What's On In Aberdeen
A comprehensive events calendar for Aberdeen city area which is updated daily by the Council, events partners and the community. Find hundreds of local events and things going on in Aberdeen.
Musical Theatre Skills
10 - 16 years
From 04 Aug 2008 To 08 Aug 2008 (Weekdays Only)
Learn all the skills of musical theatre in this fun workshop from dancing and singing to stage fighting, stage make-up and character skills.
(Theme: Dance,Music,Performing Arts,Workshops & Courses,Young People,)
SAC Open Day
On 08 Aug 2008 (Friday Only)
Why not come along to an open day and find out more about the courses on offer.
(Theme: Education,)
Football Summer Camps in association with Brazilian Football Schools (Futebol de Salão)
From 04 Aug 2008 To 08 Aug 2008 (Weekdays Only)
Football camps for ages 5 – 14 for Girls and Boys
(Theme: Sport & Games,)
Comedy 4 Kids
On 09 Aug 2008 (Saturday Only)
The world's only stand up comic for children, James Campbell will lead the audience through a surreal, imaginative and hilarious view of the world.
(Theme: Children & Family-Friendly,Performing Arts,Theatre & Shows,Young People,)
Aberdeen International Youth Festival
From 30 Jul 2008 To 09 Aug 2008 (Everyday)
Welcome to Aberdeen International Youth Festival - the world's leading festival of youth arts.
(Theme: Children & Family-Friendly,Dance,Fairs, Festivals, Galas,Music,Performing Arts,Visual Arts,Young People,)
Comedy 4 Kids & Funny Kids
On 09 Aug 2008
In his wonderful show Comedy 4 Kids, James Campbell takes the audience by the hand and leads them through his imaginative and insightful view of the world.
(Theme: Children & Family-Friendly, Performing Arts, Storytelling, Theatre & Shows, Young People)
Danestone Gala
On 09 Aug 2008 (Saturday Only)
A fun filled gala day featuring all the usual stalls, family and children's entertainment.
(Theme: Children & Family-Friendly,Fairs, Festivals, Galas,Fundraising,Senior Citizens/50+,Young People,)
Hand, Heart & Soul
From 11 Aug 2008 To 13 Aug 2008 (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday)
Explore art and dance to create a magical dance inspired by the shapes, stories and symbols in the beautiful art of the Scottish Arts and Crafts Movement, as seen in the current exhibition at Aberdeen Art Gallery
(Theme: Crafts,Dance,Exhibitions,Workshops & Courses,Young People,)
Talk: The Castlegate in Bye-gone Days
On 14 Aug 2008
Catherine Taylor, Aberdeen Central Library
(Theme: Talks, Lectures & Conferences,)
See Salt Sound
From 13 Aug 2008 To 22 Aug 2008
See, Salt and Sound is a cultural event, involving all art forms, which will showcase the wealth of talent and expertise abounding in the North-east of Scotland.
(Theme: Children & Family-Friendly, Countryside, Crafts, Dance, Exhibitions)
Aberdeen Blooms 2008
From 30 Aug 2008 To 31 Aug 2008 (Weekend Only)
A Celebration of Aberdeen in Bloom incorporating the annual Royal Horticultural Society of Aberdeen Summer Flower Show
(Theme: Children & Family-Friendly,Countryside,Crafts,Environment,Exhibitions,)
Wallace 700 Ceremony
On 07 Sep 2008 (Sunday Only)
Aberdeen's annual commemoration ceremony for William Wallace, Guardian of Scotland.
(Theme: Education,Heritage,Performing Arts,Storytelling,)
TechFest in September
From 05 Sep 2008 To 22 Sep 2008 (Everyday)
Aberdeen and the North East of Scotland's annual festival of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) returns for it's 15th year.
(Theme: Children & Family-Friendly,Design,Education,Fairs, Festivals, Galas,Talks, Lectures & Conferences,Workshops & Courses,Young People,)
International Street Market
From 26 Sep 2008 To 28 Sep 2008 (Friday, Saturday and Sunday)
Aberdeen will once again welcome back the International Street Market. This hugely popular and well established market will attract large numbers of visitors and shoppers over the weekend offering a wide array of products from around the UK and Europe.
