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Russell Howard holding a microphone against a background with red, blue and yellow halftone dot pattern.

Aberdeen Comedy Festival Sets 2026 Dates After 16,000-Strong Comeback

Russell Howard, John Kearns and Laura Lexx lead three-weekend lineup next autumn.

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Aberdeen Cocktail Week Brings 27 Venues Together For Autumn

City bartenders create one-off drinks and invite you to explore the city’s hot spots together.

Portraits of Yuriko Kotani, Bridget Christie, Joe McTernan and Daniel Petrie in red, yellow, black and blue filters.

Aberdeen Comedy Festival Pairs the Strange With the Familiar

Two weeks of stand-up, sketch and surreal game shows take over the city.

The five comedians holding Aberdeen Comedy Festival sign, smiling in front of bold red and black backdrop.

Comedy Takes Centre Stage Across Aberdeen This Autumn

A big festival comeback puts comedy at the heart of the city.

Illustrated hand with the words “arts for all” and “WayWORD” in bold text.

Stories, Music And Creativity Meet At WayWORD Festival 2025

Join a citywide celebration of creativity this autumn, where emerging and established voices meet

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Aberdeen Music Week Mixes Global Thinking With Local Rhythm

Four packed days of music, learning and collaboration put Aberdeen’s creative scene first

A tall ship decorated with flags sails past the historic Roundhouse in Aberdeen, while crowds line the pier and quayside below.

Tall Ships Brought Aberdeen To Life For One Unforgettable

Aberdeen harbour, streets and skies were filled with celebration, connection and stories set sail.