For upcoming concerts, gigs and events, we'll keep you up to date on what's happening in your local area.
15 Jan
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
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.
13 Jan
Ideal if you wish to escape the lockdown blues, illustrator Johanna Basford will host the classes every day at 4pm on Facebook Live.
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
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.
6 Jan
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.
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.
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.
The band will headline at the Music Hall on Friday October 29.
The organisers of a new online competition are hoping to spread a “message of positivity” across the north-east this January.
21 Dec
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.
18 Dec
A special performance by Graeme Stephen, Colin Black and Scotty Cruickshank will be broadcasted live later this week.
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.
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.
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.
11 Dec
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
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.
His Majesty’s Theatre will host the spectacular show, based on the classic 1971 film, on its world premiere tour in autumn next year.
Two local businesses that create beautiful upcycled furnishings and accessories are currently hosting a pop-up shop in Aberdeenshire.
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.
8 Dec
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.
1 Dec
Wet Wet Wet are heading for Aberdeen with their new tour, The Journey, next October.
24 Nov
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.
20 Nov
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.
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
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.
Gary Barlow’s UK tour is being rescheduled – including his date at Aberdeen’s P&J Live.
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.
16 Nov
From go-karting to digger driving, Gayle has a bash at some of the activities on offer at Lochter Activity Centre in Aberdeenshire.
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.
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.
11 Nov
Two new shows at His Majesty’s Theatre for 2021 have been announced today by Aberdeen Performing Arts.
Now in its fourth year, TechShare Pro is AbilityNet's flagship annual event and one of Europe’s premier accessibility and inclusive design events.
10 Nov
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.
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.
6 Nov
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.
Critters can creep and crawl directly into your homes this weekend and next, as part of this year’s virtual TechFest festival of STEM.
Aberdeen audiences are set to do the time warp again as His Majesty’s Theatre announces two glittering new shows for next year.
5 Nov
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.
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.
2 Nov
This year’s event, which celebrates all things science, technology, engineering and maths, is being held virtually and will launch at Macduff Marine Aquarium.
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.
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.
29 Oct
Committee convener and council co-leader, Councillor Douglas Lumsden, said: “This is great news and a huge step forward to bringing the Tour of Britain to Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire next year after the disappointment..."
28 Oct
Film screenings have returned to The Barn with the necessary precautions in place to ensure the safety of all. There screenings this weekend!
A smartphone app used by leading museums across the world to showcase their collections digitally has launched its own online platform, and Aberdeen Art Gallery is part of it.
27 Oct
Inverurie Events are proud to deliver Halloween 2020 online! With so much uncertainty surrounding the region, we are thrilled to provide families with some entertainment on all Hallows’ Eve! Click to read more.
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Though we can't celebrate Halloween in the usual way, it need not be completely cancelled.
Crathes Castle near Banchory will show the popular film this Thursday (October 29) from 5.45pm. There will be hot food, snacks, and soft and hot drinks available on the night.
Banchory Lodge Hotel will host its haunted forest attraction on Saturday October 31 and Sunday November 1.
The Bonnymuir Green Community Trust will run its ‘Autumn Nights’ from Thursday November 5 to Saturday November 7.
22 Oct
TechFest will launch this year on November 5, with a live dive show streamed from Macduff Aquarium.
The North East festival celebrating music in all of its forms begins today.
A series of 10 new trail guides for Aberdeen have been launched to help locals and visitors discover places full of heritage, beautiful green spaces, and connections to the Jacobite uprisings.
Telling the story of what it means to be a dancer, it will be at the Music Hall on June 26 next year for two shows, one at 2.30pm and one at 7.30pm.
19 Oct
The hugely-popular duo announced today they will release a new album, Together At Christmas, next month then hit the road for a UK arena tour in 2021, including Aberdeen on December 11.
15 Oct
As the country gears up for Halloween, Julia Bryce finds out what it takes to run pumpkin picking events of scale, and how to make your pumpkins go that little bit further.
Live Life Aberdeenshire’s click and collect and doorstep delivery library services are to be rolled out in more communities next week.
This year’s Sound Festival, which runs from October 22 to October 25, will feature live performances streamed online, along with films, online talks, and Q&As.
Aberdeen Science Centre is set to unveil its transformational new look on Wednesday, November 4, when it will officially reopen to the public.
9 Oct
At a time when the world really needs some laughs, the Canadian comic will take to the stage of the Music Hall in Aberdeen on October 8 2021 as part of her national tour with her brand-new live show Missus.
2 Oct
Wynford Farm Park in Kingswells announced that it will be running its Wicked Walk-Through from Saturday October 10 to Saturday October 31.
