arms
WHEN TIME CONTACT (T)All year Please check 01560 485316
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