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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

Health Event: JOYWORKS CERTIFIED LAUGHTER YOGA LEADERSHIP WEEKENDJOYWORKS CERTIFIED LAUGHTER YOGA LEADERSHIP WEEKEND
From 18 May 2013 To 19 May 2013(Weekend Only)
Increase your joy, relax & gain an international leaders certificate - by laughing all weekend!
(Theme: Workshops & Courses,Health)
Sport & Games Event: City of Aberdeen Baker Hughes 10K and Fun RunCity of Aberdeen Baker Hughes 10K and Fun Run
On 19 May 2013(Sunday Only)
The ever popular City of Aberdeen/Baker Hughes 10k and Fun Run returns to the city held around the Harbour, Aberdeen Beach and Donmouth areas.
(Theme: Children & Family-Friendly,Fundraising,Sport & Games,)
Heritage Event: Scottish Music EveningScottish Music Evening
On 19 May 2013(Sunday Only)
Traditional Scottish music with Aberdeen Strathspey & Reel Society, from soulful slow airs to rattlin' reels.
(Theme: Music,Heritage)
Education Event: Launch of Health Information Point
Launch of Health Information Point
On 21 May 2013(Tuesday Only)
Aberdeen City Libraries are holding the following events as part of Adult Learners' Week 18 – 24 May 2013 - Citizen Engagement and Health
(Theme: Education,Health,)
Exhibitions Event: Goethe's Wanderlust: The Travel Notes and the Final Version of Italian JourneyGoethe's Wanderlust: The Travel Notes and the Final Version of Italian Journey
On 21 May 2013(Tuesday 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)
Performing Arts Event: Breakneck Comedy: Jojo Sutherland plus guestsBreakneck Comedy: Jojo Sutherland plus guests
On 21 May 2013(Tuesday Only)
A MUST SEE COMEDY CLUB!
(Theme: Performing Arts,Storytelling)
Senior Citizens/50+ Event: Living Voices:Training Session for Volunteers
Living Voices:Training Session for Volunteers
On 21 May 2013(Tuesday Only)
Aberdeen City Libraries are holding this event as part of Adult Learners' Week 18 – 24 May 2013 - Citizen Engagement and Health
(Theme: Health,Heritage,Senior Citizens/50+,Storytelling,Workshops & Courses,)
Talks, Lectures & Conferences Event: Cafe Philosophique - Is time travel possible?Cafe Philosophique - Is time travel possible?
On 21 May 2013(Tuesday Only)
An informal way to engage with the latest topics in Philosophy.
(Theme: Talks, Lectures & Conferences)
Media Event: Have a Go! @ Dyce LibraryHave a Go! @ Dyce Library
On 23 May 2013(Thursday Only)
Drop in session to find out more about some of our online resources
(Theme: Education,Media,Workshops & Courses,)
Markets Event: March Hare Craft & Vintage MarketMarch Hare Craft & Vintage Market
On 25 May 2013(Saturday Only)
We feature an eclectic selection of stallholders from vintage fashion to handmade furnishings.
(Theme: Markets,Crafts)
Fairs, Festivals, Galas Event: Culter Gala Day 2013Culter Gala Day 2013
On 25 May 2013(Saturday Only)
The GALA PROCESSION of Floats will start around 1.15pm from Borsalino’s Car Park. It will continue along the Main Road to Coronation Road. This is followed at approximately 2pm by the official opening at Culter School Playing Fields.
(Theme: Fairs, Festivals, Galas)
Theatre & Shows Event: Lunchbox Theatre at Triple kirksLunchbox Theatre at Triple kirks
On 25 May 2013(Saturday Only)
Quids In Theatre Company presents Lunchbox Theatre at Exodus and Triple Kirks on the last Saturday of the month. A play, a burger and a drink for £10! Next show Saturday 25th May.
(Theme: Theatre & Shows,Theatre & Shows)
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)
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)
Countryside 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,)
Dance Event: Birlin' AberdeenBirlin' Aberdeen
On 01 Jun 2013(Saturday Only)
A fabulous night of Shetland music, dancing and food.
(Theme: Dance,Music,)
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)
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)
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: Creative Bookbinding with Susan Cassie.
Creative Bookbinding with Susan Cassie.
From 16 Mar 2013 To 18 May 2013 (Saturday Only)
Mixed Media artist Susan Cassie is back by popular demand to show you how to make her very unique artists books. A lifelong lover of books: Recycle, reuse and reinvent. These are the 3 R’s in Susan’s work.
(Theme: Workshops & Courses)
 Event: Alpine Plant Display
Alpine Plant Display
On 18 May 2013 (Saturday Only)
The Aberdeen Rock Garden Club will be hosting a Free Alpine Plant Display in the Education Glasshouse at the David Welch Winter Gardens Duthie Park, Aberdeen
(Theme: Exhibitions)
 Event: Craft Fayre
Craft Fayre
On 18 May 2013 (Saturday Only)
Danestone Congregational Church's Craft Fayre
(Theme: Fairs, Festivals, Galas,Children & Family-Friendly)
 Event: Breakneck Comedy: Gary Little plus guests
Breakneck Comedy: Gary Little plus guests
On 18 May 2013 (Saturday Only)
A MUST SEE COMEDY CLUB!
