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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

Performing Arts Event: Wildly Unprepared @ The Belmont 17: There's something about ImprovWildly Unprepared @ The Belmont 17: There's something about Improv
On 23 May 2012(Wednesday Only)
Hot Damn! Them lads from the Wildly Unprepared troupe are back at it again this Wednesday at the Belmont Cinema!
(Theme: Theatre & Shows,Performing Arts)
Exhibitions Event: All Energy 2012 Exhibition and ConferenceAll Energy 2012 Exhibition and Conference
From 23 May 2012 To 24 May 2012(Wednesday and Thursday)
The All-Energy Exhibition & Conference is the UK's largest renewables event devoted to all forms of clean and renewable energy.
(Theme: Exhibitions)
Talks, Lectures & Conferences Event: Aberdeen Skeptics in the Pub - How to Predict the FutureAberdeen Skeptics in the Pub - How to Predict the Future
On 24 May 2012(Thursday Only)
Join us as we attempt to unravel the mysteries of predicting the future, from phrenology to crystal gazing. Is there anything to it or is it all just bunk? (hint: it’s probably the latter. Not that I’m psychic or anything)
(Theme: Talks, Lectures & Conferences,Theatre & Shows)
Storytelling Event: Breakneck Comedy Presents The Lost Voice Guy!Breakneck Comedy Presents The Lost Voice Guy!
On 25 May 2012(Friday Only)
A Must See Comedy Club!
(Theme: Performing Arts,Storytelling)
Fundraising Event: Quiz in Support of Monty's Maggie's AppealQuiz in Support of Monty's Maggie's Appeal
On 25 May 2012(Friday Only)
Bon Accord Lions Club are hosting a quiz in support of Monty's Maggie's Appeal
(Theme: Fundraising,)
Music Event: Scottish Recorder OrchestraScottish Recorder Orchestra
On 26 May 2012(Saturday Only)
A rare opportunity to hear Scotland's recorder orchestra playing in North East Scotland
(Theme: Music)
Senior Citizens/50+ Event: Culter GalaCulter Gala
On 26 May 2012(Saturday Only)
An exciting family day featuring all the fun of a gala including children's entertainment and family fun.
(Theme: Children & Family-Friendly,Fairs, Festivals, Galas,Fundraising,Senior Citizens/50+,Young People,)
Sport & Games Event: ChildLine Euro FootieChildLine Euro Footie
On 26 May 2012(Saturday Only)
The Tartan Army may not have made it to Poland-Ukraine for this year’s Euro 2012, but we’re bringing all the action to you in this great event. This is the perfect opportunity to get together with a load of mates and enjoy a Saturday kick about.
(Theme: Fundraising,Sport & Games,)
Fairs, Festivals, Galas Event: Jumble SaleJumble Sale
On 26 May 2012(Saturday Only)
Annual Jumble Sale in aid of Cults Scout Group
(Theme: Fairs, Festivals, Galas,Children & Family-Friendly)
Education Event: GAELIC LANGUAGE DAY COURSEGAELIC LANGUAGE DAY COURSE
On 26 May 2012(Saturday Only)
One day Gaelic language course
(Theme: Education,Workshops & Courses)
Visual Arts Event: IMPRINT - a weekend of print, prose and poetry 26 & 27 MayIMPRINT - a weekend of print, prose and poetry 26 & 27 May
From 26 May 2012 To 27 May 2012(Weekend Only)
SMART Consultants invite you to a weekend of print, prose and poetry at the SMART gallery
(Theme: Visual Arts,Workshops & Courses)
Media Event: Media SaleMedia Sale
From 30 May 2012 To 27 Jun 2012
Media Sale
(Theme: Media,)
Crafts Event: Red, White & BlueRed, White & Blue
On 01 Jun 2012(Friday Only)
Celebrate the Queen's Jubilee and decorate the library window.
(Theme: Children & Family-Friendly,Crafts,Young People,)
Countryside Event: Aberdeen's International Street MarketAberdeen's International Street Market
From 01 Jun 2012 To 03 Jun 2012(Friday, Saturday and Sunday)
Organised by Geraud UK, this hugely popular and well established market once again makes a return to the City offering a wide array of products from around the UK and Europe.
(Theme: Countryside,Crafts,Fairs, Festivals, Galas,Markets,)
Environment Event: Mud Pies on FridaysMud Pies on Fridays
From 01 Jun 2012 To 29 Jun 2012(Friday Only)
Outdoor fun for two to five year olds to discover nature and play and explore outdoors.
(Theme: Children & Family-Friendly,Environment)
Dance Event: Queen's Diamond Jubilee CelebrationsQueen's Diamond Jubilee Celebrations
On 03 Jun 2012(Sunday Only)
Aberdeen will celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee with a live concert and Jubilee Tea Party in Duthie Park.
(Theme: Children & Family-Friendly,Dance,Exhibitions,Fairs, Festivals, Galas,Music,Performing Arts,Senior Citizens/50+,Young People,)
Heritage Event: Armed Forces DayArmed Forces Day
On 30 Jun 2012(Saturday Only)
An opportunity to come and support our Armed Forces and Veterans in a celebration in the heart of the city. Members of the Armed Forces, past and present will come together in a parade to highlight the diversity and uniqueness of our service personnel a
(Theme: Education,Fundraising,Heritage,Music,Senior Citizens/50+,Young People,)

