Workshops for non-Weekend Ticket holders

Friday 2nd May • 7:30pm • The Catholic Hall

Charlie McKerron, Sandy Brechin and Brian Ó hEadhra open the 50th in fine style.

Saturday 3rd May • 2:30pm • The Catholic Hall

MC Jim Bainbridge, introduces the best in traditional song including Macdara Yeates, Margaret Bennett, and a few surprises!

Saturday 3rd May • 7:30pm • The Catholic Hall

Brìghde Chaimbeul joined by Ross Ainslie and Steven Byrnes. Astounding Dublin singer Macdara Yeates opens the show.

Sunday 5th May • 11:00am • departing The Westcliffe Hotel

Come on our first-ever ballad safari and discover the origins of Burns's Now Westlin Winds and other local ballads!

Sunday 5th May • 2:00pm • The Catholic Hall

Alistair McCulloch, Seán Gray and the Girvan House Band lead us on an exploration of Ayrshire's traditional tune heritage.

Sunday 5th May • 7:30pm • The Catholic Hall

Folk royalty Dougie MacLean draws the 50th to a close in captivating style.

This ticket provides admittance to all Festival events

This ticket provides admittance to all Festival events for unwaged attendees.

A weekend Festival ticket PLUS 2 nights accommodation for one in a private cabin on the Lady of Avenel tall ship.

For full details please see Lady of Avenel accommodation.

Two weekend Festival tickets PLUS 2 nights accommodation in a private cabin on the Lady of Avenel tall ship.

For full details please see Lady of Avenel accommodation.