(Theme: Performing Arts,Storytelling)
 Event: Death Awareness Week 2013 - Aberdeen "Before I Die" wall.
Death Awareness Week 2013 - Aberdeen "Before I Die" wall.
On 18 May 2013 (Saturday Only)
An open event on Saturday May 18th on the upstairs level of the Bon Accord Centre as part of awareness week 2013. People of all ages are invited to come along and share their thoughts and aspirations on the Aberdeen “Before I Die” wall.
(Theme: Exhibitions,Health)
 Event: Breakneck Comedy: Gary Little plus guests
Breakneck Comedy: Gary Little plus guests
On 18 May 2013 (Saturday Only)
A must see comedy club!
(Theme: Performing Arts)
 Event: Newtonhill School Spring Fair
Newtonhill School Spring Fair
On 18 May 2013 (Saturday Only)
All Welcome! The Fair will be opened by Newtonhill Pipe Band No Entrance Fee Tea, Coffee, Pastries and Tuck Shop available.
(Theme: Children & Family-Friendly)
 Event: 'Working with Colour' with Jenny Burgess at Claremont Gallery
'Working with Colour' with Jenny Burgess at Claremont Gallery
From 05 May 2013 To 19 May 2013 (Sunday Only)
Sunday afternoon 3 week short course in 'Working with Colour' on Sunday 5th, 12th and 19th May
(Theme: Workshops & Courses)
 Event: Sea Cadets Row Around the World Challenge
Sea Cadets Row Around the World Challenge
On 21 May 2013 (Sunday Only)
During the 15-21st April, the Sea Cadets are launching a National fundraising appeal to 'Row Around the World'. This is to raise £5.6million in order to replace its Flagship Training Vessel called T.S. Royalist.
(Theme: Fundraising,Children & Family-Friendly)
 Event: Multilingual Bookbug Session
Multilingual Bookbug Session
On 21 May 2013 (Tuesday Only)
Aberdeen City Libraries are holding the following events as part of Adult Learners' Week 18 – 24 May 2013 - Citizen Engagement and Health
(Theme: Children & Family-Friendly,Education,Music,Storytelling,)
 Event: Breakneck Comedy: JoJo Sutherland plus guest
Breakneck Comedy: JoJo Sutherland plus guest
On 21 May 2013 (Tuesday Only)
A must see comedy club!
(Theme: Performing Arts)
 Event: Alzheimer's Research UK Public discussion
Alzheimer's Research UK Public discussion
On 22 May 2013 (Wednesday Only)
Opportunity to question experts on Alzheimer's disease
(Theme: Talks, Lectures & Conferences,Health)
 Event: Scotland's Rural College(SRUC)Open Day.
Scotland's Rural College(SRUC)Open Day.
On 22 May 2013 (Wednesday Only)
Open Day for prospective students
(Theme: Education)
 Event: Multilingual Bookbug Session
Multilingual Bookbug Session
On 23 May 2013 (Thursday Only)
Aberdeen City Libraries are holding the following events as part of Adult Learners' Week 18 – 24 May 2013 - Citizen Engagement and Health.
(Theme: Education,Music,Storytelling,Children & Family-Friendly,)
 Event: Launch of Health Information Point
Launch of Health Information Point
On 23 May 2013 (Thursday Only)
Aberdeen City Libraries are holding the following events as part of Adult Learners' Week 18 – 24 May 2013 - Citizen Engagement and Health
(Theme: Education,Health,)
 Event: A Kings College graduate abroad
A Kings College graduate abroad
On 23 May 2013 (Thursday Only)
This talk explores the fascinating British and Irish networks in central Europe as recorded in the Triennial Travels of James Fraser of Kirkhill (1634-1709).
(Theme: Talks, Lectures & Conferences,Exhibitions)
 Event: Jazz at the Blue Lamp
Jazz at the Blue Lamp
On 23 May 2013 (Thursday Only)
Colin Steele and Dave Milligan
(Theme: Music)
 Event: 24 Hour Arty People
24 Hour Arty People
From 23 May 2013 To 24 May 2013 (Thursday Only)
24 hour painting/glassmaking session in the Oil and Glass studio, all work will be auctioned/sold at Oil and Glass's 1st Birthday Party on Saturday 25th May to raise funds for Momentum Aberdeen's Brain Injury Services.
(Theme: Fundraising,Exhibitions)
 Event: Gameshow Night with Bon Accord Lions Club
Gameshow Night with Bon Accord Lions Club
On 24 May 2013 (Friday Only)
To raise funds for the Lions Clubs International Disaster Fund.
(Theme: Fundraising,Sport & Games,)
 Event: Breakneck Comedy: Paul T Eyres plus guests
Breakneck Comedy: Paul T Eyres plus guests
On 25 May 2013 (Saturday Only)
A MUST SEE COMEDY CLUB
(Theme: Performing Arts,Storytelling)

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