The days may be getting darker and lockdown may be rumbling on but Fraserburgh’s streets will be brighter than ever in the coming weeks thanks to its first autumn art trail.
The town’s own award-winning film director Jon S Baird opened the five-screen Arc Cinema ahead of it opening to the public from today.
The music icon will be playing tracks from his forthcoming album, Music Played By Humans, as well as hits from his glittering career, when he performs at the arena on June 15.
29 Sep
Tullynessle Hall Film Club’s 2020/2021 programme begins on Thursday October 8 with a screening of Judy starring Renee Zellweger as Judy Garland.
The Grampian Transport Museum in Alford had an exciting season planned for its opening earlier this year, before the coronavirus pandemic meant that sites had to close.
Alcolescents is a new platform for young adults suffering from alcohol abuse to share their stories, engage, and offer support to one another.
Codona’s amusement park at Aberdeen beach will run its chilling series of Fright Nights from Saturday October 3 to Saturday October 31.
Leys Estate is offering individuals, organisations, and businesses the chance to occupy a pop-up shop at its Milton of Crathes complex, on the outskirts of Banchory, between now and the New Year.
Befriend a Child, who support disadvantaged and troubled school-aged children and young people growing up in and around Aberdeen, will run the event via Facebook Live on Wednesday October 28 from 7.30-9pm.
25 Sep
Cineworld Aberdeen in Union Square will screen Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone on Saturday (September 26) and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets on Sunday (September 27).
21 Sep
Ellon Cinema will show André Rieu’s Magical Maastricht on Sunday at 3pm.
The rich heritage of Aberdeen’s harbour area is set to be explored in a new guide. For those making the most of taking walks during lockdown the trail offers the chance to take in some of the city’s most iconic sights.
A dozen traders selling items including furniture, retro clothing and jewellery will set up stall at charity Smile Scotland’s auction house in Oyne on Saturday and Sunday.
The True North extravaganza, which has taken place every year since 2015, will beam live performances from favourite venues into fans’ sitting rooms.
14 Sep
The Grampian Transport Museum in Alford will host its very first vehicle gathering of the season, after a year without an events programme due to the pandemic.
The public were allowed into the Bon Accord Baths for the first time in 12 years at the weekend, including pensioners who have not visited for decades but have fond childhood memories of the Granite City institution.
The comedian will perform at the P&J Live on Friday, February 18 2022.
The reopening of the Belmont Filmhouse feels “pleasantly normal” after six months away, its boss has said.
11 Sep
Situated on Belmont Street, the independent cinema has been closed for six months after coronavirus lockdown measures were introduced across Scotland.
8 Sep
Aberdeen Science Centre (ASC) has appointed global exhibition specialist Huttinger to create exciting and interactive exhibits for its newly transformed centre which will open to the public this autumn.
All Night Passion has signed up to Appetite for Change, a fundraiser food challenge hosted by a local charity and social enterprise, CIFNE.
Claire, H, Faye, Lisa and Lee will play the P&J Live on November 13 next year as part of their UK tour What The Future Holds.
3 Sep
Ahead of the WayWord Festival, which is being led by students at Aberdeen University, a programme of online events has been announced.
Hosted by All Night Passion – a local DJ duo consisting of Mark Paterson and Sean Moggach – the music stream will run on Wednesday September 9 from 7pm to 9pm.
1 Sep
War Zone Peterhead, based in Rora, St. Fergus, will soon be taking bookings for its new ‘one-mile walk of hell’ activity.
Some libraries reopened on August 31, including new offerings.
The Chester Hotel’s head chef Kevin Dalgleish, who has starred at the north-east’s biggest food and drink festival before, said he was keen to participate in a “new way” for this year’s event.
31 Aug
The event will take place from Friday October 2 to Sunday October 4 at Thainstone House Hotel in Inverurie.
Situated on Carnegie’s Brae, the popular events venue was forced to close its doors earlier this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. The event will run on Saturday September 5 from 7pm to 10pm.
26 Aug
Cineworld based in Union Square and at Queens Links have once again reopened.
The event takes place online and interactively between September 18 and 20.
25 Aug
Situated on Trinity Quay, the authentic dive bar will run the event on Saturday, April 17 next year from 3-11pm.
The Arc Cinema, based on Marischal Street in Peterhead, will open its doors to the public on October 2.
The Aberdeen Art Gallery will reopen this week after being closed for five months during lockdown.
14 Aug
Aberdeen’s Faffless is set to host an art and wine pop-up in the Trinity Centre in October
11 Aug
The Scottish Traditional Boat Festival in Portsoy will return in Summer 2021.
Aberdeen Performing Arts has postponed its production of Beauty and the Beast to 2021.
7 Aug
Bookings for a click and collect and doorstep delivery service will be available from Monday.
