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Aberdeen Art Gallery, Schoolhill, Aberdeen
Date Event
1 Jun–30 Aug
Mon–Sat 10.00am–5.00; Sun 2.00–5.00		 Elements A diverse selection of jewellery, ceramics and glass which have been inspired by air, fire, water and earth.
10 May–2 Aug
10.00am–5.00; Sun 10.00am–2.00		 My Ladye Nevells Booke After surviving five centuries in its original ornate binding, the beautiful music manuscript of 'My ladye Nevells Booke' will be on display at the…
1 Jun–30 Aug
Mon–Sat 10.00am–5.00; Sun 2.00–5.00		 Artists Abroad A new selection of works exhibiting the influences played by foreign travel upon an artist.
21 Jul–13 Aug
10.30am–12.30; 1.30–3.20		 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 Art Gallery . Make the most of the opportunity to…
14 Aug
1.30–2.30		 Material Matters Former Director of the Scottish Gallery, Amanda Game, examines some of the most forward thinking developments in curating contemporary craft.
21 Aug
12.30–1.00		 Arts and Crafts Ceramics Assistant Keeper Kate Gillespie will discuss The Bough and Mak'merry Studios.
28 Aug
12.30–1.00		 Aberdeen City and Shire Ruaraidh Wishart of the Aberdeen City Archives will discuss Aberdeen and its history of relations, 1600-1900.
29 Aug
12.30–12.45		 Surrealism Jennifer Melville will discuss this influential European movement.
Aberdeen Arts Centre, 33 King Street, Aberdeen
Date Event
14 Jun–23 Aug
Mon–Sat 10.00am–5.00; Sun 2.00–5.00		 Hand, Heart and Soul Major exhibition exploring in arts and crafts movement in Scotland from 1880 to 1939.
31 Jul–2 Aug
7.30		 Nunsense An amateur performance of Dan Goggin's tale of the Little Sisters of Hoboken. The nuns desperately need to raise funds for the burial of 52 of their…
3 Aug
8.00		 Aberdeen Variety Performance Wendy Ivers will lead you through an exhilarating evening of magic tricks, live music, silly songs, stand-up, character comedy and performance poetry.
4 Aug–6 Aug
(Times vary)		 Aberdeen International Youth Festival at the Arts Centre Three evenings of dance, fusing classical and modern ballet, traditional and contemporary dance, drawing influences from Afria, Europe and Central…
7 Aug–8 Aug
7.30		 The Best is Yet to Come Aberdeen's premiere rat pack swing-trio, Ocean's 3, take to the glittering stage.
9 Aug
7.00		 James Campbell's Comedy 4 Kids More comedy for over 5s as the master of kids' comedy entertains with more fun tales and ridiculous songs, covering everything from parents to…
9 Aug
8.30		 Funny Kids Unique stand-up performance featuring a selection of the North East's newest and youngest comedy hopefuls.
10 Aug–11 Aug
7.00		 Mrs Gerrard's Accordion Band A cracking blend of music, song and humour to get your fingers snapping and toes tapping.
12 Aug–13 Aug
7.30		 Ambassadors Big Band Classic big band tunes along with some modern numbers such as 'Route 66' and 'Feelings'.
14 Aug
7.30		 Aberdeen Chorus on a Sentimental Journey The Aberdeen chorus of Sweet Adelines International comprises of around 80 women who sing in four part harmony a cappella style.
27 Aug–30 Aug
7.30		 Bugsy Malone Musical spoof of Prohibition-era gangster films courtesy of Triple Threat Youth.
6 Sep–7 Sep
7.30		 The Johnny Cash Story with Roger Dean This live music show includes the hits 'A Boy Named Sue', 'Ring of Fire', 'Orange Blossom Special', 'I Walk the Line' and many more. Listen to the…
Aberdeen Beach, Aberdeen
Date Event
5 Nov
7.00–8.30		 Aberdeen Winter Festival: Fireworks Night An exciting display of colourful, bright and noisy high aerial fireworks complete with family entertainment. Warm, waterproof clothing essential.
