Music, "Aberdeen"

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The Ultimate Eagles Concert

Eagles tribute act.

The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen

Fri 31 May

£18.50 / 01224 642230

Scottish Opera: The Pirates of Penzance

The Pirates of Penzance was written in a hurry so that Gilbert & Sullivan could open it on Broadway and finally taste those sweet, sweet American royalties, but in spite of its mercenary origin it's one of the best-loved operettas ever written, a crazily sparkling farce with a bumbling but patriotic pirate crew, some…

His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen

Thu 23 May

£17–£51 / 01224 641122

Fri 24 May

£17–£51 / 01224 641122

Sat 25 May

£17–£51 / 01224 641122

Tue 28 May

£17–£51 / 01224 641122

The Atlantic Cable

A cross-disciplinary evening, featuring a network of scholars, artists and musicians who come together to exchange ideas and culture beyond national borders (and that wide, wide expanse known as the Atlantic Ocean).

The Glad Café, Glasgow

Thu 23 May

Free / 0141 636 6119

The first ever Atlantic Cable, featuring talks by Dr Michael Morris (Glasgow University), Dr Michael Brown (University of Aberdeen); music from Joe Black, Siobhan Wilson, and Jill O'Sullivan (Sparrow and the Workshop); and video work from artist Annie Crabtree (Picture Window).

  • 19:00 – 22:30

The Lady Boys of Bangkok: Glamorous Amorous

The Lady Boys present their world-famous show with renditions of J-Lo, Whitney, Kylie et al.

Sabai Pavilion, Aberdeen

Fri 12 Jul

Times to be confirmed / £14–£32 / 01246 345222

Sat 13 Jul

Times to be confirmed / £14–£32 / 01246 345222

Sun 14 Jul

Times to be confirmed / £14–£32 / 01246 345222

…and 14 more dates until 28 Jul

9 to 5: The Musical

Three office workers get their own back on their lying bigot of a boss and conspire to take over the company, all while singing along to 18 classic Dolly Parton numbers.

His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen

Mon 24 Jun

£15.50–£42.50 / 01224 641122

Tue 25 Jun

£15.50–£42.50 / 01224 641122

Wed 26 Jun

£15.50–£42.50 / 01224 641122

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Ceilidh with Clachan Yell

Lively ceilidh with local band Clachan Yell.

Music Hall, Aberdeen

Fri 7 Jun

£8 / 01224 641122

Post-concert ceilidh with Scottish Ensemble.

  • 21:30

Glasvegas

Sweeping and ethereal guitar-driven indie-rock by the platinum-selling four-piece from Glasgow to promote the album Later … When The TV Turns To Static.

The Garage, Aberdeen

Thu 27 Jun

£17 (or £25 with a limited edition 7'' single) / 01224 587594

Melt Yourself Down

Exciting new jazz punk combo featuring ex-members of the supreme Acoustic Ladyland.

The Tunnels, Aberdeen

Sun 16 Jun

£8 / 01224 211121

  • 20:00

Jessie J

The urban pop diva and TV talent show 'coach' belts out the hits on this arena tour.

Aberdeen Exhibition & Conference Centre (AECC)

Mon 21 Oct

£25–£32.50 / 0844 477 9000

Please note rescheduled date.

  • 19:00

The Johnny Cash Story

Roger Dean sings classics by the Man in Black and tells the story of his life, accompanied by band The Lazy Boys.

Aberdeen Arts Centre

Sun 15 Sep

£15 / 01224 641122

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Martin Carthy

The respected English folk singer and guitarist.

The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen

Thu 23 May

£12.50 / 01224 642230

New Jersey Nights

Musical show paying tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.

His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen

Tue 18 Jun

£19.50–£31.50 / 01224 641122

  • 19:30

Wed 19 Jun

£19.50–£31.50 / 01224 641122

  • 19:30

Thu 20 Jun

£19.50–£31.50 / 01224 641122

  • 14:00
…and 2 more dates until 22 Jun

Scottish Chamber Orchestra: Schumann Symphony Cycle I

Fans of Robert Schumann, clear those diaries in November: Robin Ticciati and the SCO are performing all the symphonies, with a couple of bonus concertos thrown in. This concert features Schumann's No 1 and No 4 symphonies, as well as Mozart's Piano Concerto No 25 K503 with guest soloist Paul Lewis. Symphony No 4 is…

Music Hall, Aberdeen

Sat 23 Nov

£10–£22 / 01224 641122

  • 19:30

The Dublin Legends: Cannon, Campbell, Watchorn and O'Connor

These four members of the Dubliners keep the act going strong, following the death of founding member 'Banjo' Barney McKenna in 2012. Expect all the classic songs from the Dubliners' 50-year career.

