Festivals in Aberdeen

Speakin' Weird (Light the Blue

Best-selling poet Len Pennie has joined the line-up for Light the Blue Festival 2026, taking the headline slot for a special open mic night from Aberdeen’s spok…

Music Hall, Aberdeen

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Cringe

It’s Reid Aitken’s first day of high school and he just wants to vanish. For Gordon McGhee, it’s just another day of dodging bullies and praying to Zeus for a l…

The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen

Light the Blue 2026: CRINGE (Schools Performance)

Its Reid Aitken’s first day of high school and he just wants to vanish. For Gordon McGhee, it’s just another day of dodging bullies and praying to Zeus for a li…

The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen

Then. Now. Next.

Five days. A room full of young theatre-makers. And permission to mess with time.Led by Scottish Youth Theatre, Pete Lannon (Superfan) and guest artists, this c…

The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen

NAFCo Chat and Tunes with Adam Sutherland: Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy

Join us for a relaxed Chat & Tunes session as acclaimed fiddler Adam Sutherland sits down with Canadian fiddle legends Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy for a…

St Margaret's Church, Aberdeen

NAFCo Family Friendly Concert: Darach

Join us for a vibrant family-friendly concert with the captivating duo Darach, a musical partnership that bridges cultures and traditions with heart and creativ…

Cowdray Hall, Aberdeen

NAFCo at The Tunnels

Get ready for a high-energy night at the North Atlantic Fiddle Convention as we take over The Tunnels for a standing gig packed with driving rhythms and electri…

The Tunnels, Aberdeen

NAFCo Chat and Tunes with Adam Sutherland: Pat Ballantyne

Join us for a relaxed Chat & Tunes session as acclaimed fiddler Adam Sutherland sits down with local dancer Pat Ballantyne, now based in the Netherlands.

St Margaret's Church, Aberdeen

NAFCo Chat and Tunes with Adam Sutherland: Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas

Join us for a relaxed Chat & Tunes session as acclaimed fiddler Adam Sutherland sits down with celebrated duo Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas for an engaging m…

St Margaret's Church, Aberdeen

Festival of the Sea 2026

2026 marks the third year of the Festival of the Sea, a citywide celebration of Aberdeen's rich maritime heritage and its deep, ongoing connection with the sea.…

City Centre, Aberdeen

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