Current And Forthcoming Events

 Event: Aberdeen Harbour as Spectacle
Aberdeen Harbour as Spectacle
On 24 May 2012 (Thursday Only)
Alan Marcus, Reader in Film and Visual Culture at the University of Aberdeen, presents a talk on Aberdeen’s historic harbour using images from the Aberdeen Harbour Board and George Washington Wilson archival collections.
(Theme: Talks, Lectures & Conferences,Exhibitions)
 Event: Mud Pies on Fridays
Mud Pies on Fridays
From 27 Apr 2012 To 25 May 2012 (Friday Only)
Outdoor fun for two to five year olds to discover nature and play and explore outdoors.
(Theme: Children & Family-Friendly,Environment)
 Event: Breakneck Comedy Presents Shazia Mirza - As Seen on TV!
Breakneck Comedy Presents Shazia Mirza - As Seen on TV!
On 26 May 2012 (Saturday Only)
A Must See Comedy Club in Aberdeen!
(Theme: Performing Arts,Storytelling,)
 Event: 'Allo 'Allo
'Allo 'Allo
From 23 May 2012 To 26 May 2012 (Wednesday, Friday and Saturday)
A comedy by Jeremy Lloyd and David Croft
(Theme: Theatre & Shows)
 Event: Society of Recorder Players Scottish Recorder Festival
Society of Recorder Players Scottish Recorder Festival
On 26 May 2012 (Saturday Only)
A chance for recorder players of all levels of experience to play music together under the baton of several experienced recorder professionals.
(Theme: Music,Fairs, Festivals, Galas)
 Event: Grand Fun Day
Grand Fun Day
On 27 May 2012 (Sunday Only)
An annual Fun Day and It's A Knockout.
(Theme: Children & Family-Friendly,Fairs, Festivals, Galas,Fundraising,Sport & Games,)
 Event: Peterhead Craft & Food Fair
Peterhead Craft & Food Fair
On 27 May 2012 (Sunday Only)
A day of crafts and food from around Aberdeenshire and Moray.
(Theme: Exhibitions,Fairs, Festivals, Galas)
 Event: What's the Download on Downloads?
What's the Download on Downloads?
On 29 May 2012 (Tuesday Only)
Find out more about the new download service available through your library membership and our online resources.
(Theme: Education,Senior Citizens/50+,Workshops & Courses,Young People,)
 Event: Organ Recital by Robert Munns at St Machar's Cathedral
Organ Recital by Robert Munns at St Machar's Cathedral
On 30 May 2012 (Wednesday Only)
The former organist of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra performs a recital on the magnificent Willis organ of Old Aberdeen's medieval cathedral.
(Theme: Music)
 Event: Lunchtime Talk: Boche Di Cattaro of 1866 by Edward Lear
Lunchtime Talk: Boche Di Cattaro of 1866 by Edward Lear
On 30 May 2012 (Wednesday Only)
Jennifer Melville, Lead Curator
(Theme: Talks, Lectures & Conferences,)
 Event: Jubilee Jamboree
Jubilee Jamboree
On 30 May 2012 (Wednesday Only)
Help us decorate our window for the Queen's Jubilee
(Theme: Children & Family-Friendly,Storytelling,)
 Event: Airyhall Library Storytimes
Airyhall Library Storytimes
From 29 Feb 2012 To 30 May 2012 (Wednesday Only)
Storytimes for children up to 7 years old
(Theme: Children & Family-Friendly,Storytelling,)
 Event: Sporting Aberdeen
Sporting Aberdeen
From 03 Mar 2012 To 31 May 2012 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday)
A display of images, programmes and other ephemera reflecting some of the sports in which Aberdonians have participated.
(Theme: Heritage,Sport & Games)
 Event: Cup Cake Decorating Class
Cup Cake Decorating Class
On 31 May 2012 (Thursday Only)
Come along and learn how to decorate cupcakes like the professionals
(Theme: Workshops & Courses,Children & Family-Friendly)
 Event: VSA Presents Comedy Night and Disco
VSA Presents Comedy Night and Disco
On 01 Jun 2012 (Friday Only)
Charity Comedy night and Disco with John McRuvie and Patrice "Hairdresser to the stars"
(Theme: Fundraising,Theatre & Shows)
 Event: 26th Great Grampian Beer Festival
26th Great Grampian Beer Festival
From 31 May 2012 To 02 Jun 2012 (Thursday, Friday and Saturday)
CAMRA Aberdeen's annual real ale festival
(Theme: Fairs, Festivals, Galas,)
 Event: Aberdeen Cyrenians
Regular Giving Open Day
Aberdeen Cyrenians Regular Giving Open Day
On 02 Jun 2012 (Saturday Only)
Aberdeen Cyrenians Regular Giving Open Day discusses the aims of the organisation and the support of Regular Giving.
(Theme: Fundraising,Talks, Lectures & Conferences)
 Event: Grampian Concert Orchestra Diamond Jubilee Celebration Concert
Grampian Concert Orchestra Diamond Jubilee Celebration Concert
On 02 Jun 2012 (Saturday Only)
Music with a Shakespeare theme
(Theme: Music)
 Event: Orchestral Concert
Orchestral Concert
On 03 Jun 2012 (Sunday Only)
The Learig Orchestra presents its summer concert, with George Todica performing Grieg's Piano Concerto.
(Theme: Music)
 Event: jogscotland 5k challenge
jogscotland 5k challenge
On 06 Jun 2012 (Wednesday Only)
The jogscotland 5k challenge returns to Aberdeen this June - walk/jog/run around the scenic 5k course or get your youngsters to take part in the junior fun run!
(Theme: Children & Family-Friendly,Sport & Games,)

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