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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
Energetica Walking & Wildlife FestivalFrom 25 May 2013 To 26 May 2013(Weekend Only)
Walking and Wildlife Festival
(Theme: Guided Walks/Tours,Environment)
The Marie Curie Whole Hog Challenge - BanchoryOn 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)
Live Jazz at The Athenaeum Every SundayOn 26 May 2013(Sunday Only)
Live Jazz every Sunday from 8pm-10pm in The Athenaeum.
(Theme: Music)
Energy Saving RoadshowOn 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,)
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)
Breakneck Comedy: Bill Dewar plus guestsOn 28 May 2013(Tuesday Only)
A MUST SEE COMEDY CLUB!
(Theme: Performing Arts,Storytelling)
Aberdeen's International Street MarketFrom 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,)
Minstry of CraftsOn 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)
Birlin' AberdeenOn 01 Jun 2013(Saturday Only)
A fabulous night of Shetland music, dancing and food.
(Theme: Dance,Music,)
Stonehaven Feein MarketOn 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)
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)
WILDLY UNPREPARED - COLLIDING CRANIUMSOn 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)
SNAFU presents The TrickeryOn 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)
Artist Talk and Walk - Stuart McAdamOn 18 Jun 2013(Tuesday Only)
Meet and walk with Stuart McAdam and learn about his project Lost Lines.
(Theme: Guided Walks/Tours,Heritage)
Books and BanterOn 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)
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
March Hare Craft & Vintage MarketOn 25 May 2013 (Saturday Only)
We feature an eclectic selection of stallholders from vintage fashion to handmade furnishings.
(Theme: Markets,Crafts)
Banging Heids Comedy "Banging Trump"On 25 May 2013 (Thursday Only)
Ever wondered what local people really think of Mr Trump, well lets just say most people would turn the air blue. So this week at Banging Heids Comedy we have 6 local and established comedians speaking about Donald Trump.
(Theme: Theatre & Shows,Performing Arts)
Culter Gala Day 2013On 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)
Introduction to KnittingOn 25 May 2013 (Saturday Only)
A one off workshop where you will get a taster for knitting by learning to cast on and do knit stitch. £20 including all materials with wool and needles.
Sat, 25 May, 10:00 – 12:00
(Theme: Crafts,Workshops & Courses)
Breakneck Comedy: Paul T Eyres plus guestsOn 25 May 2013 (Saturday Only)
A MUST SEE COMEDY CLUB
(Theme: Performing Arts,Storytelling)
The COAST Festival ConcertOn 25 May 2013 (Saturday Only)
The annual COAST Festival of Arts in Banff and Macduff presents three of the North-East's most popular and well regarded acts on one concert bill.
(Theme: Fairs, Festivals, Galas,Music)
Breakneck Comedy: Paul T Eyres plus guestsOn 25 May 2013 (Saturday Only)
A must see comedy club.
(Theme: Performing Arts)
Lunchbox Theatre at Triple kirksOn 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)
Dyce School Spring FayreOn 25 May 2013 (Saturday Only)
School Fundraising Event - Stalls, Raffles, Outside Activities, Teas and Coffee's etc.
(Theme: Fairs, Festivals, Galas,Children & Family-Friendly)
WINE TASTING EVENINGOn 25 May 2013 (Saturday Only)
An evening of wine tasting with all proceeds going to support the work of the RSPB and their ongoing conservation projects in the local area.
(Theme: Fundraising,Environment)
Art of Living SeminarFrom 23 May 2013 To 26 May 2013 (Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday)
Reduce stress and improve health through the breath.
(Theme: Health,Workshops & Courses)
Team Tanzania Quiz NightOn 26 May 2013 (Friday Only)
Charity quiz night to raise funds for The Vine Trust.
(Theme: Fundraising)
50th Anniversary Concert - Bon-Accord Silver BandOn 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)
ASN Parents' ForumOn 28 May 2013 (Tuesday Only)
Topics for discussion:
Review Meetings
ASN Updates
Planning for next session
(Theme: Education)
Breakneck Comedy: Bill Dewar plus guestsOn 28 May 2013 (Tuesday Only)
A must see comedy club!
(Theme: Performing Arts)
Beginners Crochet - Granny SquaresFrom 08 May 2013 To 29 May 2013 (Wednesday Only)
Crochet class for beginners
(Theme: Crafts,Workshops & Courses)
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)
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)
Aberdeen Orpheus Choir Summer ConcertOn 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)
Aberdeen Orpheus Choir Summer ConcertOn 31 May 2013 (Friday Only)
A concert of choral music with Guest Artists
Bon-Accord Silver Band Quintet.
(Theme: Music)