What's on in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire this October
30 September 2018
The leaves are changing and the autumnal colours are decorating the region beautifully. One thing that’s not changing in autumn is that we’ve got lots of great activities coming your way. It’s festival galore – from Doric to comedy to dance, you’re in for a treat. Speaking of treats… October is also choc-o-bloc full of terrifying – and tame – Halloween events to sink your teeth into. Check out what’s on in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire this month (if you dare):
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Across the Grain: Festival of Doric and Traditional Music [1 Oct – 1 Nov 2018]
It’s time to celebrate the Doric culture in this new festival showcasing Doric heritage, music and stories. From Braemar to Banff, Strichen to Stonehaven – Aberdeenshire will host performances, ceilidhs, films, song, storytelling and traditional music. There are more than 50 activities taking place over the month-long festival. Download the festival programme brochure here.
If you’re new to Doric or need to brush up on the lingo, read our blog: ‘A beginners guide to Doric’ here.
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Aberdeen Comedy Festival [4 – 13 October 2018]
Get ready to experience belly-aching laughter as Aberdeen Comedy Festival returns this October. Over 50 shows across 10 days featuring local and international comedians. Highlights include Reginald D Hunter kick starting the festival, Christina Bianco, Rob Kemp, Tom Allen, Tiff Stevenson and David O’Doherty ending the festival with a bang! Check out the festival programme here.
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The Band [ 3 – 13 October 2018]
Are you a fan of Take That? You’ll love the new musical that’s taking the theatre scene by storm. The Band is a beautiful story for anyone who grew up with a boyband, all set to the soundtrack of Britain’s biggest boyband of all time: Take That.
We’re so excited that we're giving away two tickets to see The Band at His Majesty’s Theatre on Saturday, 6 October 2018. Talk about making Saturday the “Greatest Day of *your life*”. Click here to enter. Please note, this competition closes on Friday, 5 October 2018 at 9am. T&C’S apply.
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DanceLive [11 – 27 October 2018]
Scotland’s most prolific and long running contemporary dance festival returns to Aberdeen this October. A truly diverse and thought-provoking festival, DanceLive is where art meetings the real world. Click here to see the festival programme.
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Evita [16 – 20 October 2018]
Following its smash hit runs in London, Evita is thrilling audiences across the UK in this latest tour. Returning to the lead role of Eva is Madalena Alberto who received critical acclaim for the role in 2014. Sharing the spotlight is Gian Marco Schiaretti fresh from the West End production. Don’t miss the epic story of Eva Peron, wife of former Argentine dictator Juan Peron in this five day run at His Majesty’s Theatre.
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Sara Pascoe – LadsLadsLads [19 October]
Aberdeen Comedy Festival may have ended by this point in the month but the laughs haven’t. Multi award-winning comedian Sara Pascoe embarked on tour following a sell-out run in London’s West End. Delighting audiences across the UK, the star of Live at The Apollo, Mock the Week, QI and Taskmaster is as sharp as ever. Don’t miss this gig at the Tivoli Theatre.
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Illuminator Night Trail Race [27 October]
See the natural beauty of Glen Tanar’s ancient Scots pine forest in a spectacular new light. Go wild through the night on Scotland’s toughest night half marathon. Run or walk 15 dark miles over rugged hill trails with just the glow of your head torch to lead the way. Don’t let October run away with you – you can do this.
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Halloween [Various dates throughout October]
Halloween, a time for tricks or treats, ghosts and witches, chocolates and candy galore. From horror houses to family friendly fun and even spooky murder mystery parties. There is so much going on in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire this Halloween that we simply couldn’t fit it all in this blog, click here to read about all the terror-ific Halloween events to check out in October.
Check out our what's on calendar for more events in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.