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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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Life Drawing and Painting Weekend: In the Flesh

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Life Drawing and Painting Weekend: In the Flesh - Johnshaven Village Hall

Date(s): 19 Jun - 26 Jun 2026

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P1 - P3 Summer Disco - Ashdale Hall and Field

Date(s): 26th Jun 2026

NAFCo: Darach plus other artists

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NAFCo: Darach Plus Other Artists - The Lemon Tree

Date(s): 26th Jun 2026

NAFCo at The Tunnels

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NAFCo at The Tunnels - The Tunnels

Date(s): 26th Jun 2026

North Atlantic Fiddle Convention: My First Ceilidh

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North Atlantic Fiddle Convention: My First Ceilidh - Cowdray Hall

Date(s): 26th Jun 2026

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Orchard Nights: Busker under a Summer Sky - Banff Castle

Date(s): 26th Jun 2026

North Atlantic Fiddle Convention at the Barn

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North Atlantic Fiddle Convention at the Barn - The Barn

Date(s): 26th Jun 2026

NAFCo: Festival Lounge and Late Night Dance (Friday 26th)

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NAFCo: Festival Lounge and Late Night Dance - The Lemon Tree

Date(s): 26th Jun 2026

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Everywhere At Once Festival - Drummonds

Date(s): 26th Jun 2026

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Artroom with GHAT - Aberdeen Art Gallery

Date(s): 20 Jun - 27 Jun 2026

NAFCo Pernilla Stendahl - Swedish Polskas Workshop

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NAFCo Pernilla Stendahl - Swedish Polskas Workshop - North East Scotland College: Aberdeen City Campus

Date(s): 27th Jun 2026

NAFCo Alfonso Franco - Galician Fiddle Workshop

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NAFCo Alfonso Franco - Galician Fiddle Workshop - North East Scotland College: Aberdeen City Campus

Date(s): 26 Jun - 27 Jun 2026

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