Music in Aberdeen

An Evening with Toyah: Songs and Stories

Punk icon Toyah Willcox has just as much attitude now as she did when she burst on to the music scene in the 1980s with the hit singles ‘It’s A Mystery’, ‘I Wan…

The Tivoli Theatre, Aberdeen

Ye Vagabonds

Brothers Brían and Diarmuid Mac Gloinn grew up playing music together around their hometown of Carlow, a small town in the southeast of Ireland.

The Tunnels, Aberdeen

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The Marriage of Figaro

Sir Thomas Allen revives his much-loved production of Mozart’s unstoppable masterpiece.

His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen

Coldplace

Coldplace are a tribute band whose quality and experience on the tribute scene are second to none.

The Tivoli Theatre, Aberdeen

Beverley Knight

Beverley Knight has been one of the UK's most consistent artists for almost three decades.

Music Hall, Aberdeen

Everywhere At Once Festival

Taking place over the Glastonbury weekend, Everywhere at Once brings live music to your doorstep.

Drummonds, Aberdeen

Mark Brzezicki's Big Country

Mark Brzezicki joined Big Country in 1981 and continues the sound and spirit of the band along with Simon Hough, Big Country’s vocalist for over a decade, Gil A…

OGV Podium, Aberdeen

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Lunchbreak Concert: Bingham String Quartet

This recital showcases the versatility of the Bingham Quartet, an ensemble well-known for innovative and approachable programming.

Aberdeen Art Gallery, Aberdeen

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Music for Summer

Celebrate the sound of summer with a vibrant evening of music from across the British Isles.From the sun‑washed charm of Carwithen’s Suffolk Suite to the rhythm…

Mannofield Church, Aberdeen

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Funk Connection

Continuing Aberdeen's tradition of large and horny soul and funk tribute bands Funk Connection are a 10 piece outfit established in 2004 with personnel from a l…

Drummonds, Aberdeen

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Twisted Weekender Vol 4

The Twisted Alldayer An eclectic mix of Music of Black Origin crossing all genres from 60's Northern Soul to Soulful house, encapsulating Soul, Funk, Reggae and…

The Tunnels, Aberdeen

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Heroes & Villains Film Music Concert

Bringing the film score to life, your favorite screen Heroes & Villains performed by the incredible Bon-Accord Silver Band, including appearances from the Bon-A…

Aberdeen Arts Centre, Aberdeen

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Heroes & Villains

Bringing the film score to life, your favorite screen Heroes & Villains performed by the incredible Bon-Accord Silver Band, including appearances from the Bon-A…

Aberdeen Arts Centre, Aberdeen

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Julie Fowlis

Voted ‘Musician of the Year’ at the Scots Trad Music Awards 2023, and with a career spanning several studio albums and numerous high-profile collaborations, Jul…

The Tivoli Theatre, Aberdeen

Scottish Chamber Orchestra: Cello Classics

Programme:- VIVALDI Concerto in G minor for two cellos and strings - ARENSKY Variations on a Theme by Tchaikovsky - SOLLIMA Violoncelles, Vibrez! - BRITTEN Thre…

Greyhope Community Hub, Aberdeen

Twin Atlantic

Twin Atlantic are an alternative rock band from Glasgow. ‘Transparency’ is Sam McTrusty spilling his guts on everything from marriage, male friendship and the a…

Beach Ballroom, Aberdeen

Granite City Festival

Granite City Festival is Aberdeen’s home of electronic music, bringing together thousands of fans for an unforgettable one-day celebration.

Hazlehead Park, Aberdeen

Taylor More Swiftly, A Murder of Crows & The Fragz

Taylor More Swiftly - A Punk Tribute to Taylor Swift! TMS are a covers band made up of members of the UK and US Ska/Punk Scene & Friends, who play sped-up versi…

Krakatoa, Aberdeen

Pre-show Talk: The Marriage of Figaro

These half-hour sessions delve into the detail of The Marriage of Figaro, enhancing your enjoyment and extending your knowledge of the piece.

His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen

The Big Gig (Light the Blue 2026)

Get ready for The Big Gig – an electrifying showcase celebrating the extraordinary musical talent of young people from Aberdeen and the wider North East of Scot…

Music Hall, Aberdeen

Davy Knowles

The journey began for Davy Knowles growing up in the Isle of Man, learning to play guitar from listening to the likes of Gallagher, Clapton, Knopfler, Green and…

The Tunnels, Aberdeen

Concerts for a Summer’s Night

Vibrant strings, dancing rhythms, radiant summer nightsStep into the glow of Concerts for a Summer’s Night – a celebration of light, rhythm and connection from…

Aberdeen Art Gallery, Aberdeen

Big Country

Get ready to experience the driving rhythms and soaring bagpipe-style guitars of Big Country redux as they return to their roots for an unforgettable Scottish t…

The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen

Young Team

To enter this event, you must have an Aberdeen or Aberdeenshire postcode. We love that young clubbers from across Scotland want to attend our events, but for sa…

Unit 51, Aberdeen

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Aberdeen City Orchestra: The Planets

Aberdeen City Orchestra is delighted to return to the Music Hall under conductor Chris Gray for an evening that travels from remote lighthouse to cosmic expanse…

Music Hall, Aberdeen

MacFloyd

Internationally acclaimed tribute combo to Pink Floyd, who recreate (on a slightly smaller scale) the stage effects for which the prog rockers were renowned.