Aberdeen Exhibition Centre, Bridge Of Don, Aberdeen
Date Event
4 Nov
6.30		 Katie Melua Prissy teen prodigy, with the guiding hand of Mike 'Wombles' Batt on her shoulder. She has been the biggest selling UK female artist for two years…
Aberdeen Maritime Museum, Shiprow, Aberdeen
Date Event
10 May–16 Aug, not Sundays
10.00am–5.00		 Ben Boats: Watercolours of George Wiseman An exhibition of watercolours by pierhead artist George Wiseman who painted trawlers of the 1950s and 60s.
29 Mar–2 Aug, not Sundays
10.00am–5.00		 Deeper than Light: An international exhibition of life on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge Take an imaginary trip to the volcanic mountain range miles under the sea with this exhibition of photographs, specimens and audiovisuals. Based on…
16 Aug
Mon–Sat 10.00am–5.00; Sun 12.00–3.00		 Ship Models An exhibition of perfectly crafted miniature ships.
20 Aug
12.30–1.00		 Standing Building Surveys Archaeologist Alison Cameron will discuss the surveys of Dalhebity House and Rosewell Gardens.
AECC, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen
Date Event
13 Sep–14 Sep Renovation and Self Build Show Leading companies from the renovating and building industries will be on hand to offer advice and services for all your project requirements.
27 Oct
6.30–11.00		 Lee Evans The rubber-faced comedian sets out on a new UK tour.
13 Nov
6.30		 Paul Weller The Modfather performs material from throughout his 30 year career.
15 Nov
6.30		 WWE RAW - Survivor Series Tour The real deal WWE superstars of US wrestling bring the pain to the UK.
6 Dec
6.30		 Daniel O'Donnell Danny boy comes to perform hits from his two astonishingly successful easy listening albums. Tell your gran to get her tickets fast.
16 Dec Status Quo: Pictures The ever enduring Quo return for their latest tour 'Pictures-40 Years of Hits'.
16 Dec
6.30		 Status Quo The band with more UK hit singles than any other group in chart history are back for more on their 'Pictures: 40 Years of Hits' tour.
20 Dec
6.30		 Jake and Elwood's Christmas Party A great big soul, blues and rhythm Christmas party with the Blues Brothers tribute act.
16 Jan–17 Jan
6.30		 The Mighty Boosh Join Vince Noir and Howard Moon (that's Noel Fielding and Julian Barratt in disguise), plus a whole host of recognisable characters, on their wacky…
24 Apr 2009–26 Apr 2009 Lord of the Dance The Irish dance phenomenon revive their Good vs Evil tale, which premiered in 1996.
Bellabeg Park, Strathdon, Aberdeenshire
Date Event
23 Aug
9.30am–5.00		 Lonach Highland Gathering and Games March of the Lonach Highlanders. A unique event with a full programme of traditional Highland games.
The Belmont, 49 Belmont Street, Aberdeen
Date Event
25 Jul–31 Jul
2.00 & 4.00; Sun 12.30 & 2.30		 Kung Fu Panda Overweight panda Po (Black) joins his heroes, the Fierce Five, in a butt-kicking adventure when the valley of peace is threatened with the return of…
25 Jul–31 Jul
2.15, 4.30, 6.45 & 9.00; Sun 1.15, 4.30, 7.00 & 9.00; Tue 2.15, 4.30, 6.45, 9.00 & 9.30		 Mamma Mia! How can we resist you? Film version of super successful Broadway and West End ABBA song musical starring Streep, Brosnan and Firth.
25 Jul–31 Jul
2.30, 5.30 & 8.30		 The Dark Knight Following on from Nolan's critically and commercially successful 'Batman Begins', this sequel promises to be bigger and possibly even better in…
25 Jul–31 Jul
8.50; Mon, Tue & Thu 6.40 & 8.50		 The Visitor Widower Walter Vale (Jenkins) is a grouch. When work sends him to Manhattan, a series of misunderstandings lead him to form a friendship with Syrian…
30 Jul
Wed 11.00am		 Kung Fu Panda Overweight panda Po (Black) joins his heroes, the Fierce Five, in a butt-kicking adventure when the valley of peace is threatened with the return of…
30 Jul
Wed 11.00am		 Mamma Mia! How can we resist you? Film version of super successful Broadway and West End ABBA song musical starring Streep, Brosnan and Firth.
