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What's On In Aberdeen

Aberdeen City and Shire is a vibrant and exciting region which will take your breath away, with a wide range of festivals and events. Choose from Highland Games, music or literature festivals and continental markets - there is more to discover everyday.

This comprehensive events calendar is updated daily by the Council, event partners and community groups to allow you to find hundreds of local events and things to do in Aberdeen City and Shire.

Event Highlights

Environment Event: Energetica Walking & Wildlife FestivalEnergetica Walking & Wildlife Festival
From 25 May 2013 To 26 May 2013(Weekend Only)
Walking and Wildlife Festival
(Theme: Guided Walks/Tours,Environment)
Fundraising Event: The Marie Curie Whole Hog Challenge - BanchoryThe Marie Curie Whole Hog Challenge - Banchory
On 26 May 2013(Sunday Only)
Scramble through tunnels and mud, climb across obstacles and race through forests as you test your endurance in this unforgettable six mile adrenaline race.
(Theme: Fundraising,Sport & Games)
Music Event: Live Jazz at The Athenaeum Every SundayLive Jazz at The Athenaeum Every Sunday
On 26 May 2013(Sunday Only)
Live Jazz every Sunday from 8pm-10pm in The Athenaeum.
(Theme: Music)
Talks, Lectures & Conferences Event: Energy Saving RoadshowEnergy Saving Roadshow
On 27 May 2013(Monday Only)
Alan Thomson, Energy Advisor, will be at Airyhall Library to give energy advice within the home and on transport.
(Theme: Education,Exhibitions,Senior Citizens/50+,Talks, Lectures & Conferences,)
Business Event: Acclaimed Leadership Executive Coach Ros Taylor Announced as Key Speaker at Aberdeen women in technology event with leading industry panel.Acclaimed Leadership Executive Coach Ros Taylor Announced as Key Speaker at Aberdeen women in technology event with leading industry panel.
On 28 May 2013(Tuesday Only)
Are you a woman or man in tech, business or the creative sector? We invite you to join us at this exciting interactive event.
(Theme: Business,Workshops & Courses)
Performing Arts Event: Breakneck Comedy:  Bill Dewar plus guestsBreakneck Comedy: Bill Dewar plus guests
On 28 May 2013(Tuesday Only)
A MUST SEE COMEDY CLUB!
(Theme: Performing Arts,Storytelling)
Markets Event: Aberdeen's International Street MarketAberdeen's International Street Market
From 31 May 2013 To 02 Jun 2013(Friday, Saturday and Sunday)
Part of Aberdeen's Summer Festival, this hugely popular and well established market returns to the City and will attract large numbers of visitors and shoppers over the weekend offering a wide array of products from around the UK and Europe.
(Theme: Countryside,Markets,)
Crafts Event: Minstry of CraftsMinstry of Crafts
On 01 Jun 2013(Saturday Only)
Your one stop shop for all your handmade, vintage, local and craft needs. Also introducing THE MAKERY, for drop in craft classes.
(Theme: Fairs, Festivals, Galas,Crafts)
Dance Event: Birlin' AberdeenBirlin' Aberdeen
On 01 Jun 2013(Saturday Only)
A fabulous night of Shetland music, dancing and food.
(Theme: Dance,Music,)
Children & Family-Friendly Event: Stonehaven Feein MarketStonehaven Feein Market
On 01 Jun 2013(Saturday Only)
Fun day out for all generations with live music and acts all day supporting an abundance of stalls.
(Theme: Fairs, Festivals, Galas,Children & Family-Friendly)
Films Event: The Cabinet of Dr Caligari: a film by Robert Wiene with live score by Steven Severin (Siouxsie and the Banshees).The Cabinet of Dr Caligari: a film by Robert Wiene with live score by Steven Severin (Siouxsie and the Banshees).
On 01 Jun 2013(Saturday Only)
Saturday 1 June, 2013 Two screenings – 7pm and 9pm Tickets: £10 per screening
(Theme: Music,Films)
Theatre & Shows Event: WILDLY UNPREPARED - COLLIDING CRANIUMSWILDLY UNPREPARED - COLLIDING CRANIUMS
On 01 Jun 2013(Friday Only)
Back for another round of rapid fire comedy and random fun, Wildly Unprepared prepares promises a night where YOU the audience gets to participate in an improvised comedy show, the likes of which you won't forget!
(Theme: Performing Arts,Theatre & Shows)
Visual Arts Event: SNAFU presents The TrickerySNAFU presents The Trickery
On 02 Jun 2013(Sunday Only)
Do you like different nights out? Do you like gob-stoppingly good magic from some of the best magicians in the world? Of course you do!! There is only one place and one night where you can see them in Aberdeen! Welcome to The Trickery.
(Theme: Theatre & Shows,Visual Arts)
Heritage Event: Artist Talk and Walk - Stuart McAdamArtist Talk and Walk - Stuart McAdam
On 18 Jun 2013(Tuesday Only)
Meet and walk with Stuart McAdam and learn about his project Lost Lines.
(Theme: Guided Walks/Tours,Heritage)
Written Word Event: Books and BanterBooks and Banter
On 20 Jun 2013(Thursday Only)
An informal evening of book-related banter and networking for Aberdeen city and shire's literary community.
(Theme: Written Word)
Young People Event: Armed Forces Day Armed Forces Day
On 29 Jun 2013(Saturday Only)
On Saturday 29 June, join us to pay tribute to our veterans and serving armed forces. Members of the Armed Forces, past and present, come together in a parade to highlight the diversity and uniqueness of our service personnel and veterans.
(Theme: Children & Family-Friendly,Senior Citizens/50+,Young People,Fairs, Festivals, Galas,)

