Your guide to the best gigs around Ayrshire

It’s another busy week of live music in the pubs and clubs around Ayrshire.

As well as the fantastic Apres Golf event at Irvine Harbourside, some fantastic acts will take to the stage.

On Friday evening, Abba Forever will perform on the famous old stage at Ayr’s Gaiety Theatre performing some of the biggest hits from the Swedish pop sensations.

And another top tribute act will perform in Cumnock as Absolute Elvis play some of The King of Rock and Roll’s most- loved tracks.

Down in Girvan, Itchycoo Park will play a wide range of 60s hits from favourites such as The Beatles.

There’s also a fantastic selection of open mic, jam sessions and acoustic nights at pubs and clubs around Ayrshire. Find full listings below: Wednesday, July 12

Jam session, Bellfield Tavern, Kilmarnock, 8pm.

Treehouse Sessions, Treehouse, Ayr, 9pm. Thursday, July 13

Acoustic Bliss open mic, Twa Dugs, Ayr, 10pm.

Jam session, The Wick, Prestwick, 9pm. Friday, July 14

Open mic, Tam o’Shanter Inn, Ayr, 9pm.

Open mic with Louis, Cameron’s, Ayr, 9pm.

Strictly Fun Dancing – Tropical Theme Evening, RAF Association Club, Prestwick, 9pm.

The Dangerous Brothers, Fanny by Gaslight, Kilmarnock, 9pm.

Absolute Elvis, Town Hall, Cumnock, 7.30pm.

Badstone, Cheeky Charlies, Troon, 9.30pm.

Abba Forever, The Gaiety, Ayr, 7.30pm.

Upshot, Harleys, Ayr, 9.30pm. Saturday, July 15

Rossco, Ex- Services Club, Ayr, 8pm.

Robert Kerr, Anchor Bar, Ayr, 9pm.

Laurie, RAF Association Club, Prestwick, 9pm.