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15 Apr

Poet laureate Simon Armitage to visit Aberdeen for special virtual reading

The UK’s poet laureate will perform a live-streamed reading from an Aberdeen library. It forms part of his 10-year Laureate’s Library Tour which involves giving readings from libraries across the country from big cities to more rural locations.

Press and Journal

14 Apr

Aberdeen Fashion Week to run virtually for first time

For the first time, the team behind Aberdeen Fashion Week (AFW) will be running the event in a virtual format due to coronavirus restrictions.

Evening Express

14 Apr

Aberdeen’s NESCol photography students launch online exhibition

Celebrating and showcasing their photography work created during the pandemic, 15 college students – with the help of NESCol photography lecturer Karen Catto – put together an online exhibition.

Evening Express

14 Apr

Scouting For Girls turn to 80s classics for Aberdeen Lemon Tree gig

The indie-pop band will release Easy Cover on April 23, then follow it up with an extensive UK tour this autumn, including the Lemon Tree on October 6.

Evening Express

13 Apr

Simple Minds reschedule their greatest hits gig at Aberdeen’s P&J Live

The iconic Scottish rockers will now play at the venue on Tuesday April 5 next year, instead of August 17 this year, it's been announced. All tickets for the August date will be valid for next year’s show.

Evening Express

13 Apr

Aberdeen Science Centre to welcome visitors again this month

Top North-east visitor attraction Aberdeen Science Centre is getting ready to welcome the public back to its revamped facility on Wednesday April 28.

AGCC

9 Apr

Indie stars The Snuts confirm second show in Aberdeen as they battle to top the UK album charts

In a rare treat for fans the band will now play the Granite City venue on two consecutive nights as a show 24 hours later at Tunnels on Wednesday, September 29 had already sold out.

Evening Express

8 Apr

North East foraging business reopens event bookings

Wild Food Stories, founded by Leanne Townsend, has opened bookings for spring, early summer and summer foraging courses. The announcement comes after Leanne was forced to cancel the popular courses after the coronavirus outbreak struck last year.

Evening Express

8 Apr

Aberdeen’s DolphinFest has launched with a variety of online events to celebrate Scotland’s Year of Coasts and Waters.

Highlights on the calendar include children’s storytime sessions hosted by TV presenter Rory Crawford, live webinars, Q&As and recorded wildlife tours to inspire people to get out and enjoy their local environment.

Evening Express

2 Apr

Sculpture trail offers ‘magical worlds’ of art in Aberdeen city centre

An “extraordinary” kinetic sculpture trail will arrive in Aberdeen for 11 days next month – and city art bosses say it will mark a return to people enjoying arts in the city centre.

Evening Express

2 Apr

North East town to host egg-stra special event this Easter

A series of hand-decorated eggs have been created by 12 north-east artists and placed around Chapelton, ready for residents and local visitors to find.

Evening Express

31 Mar

Franky Wah coming to Aberdeen’s Unit 51

The DJ, who specialises in house and techno music, will deliver a set at the city’s Unit 51 on Saturday October 23.

Press and Journal

31 Mar

Comedians Nish Kumar and Bridget Christie bringing the laughter to Aberdeen

Nish, best-known as host of the recently-cancelled BBC satire The Mash Report, will bring his latest show, Control, to the Guild Street venue on Thursday March 17 next year.

Press and Journal

31 Mar

Two fab-u-lous Strictly Come Dancing tours heading for Aberdeen

Strictly Come Dancing fans in the north-east have some fab-u-lous news to celebrate – two official tour shows will be waltzing in to Aberdeen next year.

Press and Journal

30 Mar

Plea for performers as north-east arts festival bosses fear pandemic could turn event into a ‘damp squib’

The North East Scotland Performing Arts (Nespa) group has been holding its annual competitive gathering almost every year since 1909, with only a few exceptions during the First and Second World Wars.

Press and Journal

30 Mar

Cinema bosses tease top movies to entice film fans back through the doors

Film fans missing their dose of big screen escapism are on the countdown to once again being able to enjoy a Hollywood blockbuster or independent gem with a side of popcorn in their nearest cinema.

