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.
Venezuelan Independence Day
On 05 Jul 2008 (Saturday Only)
Dinner and Dance in aid of Veninos - Venezuelan Children in Need - a UK and US registered Charity that helps street and shanty town children in urban centers in Venezuela.
(Theme: Children & Family-Friendly,Fundraising,Dance,Fairs, Festivals, Galas,)
Theatre Tour 5th July
On 05 Jul 2008 (Saturday Only)
We will take you on a fabulous hour long tour around one of the most beautiful theatres in Britain.
(Theme: Education)
Aberdeen Earth Guard - Forest Survey
On 05 Jul 2008 (Saturday Only)
Come and help us survey Kirkhill Forest and its streams for biodiversity and climate change!
(Theme: Environment,Countryside,Talks, Lectures & Conferences,)
Forecourt Artists Annual Summer Exhibitions
From 23 Jun 2008 To 05 Jul 2008 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday)
A wide range of original, affordable art by local North East Artists.
(Theme: Exhibitions,)
Qi Gong for Adults
From 07 Jul 2008 To 09 Jul 2008 (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday)
Qi Gong is an ancient, holistic Chinese health practice, which is widely practiced today for its many health benefits. Suitable for all ages and levels.
(Theme: Dance,Health,Workshops & Courses,)
The Graeme Stephen Quartet
On 10 Jul 2008 (Thursday Only)
Jazz Aberdeen presents one of the most accomplished and inventive guitarists on the European Jazz Scene.
(Theme: Music,)
Step It Up! for Adults
From 10 Jul 2008 To 11 Jul 2008 (Thursday and Friday)
Funky Street Dance fusing elements of Hip Hop, Boogaloo, Poppin' and Lockin'. If you've danced before or this is something you've always wanted to try, these classes will cater for all levels and abilities aged 16 years +
(Theme: Dance,Performing Arts,Workshops & Courses,)
Camouflage
From 07 Jul 2008 To 11 Jul 2008 (Weekdays Only)
Come and explore the intriguing theme of "camouflage" in this action packed week long project for young people - combining dance, movement and art activities.
(Theme: Crafts,Dance,Performing Arts,Young People,Workshops & Courses,)
European Girls' Team Championship 2008
From 08 Jul 2008 To 12 Jul 2008 (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday)
Aberdeen will play host to the European Girls' Team Championship. Come and support your Scottish team and see the best girl golfers in Europe.
(Theme: Sport & Games,Young People,)
BP Summer Screens 2008
On 16 Jul 2008 (Wednesday Only)
Mozart's classic opera The Marriage of Figaro will be beamed live from Covent Garden's Royal Opera House to a big screen in Duthie Park, Aberdeen as part of the BP Summer Big Screens Programme 2008.
(Theme: Children & Family-Friendly,Music,Performing Arts,Theatre & Shows,)
Aberdeen International Football Festival
From 14 Jul 2008 To 19 Jul 2008 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday)
A week long festival of football and fun events featuring boys and girls from local and international teams.
(Theme: Children & Family-Friendly,Fairs, Festivals, Galas,Senior Citizens/50+,Young People,Sport & Games,)
Planet Plant
From 07 Jul 2008 To 25 Jul 2008 (Weekdays Only)
In Partnership with Aberdeen City Council, the University of Aberdeen Natural History Centre will have three weeks of holiday fun, finding out about our world of fantastic plants, that not only nourish us but keep us healthy too.
(Theme: Guided Walks/Tours,Talks, Lectures & Conferences,)
International Street Market
From 25 Jul 2008 To 27 Jul 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,)
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,)
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,)
ACTS Open Obedience Show
From 05 Jul 2008 To 06 Jul 2008 (Weekend Only)
A Kennel Club licensed open dog agility show organised by Aberdeen Canine Training Society
(Theme: Children & Family-Friendly,)
Yoga for Adults
From 07 Jul 2008 To 11 Jul 2008 (Weekdays Only)
Explore how to deepen your yoga practice on both a physical and mental level in a caring, supportive environment, with laughter too. Suitable for students with some yoga experience and new students with a reasonalbe level of fitness.
