From Bridget Christie to The Bodyguard, Capollos to Blazin’ Fiddles, this month is packed with shows worth heading out for.
Hey you,
It's going to be a relatively short one this month because the month end crept up without us noticing. It's funny how they do that, eh? October, is looking like a cracker, though. We’ve got more events on our What's On page every weekend this month than we’ve managed to fit into this whole newsletter. It really doesn’t stop. If anyone tries to tell you that nothing happens in Aberdeen, send them our way—we’ll show them otherwise.
There are big shows landing, like Swan Lake at the Tivoli, John Bishop’s 25th anniversary tour, and Bridget Christie testing new material. But it’s not all about the headliners. Sometimes it’s the smaller things, a lunchtime talk, a local film screening, or a punk night at the Lampie, that leave the biggest impression.
Would you like to see your message here? Let's talk.
POST highlights Aberdeen’s creative scene, from theatre and music to visual arts. We focus on showcasing the city’s unique talent and supporting local voices.
Through stories, artist profiles, and event coverage, we’re here to share what makes Aberdeen vibrant. Sign up for free or support us and go ad-free for just £3 a month.
There’s also a strong run of new voices this month. Shows like Òran, BATSHIT and Cheapo bring bold ideas and different perspectives into the mix. Rura, Solardo and Capollos are on hand to keep things loud. Whether you lean towards spoken word or a sweaty dancefloor, there’s definitely something calling your name.
And it’s not just about packed venues. You’ll also find space to slow down and connect. I’m Fine Festival returns, Poetry in the Park is back, and there’s a track party at TX to close out the skate season.
Whatever pace you’re moving at, there’s room for you here.
Stay cool.
Chris & Kevin xx
The Catch Up
It’s been a while since we last caught up with Steven Milne, frontman of The Little Kicks, so we had plenty to chat about ahead of their Lemon Tree gig in early September. The band’s been busy, opening a new studio and getting stuck into writing and recording their next album.
We really enjoyed this one. Steven’s always up for a proper chat, and that honesty makes for a great read.
POST
Chris headed over to the Gordon Highlanders Museum to catch up with the team at Crow House — a conversation we’ve been hoping to have for over three years. It was well worth the wait. Crow House have played a big part in getting a baby film scene off the ground in Aberdeen, and visiting them on a live set showed just how much progress they’ve made.
POST
What’s on in October
Crown Ballet: Swan Lake
1 Oct | Tivoli Theatre
Crown Ballet bring the magic of Swan Lake to the stage with striking choreography, graceful movement and Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable score. A story of love, loss and transformation unfolds through dance.
This classic production offers a spellbinding introduction to ballet, or a welcome return for seasoned fans. A chance to experience one of the world’s most enduring ballets, live.
Lunchtime Talk: Works on Paper – Women Artists Exhibition
1 Oct | Aberdeen Art Gallery
Curator Jessica Barrie shares insights into the current Gallery 16 show, focusing on works by Francesca Woodman, Bet Low, Caroline Walker and others. Themes include landscape, family and interior lives.
The talk explores how these women artists capture moments of transcendence, connection and experience. A chance to look more closely at the stories and perspectives behind the work.
Bridget Christie
2 Oct | Music Hall
Bridget Christie brings a mischievous new work in progress to Aberdeen, following the success of her Channel 4 series The Change. Smart, surreal and full of sharp turns.
She blends big ideas with offbeat humour, mixing social observations with unexpected silliness. A chance to see new material from one of British comedy’s most original voices.
Our Aberdeen: Aberdeen on Film
2 Oct | Treasure Hub
Archive footage and objects from Aberdeen’s collection come together in this laid-back session marking 100 years of the National Library of Scotland. Tea, coffee and biscuits are all part of it.
Led by local volunteers, the event is a n way to connect, chat and explore Aberdeen’s past. Free to attend, donations welcome, no booking required.
Our Town
2–4 Oct | Aberdeen Arts Centre
Thornton Wilder’s play captures the quiet wonder of Grover’s Corners, exploring love, family, friendship and time. With minimal staging, its everyday details shine with surprising beauty.
Presented by Studio Theatre Group, this intimate retelling balances humour and heart. Audiences are invited to reflect on the extraordinary within the ordinary, and the fleeting nature of life’s simplest moments.
Capollos
4 Oct | The Priory
Capollos bring their biggest hometown set yet with a night of gritty, high-energy indie rock. Anthemic choruses and sharp guitars drive their sound and keep the crowd moving from the off.
Their style blends swagger with urgency, echoing The Strokes and Arctic Monkeys but with their own edge. It’s raw, loud and made for late nights in packed venues.
FLY Aberdeen: Solardo
4 Oct | The Tunnels
Solardo bring their trademark tech-house energy to Tunnels, with rubbery basslines, hands-in-the-air drops and relentless momentum. FLY’s late-night takeover turns the space into a low-ceilinged pressure cooker of sound.
Big breakdowns, shuffling grooves and crowd-locking momentum keep things moving from start to finish. A compact, high-intensity night built for fans of chunky 4/4 and sweat-boxed euphoria.