(Theme: Markets,)
Later...at the lemon tree
From 31 Jul 2008 To 09 Aug 2008 (Everyday)
Discover the late night Festival sessions showcasing the best of up + coming, home grown and international talent. An eclectic programme of blues, indie, rock, jazz, fusion and traditional acts on one stage.
(Theme: Fairs, Festivals, Galas, Music, Performing Arts, Young People)
James Campbell's Comedy 4 Kids
On 09 Aug 2008 (Saturday Only)
...followed by Funny Kids. The world's only stand up comic for children is ideal entertainment for 6 to 16 year olds and their parents.
(Theme: Children & Family-Friendly,Performing Arts,)
Offences and Penalties
From 08 Jul 2008 To 10 Aug 2008
Stories From Grampian Police Museum.
(Theme: Exhibitions,)
Talk: Material Matters
Craft in Scotland in the 21st Century
On 14 Aug 2008
Special Talk for Hand, Heart and Soul by Amanda Game, Freelance Curator.
(Theme: Talks, Lectures & Conferences,)
Pampered Chef Party at Inspire
On 14 Aug 2008 (Thursday Only)
An opportunity to view and purchase fabulous kitchenware not available in the shops !!
(Theme: Fundraising,)
AFC Summer Holiday Programme 2008
From 07 Jul 2008 To 15 Aug 2008 (Weekdays Only)
The Summer Holiday Programme 2008 aims to help children increase their football skills and confidence in a safe and fun environment.
(Theme: Children & Family-Friendly,Sport & Games,)
Funky Hip Hop
From 11 Aug 2008 To 15 Aug 2008 (Weekdays Only)
Learn the latest funky hip hop moves in this special week with Linzy McAvoy
(Theme: Dance,Performing Arts,Workshops & Courses,Young People,)
Ski & Snowboard Summer Camps
From 07 Jul 2008 To 15 Aug 2008 (Weekdays Only)
Ski & Snowboard Camps for ages 6 – 15 and for all levels Beginners through to Freestyle Camps run Monday – Fridays throughout the summer holidays.
(Theme: Sport & Games,Seasonal,)
Theatre Tour 16th August
On 16 Aug 2008 (Saturday Only)
We will take you on a fabulous hour long tour around one of the most beautiful theatres in Britain.
(Theme: Education)
citymoves dancespace Adult Classes (July & August)
From 07 Jul 2008 To 16 Aug 2008 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday)
We will be running various adult classes during the Summer Holidays. These include Ballet, Bellydancing, Contemporary, Jazz, Tap, Tai Chi & 50 + These classes work on a drop in basis so you just turn up on the night and pay on the night.
(Theme: Dance,Health,Workshops & Courses,)
Ben Boats
From 10 May 2008 To 16 Aug 2008 (Everyday)
Watercolours of George Wiseman
(Theme: Exhibitions,)
Craft Fair at Inspire
On 16 Aug 2008 (Saturday Only)
A craft fair organised to raise funds for Inspire and Global Vision International Marine Conservation Expedition.
(Theme: Children & Family-Friendly,Crafts,Fairs, Festivals, Galas,Fundraising,)
Forecourt Artists Annual Summer Exhibitions
From 04 Aug 2008 To 16 Aug 2008 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday)
A wide range of original, affordable art by local North East Artists.
(Theme: Exhibitions,)
Breakneck Comedy Presents - Paul Foot plus support
On 16 Aug 2008 (Saturday Only)
Split End of The Fringe.
(Theme: Performing Arts,)
Talk: Standing Building Surveys
On 20 Aug 2008
Dalhebity House and Rosewell Gardens Alison Cameron, Assistant Archaeologist
(Theme: Talks, Lectures & Conferences,)
Talk: Saints Dedications in Aberdeen
On 21 Aug 2008
Sally Crumplin, Research Assistant
(Theme: Talks, Lectures & Conferences,)
Talk: Arts and Crafts Ceramics
On 21 Aug 2008
The Bough and Mak'merry Studios Kate Gillespie, Assistant Keeper (Applied Art)
(Theme: Talks, Lectures & Conferences,)
Hand, Heart and Soul
From 14 Jun 2008 To 23 Aug 2008
The Arts and Crafts Movement in Scotland
(Theme: Crafts,Design,Exhibitions,)
Bands in the Parks
From 13 Jul 2008 To 24 Aug 2008 (Sunday Only)
An opportunity to come along to some of Aberdeen's favourite parks and listen to the live sounds of Pipe Bands, Ceilidh Bands and Jazz Bands.