Blue Lamp, Gallowgate, Aberdeen
Date Event
7 Aug
7.30		 Alan Benzie Trio Fresh faced jazz pianist and band. 'Part of the Aberdeen International Youth Festival'
Cafe Drummonds, 1 Belmont Street, Aberdeen
Date Event
3 Aug
7.00		 Look! I'm a Ghost, Civilised & Up for the Letdown London's Look! I'm a Ghost tour with two alternative Ayrshire acts.
22 Aug The Bohemians A faithful tribute to golden rockers Queen.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, North Anderson Drive, Aberdeen
Date Event
20 Aug–22 Aug
6.00		 Star Struck An X-Factor style singing competition open to competitors aged 12 - 25. All funds raised will go to Northsound Radio's Cash for Kids.
Cineworld Aberdeen, Queens Link Leisure Center 28 Links Road, Aberdeen
Date Event
25 Jul–31 Jul
11.00am & 1.10		 Journey To The Center of The Earth Enjoyably silly adventure based on the classic Jules Verne novel starring Fraser ('The Mummy') as a science professor whose renegade theories are…
25 Jul–31 Jul
11.00am, 12.00, 1.15, 2.40, 3.30, 5.15, 6.00 & 8.00		 WALL-E Inspired by sci-fi classics from the 1960s and 70s, Pixar have created a post-apocalyptic story set in a future in which the Earth has been…
25 Jul–31 Jul
11.00am		 Meet Dave Eddie Murphy plays Dave Ming Chang, a spaceship made in the image of its miniature-sized captain (also Murphy) who has landed on Earth on a mission…
25 Jul–31 Jul
11.00am, 3.10 & 7.20		 Kung Fu Panda Overweight panda Po (Black) joins his heroes, the Fierce Five, in a butt-kicking adventure when the valley of peace is threatened with the return of…
25 Jul–31 Jul
11.20am, 2.00, 3.20, 5.00, 6.00, 7.45 & 8.40; Sun 11.20am, 2.00, 5.00, 6.00, 7.45 & 8.40; Mon 11.20am, 2.00, 3.20, 5.00, 7.45 & 8.40		 Mamma Mia! How can we resist you? Film version of super successful Broadway and West End ABBA song musical starring Streep, Brosnan and Firth.
25 Jul–31 Jul
11.00am, 12.30, 2.20, 4.00, 5.40, 7.30, 8.20 & 9.00; Fri & Sat 11.00am, 12.30, 2.20, 4.00, 5.40, 7.30, 8.20, 9.00 & 10.40		 The Dark Knight Following on from Nolan's critically and commercially successful 'Batman Begins', this sequel promises to be bigger and possibly even better in…
25 Jul–31 Jul
1.00, 5.10 & 9.20		 Hancock Smith plays a nihilistic superhero who has fallen out of favour with the public. Due to this scenario, 'Hancock' dangerously flirts with the status…
25 Jul–31 Jul
1.00, 3.30, 6.00 & 8.30		 Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging After 'Bend it Like Beckham', Chadha takes a step into younger territory with this adaptation of two of Louise Rennison's books. The film lacks the…
27 Jul–28 Jul
Sun 3.20; Mon 6.00		 Mamma Mia! (Subtitled) How can we resist you? Film version of super successful Broadway and West End ABBA song musical starring Streep, Brosnan and Firth.
City Centre, Aberdeen
Date Event
16 Nov
12.00		 Aberdeen Winter Festival: Santa & His Reindeer Parade Santa and his reindeer cohorts proceed from the Castlegate, along Union Street to the Mall Trinity, where the reindeer will be hanging around for…
David Welch Winter Gardens, Duthie Park Polmuir Road, Aberdeen
Date Event
20 Dec
4.00–6.00		 Aberdeen Winter Festival Christmas Carols Concert Sing along to your favourite carols.