Music Hall, Aberdeen

Sat 25 May

£19.50–£21 / 01224 641122

Rescheduled date.

  • 19:30

BBC SSO: Grieg Piano Concerto

Aaron Kernis' Newly Drawn Sky is a popular work by this respected American neo-romantic, and it's paired here with Grieg's Piano Concerto featuring Lars Vogt. Finally, Shostakovich's Symphony No 1 is full of youthful high spirits. Donald Runnicles conducts.

Music Hall, Aberdeen

Fri 17 Jan

£10–£20.50 / 01224 641122

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The Defiled

Metalcore and grove metal, with industrial elements, from the London-based five-piece.

The Tunnels, Aberdeen

Mon 27 May

£8 / 01224 211121

Lewis Watson

Oxford teen songwriter in the Ed Sheeran mould.

The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen

Fri 7 Jun

£7 / 01224 642230

  • 19:30

Lossiemouth Folk Club Festival

The epitome of chilled festivals, the Lossiemouth Folk Club Fest encourages performers to come and play 'for the craic' in the spirit of celebrating traditional music and tales. The entertainment's free, with performers rewarded with a great atmosphere at this small festival by the sea.

Lossiemouth: various venues, Aberdeen

Fri 19 Jul

Times vary / Free

Sat 20 Jul

Times vary / Free

Sun 21 Jul

Times vary / Free

Scottish Opera: Pirates Unwrapped

A free, hour-long peek backstage at the inner workings, characters, scenes and high points of The Pirates of Penzance.

His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen

Wed 22 May

Free / 01224 641122

  • 18:00

The Singing Kettle: Rumble in the Jungle

Join the Kettle team on a marvellous adventure deep into the jungle to see what creatures can be found there. There's colourful energy and singalong songs to get the whole family dancing in the aisles.

His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen

Fri 9 Aug

£13 (Family £48) / 01224 641122

Sat 10 Aug

£13 (Family £48) / 01224 641122

Sun 11 Aug

£13 (Family £48) / 01224 641122

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Young Kato

Indie and alt.pop by the band with members from Cheltenham and Birmingham.

The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen

Mon 3 Jun

£7 / 01224 642230

  • 19:30

Aberdeen International Youth Festival

Classical and chamber music, contemporary and traditional dance, jazz and theatre is on offer from a cast of rising international and local stars, with companies travelling from the USA, Russia, Middle East, Africa and Asia to perform.

Various venues, Aberdeen

Fri 26 Jul

Times & prices vary (free–£15) / 01224 213800

Sat 27 Jul

Times & prices vary (free–£15) / 01224 213800

Sun 28 Jul

Times & prices vary (free–£15) / 01224 213800

…and 6 more dates until 3 Aug

Aberdeen Sinfonietta

The Aberdeen Sinfonietta is one of the leading musical ensembles in the North East, giving regular concerts and also providing orchestral support to choral societies in the area.

Music Hall, Aberdeen

Sun 26 May

£12 / 01224 641122

Summer Concert with conductor David Jones and clarinetist Julian Bliss presenting a programme which includes Mozart, Bizet, Schubert, and Debussy.

Alright the Captain

Nottingham alt.rockers.

Cellar 35, Aberdeen

Sun 26 May

£4

With support from Everythingwesayisfact, Floodgates and Babes in Waders.

  • 20:00 – 00:00

BBC SSO: American Classics

Sarah Chang is the featured soloist in a true American classic: Barber's Violin Concerto, which appears directly after another one, the same composer's mournful Adagio for Strings. Lastly, Copland's Symphony No 3 is conducted by David Alan Miller of the Albany Symphony Orchestra.

Music Hall, Aberdeen

Fri 7 Mar

£10–£20.50 / 01224 641122

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