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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

Talks, Lectures & Conferences Event: Lunchtime Talk: Circles, Buildings and Balls - Granite in Aberdeen before the Industrial AgeLunchtime Talk: Circles, Buildings and Balls - Granite in Aberdeen before the Industrial Age
On 16 May 2012(Wednesday Only)
Judith Stones, Lead Curator
(Theme: Talks, Lectures & Conferences,)
Workshops & Courses Event: Love Food, Pampered Chef - Cooking DemonstrationLove Food, Pampered Chef - Cooking Demonstration
On 16 May 2012(Wednesday Only)
Learn creative ways to use your leftover food, advice on good shopping habits, how to prepare the correct amount of food at meal times and other tips and tricks for reducing your food waste. No fees!
(Theme: Workshops & Courses)
Theatre & Shows Event: BP Summer Screens 2012BP Summer Screens 2012
On 17 May 2012(Thursday Only)
A beautiful staging of a favourite opera brings Puccini's La Boheme back to the Royal Opera House and on the BP Summer Big Screens 2012.
(Theme: Children & Family-Friendly,Performing Arts,Theatre & Shows,Music,)
Education Event: I'm Online! What Can I Do Now?I'm Online! What Can I Do Now?
On 17 May 2012(Thursday Only)
How to use Internet.
(Theme: Education,Workshops & Courses,)
Storytelling Event: Breakneck Comedy 'The Fumminator Returns'Breakneck Comedy 'The Fumminator Returns'
On 18 May 2012(Tuesday Only)
A Must See Comedy Club in Aberdeen!
(Theme: Performing Arts,Storytelling)
Exhibitions Event: Spring Flower Show- flowers from around the worldSpring Flower Show- flowers from around the world
On 19 May 2012(Saturday Only)
See spring wildflowers from all over the world at this stunning display and get ideas for your garden
(Theme: Exhibitions,Children & Family-Friendly)
Crafts Event: Night at the MuseumsNight at the Museums
On 19 May 2012(Saturday Only)
The highly anticipated Night at the Museums is back with a bang for 2012! The University of Aberdeen’s King’s Museum and Zoology Museum are hosting a special evening event packed full of exciting activities, crafts, quizzes and much more, all for FREE.
(Theme: Children & Family-Friendly,Crafts,)
Countryside Event: Bon Accord Bike Ride 2012Bon Accord Bike Ride 2012
On 20 May 2012(Sunday Only)
Once again, the Rotary Club of Aberdeen Bon Accord are encouraging all cyclists, young and old, first timers and experienced, individuals, families and teams to participate in a bike ride for their nominated charities and also have a fun day out.
(Theme: Children & Family-Friendly,Countryside,Environment,Fundraising,)
Sport & Games Event: City of Aberdeen Baker Hughes 10K and Fun RunCity of Aberdeen Baker Hughes 10K and Fun Run
On 20 May 2012(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,)
Written Word Event: Blaze o Glory 
Blaze o Glory
On 21 May 2012(Monday Only)
Lemon Tree Writers in Performance
(Theme: Written Word,Theatre & Shows)
Young People 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,)
Markets 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,)
Dance Event: "Get Oot & Aboot" Summer Tea Dance"Get Oot & Aboot" Summer Tea Dance
On 27 Jun 2012(Wednesday Only)
Part of the 50+ Programme, funded by the Common Good Fund, come along to Aberdeen's iconic Beach Ballroom for a fun filled afternoon of dance and refreshments
(Theme: Dance,Music,Senior Citizens/50+,)
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: Comedy Night at Carmelite with Original 106!
Comedy Night at Carmelite with Original 106!
On 18 May 2012 (Friday Only)
A Must See!
(Theme: Performing Arts,Storytelling)
 Event: Human Race: inside the history of sports medicine
Human Race: inside the history of sports medicine
From 20 Apr 2012 To 18 May 2012 (Everyday)
A FREE touring exhibition that explores the body as it prepares for, and competes in, sport.
(Theme: Exhibitions,)
 Event: Happy Valley High
Happy Valley High
From 16 May 2012 To 19 May 2012 (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday)
Ragamuffins present Happy Valley High
(Theme: Performing Arts,Children & Family-Friendly)
 Event: Granite Festival 2012
Granite Festival 2012
From 13 May 2012 To 19 May 2012 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday)
New events this year include a chance to visit a working quarry, to hear first hand from artists who have worked with this demanding medium and to find out why we are getting hot and bothered about granite power.
(Theme: Fairs, Festivals, Galas,)
 Event: Fred MacAulay Live at Breakneck Comedy!
Fred MacAulay Live at Breakneck Comedy!
On 19 May 2012 (Saturday Only)
This should NOT be missed. Fred MacAulay - As Seen on Mock The Week will Headline Breakneck Comedy!
(Theme: Performing Arts,Storytelling)
 Event: Mud Pies on Mondays
Mud Pies on Mondays
From 16 Apr 2012 To 21 May 2012 (Monday Only)
Outdoors fun for two to five year olds to discover nature and play and explore outdoors.
(Theme: Children & Family-Friendly,Environment)
 Event: Lunchtime Talk: Flax and Fire Hoses
Lunchtime Talk: Flax and Fire Hoses
On 23 May 2012 (Wednesday Only)
Jenny Brown, Curator
(Theme: Talks, Lectures & Conferences,)
 Event: Aberdeen Skeptics in the Pub - How to Predict the Future
Aberdeen 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)
 Event: All Energy 2012 Exhibition and Conference
All 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)
 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: Quiz in Support of Monty's Maggie's Appeal
Quiz 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,)
 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: Scottish Recorder Orchestra
Scottish Recorder Orchestra
On 26 May 2012 (Saturday Only)
A rare opportunity to hear Scotland's recorder orchestra playing in North East Scotland
(Theme: Music)
 Event: GAELIC LANGUAGE DAY COURSE
GAELIC LANGUAGE DAY COURSE
On 26 May 2012 (Saturday Only)
One day Gaelic language course
(Theme: Education,Workshops & Courses)
 Event: ChildLine Euro Footie
ChildLine 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,)
 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: 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,)

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