Duthie Park, Polmuir Road, Aberdeen
Date Event
23 Aug
10.00am–4.30		 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 the public, held again at the city's Duthie Park.
East Neuk, 132 King Street, Aberdeen
Date Event
13 Aug–28 Sep
(Times vary)		 East Neuk Seafood Celebrations Enjoy the fruits of the East Neuk coastline with this celebration of the region's fodder. Restaurants and inns will be running promotions, tastings…
Foyer Restaurant & Gallery, 82a Crown Street, Aberdeen
Date Event
1 Jul–8 Aug
Tue–Sat 9.30am–10.00		 Mark Hampson Painter, printmaker and fellow of the Royal Academy of Art, Mark Hampson, will exhibit his second Foyer Gallery solo exhibition.
The Gordon Highlanders' Museum, St Luke's Viewfield Road, Aberdeen
Date Event
2 Apr–31 Oct
(Times vary)		 Camouflage '08 This dynamic programme of arts events has been organised by The Gordon Highlanders Museum in association with The Aberdeen Arts Development Team and…
Hilton Treetops Hotel, 161 Springfield Road, Aberdeen
Date Event
27 Sep–28 Sep
10.00am–5.00		 PBFA Aberdeen Book Fair Quality out-of-print, secondhand and antiquarian books on display and for sale. Also maps and prints.
His Majesty's Theatre, Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen
Date Event
1 Aug–2 Aug
7.30		 Geordie Based on David Walker's novel, this musical story tells the tale of a boy from the Highlands who overcomes adversity to become a champion athlete.
2 Aug
10.30am		 HMT Tours Volunteer ushers lead tours of His Majesty's Theatre's spooky and entertaining past.
4 Aug–6 Aug
Mon 4.30; Tue & Wed 11.00am & 2.00		 CBeebies at the Theatre: Let's Play! A fully live theatrical performance straight from the CBeebies channel to the stage. Join Jenny Jumble and PC Plum as they go on an adventure filled…
7 Aug
7.30		 AIYF International Dance Gala The highlight of the festival's dance programme, the Gala draws together young dancers from international companies to present new choreography and…
9 Aug
7.30		 AIYF International Variety Gala Highlights from the festival, with international dance, music and theatre, plus new collaborative pieces created by international companies working…
12 Aug–16 Aug
7.30; Sat 2.30 & 7.30; Wed 2.00 & 7.30		 Hello, Dolly! Anita Dobson and Darren Day lead a new production of the Broadway hit show telling the story of New York matchmaker Dolly Levi.
16 Aug
10.30am		 HMT Tours Volunteer ushers lead tours of His Majesty's Theatre's spooky and entertaining past.
18 Aug–23 Aug
7.30; Fri & Sat 5.00 & 7.30		 Eurobeat: Almost Eurovision Kitschtastic Eurovision spoof that cleverly realises the event is already almost a spoof of itself anyway.
23 Aug
10.30am		 HMT Tours Volunteer ushers lead tours of His Majesty's Theatre's spooky and entertaining past.
25 Aug–30 Aug
Mon–Thu 7.30; Fri & Sat 5.00 & 8.30		 Flashdance The West End version of the hit film about Alex - welder by day erotic dancer by night - and her quest to get into the Shipley Dance Academy. With…
30 Aug
10.30am		 HMT Tours Volunteer ushers lead tours of His Majesty's Theatre's spooky and entertaining past.
23 Sep–27 Sep
7.30; Wed 2.00 & 7.30; Sat 2.30 & 7.30		 Le Grande Cirque An international cast of 50 world champion acrobats and jugglers, perform feats you never thought possible, in this theatrical circus show.