Press and Journal

30 Mar

Aberdeen date set for RuPaul’s Drag Race UK: The Official Tour

The live version of the BBC Three hit show will be at the Music Hall on March 30 next year, with stars from both series of the contest offering a night of extravagant entertainment.

Evening Express

30 Mar

Aberdeen children’s charity to host virtual games night

Charlie House, which supports children and young people with complex disabilities and/or life-limiting conditions and their families, has been moving its fundraising initiatives online for the past year.

Evening Express

26 Mar

André Rieu waltzing to Aberdeen to thrill fans at P&J Live

The classical music phenomenon will play a matinee performance at the Aberdeen arena on Sunday April 24 next year – and venue bosses are bracing for a flood of demand when tickets go on sale on Friday March 26.

Press and Journal

26 Mar

Jazz at the Blue Lamp: Funding boost to keep virtual perfomances going from Aberdeen pub until June

Weekly music performances from an Aberdeen pub will run until June following a funding boost. The Jazz at the Blue Lamp sessions were a regular fixture at the Gallowgate venue before the coronavirus pandemic.

Press and Journal

24 Mar

Magic Mike arena tour brings the dance party to Aberdeen’s P&J Live

Channing Tatum’s spectacular live dance show, Magic Mike, has thrilled fans in the West End, Berlin and Las Vegas – and now it is heading for P&J Live.

Press and Journal

24 Mar

André Rieu waltzing to Aberdeen to thrill fans at P&J Live

The classical music phenomenon will play a matinee performance at the Aberdeen arena on Sunday April 24 next year – and venue bosses are bracing for a flood of demand when tickets go on sale on Friday March 26.

Evening Express

24 Mar

Aberdeen Art Gallery announces reopening date as lockdown eases

Aberdeen Art Gallery has announced that it will re-open at 10am on Monday April 26 following its second enforced closure due to the unprecedented impact of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic.

AGCC

22 Mar

TEDx Aberdeen will bring speakers together to inspire north-east improvements at ‘pivotal time’ for the region

An event promising “brilliant speakers, thought-provoking video and mind-blowing conversation” is coming to Aberdeen in the form of the city’s first TEDx gathering.

Press and Journal

19 Mar

Tour of Britain: New Scottish stage announced en-route to Aberdeen finish

The final two dates of the race will be held in Scotland on September 11 and 12. The final leg of the event will start in Stonehaven, presenting a chance for the north-east public to watch some of the sport’s biggest names compete.

Press and Journal

18 Mar

Aberdeen kiltwalkers go virtual to boost fundraising efforts for Charlie House

Charlie House has urged its supporters to sign up to the virtual Kiltwalk event, which is scheduled to take place next month between April 23 and 25.

Evening Express

17 Mar

Popular North East race finds new course online with virtual run

Organisers of Run Garioch have decided take this year’s event online due to the ongoing lockdown restrictions.

Evening Express

16 Mar

Aberdeen Jazz Festival to return later this month – virtually

The Aberdeen Jazz Festival will stream a number of pre-recorded performances from Thursday March 25 to Sunday March 28. Four concerts have already been recorded at The Blue Lamp, with one more being recorded in New York.

Evening Express

15 Mar

New dates confirmed for CLAN’s Light The North sculpture trail

A leading cancer support charity has announced its long-awaited Light The North sculpture trail will take place this summer.

Evening Express

12 Mar

Luisa Omielan brings cutting-edge laughs to Aberdeen International Comedy Festival

Groundbreaking comedian Luisa Omielan is bringing her latest show to the Aberdeen International Comedy Festival, fresh from a successful run off-Broadway.

Press and Journal

12 Mar

Touring art exhibition to open in Aberdeen with funding for local artists available

One of the largest touring exhibitions of contemporary art in the UK will open in Aberdeen this summer, with the city’s Look Again pledging to provide funding for local artists.