(Theme: Dance,Health,Workshops & Courses,)
5 Rhythms Dance for Adults
On 12 Jul 2008 (Saturday Only)
This improvised dance practice is an invitation to dance and be yourself, without having to follow anybody else's steps. It opens doors towards being more happy in your body, heart and mide and is for everyone who loves to dance.
(Theme: Dance,Health,Workshops & Courses,)
The Avishai Cohen Trio
On 17 Jul 2008 (Thursday Only)
Jazz Aberdeen Presents Avishai Cohen and a world class trio at the Blue Lamp.
(Theme: Music,)
Talk: Phoebe Anna Traquair
On 17 Jul 2008
The Arts and Crafts Movement Kate Gillespie, Assistant Keeper (Applied Art)
(Theme: Talks, Lectures & Conferences,)
Aberdeen Football Club Soccer School 2008
From 07 Jul 2008 To 18 Jul 2008 (Weekdays Only)
Aberdeen FC presents the 2008 Soccer School for kids of all football ability, aged 7 to 16.
(Theme: Children & Family-Friendly,Sport & Games,)
Football Summer Camps in association with Brazilian Football Schools (Futebol de Salão)
From 14 Jul 2008 To 18 Jul 2008 (Weekdays Only)
Football camps for ages 5 – 14 for Girls and Boys
(Theme: Sport & Games,)
African Nite
On 18 Jul 2008 (Friday Only)
A colorful display of African cultural music and dances, with other live performances from a London based Saxophonist and an African Comedian, with some other performances to display African Culture.
(Theme: Fundraising,)
Indepen-dance - Integrated Dance Project
From 15 Jul 2008 To 18 Jul 2008 (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday)
A four day inclusive workhop with Glasgow based company INDEPEN-DANCE who specialse in dance performance projects for participants with disabilities. Participants with and without disabilities are welcome.
(Theme: Dance,Performing Arts,Workshops & Courses,Young People,)
Scottish Youth Theatre Foundation Course 2008
From 07 Jul 2008 To 19 Jul 2008 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday)
No experience is necessary to apply for the Foundation Course; you just need to be aged between 12 & 15 during the summer you wish to take part.
(Theme: Performing Arts,Workshops & Courses,)
No Time to Lose
From 13 Jun 2008 To 26 Jul 2008 (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday)
Addicted to your Blackberry and not able to switch it off, even on holiday? Peacock Visual Arts' new exhibition No Time to Lose is about all of this, and more. Featuring work by various international artists.
(Theme: Media, Visual Arts)
Ralph Steadman
From 19 Apr 2008 To 26 Jul 2008 (Everyday)
To coincide with the University of Aberdeen's WORD Festival this display offers an opportunity to see the witty series of etchings of famous authors created by the world renowned artist and illustrator Ralph Steadman.
(Theme: Exhibitions,)
The Chinese State Circus
From 17 Jul 2008 To 27 Jul 2008 (Everyday)
The Monkey King bids you welcome to the Olympic Nations Tour 2008 featuring the best of the art of circus and physical theatre. A 2000 year tradition of entertainment, daring and unsurpassed skill.
(Theme: Children & Family-Friendly,Performing Arts,Senior Citizens/50+,Theatre & Shows,Young People,)
My Ladye Nevells Booke
From 10 May 2008 To 02 Aug 2008 (Everyday)
Aberdeen Art Gallery is delighted to host the first showing in Scotland of My Ladye Nevells Booke, one of the most beautifully written music manuscripts to survive from the late 16th century.
(Theme: Exhibitions,)
Deeper than Light
From 29 Mar 2008 To 02 Aug 2008 (Everyday)
An international exhibition of life on the mid-Atlantic Ridge
(Theme: Exhibitions,)
Tent Shows
From 05 Apr 2008 To 03 Aug 2008 (Monday, Saturday and Sunday)
An opportunity to view various types and sizes of tents for all the family.
