Whats On In Aberdeenshire | Things To Do Near Me

Inclusive Workshop Week (age 16+)

Summer Workshop Week

Citymoves Studio, Top Floor, Triple Kirks, Schoolhill, Aberdeen

Today to Fri 19 Jul

Circus Extreme

We are offering a 2 for 1 deal, any seat, any day. Call the box office in advance 0203753970 and quote “EXTREME241’ to receive the deal THIS YEAR a new death-defying and extreme circus is descending on the UK as part of it’s European tour.

Queens Link Beach Boulevard

Today to Sun 21 Jul

Mister Magnolia

A new musical family adaptation of the wonderful Quentin Blake story. Mister Magnolia has many things, such as an old trumpet that goes rooty-toot, some very fat owls learning to hoot, a big purple dinosaur who’s a magnificent brute, two sisters who play the flute, and even a swimming pool.

Pitmedden Garden & Museum of Farming Life | Ellon

Thu 18 Jul 19

The Wind in the Willows

Wind in the Willows comes to the grounds of Crathes Castle on Friday 19th July presented by Quantum Theatre. Bring chairs, blankets and a picnic and join in the fun!

Crathes Castle Crathes Banchory

Fri 19 Jul 19

Aberdeen City Centre Walking Tour with Scot Free Tours

Learn about Aberdeen’s history and colourful characters, from pirates to Lord Byron, in this free walking tour. Interested in learning more about Aberdeen? In this tour we cover Aberdeen’s social history, its quirky inhabitants and how it got to where it is today.

Mercat Cross, Castlegate, Aberdeen

Fri 19 Jul, Sat 20 Jul, Fri 26 Jul, Sat 27 Jul, Fri 2 Aug, Sat 3 Aug, Fri 9 Aug, Sat 10 Aug, Fri 16 Aug, Sat 17 Aug, Fri 23 Aug, Sat 24 Aug, Fri 30 Aug, Sat 31 Aug

Much Ado About Nothing

Outdoor Theatre Event Much Ado About Nothing on Saturday 20th July at 7.00pm The Three Inch Fools are a troupe of actors equipped with all manner of musical instruments performing a highly imaginative and vibrantly musical take on Shakespeare’s plays.

Balmoral Estate, Crathie, Ballater, Aberdeenshire

Sat 20 Jul 19

The Old King’s Highway Tour: The Road to The Green

Battles, kidnappings and a martyred monk – these stories all took place along the old road into Aberdeen. But the road has also been the focus of more uplifting incidents, from tales of drinking to struggles for equality.

Park Inn by Radisson, 1 Justice Mill Lane, Aberdeen

Sun 21 Jul, Sun 28 Jul, Sun 4 Aug, Sun 11 Aug, Sun 18 Aug, Sun 25 Aug

Zippos Circus 2019 ’The Magnificent Top Hat’

Scotland’s Favourite Zippos Circus is back on the road for 2019 with a new show titled The Magnificent Top Hat, celebrating 21 years since ringmaster Norman Barrett first appeared at Zippos Circus.

Auction Mart, The Thainstone Centre, INVERURIE

Mon 22 Jul 19 to Wed 24 Jul

Simon Caine - Every Room Is A Panic Room when you overthink enough

Simon Caine will be returning to Aberdeen with his 2018 Edinburgh Fringe show, but wait there’s more. He will also be performing his new, never before seen, 2019 Fringe show, Every Room is a Panic Room (when you overthink enough). That’s 2 whole fringe shows in one night! A double whammy!

5 W N St, Aberdeen

Thu 25 Jul 19

Stonehaven art club annual exhibition

Annual exhibition of members work all for sale over 200 original works by local artists including prints and cards open daily 10 am till 6pm late night Thurs 7 _ 9 pm closes 5 pm on last day

Stonehaven town hall allardice street

Sat 27 Jul 19 to Sun 4 Aug

Aberdeen City Centre Free Walking Tour - Español/Spanish

¿Te gustaría aprender más sobre Aberdeen? En este recorrido, verás los aspectos más destacados del centro de la ciudad de Aberdeen, mientras descubres la historia social de Aberdeen, sus peculiares habitantes y sus fascinantes historias en un viaje por el pasado, presente y futuro por la ciudad del granito.

Mercat Cross, Castlegate, Aberdeen

Sat 27 Jul, Sat 10 Aug, Sat 24 Aug

Women in Engineering Conference

Girls aged 15-17 from schools across the UK are invited to apply for a fully funded place at this unique residential conference.