Evening Express

9 Mar

Aberdeen’s Dolphin Watch to bow out with online festival next month

Dolphin Fest was cancelled due to the unfurling pandemic last spring but moved online this year to ensure the people of the north-east – and many further afield – can engage with the area’s marine wildlife.

Press and Journal

9 Mar

More free courses in response to Covid-19 employment impact

The University of Aberdeen is offering people the opportunity to study one of a range of online short courses for free, as it continues to play its part in helping those whose employment has been affected by Covid-19.

AGCC

8 Mar

RuPaul Drag Race UK stars coming to Aberdeen as part of drive-in entertainment festival

Aberdeen residents will get the chance to sashay away with the stars of RuPaul Drag Race UK this May.

Press and Journal

8 Mar

Dyce Primary pupils pull together to launch virtual museum

Youngsters at an Aberdeen primary school have launched their own virtual museum to celebrate the local community.

Press and Journal

5 Mar

Legacy of North East fashion legend Bill Gibb to be celebrated in online event

The acclaimed designer, whose work is known around the world, will be at the centre of the special event being presented by Aberdeen Art Gallery and Gray’s School of Art.

Evening Express

5 Mar

Joel Corry’s Aberdeen gig sells out in just 34 minutes

British DJ, producer and television personality Joel Corry’s Aberdeen gig has sold out. The Kiss FM resident is bringing his tour to Unit 51 on Carnegie’s Brae on Friday October 22.

Evening Express

4 Mar

Judge Jules and Kissy Sell Out announce Aberdeen gig

Judge Jules and Kissy Sell Out will be at Unit 51 on August 7. And bosses at the club hope the announcement, and the news tickets will go on sale on Monday, will provide a boost to EDM fans in the city.

Press and Journal

3 Mar

New date for Canadian singer songwriter at the P&J Live

Originally billed to play P&J Live on May 8 2020, the hosts can now confirm that Bryan Adams is set to play P&J Live on Sunday May 22 2022, after already having to reschedule his show once before.

AGCC

2 Mar

Creative Scotland funding confirmed for renowned exhibition at Aberdeen Art Gallery

The event which is held every five years is scheduled to be shown in the city this summer, being set up within Aberdeen Art Gallery from July to October.

Press and Journal

2 Mar

DJ Joel Corry to kick off tour in Aberdeen’s Unit 51

The Kiss FM resident will bring his tour to the city’s popular music venue Unit 51 on Carnegie’s Brae on Friday October 22.

Press and Journal

23 Feb

Visitors check in from around the world to attend a criminally good time at Granite Noir

Aberdeen’s celebrated crime fiction festival welcomed guests from across the globe this weekend on its entirely virtual debut.

Press and Journal

22 Feb

Granite City get ready to giggle as comedian Jack Dee announces Aberdeen tour date

Comedy lovers are set for a ticket scramble as tickets for Jack Dee’s brand new Aberdeen tour date goes on sale next week.

Press and Journal

22 Feb

Jon S Baird’s new Hollywood movie Tetris films in Aberdeen

There were excited scenes in Aberdeen when Hollywood star Taron Egerton started shooting scenes for a major new film in the city.

Press and Journal

19 Feb

Filming for Hollywood movie Tetris begins in Aberdeen

Classic Russian cars have been spotted in Tillydrone Avenue as parts of the city are transformed into Soviet-era Russia.

Evening Express

18 Feb

Granite Noir: Festival ambassador Stuart MacBride on why you should binge the crime-writing festival

Watch Stuart McBride tell us the highlights of what's to come as Granite Noir kicks off tomorrow.

Evening Express

16 Feb

Aberdeen Science Centre to hold virtual sleepover event

The free event, which takes place during British Science Week 2021, will run from 11am on Saturday March 13, until 11am on Sunday March 14.

Evening Express

10 Feb

Aberdeen's Belmont Filmhouse cinema to restart seniors’ film club with online sessions

“We hope Senior Selections at Home will provide a regular opportunity for people to spend a lovely afternoon in the company of great people and great films.”