Late Night at the Lemon Tree
4 Oct | Lemon Tree
A fast, loose mix of festival favourites and surprise guests fills this late-night comedy club. Big laughs and laid-back vibes meet in a slot where anything can happen.
Short sets, unfiltered moments and the chance to see acts cut loose. The line-up shifts each night, but the good mood carries on until the lights come up.
TX Skatepark Track Party
4 Oct | Transition Extreme
TX Skatepark marks the end of the season with a day of skating, tunes and togetherness. It’s a send-off for the outdoor space before winter kicks in, with room to move and hang out.
Burning Bush HiFi and more will keep the decks spinning while wheels hit the concrete. Bring your pals, take a lap, and soak up the buzz while it lasts.
Filmmakers & Creatives Networking Event
5 Oct | Bartender’s Lounge
Crow House Projects bring together artists, filmmakers, designers and more for an informal night of connection. It’s a space to share ideas, showcase work and chat about what’s going on creatively in Aberdeen.
There’ll be short talks, project updates and a film screening, plus plenty of time to mingle. Whether you’re showing something or just curious, it’s open, relaxed and worth turning up for.
I’m Fine Festival
6–11 Oct | Various Aberdeen Venues
The I’m Fine Festival returns with a week of free talks and workshops around the city, using open conversation to explore mental health and wellbeing in everyday life.
Topics include farming, menopause, children’s wellbeing and electroconvulsive therapy. Organised by Aberdeen City Council and SAMH, the festival aligns with World Mental Health Day on 10th October.
Òran
8 Oct | Lemon Tree
A bold reimagining of the Orpheus myth, And the Birds Did Sing fuses spoken word, live electronics and hip-hop to tell Òran’s journey into the Underworld in search of a lost friend.
With text by Wonder Fools and a live score from VanIves and Owen Sutcliffe, it’s urgent and full of energy. A modern tale about loyalty, grief and the risks we take for those we love.
Aberdeen Cocktail Week
9–19 Oct | Various Aberdeen Venues
Aberdeen Cocktail Week is back, with 27 venues across the city pouring one-off creations. From smoky negronis to dessert-inspired drinks, it’s a fresh round of mixing, muddling and sipping.
Newcomers like Six by Nico and Wild Goose join festival regulars including Vovem, The Spiritualist and Soul. Wristbands unlock access to every exclusive pour.
Closed For Business + History of Concrete
10 Oct | The Blue Lamp
Aberdeen punks Closed For Business and History of Concrete team up for a no-frills double bill at the Lampie. Gritty riffs, fast tempos and raw energy drive this one from the start.
Both bands are rooted in the local scene, known for tight rooms, big volume and a crowd that leans in. A loud, full-throttle night for fans of Aberdeen’s heavier side.
Closely Watched Trains
10 Oct | The Anatomy Rooms
Jiří Menzel’s 1966 debut follows Milos, a young railway worker navigating desire, naivety and Nazi occupation. Sharp, odd and moving, it helped define the Czech New Wave’s human-centred style.
Presented by The Belmont Cinema, this Oscar-winner blends humour with wartime tension, sketching out quiet acts of resistance and personal longing against the backdrop of a rural station.
John Bishop: 25 Years of Stand Up
10 Oct | P&J Live
John Bishop returns with a new tour marking 25 years since his first ever stand-up set. From small clubs to arenas, he’s built a loyal following with quick wit and warm storytelling.
This anniversary show offers a mix of career reflections and sharp takes on modern life, delivered with the easy confidence of someone who’s been doing it for decades.
Sabotage: The 90s
11 Oct | The Tunnels
Sabotage throws it back to the 90s for a night of loud guitars, wild beats and pure nostalgia. Grunge, Britpop, hip hop and rave collide in a sweaty, speaker-shaking tribute.
DJs dig into anthems and underplayed classics, with each track landing like a time capsule. It’s a chaotic, high-energy night made for dancing and shouting along.
Titans + Ill Collective + Autohuman
11 Oct | Krakatoa
Titans hit Krakatoa on 11 October with their fierce, genre-bending sound. They’re joined by Ill Collective and newcomers Autohuman for a night shaped by heavy noise and shared energy.
From sharp breakdowns to howling feedback, this triple bill captures Aberdeen’s alt scene in full force. Three bands, one stage, and no room for holding back.
Coastal Discovery Beachcombing
12 Oct | Greyhope Bay Centre
Explore local beaches with Greyhope Bay’s volunteers on a guided coastal walk. Spot washed-up finds, hear about local marine life, and get a closer look at what lives just beyond the tide.
Suitable for ages 5+, the session includes hands-on identification and plenty of curiosity. Dress for the weather and bring sturdy shoes for shoreline wandering.
Wankernomics
14 Oct | Music Hall
After sell-out runs in Edinburgh and London, Wankernomics bring their sharp satire of workplace culture to Aberdeen. The duo made their name online by skewering office jargon and corporate nonsense.
Their live show blends observational comedy with dark, knowing wit. It’s all stakeholders, synergy and calendar invites gone wrong cathartic, ridiculous take on the working world many of us know too well.
