Aberdeen

Popular events

Days Out

• Aberdeen International Street Market
  Street market with over 70 stalls selling produce from all over Europe.
• Aberdeen International Youth Festival
  One of the world's biggest participatory festivals, this multi-arts event brings together and…
• Aberdeen's Tartan Day
  With a massed pipe band parade, historic re-enactments, a local history fair and plenty of…
• Aberdeen Winter Festival: Fireworks Night
  An exciting display of colourful, bright and noisy high aerial fireworks complete with family…
• The Castlegate in Bye-gone Days
  Catherine Taylor from Aberdeen Central Library will discuss the history of Castlegate.
• The City of Aberdeen Clydesdale Horse Show
  This is Scotland's premier Clydesdale horse event and a great family day out. The show is free to…
• Aberdeen Winter Festival: Santa & His Reindeer Parade
  Santa and his reindeer cohorts proceed from the Castlegate, along Union Street to the Mall…
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Clubs

• Mixtape
  Chicago house and early Detroit techno from special guest Jesse Rose.
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Comedy

• Sex and the City: The Movie
  A few years on from packing away the series, the characters are back and fleshed out, the…
• Meet Dave
  Eddie Murphy plays Dave Ming Chang, a spaceship made in the image of its miniature-sized captain…
• Danny Bhoy: By The Way
  Twinkly-eyed funny lad Danny Bhoy returns with more stories.
• Four Poofs And A Piano
  Musical comedy from those four campsters who regularly spice up Jonathon Ross' show.
• Funny Kids
  Unique stand-up performance featuring a selection of the North East's newest and youngest comedy…
• James Campbell's Comedy 4 Kids
  More comedy for over 5s as the master of kids' comedy entertains with more fun tales and…
• Lee Evans
  The rubber-faced comedian sets out on a new UK tour.
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Film

• Mamma Mia!
  How can we resist you? Film version of super successful Broadway and West End ABBA song musical…
• The Dark Knight
  Following on from Nolan's critically and commercially successful 'Batman Begins', this sequel…
• Kung Fu Panda
  Overweight panda Po (Black) joins his heroes, the Fierce Five, in a butt-kicking adventure when…
• Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging
  After 'Bend it Like Beckham', Chadha takes a step into younger territory with this adaptation of…
• WALL-E
  Inspired by sci-fi classics from the 1960s and 70s, Pixar have created a post-apocalyptic story…
• Sex and the City: The Movie
  A few years on from packing away the series, the characters are back and fleshed out, the…
• Journey To The Center of The Earth
  Enjoyably silly adventure based on the classic Jules Verne novel starring Fraser ('The Mummy') as…
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Kids

• WALL-E
  Inspired by sci-fi classics from the 1960s and 70s, Pixar have created a post-apocalyptic story…
• CBeebies at the Theatre: Let's Play!
  A fully live theatrical performance straight from the CBeebies channel to the stage. Join Jenny…
• Aberdeen Winter Festival: Santa & His Reindeer Parade
  Santa and his reindeer cohorts proceed from the Castlegate, along Union Street to the Mall…
• Children's Workshops inspired by Scottish Arts and Crafts
  A series of children's workshops will be held in honour of 'Hand, Heart and Soul' at the Aberdeen…
• James Campbell's Comedy 4 Kids
  More comedy for over 5s as the master of kids' comedy entertains with more fun tales and…
• The Singing Kettle: Pirate Island
  Ahoy land lubbers! Scotland's favourite children's entertainers have set sail with their brand new…
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LGBT

• Four Poofs And A Piano
  Musical comedy from those four campsters who regularly spice up Jonathon Ross' show.
• Eurobeat: Almost Eurovision
  Kitschtastic Eurovision spoof that cleverly realises the event is already almost a spoof of itself…
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Music

• Alan Benzie Trio
  Fresh faced jazz pianist and band. 'Part of the Aberdeen International Youth Festival'
• Aberdeen Chorus on a Sentimental Journey
  The Aberdeen chorus of Sweet Adelines International comprises of around 80 women who sing in four…
• Aberdeen's Tartan Day
  With a massed pipe band parade, historic re-enactments, a local history fair and plenty of…
• Aberdeen Winter Festival Christmas Carols Concert
  Sing along to your favourite carols.
• Ambassadors Big Band
  Classic big band tunes along with some modern numbers such as 'Route 66' and 'Feelings'.
• Mrs Gerrard's Accordion Band
  A cracking blend of music, song and humour to get your fingers snapping and toes tapping.
• Jake and Elwood's Christmas Party
  A great big soul, blues and rhythm Christmas party with the Blues Brothers tribute act.
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Theatre