Press and Journal

8 Feb

Line-up of speakers unveiled for Aberdeen City Libraries’ Stages and Screens of the Silver City virtual conference

Aberdeen City Libraries today unveiled the speakers for next week’s one-day virtual conference, Screens and Stages in the Silver City.

AGCC

8 Feb

Janey Godley, Anna Whitehouse and Jeffrey Tobias Halter ‘#ChooseToChallenge’ at the University of Aberdeen’s International Women’s Day Conference 2021

The University of Aberdeen will mark International Women’s Day (IWD) this year with a week-long programme packed full of online free events running from 8 - 13 March 2021.

AGCC

5 Feb

Grampian Pride to be held as a virtual event again in May

Aberdeen’s annual Grampian Pride festival will once again take place as a virtual event only, organisers have announced.

Press and Journal

2 Feb

Granite Noir takes crime fiction online as festival returns for a fifth year

With authors joining from across Scotland, Scandinavia and the USA, Aberdeen’s international crime writing festival, Granite Noir, returns this February for a fifth year with an exciting programme of online events.

AGCC

1 Feb

Aberdeen's PASTA to host virtual carbonara masterclass on Feb 6

Since we all have more time on our hands just now, many of us found ourselves cooking and baking a lot more. And if you wish to perfect your pasta-making skills, then this virtual masterclass is the one for you.

Society

27 Jan

Aberdeen Science Centre delivers Stay Home Science online

Aberdeen Science Centre is bringing a scientific twist to lockdown with its new STEM series, Stay Home Science, which provides new videos every Thursday on the centre’s Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube profiles.

AGCC

22 Jan

Aberdeen University to stage star-studded virtual Burns supper

The establishment is holding a unique virtual event to celebrate the spirit of Robert Burns with performances of his poetry, music and songs.

Press and Journal

20 Jan

Aberdeen rock bar to host fundraising music event

Krakatoa will run its all-day festival fundraiser on Saturday April 17 from 3-11pm in a bid to raise money to purchase and install new equipment throughout the venue.

Evening Express

18 Jan

Midge Ure brings his Voice & Visions tour to Aberdeen

The iconic singer will play the Music Hall, with Band Electronica, on February 28 next year, to mark the milestone anniversary for both Rage In Eden and Quartet.

Evening Express

15 Jan

North East activity centre calling on local musicians to sign up for its live music in the forest events

War Zone Peterhead, based in Rora, St. Fergus, will launch the events when restrictions allow. They will give budding musicians and groups the opportunity to showcase their talents in front of a small audience within the area’s stunning forest.

Society

14 Jan

Five world-class illusionists will bring their show Illusion Impossible to Aberdeen

Britain’s Got Talent runner-up Jamie Raven and Britain’s Got Talent 2020 finalists James and Dylan Piper are among the group who will come to the Granite City in September.

Society

13 Jan

Aberdeen creative to host daily drawing and colouring classes on Facebook

Ideal if you wish to escape the lockdown blues, illustrator Johanna Basford will host the classes every day at 4pm on Facebook Live.

Society

13 Jan

Ross Noble announces Aberdeen Music Hall gig for 2022

The popular comic, who has featured on QI, Have I Got News For You and Just A Minute, will be at performing as part of his Humournoid tour at the Music Hall on January 14 2022.

Evening Express

8 Jan

Irish stand-up comedian to return to Aberdeen later this year

Aberdeen’s comedy fans are set for an evening of world-class entertainment from Jimeoin, the Irishman internationally celebrated as one of live stand-up’s true masters.

Evening Express

6 Jan

Rob Brydon to bring his show to Aberdeen in September

Rob Brydon, who is known for hosting Would I Lie to You?, will bring his show “A Night of Songs and Laughter” to Aberdeen’s Music Hall on Thursday September 16 2021.

Society

6 Jan

Aberdeen’s The Blue Lamp will host a virtual concert

Hamlet Collective, a five-piece band performing original music with jazz and R&B influences, recorded a special performance at the Gallowgate venue. You can watch the concert on Thursday January 7 at 8pm on YouTube.