(Theme: Children & Family-Friendly,Environment,Exhibitions,)
africAberdeen
From 07 Jul 2008 To 03 Aug 2008 (Monday, Saturday and Sunday)
Free African dance and drumming workshops opportunity in preparation of a performance at the Aberdeen International Youth Festival.
(Theme: Dance,)
Offences and Penalties
From 08 Jul 2008 To 10 Aug 2008
Stories From Grampian Police Museum.
(Theme: Exhibitions,)
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,)
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,)
Event Highlights
On 05 Jul 2008 (Saturday Only)
Dinner and Dance in aid of Veninos - Venezuelan Children in Need - a UK and US registered Charity that helps street and shanty town children in urban centers in Venezuela.
(Theme: Children & Family-Friendly,Fundraising,Dance,Fairs, Festivals, Galas,)
On 05 Jul 2008 (Saturday Only)
We will take you on a fabulous hour long tour around one of the most beautiful theatres in Britain.
(Theme: Education)
On 05 Jul 2008 (Saturday Only)
Come and help us survey Kirkhill Forest and its streams for biodiversity and climate change!
(Theme: Environment,Countryside,Talks, Lectures & Conferences,)
From 23 Jun 2008 To 05 Jul 2008 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday)
A wide range of original, affordable art by local North East Artists.
(Theme: Exhibitions,)
From 07 Jul 2008 To 09 Jul 2008 (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday)
Qi Gong is an ancient, holistic Chinese health practice, which is widely practiced today for its many health benefits. Suitable for all ages and levels.
(Theme: Dance,Health,Workshops & Courses,)
On 10 Jul 2008 (Thursday Only)
Jazz Aberdeen presents one of the most accomplished and inventive guitarists on the European Jazz Scene.
(Theme: Music,)
From 10 Jul 2008 To 11 Jul 2008 (Thursday and Friday)
Funky Street Dance fusing elements of Hip Hop, Boogaloo, Poppin' and Lockin'. If you've danced before or this is something you've always wanted to try, these classes will cater for all levels and abilities aged 16 years +
(Theme: Dance,Performing Arts,Workshops & Courses,)
From 07 Jul 2008 To 11 Jul 2008 (Weekdays Only)
Come and explore the intriguing theme of "camouflage" in this action packed week long project for young people - combining dance, movement and art activities.
(Theme: Crafts,Dance,Performing Arts,Young People,Workshops & Courses,)
From 08 Jul 2008 To 12 Jul 2008 (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday)
Aberdeen will play host to the European Girls' Team Championship. Come and support your Scottish team and see the best girl golfers in Europe.
(Theme: Sport & Games,Young People,)
On 16 Jul 2008 (Wednesday Only)
Mozart's classic opera The Marriage of Figaro will be beamed live from Covent Garden's Royal Opera House to a big screen in Duthie Park, Aberdeen as part of the BP Summer Big Screens Programme 2008.
(Theme: Children & Family-Friendly,Music,Performing Arts,Theatre & Shows,)
From 14 Jul 2008 To 19 Jul 2008 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday)
A week long festival of football and fun events featuring boys and girls from local and international teams.
(Theme: Children & Family-Friendly,Fairs, Festivals, Galas,Senior Citizens/50+,Young People,Sport & Games,)
From 07 Jul 2008 To 25 Jul 2008 (Weekdays Only)
In Partnership with Aberdeen City Council, the University of Aberdeen Natural History Centre will have three weeks of holiday fun, finding out about our world of fantastic plants, that not only nourish us but keep us healthy too.
(Theme: Guided Walks/Tours,Talks, Lectures & Conferences,)
From 25 Jul 2008 To 27 Jul 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,)
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 07 Sep 2008 (Sunday Only)
Aberdeen's annual commemoration ceremony for William Wallace, Guardian of Scotland.
(Theme: Education,Heritage,Performing Arts,Storytelling,)
Current And Forthcoming Events
From 05 Jul 2008 To 06 Jul 2008 (Weekend Only)
A Kennel Club licensed open dog agility show organised by Aberdeen Canine Training Society
(Theme: Children & Family-Friendly,)
From 07 Jul 2008 To 11 Jul 2008 (Weekdays Only)
Explore how to deepen your yoga practice on both a physical and mental level in a caring, supportive environment, with laughter too. Suitable for students with some yoga experience and new students with a reasonalbe level of fitness.