(Theme: Children & Family-Friendly,Music,Senior Citizens/50+,)
The End of the Line: the 50th anniversary of the end of Aberdeen's trams
From 04 Jun 2008 To 30 Aug 2008 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday)
A joint exhibition by the Local Studies Section and Aberdeen Transport Society.
(Theme: Exhibitions,)
Event Highlights
From 04 Aug 2008 To 08 Aug 2008 (Weekdays Only)
Learn all the skills of musical theatre in this fun workshop from dancing and singing to stage fighting, stage make-up and character skills.
(Theme: Dance,Music,Performing Arts,Workshops & Courses,Young People,)
On 08 Aug 2008 (Friday Only)
Why not come along to an open day and find out more about the courses on offer.
(Theme: Education,)
From 04 Aug 2008 To 08 Aug 2008 (Weekdays Only)
Football camps for ages 5 – 14 for Girls and Boys
(Theme: Sport & Games,)
On 09 Aug 2008 (Saturday Only)
The world's only stand up comic for children, James Campbell will lead the audience through a surreal, imaginative and hilarious view of the world.
(Theme: Children & Family-Friendly,Performing Arts,Theatre & Shows,Young People,)
From 30 Jul 2008 To 09 Aug 2008 (Everyday)
Welcome to Aberdeen International Youth Festival - the world's leading festival of youth arts.
(Theme: Children & Family-Friendly,Dance,Fairs, Festivals, Galas,Music,Performing Arts,Visual Arts,Young People,)
On 09 Aug 2008
In his wonderful show Comedy 4 Kids, James Campbell takes the audience by the hand and leads them through his imaginative and insightful view of the world.
(Theme: Children & Family-Friendly, Performing Arts, Storytelling, Theatre & Shows, Young People)
On 09 Aug 2008 (Saturday Only)
A fun filled gala day featuring all the usual stalls, family and children's entertainment.
(Theme: Children & Family-Friendly,Fairs, Festivals, Galas,Fundraising,Senior Citizens/50+,Young People,)
From 11 Aug 2008 To 13 Aug 2008 (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday)
Explore art and dance to create a magical dance inspired by the shapes, stories and symbols in the beautiful art of the Scottish Arts and Crafts Movement, as seen in the current exhibition at Aberdeen Art Gallery
(Theme: Crafts,Dance,Exhibitions,Workshops & Courses,Young People,)
On 14 Aug 2008
Catherine Taylor, Aberdeen Central Library
(Theme: Talks, Lectures & Conferences,)
From 13 Aug 2008 To 22 Aug 2008
See, Salt and Sound is a cultural event, involving all art forms, which will showcase the wealth of talent and expertise abounding in the North-east of Scotland.
(Theme: Children & Family-Friendly, Countryside, Crafts, Dance, Exhibitions)
From 30 Aug 2008 To 31 Aug 2008 (Weekend Only)
A Celebration of Aberdeen in Bloom incorporating the annual Royal Horticultural Society of Aberdeen Summer Flower Show
(Theme: Children & Family-Friendly,Countryside,Crafts,Environment,Exhibitions,)
On 07 Sep 2008 (Sunday Only)
Aberdeen's annual commemoration ceremony for William Wallace, Guardian of Scotland.
(Theme: Education,Heritage,Performing Arts,Storytelling,)
From 05 Sep 2008 To 22 Sep 2008 (Everyday)
Aberdeen and the North East of Scotland's annual festival of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) returns for it's 15th year.
(Theme: Children & Family-Friendly,Design,Education,Fairs, Festivals, Galas,Talks, Lectures & Conferences,Workshops & Courses,Young People,)
From 26 Sep 2008 To 28 Sep 2008 (Friday, Saturday and Sunday)
Aberdeen will once again welcome back the International Street Market. This hugely popular and well established market will attract large numbers of visitors and shoppers over the weekend offering a wide array of products from around the UK and Europe.
