What's On

To find out What’s On during your time in Aberdeen please visit the VisitScotland Aberdeen and Grampian’s Events Guide .  You can search for events by date, venue, keyword, theme and area. 

Check out this recent press article on what to do in Aberdeen

 Liz.gordon@skene-house.co.uk, +44 (0) 1223 659 293, will be delighted to book tickets on your behalf and assist with any other arrangements.

His Majesty's Theatre:

Wednesday 10th April 2013 - Carmen: Starring international mezzo soprano Nadia Stoianova whose portrayals of Carmen have won rapturous reviews.

The Beach Ballroom:

Wednesday 10th April 2013 - Easter Tea Dance. Featuring That Swing Sensation & Fly Right Dance Company, Ticket: £5.50 - refreshments included.

The Lemon Tree:

Friday 12th April 2013 - Kate Nash, a British solo artist with top 40 hits in more than 10 countries worldwide.

AECC:

ALL Energy Conference 2013

22-23 May www.all-energy.co.uk

Aberdeen Highland Games:

 Hazelhead Park 16 June

His Majesty's Theatre: 9to5

A new musical from Dolly Parton 24-29 June

9to 5 The Musical is a hilarious new musical comedy based on the hit movie.

AECC: Offshore Europe 3-6 Sept

www.offshore-europe.co.uk

Braemar Highland Games : 07 Sept

www.braemargathering.org

His Majesty's Theatre: The Rocky Horror Show 

9-14 Sept 2013 : 40th Anniversary Production ( Musical)

His Majesty's Theatre: Hairspray

16-21 Sept 2013 : The ultimate feel-good show

His Majesty's Theatre : Cinderalla

30 Nov 2013-  05 Jan 2014 :The Greatest Pantomime of them all

AECC: JLS Evolution Tour 6 Dec 

www.aecc.co.uk  

HMT – Aberdeen’s stunning Edwardian theatre which was designed by Frank Matcham, who designed many other Scottish theatres, and opened in 1906.  Almost 100 years later it was given a £7.8m refurbishment.  Most Saturdays it is possible for the public, production schedule permitting, to be taken on a tour of theatre.  Group tours are available on request and take place mid-week if the production schedule allows.

Aberdeen Art Gallery - the Art Gallery is in the process of a major refurbishment.

Maritime Museum - The award-winning museum tells of the city's long relationship with the Sea and features unique displays on shipbuilding, fast sailing ships, fishing, port history and the North Sea’s oil and gas industry.  It is located on the historic Shiprow and incorporates Provost Ross’s House, a late 16^th century dwelling house.

Provost Skene’s House, dating from 1545, is a museum that now houses an attractive series of period rooms, which show how people lived in the 17th, 18th and early 19th centuries. The house is named after one of Aberdeen's most famous residents, Lord Provost George Skene, who is thought to have commissioned the carved plaster ceilings. There is an unusual series of religious paintings to admire in the Painted Gallery and a changing display of dress in The Costume Gallery. 

The Tolbooth Museum is one of Aberdeen's oldest buildings, 1393, and also happens to be one of the best-preserved 17th century gaols in Scotland.  Displays on local history and the development of crime and punishment through the centuries are featured.   Visit the The Tolbooth’s “atmospheric” 17th and 18th century cells with original doors and barred windows. You can also “visit” the “The Maiden and the Blade” - Aberdeen's 17th century guillotine.

The Cowdray Hall is a popular concert venues owed, in part, to its superb acoustics. It is regularly hired by cultural organisations and features a busy programme of concerts and recitals. It hosts a popular Lunchbreak Concert series in association with the University of Aberdeen.  It is “home” to Aberdeen Chamber Music Club's concert season.

Satrosphere has interactive exhibits for visitors, adults and children alike, to discover more about the world around them and the science of how things work.  Satrosphere holds some fantastic children’s workshops throughout the school holidays giving parents a break to enjoy a walk along the beach or a cup of coffee in a seaside café.

The Lemon Tree is Aberdeen’s hugely popular drama, dance, comedy and dance venue.

Peacock Visual Arts is Aberdeen's contemporary visual arts organisation  and is supported by Aberdeen City Council and Creative Scotland.

Aberdeen's Music Hall is a lovely concert hall in the classical style and was originally Aberdeen’s Assembly Rooms. It was designed by “Aberdeen’s Architect” Archibald Simpson in 1822 and built at a cost of £11,500.  Archibald Simpson also designed the world famous Marischal College (the second-largest granite building in the world – the Prado in Madrid is the largest) and the stunning Georgian Bon Accord Square – where there is an extremely ironic (ie ugly) granite memorial to the architect.  The Music Hall regularly plays host to the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, the Scottish Chamber Orchestra and the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra.

A visit to Aberdeen's wouldn't be complete without a trip to Codona’s.  Featuring amusement park and arcade, indoor and outdoor adventure golf and kids’ indoor adventureland.  If you have younger children, under 10, consider whether you want to go at the beginning of your trip – because if you do you will be pestered to return to Codona’s every day for the rest of your trip.

Nobles Family Entertainment Centre is also located at Aberdeen’s Beach.  This entertainment mecca has something for everyone from nought to ninety.  The Foam Factory is a thrill for very young children but could lead to premature deafness – so take earplugs or a lot of tolerance.  There’s bowling, simulators, a Motown Bar, pool etc etc.  A great place to go out with a group of friends or family.

Have fun!