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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

Programme Aberdeen's Year of Culture
On 20 Jun 2013(Thursday Only)
Aberdeen is bidding to be UK City of Culture - take part in one of our programming sessions to tell us what you want to see in Aberdeen in 2017.
(Theme: Workshops & Courses)

Books 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)

Theatre & Shows Event: BANGING HEIDS COMEDY PRESENTS STAR WARS

BANGING HEIDS COMEDY PRESENTS STAR WARS
From 20 Jun 2013 To 21 Jun 2013(Thursday Only)
5 COMEDIANS WILL TAKE TO THE STAGE AND TALK ABOUT STAR WARS, SPECIAL GUEST RICK CARRANZA AND ELSIE FROM A-Z IMPROVERS
(Theme: Theatre & Shows,Performing Arts)

Fundraising Event: Charity ladies night and fashion show in aid of Hazlewood School

Charity ladies night and fashion show in aid of Hazlewood School
On 21 Jun 2013(Friday Only)
Lots of stalls with loads of goodies such as Ann Summers partylite candles, Cath Scott jewellery bead pop and flash photography.
(Theme: Fundraising,Crafts)

Summer Solstice Walk - with Anne Murray
On 21 Jun 2013(Friday Only)
Summer evening walk to the source of the River Deveron. Celebrate with artist Anne Murray as she completes her walk of the full length of the River.
(Theme: Guided Walks/Tours,Countryside)

Scottish Play Day
On 21 Jun 2013(Friday Only)
Come and join the fun on Scottish Play Day!
(Theme: Children & Family-Friendly,Education)

Performers for Piper
From 21 Jun 2013 To 22 Jun 2013(Friday Only)
Performers for Piper are a collective of local musicians from Aberdeen putting together a fundraising concert for the Piper Alpha Memorial Trust.
(Theme: Music)

Fairs, Festivals, Galas Event: Heathryburn school summer fair

Heathryburn school summer fair
On 22 Jun 2013(Saturday Only)
Free Event
(Theme: Fairs, Festivals, Galas)

Breakneck Comedy: Vladimir McTavish plus guests
On 22 Jun 2013(Saturday Only)
A MUST SEE COMEDY CLUB
(Theme: Performing Arts,Storytelling)

'ONE OFF ARGENTINE TANGO SPECIAL'
On 24 Jun 2013(Monday Only)
Visiting teachers from the USA join Tango Aberdeen and Tangodee for an evening of Argentine Tango.
(Theme: Dance,Music)

Energy Saving Roadshow
On 25 Jun 2013(Tuesday Only)
Alan Thomson, Energy Advisor, will be at Ferryhill Libraryto give energy advice within the home and on transport
(Theme: Education,Exhibitions,Senior Citizens/50+,Talks, Lectures & Conferences,Environment,)

Films Event: Cafe Philosophique - Implicit Bias Against Women

Cafe Philosophique - Implicit Bias Against Women
On 27 Jun 2013(Thursday Only)
A relaxed and informal way to explore philosophy
(Theme: Talks, Lectures & Conferences,Films)

March Hare Craft & Vintage Market
On 29 Jun 2013(Saturday Only)
The March Hare Craft & Vintage Market is a regular monthly market in Aberdeen City, Scotland. We feature an eclectic selection of stallholders from vintage fashion to handmade furnishings.
(Theme: Crafts,Markets,)

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,)

City of Culture Hackathon Show and Tell
On 30 Jun 2013(Sunday Only)
We've put a group of computers programmers and a group of artists in a room for two days and asked them to create. This is where they tell us what they've created.
(Theme: Media,Design)

Granite City Roller Girls - Intake Day
On 15 Jul 2013(Saturday Only)
Granite City Roller Girls second intake session of 2013 - Come along and try it out!
(Theme: Sport & Games)

Heritage Event: The Gordon Highlanders 1914 – 1918 Living History Day

The Gordon Highlanders 1914 – 1918 Living History Day
On 27 Jul 2013(Saturday Only)
The renowned Living History group The Gordon Highlanders 1914-1918 return for their one day living history event. A great event which captures history and the event of the First World War.
(Theme: Heritage,Education)

Aberdeen Art Fair
From 17 Aug 2013 To 18 Aug 2013(Weekend Only)
Aberdeen Art Fair, now in its third year, is Scotlands fastest growing and friendliest contemporary art fair with galleries and artists from across the UK exhibiting and selling a diverse range of contemporary original and affordable art.
(Theme: Fairs, Festivals, Galas,Visual Arts,)

Current And Forthcoming Events

How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
From 18 Jun 2013 To 22 Jun 2013 (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday)
The talented young actors of Phoenix Youth Theatre bring this vibrant, exciting production to the Arts Centre Theatre in June.
(Theme: Theatre & Shows,Performing Arts)

Breakneck Comedy: Vladimir McTavish plus guests
On 22 Jun 2013 (Saturday Only)
A must see comedy club!
(Theme: Performing Arts,Theatre & Shows)

'Inner Elements - The Landscape Within' by Alan W B Paterson. Artists Talk at Claremont Gallery.
From 18 May 2013 To 22 Jun 2013 (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday)
Join us at Claremont Gallery to view the exhibition of 'Inner Elements - The Landscape Within' by Alan W B Paterson. The Artists Talk by Alan will be held on Sat 18th May 2-3pm. All welcome.
(Theme: Visual Arts,Talks, Lectures & Conferences)

Event: Charlie House fundraising day at La Lombarda Restaurant.