Leith Hall, Huntly, Aberdeenshire
Date Event
30 Jul
7.30–9.00		 Guided Walk: Leith Hall Join head gardener Toby Loveday for an evening stroll around the garden and then take tea and scones in Leith Hall's tea room. All proceeds from…
The Lemon Tree, 5 West North Street, Aberdeen
Date Event
2 Aug
7.00		 Project Y - Y Dance Scotland's best young dancers in this brand new programme from Scotland's National Youth Dance Company. 'Part of Aberdeen International Youth…
3 Aug
5.00		 KY8 Kinetic Youth Theatre presents a theatrical exploration of thirty years of decay and decline in a once bustling coastal town. 'Part of Aberdeen…
4 Aug–5 Aug
7.00		 Contacting the World Pioneering theatre exchange project, Contacting the World, present performances from Brazil's Afro Reggae and Manchester's Space 3. 'Part of the…
6 Aug–8 Aug
7.00		 Lottie Garidge Theatre Company and Mitchell School of Drama present a production about Lottie, a child born in a North East poorhouse. 'Part of the…
29 Aug
8.00		 Danny Bhoy: By The Way Twinkly-eyed funny lad Danny Bhoy returns with more stories.
Music Hall, Union Street, Aberdeen
Date Event
1 Aug
7.30		 National Youth Orchestra of Switzerland The Swiss Youth Symphony Orchestra, with violinist Esther Hoppe and conductor Kai Bumann, perform Stravinsky's 'Rite of Spring' and a piece by…
2 Aug
7.30		 Music & Song From Three Continents A range of vocal and instrumental styles including traditional chors, drumming and folk styles from North America, Erope and Africa.'Part of the…
8 Aug
7.30		 Metropolitan Youth Orchestra of Hong Kong Mixed programme of popular classics and famous Chinese melodies including Glinka's 'Ruslan and Ludmilla' and Tchaikovsky's 'Nutcracker Suite'. 'Part…
4 Sep
7.30		 Star Struck - Final Final of this X-Factor style singing competition open to competitors aged 12 - 25. All funds raised will go to Northsound Radio's Cash for Kids.
15 Sep
8.00		 Four Poofs And A Piano Musical comedy from those four campsters who regularly spice up Jonathon Ross' show.
14 Oct
7.30		 An Evening with Ray Mears The legendary survivalist's first Scottish tour, a two hour show exploring his crazy wild world, followed by a question and answer session.
Provost Skene's House, Guestrow, Aberdeen
Date Event
17 Nov 2007–1 Nov The Local Word and Image: 500 Years of Printing in Scotland Exhibition tracing the development of printing in the city from 1622, through the publication of the first newspaper in Scotland and into the 19th…
Queen's Cross Church, Albyn Place, Aberdeen
Date Event
6 Oct
7.30		 The Scottish Ensemble: Red Young trumpeter Alison Balsom, and Perthshire-born pianist, Alasdair Beatson make their debuts with the Ensemble, with a performance of…
Snafu, Union Street, Aberdeen
Date Event
1 Aug
10.00–3.00am		 Mixtape Chicago house and early Detroit techno from special guest Jesse Rose.
The Tolbooth, Castle Street, Aberdeen
Date Event
8 Jul–10 Aug Offences and Penalties An insight into policing methods in the 19th and 20th centuries. Please contact the museum for opening times.
12 Aug–14 Sep Images of Castlegate Historical impressions, paintings and photographs from the City's collections. Please contact the museum for opening times.
14 Aug
12.30–1.00		 The Castlegate in Bye-gone Days Catherine Taylor from Aberdeen Central Library will discuss the history of Castlegate.
21 Aug
12.30–1.00		 Saints Dedications in Aberdeen Research Assistant Sally Crumplin will deliver this fine lunchtime history lesson.
Union Street, Aberdeen
Date Event
16 Nov
5.30–6.15		 Aberdeen Winter Festival: Christmas Lights Switch On Watch the festive lights go on.
Union Terrace Gardens, Union Terrace, Aberdeen
Date Event
26 Sep–28 Sep
11.00am		 Aberdeen International Street Market Street market with over 70 stalls selling produce from all over Europe.
Various venues, Aberdeen
Date Event
30 Jul–9 Aug
(Times vary)		 Aberdeen International Youth Festival One of the world's biggest participatory festivals, this multi-arts event brings together and presents the best young dance companies, classical…
2 Aug
(Times vary)		 Aberdeen's Tartan Day With a massed pipe band parade, historic re-enactments, a local history fair and plenty of traditional music.