Society

6 Jan

Indie band The Magic Gang to perform in Aberdeen

Kicking off the year by hitting the road with English indie pop band Blossoms, The Magic Gang will perform in Aberdeen on Thursday March 25.

Society

6 Jan

Wet Wet Wet to perform at Aberdeen's Music Hall

The band will headline at the Music Hall on Friday October 29.

Society

6 Jan

Performers ready for online Aberdeen talent show

The organisers of a new online competition are hoping to spread a “message of positivity” across the north-east this January.

21 Dec

Portsoy Boat Festival to welcome back limited crowds as 2021 event date confirmed

The Scottish Traditional Boat Festival at Portsoy was cancelled this summer due to the pandemic. But organisers have said it will come back in 2021 with a reduced capacity and social distancing measures in place.

Evening Express

18 Dec

Aberdeen's Blue Lamp to host virtual jazz concert

A special performance by Graeme Stephen, Colin Black and Scotty Cruickshank will be broadcasted live later this week.

Society

18 Dec

Leona Lewis joins Gary Barlow for P&J Live gig in Aberdeen

The pair will perform as part of the Take That star’s Music Played By Humans tour, which will be at the Granite City venue on November 30 next year.

Society

18 Dec

The Drifters will play their greatest hits at Aberdeen’s P&J Live

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees will perform at the venue on December 18 next year to perform a string of their classic hits from the past six decades.

Society

18 Dec

Wet Wet Wet deliver Christmas message of hope to Aberdeen fans

Scottish chart-topping legends Wet Wet Wet have delivered a Christmas message of hope to Aberdeen and north-east fans ahead of their October 29 gig.

Evening Express

11 Dec

Aberdeen pantomime favourite to represent north-east in festive mockumentary

More commonly found at His Majesty’s Theatre, Alan McHugh, will be creating mischief in The Real Dames of Pantoland as he plays Dame Helen St Mirren.

Press and Journal

11 Dec

Aberdeen and Stornoway cinemas to host Glasgow Film Festival screenings

The Belmont Filmhouse in Aberdeen and An Lanntair Arts Centre on Lewis will show the opening and closing night films as well as some cinema-only selections from the programme.

Press and Journal

11 Dec

Disney’s Bedknobs And Broomsticks flies in to enchant Aberdeen audiences

His Majesty’s Theatre will host the spectacular show, based on the classic 1971 film, on its world premiere tour in autumn next year.

Press and Journal

11 Dec

Upcycling firms host pop-up shop in Aberdeenshire

Two local businesses that create beautiful upcycled furnishings and accessories are currently hosting a pop-up shop in Aberdeenshire.

Society

11 Dec

Strictly star Bill Bailey is heading to Aberdeen’s P&J live

The stand-up – who has reached this Saturday’s semi-final of the BBC’s hugely popular dance show – will perform at P&J Live on Thursday December 30 next year.

Society

8 Dec

Befriend a Child to host city wide festive treasure hunt

Befriend a Child, which supports disadvantaged and troubled school-aged children and young people growing up in and around Aberdeen, are organising the event, which will take place from Saturday December 5 to Thursday December 31.

Society

1 Dec

Wet Wet Wet to play Aberdeen’s Music Hall

Wet Wet Wet are heading for Aberdeen with their new tour, The Journey, next October.

Press and Journal

24 Nov

Aberdeen’s Granite Noir crime-writing festival makes a thrilling move online

The hugely popular event will feature the best of home-grown and international talent from February 19 to 21 in a digital format, in response to the coronavirus pandemic, say producers Aberdeen Performing Arts.

Press and Journal

20 Nov

Aberdeen’s P&J Live hosts major new Love Your Home Expo

Love Your Home Expo is coming to P&J Live next spring – and organisers say it will be the first large-scale exhibition in Scotland in 2021.

Press and Journal

20 Nov

Using data to our advantage during a pandemic: The Data Lab joins TechFest in online festival

Dr Joanna McKenzie, principal data scientist at The Data Lab will give a talk on Data Driven Decisions for a Pandemic as part of this year’s TechFest Festival of STEM.