The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen

Killimanjaro

KILLIMANJARO brings together some of the most exciting names in the metalcore scene for a night that hits just as hard as the cause behind it.Headlining the nig…

The Tunnels, Aberdeen

North Atlantic Fiddle Convention: Family Concert

NAFCo’s family-friendly concerts offer a warm, welcoming way for people of all ages to enjoy traditional music together.

Aberdeen Art Gallery, Aberdeen

North Atlantic Fiddle Convention Opening Concert

Join us as we kick off NAFCo 2026 with an exciting opening concert celebrating the fiddle and dance traditions of the North Atlantic.The evening begins with a v…

Music Hall, Aberdeen

NAFCo Opening Concert

Join us as we kick off NAFCo 2026 with an exciting opening concert celebrating the fiddle and dance traditions of the North Atlantic.

Music Hall, Aberdeen

NAFCo: Festival Lounge and Late Night Dance (Thursday 25th)

The fun doesn’t stop after the concerts. Join us from 11pm–1am at the Lemon Tree for our Festival Lounge and Late Night Dance.

The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen

NAFCo Natalie MacMaster - Cape Breton Fiddle Workshop

Join Natalie MacMaster for an engaging workshop rooted in the traditions of Celtic music.Natalie will teach the art of Cape Breton style fiddling through bowing…

North East Scotland College: Aberdeen City Campus, Aberdeen

NAFCo Karen Steven - Scottish Fiddle Workshop

This fiddle workshop is aimed at beginner/intermediate fiddle players. Grasp the notes – new tunes composed in a traditional Scottish style.

North East Scotland College: Aberdeen City Campus, Aberdeen

NAFCo The Rhiengans Sisters, Alfonso Franco & Galicia Fiddle Orquestra, Graham MacKenzie & others

The Rheingans Sisters; Alfonso Franco and the Galicia Fiddle Orchesta; Graeme MacKenzie and Innes Watson with Sophie Stephenson; and Orust Spelmansgille.Travel…

The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen

Erynn Marshall - Appalachian Fiddle Workshop

The Drone Zone: Alternate fiddle tuningsIf you’ve ever been interested to know more about alternate tunings (commonly used in Appalachian fiddle traditions) and…

North East Scotland College: Aberdeen City Campus, Aberdeen

NAFCo Abril - Galician Fiddle Workshop

In Galician traditional music, the role of cantareiras—women who sang and played percussion—is essential.

North East Scotland College: Aberdeen City Campus, Aberdeen

NAFCo Graham Mackenzie - Scottish Fiddle Workshop

In his workshop, Graham will be teaching some new compositions from his newly published collection of tunes focussing on stylistic bowings and ornamentations un…

North East Scotland College: Aberdeen City Campus, Aberdeen

NAFCo Roo Geddes - Scottish Fiddle Workshop

Roo will dive into a traditional Scottish tune, looking under the bonnet to see how the chords work with the melody and how the rhythms and ornaments from diffe…

North East Scotland College: Aberdeen City Campus, Aberdeen

NAFCo: Festival Lounge and Late Night Dance

The fun doesn’t stop after the concerts. Join us from 11pm–1am at the Lemon Tree for our Festival Lounge and Late Night Dance.

The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen

NAFCo: Darach Plus Other Artists

Join us for an international extravaganza at the North Atlantic Fiddle Convention, bringing together outstanding artists from across the North Atlantic.

The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen

NAFCo Liz Doherty - How to Teach Trad Workshop

Ready to tune up your teaching? In this practical workshop, renowned musician and educator Liz Doherty shares ideas, approaches and insights for teaching tradit…

North East Scotland College: Aberdeen City Campus, Aberdeen

NAFCo Jean Duval - Quebecois Fiddle Workshop

Folklorists Marius Barbeau and E.Z. Massicotte made the first recordings of Quebec fiddlers in 1918 and 1919.

North East Scotland College: Aberdeen City Campus, Aberdeen

NAFCo Irene Watt & Adam Sutherland - Fiddle and Clarsach Workshop

Join Irene Watt and Adam Sutherland for this unique harp and fiddle workshop where they will weave and intertwine melody and harmony to create beautiful arrange…

North East Scotland College: Aberdeen City Campus, Aberdeen

NAFCo Göran Premberg - Swedish Fiddle Workshop

Göran is a master of the fiddle style and repertoire of West Sweden. Learn about dance tunes like Engelska, polskas, and others.All abilities welcome2pm - 3:15p…

North East Scotland College: Aberdeen City Campus, Aberdeen

NAFCo Gaila Kirdiene - Lithuanian Fiddle Workshop

During the workshop, Gaila Kirdienė will teach participants to perform folk fiddle music recorded in the interwar period in northern Lithuania: a wedding march…

North East Scotland College: Aberdeen City Campus, Aberdeen

NAFCo Éimhear Flannery - Whistle Workshop

Join Éimhear Flannery for a Tinwhistle workshop. The workshop focus on playing jigs on the tinwhistle.

North East Scotland College: Aberdeen City Campus, Aberdeen

NAFCo Donnell Leahy - Fiddle Workshop

Explore the technical mastery of traditional music with Donnell Leahy.Donnell will focus on the foundations of great technique, taking a detailed look at bowing…

North East Scotland College: Aberdeen City Campus, Aberdeen

NAFCo Alfonso Franco - Galician Fiddle Workshop

This workshop explores the main Galician dance rhythms and their adaptation from traditional bagpipe repertoire to the violin.

North East Scotland College: Aberdeen City Campus, Aberdeen