Charlie House fundraising day at La Lombarda Restaurant.
On 23 Jun 2013 (Sunday Only)
Raising funds to build a place for - Infants and children with complex needs up to age 18 and their families - Children who are technologically dependent - Children who have life-limiting conditions - The whole family when they need it most.
(Theme: Children & Family-Friendly)

Heathryburn School Summer Fayre
From 16 Jun 2013 To 23 Jun 2013 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday)
Come join in on the fun. We have table top sales from outside organization, fun games for all the family, bouncy castle, B.B.Q and much much more!
(Theme: Fairs, Festivals, Galas)

Breakneck Comedy: Gavin Webster plus guests
On 25 Jun 2013 (Tuesday Only)
A MUST SEE COMEDY CLUB
(Theme: Performing Arts,Storytelling)

Breakneck Comedy: Gavin Webster plus guests
On 25 Jun 2013 (Tuesday Only)
A must see comedy club!
(Theme: Performing Arts,Theatre & Shows)

Event: New Recreational Athletics for Adults

New Recreational Athletics for Adults
From 12 Feb 2013 To 25 Jun 2013 (Tuesday Only)
'Drop In' Athletics Session for Adults on Tuesday Evenings - No Experience Required
(Theme: Sport & Games)

Energy Saving Roadshow
On 26 Jun 2013 (Wednesday Only)
Alan Thomson, Energy Advisor, will be at Tillydrone Library to give energy advice within the home and on transport.
(Theme: Education,Exhibitions,Senior Citizens/50+,Talks, Lectures & Conferences,)

Rock Your Sewing Machine - Applique
On 27 Jun 2013 (Thursday Only)
Learn how to embellish fun motifs onto fabric in our one-off Applique workshop with Barbara Ruis of Rocking Stitch, you will be shown how to use different stitches on your machine and the use of interfacing.
(Theme: Crafts,Workshops & Courses)

Jazz at the Blue Lamp - Leo Blanco
On 27 Jun 2013 (Thursday Only)
Solo performance by one of the world's finest jazz pianists
(Theme: Music)

Meditation for All
From 12 Apr 2013 To 28 Jun 2013 (Friday Only)
Meditation classes are offered on an informal, drop-in basis, so you are welcome to come along at any time. Each class consists of two guided meditations, with a teaching on a general topic of Buddhism in between.
(Theme: Education,Health)

Torry Lighthouse Festival
On 29 Jun 2013 (Saturday Only)
Join us at the first Torry Lighthouse Festival. Enjoy a variety of local talents on stage. Origal 106 are providing an MC. Highlights include: Breakneck Comedy, TGT Winner, Dancers, Choir, TA and much more! A fun, free day out for Quines an Loons.
(Theme: Children & Family-Friendly,Fairs, Festivals, Galas,)

Breakneck Comedy: Joe Heenan plus guests
On 29 Jun 2013 (Saturday Only)
A MUST SEE COMEDY CLUB
(Theme: Performing Arts,Storytelling)

Aberdeen's Night of Terror
From 21 Apr 2013 To 29 Jun 2013 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday)
Exhibition of photographs shows the devastating effect of the attack on Aberdeen on the night of Wednesday 21st April 1943 when 31 tons of bombs were dropped on the northern half of the city.
(Theme: Exhibitions,Heritage)

Breakneck Comedy: Joe Heenan plus guests
On 29 Jun 2013 (Saturday Only)
A must see comedy club!
(Theme: Performing Arts,Theatre & Shows)

Duthie Park Official Re-Opening Family Fun Day
On 30 Jun 2013 (Sunday Only)
Come and celebrate the completion of the recently restored and improved Duthie Park. Bring along your picnic blanket to take in some music at the bandstand, take a tour round the park in a traditional horse and cart or let the kids burn off some energy!
(Theme: Children & Family-Friendly,Fairs, Festivals, Galas,Senior Citizens/50+,)

Aberdeen 2017 Hackathon
From 29 Jun 2013 To 30 Jun 2013 (Weekend Only)
Aberdeen is bidding to be UK City of Culture in 2017. As part of that process we're looking to create new collaborations between artists and coders.
(Theme: Media,Design)