AGCC

19 Nov

Aladdin with an Aberdedonian twist will be live streamed to local schools

North East youngsters missing out on the fun of a trip to a panto this Christmas will instead have all fun of the theatre brought into their classrooms over the internet.

Press and Journal

19 Nov

Change of date for Gary Barlow’s gig at Aberdeen’s P&J Live

Gary Barlow’s UK tour is being rescheduled – including his date at Aberdeen’s P&J Live.

Evening Express

19 Nov

P&J Live to host world's biggest inflatable 4k course

UK Running Events announced today it will bring the hugely popular attraction to the north-east venue on October 30 next year, with less running and more gigantic obstacles – 27 in total.

Society

16 Nov

Adrenaline boost guaranteed at Lochter Activity Centre

From go-karting to digger driving, Gayle has a bash at some of the activities on offer at Lochter Activity Centre in Aberdeenshire.

Press and Journal

16 Nov

Final Chapelton farmers’ market of the year to take place later this month

Bringing some festive cheer to the north-east, locals are invited to attend the popular market on Sunday November 22 from 11am to 2.30pm at Burgess Park.

Society

16 Nov

Professor Brian Cox to bring his show to P&J Live

The acclaimed physicist will present Horizons: A 2021 Space Odyssey at the north-east venue on October 8 and promises it will be a spectacular and awe-inspiring event.

Society

11 Nov

New shows announced for His Majesty’s Theatre in 2021

Two new shows at His Majesty’s Theatre for 2021 have been announced today by Aberdeen Performing Arts.

AGCC

11 Nov

TechShare Pro 2020 ready to provide engaging insights next week

Now in its fourth year, TechShare Pro is AbilityNet's flagship annual event and one of Europe’s premier accessibility and inclusive design events.

AGCC

10 Nov

The Rocky Horror Show returning to Aberdeen’s His Majesty’s Theatre

The Rocky Horror Show is set to make a return trip to the north-east, while the story of one of the most famous showbiz families of all time will be told in The Osmonds: A New Musical.

Society

10 Nov

North East STEM festival to host engaging digital presentations

TechFest’s ambitious programme includes more than 30 events taking place over a three-week period and includes the traditional public programme, plus a separate one for schools.

Evening Express

6 Nov

Discover the science of magic with TechFest

Magic fans will have the chance to see the science behind their favourite tricks thanks to science magician Dr Matt Prichard as part of this year’s TechFest festival.

AGCC

6 Nov

Critters to crawl into homes as part of TechFest 2020

Critters can creep and crawl directly into your homes this weekend and next, as part of this year’s virtual TechFest festival of STEM.

AGCC

6 Nov

The Rocky Horror Show returning to Aberdeen’s His Majesty’s Theatre

Aberdeen audiences are set to do the time warp again as His Majesty’s Theatre announces two glittering new shows for next year.

Evening Express

5 Nov

Name chosen for baby alpaca at Aberdeen’s Pets’ Corner

Outdoor areas and the meerkat section of the attraction are still open despite the pandemic but the council has closed the aquarium and reptile house as the building is too small for physical distancing.

Evening Express

5 Nov

Annual festival offers digital programme for North East schools

TechFest is bringing science directly into the classroom this year, as the North East's annual festival of STEM goes completely digital for the first time.

AGCC

2 Nov

TechFest: Macduff aquarium to host opening event

This year’s event, which celebrates all things science, technology, engineering and maths, is being held virtually and will launch at Macduff Marine Aquarium.

Evening Express

2 Nov

The Bonnymuir Green Community Trust to host a series of fundraising evenings

The Trust will run its “Autumn Nights” from Thursday November 5 to Saturday November 7, providing the perfect opportunity for the public to enjoy a relaxing evening with friends or family in a splendid setting.

Evening Express

2 Nov

Aberdeen charity launches virtual Santa fun run

Hundreds of Santas are set to take to the streets across the North East this month as part of a virtual run in aid of a children’s charity.

Evening Express