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
From 23 Aug 2010 To 13 Sep 2010 (Monday Only)
Weekly environmental classes for 2 to 5 year olds to discover nature and play and explore outdoors.
(Theme: Children & Family-Friendly,Countryside,Education,)
From 04 Sep 2010 To 17 Sep 2010 (Everyday)
Fabric of the Land is a series of exhibitions curated by SMART CONSULTANTS that explores links between art and science and is brought to you by the Geology & Petroleum Geology Department at the University of Aberdeen.
(Theme: Exhibitions,Visual Arts,)
On 09 Sep 2010 (Thursday Only)
Learn how to make your own compost from kitchen and garden waste in time for next year’s seed sowing projects.
(Theme: Environment,)
From 09 Sep 2010 To 10 Sep 2010 (Thursday and Friday)
The popular US wrestling phenomenon World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) will be returning to Aberdeen for two shows as part of their national tour in September 2010.
(Theme: Theatre & Shows,)
From 10 Sep 2010 To 11 Sep 2010 (Friday and Saturday)
A Festival of Storytelling and Traditional Arts in the North East of Scotland.
(Theme: Fairs, Festivals, Galas,)
On 11 Sep 2010
Doors Open Day A lively re-enactment of the final meeting between Mary Queen of Scots and Sir John Gordon of Findlater, before his execution in the Castlegate. Sir John and his father, the Earl of Huntly, had rebelled against Mary in 1562. Following the
(Theme: Children & Family-Friendly,Performing Arts,Heritage,Guided Walks/Tours,)
On 12 Sep 2010 (Sunday Only)
Actress Lindsay Wagner brings her inspirational and uplifting seminar to Aberdeen in October. Her profound yet simple teachings have already helped countless people throughout the world find inner peace and greater fulfillment in their lives.
(Theme: Talks, Lectures & Conferences,)
On 12 Sep 2010 (Sunday Only)
Featuring the Bon-Accord Silver Band, the Bon-Accord Silver B Band, and our guests, the Albyn School Ensemble, an evening of musical excellence for all tastes.
(Theme: Music,)
On 15 Sep 2010
Jennifer Melville, Lead Curator
(Theme: Visual Arts,Talks, Lectures & Conferences,)
On 19 Sep 2010 (Sunday Only)
The annual Walk to Cure Diabetes is JDRF's most popular event, uniting people across the UK to find the cure for type 1 diabetes.
(Theme: Children & Family-Friendly,Fundraising,Sport & Games,)
On 19 Sep 2010 (Sunday Only)
An event to bring together cultures from across Aberdeen. Experience food, dances, performances, crafts and information from countries across the world.
(Theme: Children & Family-Friendly,Dance,Fairs, Festivals, Galas,Music,)
From 20 Sep 2010 To 04 Oct 2010 (Monday Only)
Weekly environmental classes for 2 to 5 year olds to discover nature and play and explore outdoors.
(Theme: Children & Family-Friendly,Countryside,Education,Environment,Workshops & Courses,)
From 01 Oct 2010 To 03 Oct 2010 (Friday, Saturday and Sunday)
This hugely popular and well established market once again makes a return 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,)
On 03 Oct 2010 (Sunday Only)
All invited to the "Premier Screening" of this film. Own true story of 3 children on apparitions in Portugal in 1917.
(Theme: Children & Family-Friendly,Films,Fundraising,Senior Citizens/50+,)
From 06 Oct 2010 To 06 Nov 2010 (Wednesday and Saturday)
Come along to our Open Days and find out why we are the Best Modern University in the UK as published by The Times Good University Guide 2010.
(Theme: Business,Education,Fairs, Festivals, Galas,Guided Walks/Tours,Young People,)
On 09 Oct 2010 (Saturday Only)
An evening of pipes and drums music brought to you by the Bucksburn and District Pipe Band and Grade 1 Boghall and Bathgate Caledonia Pipe Band
(Theme: Children & Family-Friendly,Fundraising,Music,Senior Citizens/50+,Young People,)
Current And Forthcoming Events
From 11 Sep 2010 To 12 Sep 2010 (Weekend Only)
A two-day introduction to permaculture principles, involving indoor and outdoor demonstrations.