(Theme: Markets,)
Current And Forthcoming Events
From 31 Jul 2008 To 09 Aug 2008 (Everyday)
Discover the late night Festival sessions showcasing the best of up + coming, home grown and international talent. An eclectic programme of blues, indie, rock, jazz, fusion and traditional acts on one stage.
(Theme: Fairs, Festivals, Galas, Music, Performing Arts, Young People)
On 09 Aug 2008 (Saturday Only)
...followed by Funny Kids. The world's only stand up comic for children is ideal entertainment for 6 to 16 year olds and their parents.
(Theme: Children & Family-Friendly,Performing Arts,)
From 08 Jul 2008 To 10 Aug 2008
Stories From Grampian Police Museum.
(Theme: Exhibitions,)
On 14 Aug 2008
Special Talk for Hand, Heart and Soul by Amanda Game, Freelance Curator.
(Theme: Talks, Lectures & Conferences,)
On 14 Aug 2008 (Thursday Only)
An opportunity to view and purchase fabulous kitchenware not available in the shops !!
(Theme: Fundraising,)
From 07 Jul 2008 To 15 Aug 2008 (Weekdays Only)
The Summer Holiday Programme 2008 aims to help children increase their football skills and confidence in a safe and fun environment.
(Theme: Children & Family-Friendly,Sport & Games,)
From 11 Aug 2008 To 15 Aug 2008 (Weekdays Only)
Learn the latest funky hip hop moves in this special week with Linzy McAvoy
(Theme: Dance,Performing Arts,Workshops & Courses,Young People,)
From 07 Jul 2008 To 15 Aug 2008 (Weekdays Only)
Ski & Snowboard Camps for ages 6 – 15 and for all levels Beginners through to Freestyle Camps run Monday – Fridays throughout the summer holidays.
(Theme: Sport & Games,Seasonal,)
On 16 Aug 2008 (Saturday Only)
We will take you on a fabulous hour long tour around one of the most beautiful theatres in Britain.
(Theme: Education)
From 07 Jul 2008 To 16 Aug 2008 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday)
We will be running various adult classes during the Summer Holidays. These include Ballet, Bellydancing, Contemporary, Jazz, Tap, Tai Chi & 50 + These classes work on a drop in basis so you just turn up on the night and pay on the night.
(Theme: Dance,Health,Workshops & Courses,)
From 10 May 2008 To 16 Aug 2008 (Everyday)
Watercolours of George Wiseman
(Theme: Exhibitions,)
On 16 Aug 2008 (Saturday Only)
A craft fair organised to raise funds for Inspire and Global Vision International Marine Conservation Expedition.
(Theme: Children & Family-Friendly,Crafts,Fairs, Festivals, Galas,Fundraising,)
From 04 Aug 2008 To 16 Aug 2008 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday)
A wide range of original, affordable art by local North East Artists.
(Theme: Exhibitions,)
On 16 Aug 2008 (Saturday Only)
Split End of The Fringe.
(Theme: Performing Arts,)
On 20 Aug 2008
Dalhebity House and Rosewell Gardens Alison Cameron, Assistant Archaeologist
(Theme: Talks, Lectures & Conferences,)
On 21 Aug 2008
Sally Crumplin, Research Assistant
(Theme: Talks, Lectures & Conferences,)
On 21 Aug 2008
The Bough and Mak'merry Studios Kate Gillespie, Assistant Keeper (Applied Art)
(Theme: Talks, Lectures & Conferences,)
From 14 Jun 2008 To 23 Aug 2008
The Arts and Crafts Movement in Scotland
(Theme: Crafts,Design,Exhibitions,)
From 13 Jul 2008 To 24 Aug 2008 (Sunday Only)
An opportunity to come along to some of Aberdeen's favourite parks and listen to the live sounds of Pipe Bands, Ceilidh Bands and Jazz Bands.
(Theme: Children & Family-Friendly,Music,Senior Citizens/50+,)
From 04 Jun 2008 To 30 Aug 2008 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday)
A joint exhibition by the Local Studies Section and Aberdeen Transport Society.
(Theme: Exhibitions,)