(Theme: Dance,Health,Workshops & Courses,)
On 12 Jul 2008 (Saturday Only)
This improvised dance practice is an invitation to dance and be yourself, without having to follow anybody else's steps. It opens doors towards being more happy in your body, heart and mide and is for everyone who loves to dance.
(Theme: Dance,Health,Workshops & Courses,)
On 17 Jul 2008 (Thursday Only)
Jazz Aberdeen Presents Avishai Cohen and a world class trio at the Blue Lamp.
(Theme: Music,)
On 17 Jul 2008
The Arts and Crafts Movement Kate Gillespie, Assistant Keeper (Applied Art)
(Theme: Talks, Lectures & Conferences,)
From 07 Jul 2008 To 18 Jul 2008 (Weekdays Only)
Aberdeen FC presents the 2008 Soccer School for kids of all football ability, aged 7 to 16.
(Theme: Children & Family-Friendly,Sport & Games,)
From 14 Jul 2008 To 18 Jul 2008 (Weekdays Only)
Football camps for ages 5 – 14 for Girls and Boys
(Theme: Sport & Games,)
On 18 Jul 2008 (Friday Only)
A colorful display of African cultural music and dances, with other live performances from a London based Saxophonist and an African Comedian, with some other performances to display African Culture.
(Theme: Fundraising,)
From 15 Jul 2008 To 18 Jul 2008 (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday)
A four day inclusive workhop with Glasgow based company INDEPEN-DANCE who specialse in dance performance projects for participants with disabilities. Participants with and without disabilities are welcome.
(Theme: Dance,Performing Arts,Workshops & Courses,Young People,)
From 07 Jul 2008 To 19 Jul 2008 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday)
No experience is necessary to apply for the Foundation Course; you just need to be aged between 12 & 15 during the summer you wish to take part.
(Theme: Performing Arts,Workshops & Courses,)
From 13 Jun 2008 To 26 Jul 2008 (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday)
Addicted to your Blackberry and not able to switch it off, even on holiday? Peacock Visual Arts' new exhibition No Time to Lose is about all of this, and more. Featuring work by various international artists.
(Theme: Media, Visual Arts)
From 19 Apr 2008 To 26 Jul 2008 (Everyday)
To coincide with the University of Aberdeen's WORD Festival this display offers an opportunity to see the witty series of etchings of famous authors created by the world renowned artist and illustrator Ralph Steadman.
(Theme: Exhibitions,)
From 17 Jul 2008 To 27 Jul 2008 (Everyday)
The Monkey King bids you welcome to the Olympic Nations Tour 2008 featuring the best of the art of circus and physical theatre. A 2000 year tradition of entertainment, daring and unsurpassed skill.
(Theme: Children & Family-Friendly,Performing Arts,Senior Citizens/50+,Theatre & Shows,Young People,)
From 10 May 2008 To 02 Aug 2008 (Everyday)
Aberdeen Art Gallery is delighted to host the first showing in Scotland of My Ladye Nevells Booke, one of the most beautifully written music manuscripts to survive from the late 16th century.
(Theme: Exhibitions,)
From 29 Mar 2008 To 02 Aug 2008 (Everyday)
An international exhibition of life on the mid-Atlantic Ridge
(Theme: Exhibitions,)
From 05 Apr 2008 To 03 Aug 2008 (Monday, Saturday and Sunday)
An opportunity to view various types and sizes of tents for all the family.
(Theme: Children & Family-Friendly,Environment,Exhibitions,)
From 07 Jul 2008 To 03 Aug 2008 (Monday, Saturday and Sunday)
Free African dance and drumming workshops opportunity in preparation of a performance at the Aberdeen International Youth Festival.
(Theme: Dance,)
From 08 Jul 2008 To 10 Aug 2008
Stories From Grampian Police Museum.
(Theme: Exhibitions,)
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 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,)
