Cumnock Town Hall

10/02/2025

Have you got your tickets??? Look Who It Isnae - An Evening with Gavin Mitchell
Don't miss a night out with Still Game's Gavin Mitchell. Gavin will be with us at Stewarton Area Centre on 8 March for an up close an personal show where he'll spill the beans on illustrious career in entertainment, notably his iconic role as 'Boabby the Barman'.
Age 18+ only - Licensed bar.
Doors 6:30pm, show starts 7:30pm Meet Gavin in person at our VIP event. Book now https://eastayrshireleisure.com/events/look-who-it-isnae-an-evening-with-gavin-mitchell-stewarton-area-centre/

02/02/2025

Drop into the Baird Institute and enjoy a captivating collection of oil landscapes by Ayrshire artist Jack Rigg. The work captures the timeless beauty of the Scottish landscape, showcasing scenes Burns and his contemporaries might have recognised, while weaving in the artist’s own family connections to the poet. Admission is free, and we encourage everyone to experience this remarkable blend of art, history, and heritage. Access free Thurs 12.30pm – 4.40pm & 5pm – 8.00pm & Fri/Sat 10am-4pm

01/02/2025

Actor and comedian Gavin Mitchell, Still Game's brilliant Boabby the Barman will be entertaining Ayrshire audiences at Stewarton Area Centre on 8 March (and again at Cumnock Town Hall on 26 April) with his up close and personal show 'Look Who It Isnae'! He'll share hilarious anecdotes from theatre, film, TV and radio plus behind-the-scenes stories and insights from his 30+year career in entertainment. Both shows on sale at https://eastayrshireleisure.com/whats-on/ or from box office 01563 554900.

27/01/2025

On sale now! Coming to Cumnock Town Hall in May, the spellbinding 'Go Your Own Way' features music from the legendary multiple Grammy Award Winning Fleetwood Mac!
An acclaimed ensemble of musicians beautifully perform their incredible song book including - Dreams, Don’t Stop, Everywhere, Rhiannon, Gold Dust Woman, Little Lies, Big Love and many more.
“You feel the magic leaping from the stage. This show is a true joy” - Daily Echo Hampshire
“A superb guided tour through the years that does Mac proud” - What’s On In Wales
“Absolutely phenomenal in every single way, the attention to detail is uncanny. Every Mac fan must see this show” - BBC Sheffield
24 May, 7.30pm 🎟️ https://eastayrshireleisure.com/events/go-your-own-way/

26/01/2025

Well, Look Who It Isnae! Boabby the Barman! Acclaimed actor and comedian, Still Game's Gavin Mitchell will share hilarious anecdotes from theatre, film, TV, and radio, divulging behind-the-scenes stories and insights from his 30+year career in entertainment. Join Gavin at Stewarton Area Centre on 8 March and if you can't make it then you've got another chance to see him at Cumnock Town Hall on 26 April.
Both shows on sale now https://eastayrshireleisure.com/events/look-who-it-isnae-an-evening-with-gavin-mitchell-stewarton-area-centre/

24/01/2025

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING VENUE CLOSURES – TODAY FRIDAY 24TH JANUARY
The Met Office has issued a red weather warning for high winds today 24th January. Very strong winds associated with Storm Éowyn are likely to cause very dangerous conditions and significant disruption and as such, East Ayrshire Leisure Trust has taken the decision to close all our venues and advise everyone to refrain from using our outdoor spaces.
At the moment, the Met Office are predicting that levels will return to yellow/amber tomorrow Saturday and our venues will open as usual. This however is subject to change and we will issue further notifications if required. Please keep a look out for any announcements on social media.

23/01/2025

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING VENUE CLOSURES – FRIDAY 24TH JANUARY
The Met Office has issued a red weather warning for high winds on Friday 24th January. Very strong winds associated with Storm Éowyn are likely to cause very dangerous conditions and significant disruption and as such, East Ayrshire Leisure Trust has taken the decision to close all our venues and advise everyone to refrain from using our outdoor spaces.
At the moment, the Met Office are predicting that levels will return to yellow/amber on Saturday and our venues will open as usual. This however is subject to change and we will issue further notifications if required. Please keep a look out for any announcements on social media.