5 Sep–22 Sep
(Times vary)		 Techfest A festival promoting science, engineering, maths and technology through a series of schools programmes and workshops, public lectures and a family…
26 Sep–18 Oct
(Times vary)		 Seniors in the City 2008 Aberdeen's older peoples' festival with talks, workshops, shows, tours and community activities for those aged 50 and over. For a programme please…
21 Oct–17 Nov
(Times vary)		 Sound The North East of Scotland's contemporary music festival, presenting a broad range of musical events including performances from Alba Quartete, BBC…
Vue Aberdeen, 10 Shiprow, Aberdeen
Date Event
25 Jul–31 Jul
9.50am, 12.00, 1.00, 3.30, 4.30, 7.00, 8.00 & 10.30; Fri, Sat, Sun & Thu 9.50am, 12.00, 1.00, 3.30, 4.30, 7.00, 8.00, 10.30 & 11.30		 The Dark Knight Following on from Nolan's critically and commercially successful 'Batman Begins', this sequel promises to be bigger and possibly even better in…
25 Jul–31 Jul
10.05am, 12.30, 3.10, 5.45 & 8.30; Fri, Sat, Sun & Thu 10.05am, 12.30, 3.10, 5.45, 8.30 & 11.10		 Mamma Mia! How can we resist you? Film version of super successful Broadway and West End ABBA song musical starring Streep, Brosnan and Firth.
25 Jul–31 Jul
10.20am & 12.45; Sun 12.45		 Meet Dave Eddie Murphy plays Dave Ming Chang, a spaceship made in the image of its miniature-sized captain (also Murphy) who has landed on Earth on a mission…
25 Jul–31 Jul
10.00am, 12.15, 2.40, 5.00 & 7.30		 Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging After 'Bend it Like Beckham', Chadha takes a step into younger territory with this adaptation of two of Louise Rennison's books. The film lacks the…
25 Jul–31 Jul
11.00am, 1.30, 3.55, 6.20 & 8.45		 WALL-E Inspired by sci-fi classics from the 1960s and 70s, Pixar have created a post-apocalyptic story set in a future in which the Earth has been…
25 Jul–31 Jul
11.20am, 1.50, 4.15 & 6.45		 Kung Fu Panda Overweight panda Po (Black) joins his heroes, the Fierce Five, in a butt-kicking adventure when the valley of peace is threatened with the return of…
25 Jul–31 Jul
2.55, 6.00, 8.15 & 10.40; Tue 2.55, 8.15 & 10.40		 Hancock Smith plays a nihilistic superhero who has fallen out of favour with the public. Due to this scenario, 'Hancock' dangerously flirts with the status…
25 Jul–31 Jul
9.00; Fri–Sun & Thu 9.00 & 11.50		 Wanted Scottish comic book writer Mark Millar's ultra-violent graphic novel gets the Hollywood blockbuster treatment. Fellow Scot McAvoy takes the lead as…
25 Jul–30 Jul
10.00		 The Mist After a thunderstorm artist David (Jane) heads down to the local supermarket, only to join a small cross-section of the town hemmed indoors by a…
29 Jul
Tue 6.00		 Hancock (Subtitled) Smith plays a nihilistic superhero who has fallen out of favour with the public. Due to this scenario, 'Hancock' dangerously flirts with the status…
25 Jul–31 Jul
Fri, Sat, Sun & Thu 11.40		 Sex and the City: The Movie A few years on from packing away the series, the characters are back and fleshed out, the individual angst of each woman realised enough to engage…
1 Aug
Thu 12am		 X Files: I Want to Beleive Mulder and Scully return for a stand alone X-Files feature.
Westburn Park, Westburn Road, Aberdeen
Date Event
30 Aug–6 Sep
(Times vary)		 World Bowls: Singles Champion of Champions The first time this bowling tournament has been held in the northern hemisphere.

Found 114 events at 32 places.
Sorted by event / date & time / place / most viewed. Showing 10, 25, 50, 100 per page.