The Blackheart Market Ayr 2026: Your Essential Guide to Ayrshire’s Spookiest Free Event

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NEXT EVENT: Date: Sat 31st Jan Location: Ayr Town Hall

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Welcome to The Blackheart Market Ayr

The Blackheart Market is Scotland’s premier touring market for fans of Horror, Goth, Alternative, and Metal cultures. We bring the best independent creators, artists, and makers to Ayr for a unique shopping experience you won’t find on the high street.

From handmade gothic jewellery and taxidermy to horror artwork and vintage collectables, our aisles are stocked with the dark and the beautiful. Whether you are looking for a unique gift or adding to your own collection of curiosities, The Blackheart Market is the place to be.

What to expect:

  • Horror & Gothic Art: Prints, original canvases, and commissions from local dark artists.
  • Alternative Fashion: Clothing, patches, pins, and accessories for the metal and goth community.
  • Curiosities: Taxidermy, wet specimens, and oddities.
  • Collectibles: Horror movie merchandise, figures, and retro toys.

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Venue & Travel Information

Venue: Ayr Town Hall We host our Ayr events at the historic Town Hall. Its classic architecture provides the perfect atmospheric backdrop for our alternative market.

Getting Here:

  • By Train: The venue is a short walk (approx. 10 mins) from Ayr Train Station. Trains run regularly from Glasgow Central.
  • By Bus: The main Ayr Bus Station is located just minutes away from the Town Hall.
  • Parking: There is ample public parking nearby. We recommend checking Esplanade Car Park or on-street parking availability on the day.

For Traders

Want to trade at The Blackheart Market? We are always looking for new, unique vendors who fit our horror/alternative aesthetic. If you are an artist, crafter, or small business specializing in the dark or unusual, we’d love to have you.

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