“Two days, one Low Green — beach beats and summer heat.”

Emerging in 2023 and already a firm fixture on Scotland’s festival calendar, Pavilion Festival returns to the Low Green in Ayr over the May Bank Holiday weekend — 2–3 May 2026. pavilionfestival.com 1

🌅 Beach-front Vibes with a Dose of Dance Magic

Pavilion Festival transforms Ayr’s coastal Low Green into a vibrant beach-side party zone — sun, surf (well, sea breeze) and pulsing music under open skies. Whether you’re strolling the Esplanade or dancing barefoot on the lawn, the energy is carefree and fresh.

Musically, the festival leans into house, techno, and electronic dance. The Saturday slot “Ewan McVicar & Pals” features festival-founder DJ Ewan McVicar alongside house legend MK, promising deep grooves and dancefloor magic. Skiddle 2GlasgowWorld 2 Sunday eases into “Streetrave” mode — with DJs and sets that keep the beats rolling as the sun dips low. VisitScotland 1

🎟️ Easy Weekend, Big Energy — and Friendly to All

Pavilion isn’t about tents and mud: it’s a beach-front festival that keeps things relatively clean and simple. Weekend tickets give you full access to the music without committing to hardcore camping or arduous logistics. pavilionfestival.com 1

Because it’s compact and compactly located, the vibe stays relaxed and inclusive: one moment you’re dancing hard, the next you’re chilling near the sea with friends or grabbing a late-night pizza by the waterfront.

🎯 Who Should Be There

• Fans of house / techno / electronic dance who want a seaside rave rather than a rural expedition.

• Groups of friends — easy to travel, easier to enjoy, no major camping gear or survival kit needed.

• Anyone curious about Scotland’s rising-star festivals — big enough for DJs you know, small enough to keep the spirit alive.

If you imagine a chilled sea breeze, bass pulses under the stars, and the relaxed hum of a Scottish coastline under foot — that’s Pavilion Festival.