(Theme: Environment,)
From 03 Aug 2010 To 12 Sep 2010
An examination of crime and punishment at sea: including a chance to see unique documents from Aberdeen City Archives dealing with cases of piracy.
(Theme: Talks, Lectures & Conferences,)
On 17 Sep 2010 (Friday Only)
A celebration of Scottish Food and Drink.
(Theme: Fairs, Festivals, Galas,)
On 19 Sep 2010 (Sunday Only)
Concert of Acts I and II of Handel's operatic oratorio 'Semele' performed by local artistes 'BeCause opera' in aid of the charity 'Breakthrough Breast Cancer'
(Theme: Music,)
On 21 Sep 2010 (Tuesday Only)
This session will be a showcase debate containing some of our past members who are very experienced debaters having competed at National and International levels.
(Theme: Talks, Lectures & Conferences,)
On 22 Sep 2010
De Jeffrey Stone, editor and archivist and past president of Aberdeen Philatelic Society.
(Theme: Talks, Lectures & Conferences,)
From 11 Sep 2010 To 23 Sep 2010 (Everyday)
NEOS Exhibition.
(Theme: Fairs, Festivals, Galas,)
From 03 Jul 2010 To 26 Sep 2010
For centuries ships have connected the countries and people around the North Sea bringing cargo and passengers from one place to the other.
(Theme: Exhibitions,)
From 24 Aug 2010 To 28 Sep 2010 (Tuesday Only)
Create beautiful home-made rugs from scratch
(Theme: Crafts,Workshops & Courses,)
From 16 Jul 2010 To 30 Sep 2010 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday)
An exhibition providing insights into the lives of students who attended Marischal College prior to its union with King's College in 1860.
(Theme: Exhibitions,)
From 06 Sep 2010 To 06 Oct 2010
Prize quiz on the 1950s to complement Aberdeen's 50+ Festival
(Theme: Education,Fairs, Festivals, Galas,Heritage,)
From 24 Aug 2010 To 28 Oct 2010 (Tuesday Only)
How to create gifts for all occasions and ages
(Theme: Crafts,)
From 06 Sep 2010 To 30 Oct 2010
An exhibition of memorabilia to coincide with the celebration of the 50+ festival
(Theme: Exhibitions,Heritage,Senior Citizens/50+,)
From 22 Sep 2010 To 10 Nov 2010 (Wednesday Only)
The course will teach the basics of Argentine tango and is suitable for the complete beginner as well as those with some experience who wish to improve their basic technique.
(Theme: Dance,Music,Performing Arts,Workshops & Courses,)
From 04 Sep 2010 To 13 Nov 2010
A selection of the most significant items collected by Aberdeen Art Gallery & Museums is displayed to celebrate its 125th anniversary.
(Theme: Exhibitions,)
From 17 Jul 2010 To 14 Nov 2010
Postage stamps commemorate a vast array of maritime subjects from clippers ships to oil rigs. This display from members of the Aberdeen Philatelic Society marks the centenary of the Society.
(Theme: Exhibitions,)
From 11 Sep 2010 To 20 Nov 2010
On the 6th May 1910 exactly 100 years ago King Edward VII passed away bringing to an end the brief but heady years of the Edwardian period.
(Theme: Exhibitions,)
From 11 Sep 2010 To 21 Nov 2010
The imaginative and lively styles of the workshops are designed to build confidence, inspire and capture the imagination. All classes are lead by experienced tutors and conducted in a friendly and safe environment.
(Theme: Performing Arts,)
From 12 Jul 2010 To 23 Nov 2010 (Tuesday and Thursday)
Come and find out how to grow fruit and veg
(Theme: Environment,Workshops & Courses,)
From 21 Sep 2010 To 25 Nov 2010 (Tuesday and Thursday)
A 10 week course in upholstery
(Theme: Workshops & Courses,)