A Play, A Pie and A Pint: Cheapo
14–18 Oct | Lemon Tree
Cheapo is a new play by David MacLennan Award-winner Katy Nixon, centring on two teenagers caught in a moment that neither of them fully understands. It unfolds over one tense game of chess
Set in a KFC after school, the story pulls apart a single night and everything it changed. Sharp, emotional and full of questions, it’s about survival, truth and what we owe each other.
The Bodyguard
14–18 Oct | His Majesty’s Theatre
The Bodyguard returns with a new UK tour, featuring Sidonie Smith as Rachel Marron and Adam Garcia as Frank Farmer. This stage version of the iconic film blends romance and big ballads.
You’ll hear all the Whitney hits, from I Have Nothing to I Wanna Dance With Somebody, wrapped around a story of fame, fear and unexpected connection.
Four Magicians
16 Oct | Aberdeen Arts Centre
Back after two sell-out shows, this evening brings together top Scottish magicians for a fast-paced night of sleight of hand, illusions and laughs. It’s playful, skilful and full of surprises.
With Smith & Burns, Eoin Smith and James Dickson, the show blends sharp stagecraft with well-timed humour. Each magician brings a distinct style, honed in Aberdeen and toured across Scotland.
BATSHIT
17 Oct | Lemon Tree
BATSHIT is a comic, theatrical reckoning with the myths and stigma around female madness, created by Leah Shelton and directed by Olivier Award-winner Ursula Martinez.
Part requiem, part rebellion, the show blends razor-sharp wit, raw storytelling and unflinching performance. A personal and political response to a legacy of silence and misdiagnosis.
Rura
17 Oct | The Tunnels
Rura return to Aberdeen as part of their 15-year anniversary tour, bringing the energy and musicianship that’s made them a firm favourite on stages across Scotland and beyond.
M rich tradition with bold, contemporary arrangements, their live shows mix fiddle, pipes, guitar and song with real emotion. A long-running band still full of momentum.
Blazin’ Fiddles
19 Oct | Tivoli Theatre
Scotland’s fiddle supergroup bring their fiery, high-energy playing to Aberdeen. Blazin’ Fiddles combine traditional tunes with dazzling musicianship in a night that celebrates the country’s folk roots.
With multiple fiddlers, guitar and piano, the band share tunes from across the Highlands and islands. The show’s full of joy, rhythm and a strong sense of connection on stage.
Mark Steel: The Leopard in My House
23 Oct | Lemon Tree
Mark Steel returns with sharp wit and frank storytelling in The Leopard in My House, a new show shaped by his experience with throat cancer. Equal parts heartfelt and hilarious, it’s far from solemn.
Drawing on his Radio 4 fame, left-leaning politics and a life of skewering nonsense, Steel delivers one of his most personal and fearless stand-up sets to date.
How to Train Your Dad to Be a Feminist
24 Oct | Aberdeen Arts Centre
Sophie Wink’s new play unfolds over a family dinner, where sharp dialogue and mounting tension reveal everyday misogyny and generational conflict. Performed script-in-hand, it’s bold, funny and unflinching.
A post-show Q&A invites conversation and feedback to help shape the piece. Recommended for ages 12+, it balances serious themes with moments of levity and warmth.
Northern Shindig #5
24 Oct | The Blue Lamp
The Northern Shindig returns for its fifth edition, bringing roots music and good cheer back to the Lamp. Musicians gather for a lively night of tunes, rhythm and shared energy.
It’s part celebration, part session, with traditional melodies, spontaneous moments and a strong sense of community. A gig that feels like a gathering.
Stevie Martin: Clout
25 Oct | Lemon Tree
Stevie Martin brings her hit live show to Aberdeen, fresh from sell-outs at the Fringe and Soho Theatre. Known for her smart, fast-paced online comedy, this time she’s right in the room.
It’s tightly-woven chaos: screens, sketches, and a blur of gags exploring digital life, self-image and ridiculous habits. No pausing for snacks. No escaping the group chat.
Poetry in the Park
26 Oct | Union Terrace Gardens
Poetry in the Park returns with an open mic for anyone keen to share a poem or just enjoy the atmosphere. It’s free, welcoming and open to all ages, styles and voices.
Bring a blanket, a book or something to read, and settle in for an afternoon of shared words and community in the open air. All are welcome, no booking needed.
Jazz at The Blue Lamp: Malcolm Strachan
30 Oct | The Blue Lamp
Trumpeter Malcolm Strachan leads his quintet through a set of original works. The music spans hard bop, cool jazz and beyond, rooted in both tradition and modern flair.
Polished arrangements meet vibrant improvisation, showcasing Strachan’s versatility and dynamic style. A strong close to the Blue Lamp’s October jazz programme.
That’s all for this edition of the POST newsletter. If you’ve got a cultural event coming up, give us a shout. We’re always keen to help share what’s happening – especially the cool events that might get ignored elsewhere.
Big thanks to our amazing Supporter Crew. Your backing means the world and keeps this whole thing ticking along.
If we don't see you before, we'll see you next month.
K+C xx