• CBeebies at the Theatre: Let's Play!
  A fully live theatrical performance straight from the CBeebies channel to the stage. Join Jenny…
• Eurobeat: Almost Eurovision
  Kitschtastic Eurovision spoof that cleverly realises the event is already almost a spoof of itself…
• Le Grande Cirque
  An international cast of 50 world champion acrobats and jugglers, perform feats you never thought…
• AIYF International Variety Gala
  Highlights from the festival, with international dance, music and theatre, plus new collaborative…
• Flashdance
  The West End version of the hit film about Alex - welder by day erotic dancer by night - and her…
• Aberdeen Variety Performance
  Wendy Ivers will lead you through an exhilarating evening of magic tricks, live music, silly…
• An Evening with Ray Mears
  The legendary survivalist's first Scottish tour, a two hour show exploring his crazy wild world…
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Visual Art

• Ben Boats: Watercolours of George Wiseman
  An exhibition of watercolours by pierhead artist George Wiseman who painted trawlers of the 1950s…
• Material Matters
  Former Director of the Scottish Gallery, Amanda Game, examines some of the most forward thinking…
• Elements
  A diverse selection of jewellery, ceramics and glass which have been inspired by air, fire, water…
• Artists Abroad
  A new selection of works exhibiting the influences played by foreign travel upon an artist.
• Arts and Crafts Ceramics
  Assistant Keeper Kate Gillespie will discuss The Bough and Mak'merry Studios.
• Images of Castlegate
  Historical impressions, paintings and photographs from the City's collections. Please contact the…
• Hand, Heart and Soul
  Major exhibition exploring in arts and crafts movement in Scotland from 1880 to 1939.
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Dance

• Le Grande Cirque
  An international cast of 50 world champion acrobats and jugglers, perform feats you never thought…
• Aberdeen International Youth Festival at the Arts Centre
  Three evenings of dance, fusing classical and modern ballet, traditional and contemporary dance…
• Lord of the Dance
  The Irish dance phenomenon revive their Good vs Evil tale, which premiered in 1996.
• Project Y - Y Dance
  Scotland's best young dancers in this brand new programme from Scotland's National Youth Dance…
• AIYF International Dance Gala
  The highlight of the festival's dance programme, the Gala draws together young dancers from…
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Talks

• The Castlegate in Bye-gone Days
  Catherine Taylor from Aberdeen Central Library will discuss the history of Castlegate.
• Material Matters
  Former Director of the Scottish Gallery, Amanda Game, examines some of the most forward thinking…
• Aberdeen City and Shire
  Ruaraidh Wishart of the Aberdeen City Archives will discuss Aberdeen and its history of relations…
• Arts and Crafts Ceramics
  Assistant Keeper Kate Gillespie will discuss The Bough and Mak'merry Studios.
• Standing Building Surveys
  Archaeologist Alison Cameron will discuss the surveys of Dalhebity House and Rosewell Gardens.
• Surrealism
  Jennifer Melville will discuss this influential European movement.
• Saints Dedications in Aberdeen
  Research Assistant Sally Crumplin will deliver this fine lunchtime history lesson.
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Sport

• The City of Aberdeen Clydesdale Horse Show
  This is Scotland's premier Clydesdale horse event and a great family day out. The show is free to…
• City of Aberdeen Bowling Tournament
  Week-long mixed tournament, spectators welcome.
• WWE RAW - Survivor Series Tour
  The real deal WWE superstars of US wrestling bring the pain to the UK.
• World Bowls: Singles Champion of Champions
  The first time this bowling tournament has been held in the northern hemisphere.
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Popular places

Cafés

• Café 52
  52 The Green, Aberdeen
• The Sand Dollar Café
  2 Beach Esplanade, Aberdeen
• Cafe Drummonds
  1 Belmont Street, Aberdeen
• The Beautiful Mountain
  11-13 Belmont Street, Aberdeen
• Books and Beans
  Belmont Street, Aberdeen
• Café Society
  9 Queens Road, Aberdeen
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Cinemas

• Cineworld Aberdeen
  Queens Link Leisure Center 28 Links Road, Aberdeen
• Vue Aberdeen
  10 Shiprow, Aberdeen
• The Belmont
  49 Belmont Street, Aberdeen
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Clubs

