Ayr Show Residents' Information

Airshow event information

This free event will take place on:

Friday 4 September 4pm - 9.30pm

Saturday 5 September 12 noon - 7.30pm

Timings are close estimates and may change slightly once flight display is confirmed.

For information on the event, including details of the flying displays, parking and the festival village, please visit: destinationsouthayrshire.co.uk/ayrshow/

The site build will take place from Monday 31 August - Thursday 3 September and the event break down will be from Sunday 6 September - Wednesday 9 September.  There will be security on site 24/7 during this time.

All emergency services are working closely with us to help deliver a safe event for those attending the Low Green and the wider population of Ayrshire. Security stewarding will be positioned surrounding the main event site and they will guide event attendees directly to the Esplanade and surrounding areas.

A dedicated community engagement team will be on hand throughout the planning and delivery of the event.

EventoS, will be managing community engagement along with staff from South Ayrshire Council.

Ayr show traffic management information

To enable the event to run safely, and to manage a significant increase in traffic during the event, a number of temporary traffic management arrangements are planned. Changes have been made to last year following feedback from the community and visitors to the event. 

Full information regarding the traffic management measures is available at tellmescotland. Traffic Management measures will not be live until closer to the time.

A range of restrictions may be put in place, including:

Temporary Prohibition of Turning
Temporary No Waiting
Temporary Road Closures - No Access to Unauthorised Vehicles
Temporary No Loading Restrictions
Temporary Road Closures - No Access, Exemptions for Resident Vehicles

Letters will also be sent shortly to affected households with detailed information regarding the planned measures for each street and any required permits, where appropriate.

Ayr Show engagement opportunities and how to contact us

Hearing what the community has to say is important to us, we will be offering a range of engagement opportunities to answer any questions that you may have as a member of the local community.

This will include community engagement events, letters, a contact telephone number and this residents' information page, which will be kept up-to-date with the latest information.

We will be holding a community engagement drop-in session to answer any questions you may have.  This will take place in the Carnegie Library, 12 Main Street, Ayr KA8 8EB on Thursday 6 August 2026 4pm until 7pm.  