22/01/2025

Come along to our matinee performance of 'Up A Close' at 2.30pm. In this nostalgic play Joanna reminisces about growing up in the 70s and her subsequent marriage and children. You'll laugh and cry at this brilliantly written piece of theatre about tough love, hope and laughter set in a Partick tenement. Coming to Cumnock Town Hall on 22 March there is also an evening show at 7.30pm.
On sale now https://eastayrshireleisure.com/events/up-a-close

18/01/2025

Opens today 10am. Jack Rigg exhibition 'A Road Well Travelled' at Cumnock's The Baird Institute. A captivating collection of oil landscapes explores the historic journey between Mossgiel near Mauchline and Ellisland near Dumfries—a route famously travelled by Robert Burns. Jack’s work captures the timeless beauty of the Scottish landscape.
Visitors are also warmly invited to the opening event on Thurs 23 January from 5:00 - 6:30 pm, where you can meet the artist and learn more about the stories behind his work. Admission is free.

15/01/2025

On sale now - Queen fans won't want to miss The Freddie & Queen Experience! Coming to Cumnock Town Hall 2 May and Stewarton Area Centre on 3rd.
This superb tribute replicates Freddie Mercury's live shows - the look, mannerisms, vocals, charisma, passion, high energy and showmanship. The band is made up of some of the finest musicians in the UK including accomplished Brian May tribute, Andy Wills.
🎟️ https://eastayrshireleisure.com/whats-on/

14/01/2025

Opening soon we're delighted to present A Road Well Travelled, an exhibition by Ayrshire artist Jack Rigg, at The Baird Institute, Cumnock. A captivating collection of oil landscapes explores the historic journey between Mossgiel near Mauchline and Ellisland near Dumfries—a route famously travelled by Robert Burns. Jack’s work captures the timeless beauty of the Scottish landscape.
Visitors are warmly invited to the opening event on Thurs 23 January, from 5:00 - 6:30 pm, where you can meet the artist and learn more about the stories behind his work. Admission is free. Exhibition from 18 January.

08/01/2025

If you haven't visited The Cumnock Tryst: 10th Anniversary Exhibition, this is the final chance to catch this celebratory display at Baird Institute. The exhibition comes to close on Saturday 11 January. Free and well worth a visit - it's open Thurs 12.30pm – 4.40pm & 5pm – 8pm & Fri/Sat 10am-4pm.

20/12/2024

🎄 Festive Opening Hours - you can find our opening hours over the festive period at the link below - https://eastayrshireleisure.com/news/festive-opening-hours/ 🥳 Happy Christmas.

20/12/2024

If you haven't dropped in to one of our fab Goldilocks Trails in our museums here are a few pics of the fun activities along the trails - those cheeky wee elves get everywhere!!
Bring along your favourite Teddy/Polar Bear on your magical journey following a fun festive trail around all three museums! Take a photo in front of the festive crime scene of naughtiness and solve the mischievous crimes…..what happened?!
You can visit the different venues anytime during opening hours between 30th November and 31st December but if you want to be entered into the draw for family panto tickets be sure to complete them all by Sat 21st December! Winners will be announced and contacted on Monday 23rd December.
Free during opening hours at Baird Institute (Thurs-Sat), Burns House Museum & the Dick Institute (Tues-Sat).

11/12/2024

Baird Institute will be closed Thurs 12th December. We apologise for any inconvenience.

06/12/2024

Have fun for free in our museums. Join Goldilocks & the Three Polar Bears and the naughty wee Elves on a Crimbo Adventure!!! The self-led festive trails take place in all three museums: Baird Institute (Thurs-Sat), Burns House Museum & the Dick Institute (Tues-Sat) during opening hours. Find out more here https://eastayrshireleisure.com/events/goldilocks-trails-in-our-museums/

05/12/2024

Drop in to the Baird Institute this weekend for The Cumnock Tryst's: 10th Anniversary Exhibition. Continuing until 11 January, the exhibition celebrates the festival's community engagement programme of innovative creative projects over the past decade; and the collaborations the festival has developed to bring about opportunities for people to experience the joy of creating music in many different ways. Thur 12.30pm – 4.40pm & 5pm – 8.00pm, Fri/Sat 10.00am-4.00pm.

East Ayrshire Leisure Trust