• Snafu
  Union Street, Aberdeen
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Galleries

• The Lemon Tree
  5 West North Street, Aberdeen
• Aberdeen Arts Centre
  33 King Street, Aberdeen
• The Belmont
  49 Belmont Street, Aberdeen
• The Gordon Highlanders' Museum
  St Luke's Viewfield Road, Aberdeen
• Aberdeen Art Gallery
  Schoolhill, Aberdeen
• Aberdeen Maritime Museum
  Shiprow, Aberdeen
• Aberdeen Royal Infirmary Art Gallery
  Foresterhill, Aberdeen
• Gray's School Of Art
  The Robert Gordon University Garthdee Road, Aberdeen
• Provost Skene's House
  Guestrow, Aberdeen
• Deveron Arts Deveron Arts
  The Studio, Brander Building, The Square, Huntly
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Hotels

• Aberdeen Douglas Hotel
  Market Street, Aberdeen
• Norwood Hall Hotel
  Garthdee Road, Aberdeen
• Thistle Hotel Aberdeen Altens Thistle Hotel
  Souterhead Road, Aberdeen
• Hilton Treetops Hotel
  161 Springfield Road, Aberdeen
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Museums

• The Gordon Highlanders' Museum
  St Luke's Viewfield Road, Aberdeen
• Aberdeen Maritime Museum
  Shiprow, Aberdeen
• The Tolbooth
  Castle Street, Aberdeen
• Grampian Transport Museum
  Main Street, Alford
• Marischal Museum
  University of Aberdeen Marischal College Broad Street, Aberdeen
• Provost Skene's House
  Guestrow, Aberdeen
• Archaeolink Prehistory Park
  Oyne, Insch
• Zoology Museum
  Zoology Building University of Aberdeen St Machar's Drive, Aberdeen
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Pubs & Bars

• Ma Cameron's
  6-8 Little Belmont Street, Aberdeen
• Tiger Tiger
  1-2 Shiprow, off Union Street, Aberdeen
• Under the Hammer
  11 North Silver Street, Aberdeen
• The Illicit Still
  Guest Row, Broad Street, Aberdeen
• Old Blackfriars
  52 Castle Street, Aberdeen
• Northern Lights
  Hatton of Fintray, Aberdeen
• Prince of Wales
  7 St Nicholas Lane, Aberdeen
• The College
  8 Alford Place, Aberdeen
• The Fittie Bar
  18 Wellington Street, Aberdeen
• The Lairhillock Inn
  Netherley, Near Stonehaven, Aberdeen
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Restaurants

• Chi Restaurant & Bar
  Unit 8/9 The Academy, Schoolhill, Aberdeen
• Silver Darling
  Pocra Quay North Pier, Aberdeen
• Udny Arms
  Main Street, Newburgh, Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen
• Royal Thai
  29 Crown Terrace, Aberdeen
• The Bothy
  81 Seafield Road, Aberdeen
• Simpson's
  59 Queens Road, Aberdeen
• eLJo's
  4 Rose Street, Aberdeen
• Cinnamon
  476 Union Street, Aberdeen
• The Square
  1 Golden Square, Aberdeen
• The Ashvale
  42-48 Great Western Road, Aberdeen
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Tourist Attractions

• Glover House
  79 Balgownie Road Bridge of Don, Aberdeen
• Satrosphere
  The Tramsheds, 179 Constitution Street, Aberdeen
• Starnafin Visitor Centre
  Crimond, Fraserburgh
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Theatres

• The Lemon Tree
  5 West North Street, Aberdeen
• His Majesty's Theatre
  Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen
• Music Hall
  Union Street, Aberdeen
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Venues

• The Lemon Tree
  5 West North Street, Aberdeen
• Aberdeen Arts Centre
  33 King Street, Aberdeen
• Beach Ballroom
  The Esplanade, Aberdeen
• AECC
  Bridge of Don, Aberdeen
• Music Hall
  Union Street, Aberdeen
• Waterstone's
  236 Union Street, Aberdeen
• Moshulu
  Windmill Brae, Aberdeen
• MUSA
  33 Exchange Street, Aberdeen
• The North East of Scotland Music School
  Dorothy Hately Music Centre 21 Huntly Street, Aberdeen
• St Machar's Cathedral
  The Chanonray Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen
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