Belle’s Story Takes Centre Stage in July at Aberdeen Arts Centre
From fast-turnaround musicals to family sing-alongs, this month’s programme mixes fun with substance.
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Big Bangs and Rock Jams This July at The Tivoli
A mix of musicals, science shows, magic and family favourites across the month.
Charlie House Brings Four Days of Inflatables to Aberdeen City
Free family event supports Charlie House programmes for children across the North-east
What Makes Aberdeen Parks and Paths So Vital
We mull over what makes outdoor places feel essential to life in the city.
Write a Press Release to Unlock a New Audience for Your Creative Projects
Our guide simplifies writing and sending press releases for cultural organisations, and finding a new audience.
Teen Cast Tackle Annie with Spirit at Aberdeen Arts Centre
Phoenix Youth Theatre reflect on connection, optimism and what local stages make possible.
PsychoYP Leads Bold Night of African Rap and Local Voices
Live hip-hop, storytelling and shared soundscapes at the Lemon Tree this July.
Soul Bartender Shakes up Aberdeen’s Top Cocktail Title
Kayleigh Forbes wins with a fresh, fruit-led spritz after days of public voting.
Try Something New During Aberdeen's Foodie Fortnight
Two weeks of good food, new names and familiar favourites across the city
Coastal Tales and Curious Creatures Take over Aberdeen
From sea monsters to storytelling, workshops and performances, Festival of the Sea connect city to shore.
Circus Wolves, Space Stations and Sweaty Pirates Hit Aberdeen
New work and global theatre collide as Aberdeen Performing Arts rolls into festival season
Live Music Flows Beyond the Harbour this July
Free gigs at Drummonds bring four nights of great independent music to the city centre.
Festivals
Your Complete Guide to Tall Ships Aberdeen 2025 Events
What to see, where to go and how to make the most of the festival
Festivals
Young Creatives Take Centre Stage as Light the Blue 2025 Closes
Teen-led shows, city takeovers and backstage access brought new energy to Aberdeen’s arts scene.
Music
North-East Voices Join National Names at Aberdeen’s Quayside Gigs
Four nights of music spotlight local talent alongside chart favourites in a transformed port setting.
Art
Touch the Art at Aberdeen's New Ceramics Display
A joyful, hands-on celebration of studio pottery has opened at Aberdeen Art Gallery
Community
Aberdeen Museums Recognised for Turning Climate Action into Community Work
AAGM venues awarded for inventive, community-minded climate action projects
Community
Stonehaven Festival Blends Beer, Circus and Community Spirit
A lively weekend of fire-breathers, local brews, street food and volunteer-powered fundraising.
Cinema
Belmont Cinema Brings Sea Stories to Cowdray Hall
A free summer film season connects classic cinema to the Tall Ships Races.
Community
Finding Joy in the Middle of the Room
A funny, moving play from Ten Feet Tall about mental health opens this week at The Lemon Tree
Community
Shazam’s Yellow Brick Road Leads Back to the Stage
A new generation of performers takes the spotlight in this new community-led production.
Art
Gray’s Degree Show Hits Close to Home
Final year art students share thoughtful, humorous and powerful work across many disciplines.
Events
Photographer Engineer Captured Life at a Working Harbour
Early 20th-century images go on show at Aberdeen Art Gallery ahead of the Tall Ships
Theatre
Street theatre takes over Aberdeen this summer with Surge
Aberdeen Arts Centre hosts playful free workshops ahead of live performances during Tall Ships weekend