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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
JOYWORKS CERTIFIED LAUGHTER YOGA LEADERSHIP WEEKENDFrom 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)
City of Aberdeen Baker Hughes 10K and Fun RunOn 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,)
Scottish Music EveningOn 19 May 2013(Sunday Only)
Traditional Scottish music with Aberdeen Strathspey & Reel Society, from soulful slow airs to rattlin' reels.
(Theme: Music,Heritage)
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,)
Goethe's Wanderlust: The Travel Notes and the Final Version of Italian JourneyOn 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)
Breakneck Comedy: Jojo Sutherland plus guestsOn 21 May 2013(Tuesday Only)
A MUST SEE COMEDY CLUB!
(Theme: Performing Arts,Storytelling)
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,)
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)
Have a Go! @ Dyce LibraryOn 23 May 2013(Thursday Only)
Drop in session to find out more about some of our online resources
(Theme: Education,Media,Workshops & Courses,)
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)
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)
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)
Energetica Walking & Wildlife FestivalFrom 25 May 2013 To 26 May 2013(Weekend Only)
Walking and Wildlife Festival
(Theme: Guided Walks/Tours,Environment)
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)
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,)
Birlin' AberdeenOn 01 Jun 2013(Saturday Only)
A fabulous night of Shetland music, dancing and food.
(Theme: Dance,Music,)
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)
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)
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
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)
Alpine Plant DisplayOn 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)
Craft FayreOn 18 May 2013 (Saturday Only)
Danestone Congregational Church's Craft Fayre
(Theme: Fairs, Festivals, Galas,Children & Family-Friendly)
Breakneck Comedy: Gary Little plus guestsOn 18 May 2013 (Saturday Only)
A MUST SEE COMEDY CLUB!
(Theme: Performing Arts,Storytelling)
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)
Breakneck Comedy: Gary Little plus guestsOn 18 May 2013 (Saturday Only)
A must see comedy club!
(Theme: Performing Arts)
Newtonhill School Spring FairOn 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)
'Working with Colour' with Jenny Burgess at Claremont GalleryFrom 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)
Sea Cadets Row Around the World ChallengeOn 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)
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,)
Breakneck Comedy: JoJo Sutherland plus guestOn 21 May 2013 (Tuesday Only)
A must see comedy club!
(Theme: Performing Arts)
Alzheimer's Research UK Public discussionOn 22 May 2013 (Wednesday Only)
Opportunity to question experts on Alzheimer's disease
(Theme: Talks, Lectures & Conferences,Health)
Scotland's Rural College(SRUC)Open Day.On 22 May 2013 (Wednesday Only)
Open Day for prospective students
(Theme: Education)
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,)
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,)
A Kings College graduate abroadOn 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)
Jazz at the Blue LampOn 23 May 2013 (Thursday Only)
Colin Steele and Dave Milligan
(Theme: Music)
24 Hour Arty PeopleFrom 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)
Gameshow Night with Bon Accord Lions ClubOn 24 May 2013 (Friday Only)
To raise funds for the Lions Clubs International Disaster Fund.
(Theme: Fundraising,Sport & Games,)
Breakneck Comedy: Paul T Eyres plus guestsOn 25 May 2013 (Saturday Only)
A MUST SEE COMEDY CLUB
(Theme: Performing Arts,Storytelling)