Music lovers across Ayrshire are in for a special evening.
The BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra prepares to make a welcome return to Ayr Town Hall next month, following a two-year absence.
Ayr Arts Guild has announced that the acclaimed orchestra will return to the town on Wednesday, 18 November, at 7.30pm, performing the third concert in this season’s 38th Ayr Concert Series.
Under the baton of conductor Stefano Boccacci, the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra will present an exciting programme featuring some of classical music’s most celebrated composers, promising an evening filled with energy, elegance and beautiful melodies
The concert will take audiences on a musical journey inspired by folk traditions, dance and storytelling, with works by Ligeti, Vaughan Williams, Mozart and Beethoven.
Ligeti’s colourful interpretation of Eastern European folk melodies will bring a lively and captivating element to the programme, while Vaughan Williams offers a gentler musical experience, drawing on the beauty and simplicity of traditional English folk music.
One of the evening’s highlights will see BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra Section Principal Horn Chris Gough take centre stage as soloist in Mozart’s much-loved horn concerto.
The programme will also feature Beethoven’s Fourth Symphony, a work celebrated for its elegance, humour and remarkable energy, bringing the evening’s performance to a memorable conclusion.
The orchestra’s return is particularly welcome for Ayr Arts Guild, whose dedicated volunteers continue to bring high-quality classical music performances to South Ayrshire.
The concert will take place in the historic Ayr Town Hall, one of the town’s most recognisable landmarks, featuring its distinctive spire designed by architect Thomas Hamilton in 1827.
The Ayr Concert Series, now in its 38th season, is organised by volunteers from Ayr Arts Guild, with financial support from Destination South Ayrshire and Ayr Arts Guild.
Tickets and Booking Information
Tickets are priced from £3 to £30 and are available through the Ayr Gaiety Box Office.
The box office can be contacted on 01292 288235 and is open Tuesday to Friday, 10am to 4pm, and Saturday, 10am to 1pm.
Concert Details
Event: BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra
Venue: Ayr Town Hall
Date: Wednesday, 18 November 2026
Time: 7.30pm
Tickets: £3 to £30
The return of the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra promises to be a highlight of Ayr’s autumn cultural calendar, offering audiences an opportunity to enjoy orchestral music in the heart of the town.
Photograph Credits: G. Michael Hitchon
