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Whatever time of year you visit, there’s always something happening to keep you entertained. From live music and theatre to comedy shows, light trails, festivals, family-friendly activities and seasonal celebrations, the North-east is the place to be all year round.

Discover the latest events across the region below with our handy guide below and start planning your next trip.

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Festival of the Sea 2026 - City Centre

Date(s): 11 Jul - 26 Jul 2026

2026 marks the third year of the Festival of the Sea, a citywide celebration of Aberdeen's rich maritime heritage and its deep, ongoing connection with the sea. SEA you there!

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Funk Connection

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Funk Connection - The Lemon Tree

Date(s): 5th Sept 2026

Continuing Aberdeen's tradition of large and horny soul and funk tribute bands Funk Connection are a 10 piece outfit established in 2004 with personnel from a long line of local Funk, Soul and R&B bands.From Stevie Wonder, The Jackson...

Making Waves: Amazing Machines

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Making Waves: Amazing Machines - Aberdeen Art…

Date(s): 17 Jun - 25 Oct 2026

Push buttons, turn cranks and let your imagination run wild as you explore the captivating art of contemporary automata in our joyful summer exhibition.Discover the fascinating revival in automata-making over the past 40 years in this...

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Doric Messiah - Longside Parish Church Hall

Date(s): 29th May 2027

In 2018 our current President Gordon M Hay MBE was requested by Aberdeen Universitys Elphinstone Institute to translate Handels Messiah into Doric. Excerpts were performed in St Machars Cathedral Aberdeen and St Margarets Braemar under the directi...

Wet Wet Wet

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Wet Wet Wet - Music Hall

Date(s): 20th Oct 2027

Released in 1987, Popped In Souled Out was the album that introduced Wet Wet Wet to not only a national audience, but a global one too. It reached No.1 on the UK Albums Chart and featured the hit singles “Wishing I Was Lucky”, “Sweet Little Myster...

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North Atlantic Fiddle Convention

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North Atlantic Fiddle Convention - The Lemon Tree

Date(s): 25th Jun 2026

NAFCo: Festival Lounge and Late Night Dance (Thursday 25th)

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NAFCo: Festival Lounge and Late Night Dance (Thursday 25th) - The Lemon Tree

Date(s): 25th Jun 2026

NAFCo Éimhear Flannery - Whistle Workshop

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NAFCo Éimhear Flannery - Whistle Workshop - North East Scotland College: Aberdeen City Campus

Date(s): 26th Jun 2026

NAFCo Roo Geddes - Scottish Fiddle Workshop

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NAFCo Roo Geddes - Scottish Fiddle Workshop - North East Scotland College: Aberdeen City Campus

Date(s): 26th Jun 2026

NAFCo Sophie Stephenson - Step Dance Workshop

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NAFCo Sophie Stephenson - Step Dance Workshop - North East Scotland College: Aberdeen City Campus

Date(s): 26th Jun 2026

NAFCo Donnell Leahy - Fiddle Workshop

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NAFCo Donnell Leahy - Fiddle Workshop - North East Scotland College: Aberdeen City Campus

Date(s): 26th Jun 2026

Anne Lederman - Native Canadian Fiddle Workshop

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Anne Lederman - Indigenous Canadian Fiddle Workshop - North East Scotland College: Aberdeen City Campus

Date(s): 26th Jun 2026

NAFCo Graham Mackenzie - Scottish Fiddle Workshop

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NAFCo Graham Mackenzie - Scottish Fiddle Workshop - North East Scotland College: Aberdeen City Campus

Date(s): 26th Jun 2026

NAFCo Göran Premberg - Swedish Fiddle Workshop

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NAFCo Göran Premberg - Swedish Fiddle Workshop - North East Scotland College: Aberdeen City Campus

Date(s): 26th Jun 2026

NAFCo Mats Melin and Jennifer Schooner - 1840s Aberdeenshire Solo Dances Workshop

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NAFCo Mats Melin and Jennifer Schooner - 1840s Aberdeenshire Solo Dances Workshop - North East Scotland College: Aberdeen City Campus

Date(s): 26th Jun 2026

NAFCo Liz Doherty - How to Teach Trad Workshop

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NAFCo Liz Doherty - How to Teach Trad Workshop - North East Scotland College: Aberdeen City Campus

Date(s): 26th Jun 2026

NAFCo Chat and Tunes with Adam Sutherland: Pat Ballantyne

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NAFCo Chat and Tunes with Adam Sutherland: Pat Ballantyne - St Margaret's Church

Date(s): 26th Jun 2026

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