Current And Forthcoming Events

 Event: Team Tanzania Quiz Night
Team Tanzania Quiz Night
On 26 May 2013 (Friday Only)
Charity quiz night to raise funds for The Vine Trust.
(Theme: Fundraising)
 Event: Art of Living Seminar
Art of Living Seminar
From 23 May 2013 To 26 May 2013 (Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday)
Reduce stress and improve health through the breath.
(Theme: Health,Workshops & Courses)
 Event: 50th Anniversary Concert - Bon-Accord Silver Band
50th Anniversary Concert - Bon-Accord Silver Band
On 28 May 2013 (Sunday Only)
50th Anniversary Gala Concert. Featuring the Bon-Accord Silver, and Bon-Accord Silver B Band in this concert.
(Theme: Music)
 Event: ASN Parents' Forum
ASN Parents' Forum
On 28 May 2013 (Tuesday Only)
Topics for discussion: Review Meetings ASN Updates Planning for next session
(Theme: Education)
 Event: Breakneck Comedy: Bill Dewar plus guests
Breakneck Comedy: Bill Dewar plus guests
On 28 May 2013 (Tuesday Only)
A must see comedy club!
(Theme: Performing Arts)
 Event: Beginners Crochet - Granny Squares
Beginners Crochet - Granny Squares
From 08 May 2013 To 29 May 2013 (Wednesday Only)
Crochet class for beginners
(Theme: Crafts,Workshops & Courses)
 Event: The Literature of Travel and Exploration:
The Literature of Travel and Exploration:
On 30 May 2013 (Thursday Only)
The Work of the Hakluyt Society with Roy Bridges, Emeritus Professor of History, University of Aberdeen. This talk is presented as part of the current exhibition at the Sir Duncan Rice Library, Wanderlust: Travel Journals and Explorers' Notes.
(Theme: Talks, Lectures & Conferences,Exhibitions)
 Event: Jerusalem: Film Screening and Talk with Dr Alan Marcus, Department of Film & Visual Culture, University of Aberdeen
Jerusalem: Film Screening and Talk with Dr Alan Marcus, Department of Film & Visual Culture, University of Aberdeen
On 30 May 2013 (Thursday Only)
This talk is presented as part of the current exhibition at the Sir Duncan Rice Library, Wanderlust: Travel Journals and Explorers' Notes.
(Theme: Talks, Lectures & Conferences,Exhibitions)
 Event: Aberdeen Orpheus Choir Summer Concert
Aberdeen Orpheus Choir Summer Concert
On 31 May 2013 (Friday Only)
A concert of choral music with Guest Artists Bon-Accord Silver Band Quintet.
(Theme: Music)
 Event: Aberdeen Orpheus Choir Summer Concert
Aberdeen Orpheus Choir Summer Concert
On 31 May 2013 (Friday Only)
Aberdeen Orpheus Choir under their Conductor Jane Murray with Accompanist Erika Fairhead and Guest Artists Bon-Accord Silver Band Quintet
(Theme: Music)
 Event: 27th Great Grampian Beer Festival
27th Great Grampian Beer Festival
From 30 May 2013 To 01 Jun 2013 (Thursday, Friday and Saturday)
Fed up with tasteless lager and bland fizzy beer? Then treat yourself by visiting CAMRA's 27th Great Grampian Beer Festival!
(Theme: Fairs, Festivals, Galas,)
 Event: Northfield Academy Summer Fair
Northfield Academy Summer Fair
On 01 Jun 2013 (Saturday Only)
Northfield Academy Summer Fair in conjunction with St Nicholas Rotary and local primary schools.
(Theme: Fairs, Festivals, Galas,Children & Family-Friendly)
 Event: Breakneck Comedy: PATRICE SPECIAL!
Breakneck Comedy: PATRICE SPECIAL!
On 01 Jun 2013 (Saturday Only)
A MUST SEE COMEDY CLUB
(Theme: Performing Arts,Storytelling)
 Event: WrestleZone Live Pro Wrestling
WrestleZone Live Pro Wrestling
On 01 Jun 2013 (Saturday Only)
2013 marks the fifth-year anniversary of WrestleZone and to celebrate this occasion, WrestleZone will present their first-ever 'Supershow'.
(Theme: Sport & Games,Children & Family-Friendly,)
 Event: Patrice Live at Breakneck Comedy!
Patrice Live at Breakneck Comedy!
On 01 Jun 2013 (Saturday Only)
A must see comedy club!
(Theme: Performing Arts)
 Event: Japan Day Kendo Thistle Cup tournament
Japan Day Kendo Thistle Cup tournament
On 02 Jun 2013 (Sunday Only)
Fun event with some hands-on activities for all ages
(Theme: Children & Family-Friendly,Performing Arts)
 Event: Energy Saving Roadshow
Energy Saving Roadshow
On 03 Jun 2013 (Monday Only)
Alan Thomson, Energy Advisor, will be at Bridge of Don Library to give energy advice within the home and on transport.
(Theme: Education,Exhibitions,Senior Citizens/50+,Talks, Lectures & Conferences,)
 Event: Breakneck Comedy: Comedy Competition
Breakneck Comedy: Comedy Competition
On 04 Jun 2013 (Tuesday Only)
A MUST SEE COMEDY CLUB!
(Theme: Performing Arts,Storytelling)
 Event: Get it RIGHT First Time.
Get it RIGHT First Time.
On 04 Jun 2013 (Tuesday Only)
Understanding Intellectual Property and your responsibilities as a First Time Director.
(Theme: Business,Education,Talks, Lectures & Conferences,Workshops & Courses,)
 Event: Breakneck Comedy: Comedy Competition
Breakneck Comedy: Comedy Competition
On 04 Jun 2013 (Tuesday Only)
A must see comedy club!
(Theme: Performing Arts)

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