St Margaret’s School for Girls, 17 Albyn Place, Aberdeen

Mon 29 Jul 19 to Wed 31 Jul

Great Scot: Free Walking Tour of Old Aberdeen

For over five hundred years, Old Aberdeen has been one of the great centres of learning in the North of Scotland. There can be no better place to celebrate Aberdeen’s greatest thinkers, scientists, explorers, inventors, writers and gardeners (yes, we do mean gardeners).

Meet outside King’s Museum, High Street, Old Aberdeen

Fri 2 Aug, Sun 4 Aug, Fri 9 Aug, Sun 11 Aug, Fri 16 Aug, Sun 18 Aug, Fri 23 Aug, Fri 30 Aug

Turriff Show

Turriff Show, is the biggest two-day agricultural show in Scotland, attracting around 30,000 people, including those involved in farming as well as many non-farming people who enjoy the show for its wide array of activities including; - Food & Drink Marquee, including cookery theatre - Shopping Mall - Arts &

The Haughs Turriff

Sun 4 Aug 19 and Mon 5 Aug

Crime Pays Tour: Darker History in Aberdeen

As night falls, it is time to explore the darkest side of Aberdeen’s history. From kidnapping and witchcraft to adultery and murder, we explore stories of crime and punishment from the last 500 years.

Mercat Cross, Castlegate, Aberdeen.

Sat 10 Aug, Sat 17 Aug, Sat 24 Aug, Sat 31 Aug

Raising the Standard

“Gentlemen, You are just now to Engage with a parcel of Rable; a Parcel of Brutes, Being a small number of Scots Highlands, You can expect no Booty from such a poor despicable Pack…” A day of Jacobites and Redcoats awaits you with battles, brawls and tensions!

Braemar Castle

Sun 11 Aug 19

Children’s Summer Dance Camp (age 5-7)

Summer Dance Camp

Citymoves Studio, Top Floor, Triple Kirks, Schoolhill, Aberdeen

Mon 12 Aug 19 to Fri 16 Aug

Kids Summer Dance Camp (age 8-11)

Summer Dance Camp

The Anatomy Rooms, Shoe Lane, Marischal College, Aberdeen,

Mon 12 Aug 19 to Fri 16 Aug

Shake Hands with History

The past will come alive at Braemar Castle. Ever fancied an encounter with Queen Victoria or how about Robert Louis Stevenson? You’re invited to Shake Hands with History and get up close and personal with the colourful characters who have lived in or are associated with the historic building.

Braemar Castle

Sun 25 Aug 19

Aberdeen Art Fair 2019

Aberdeen Art Fair 2019 in association with TAQA To celebrate the events return to the Music Hall, following its three year closure and nine million pound revamp, entrance to the ninth AAF will be free starting with Friday Evening from 6pm-9pm followed by FREE entry on the Saturday and Sunday.

Aberdeen Music Hall Union Street Aberdeen

Fri 30 Aug 19

Harbour Sleights

Aberdeen Lifeboat presents an evening of magic and mystery, in association with Aberdeen Magical Society. Expect the unexpected in a magical extravaganza suitable for ages 8-108, featuring incredible feats of magic, mindreading, escapology and illusion.

The Tivoli Theatre, 34-48 Guild St, Aberdeen

Fri 30 Aug 19

CLAN Crathes Walk

CLAN Walk at Crathes Castle Sunday 1st September Gather your friends, family or colleagues and take on one of our sponsored walks. With routes ranging from a challenging 15 miles to a family-friendly 3 miles, there’s something for everyone.

Crathes Castle

Sun 1 Sep 19

Daliso Chaponda - Blah Blah Blacklist Tour 2019

In his hilarious, daring new show ‘Blah Blah Blacklist’ Daliso looks at disgraced blacklisted celebrities and historical figures we’re ashamed we once admired and who now have let us down.

Aberdeen Arts Centre, 33 King St, Aberdeen

Fri 13 Sep 19

Drum Castle Autumn Food & Craft Festival

Exclusively Highlands is at Drum Castle for Drum’s Food and Craft Festival with more exhibitors than ever before as we combine the festival within the Castle, Brewhouse and Courtyard.

Drum Castle, Drumoak near Banchory, Aberdeenshire

Sat 14 Sep 19 and Sun 15 Sep

Fake But Fab

FAKE BUT FAB is IN-Tune INverurie’s Tribute Band’s day! Relive your 80’s and 90’s this September when the best tribute bands in the country gather to give you a performance of a lifetime.

Thainstone Exchange Thainstone Business Centre A96 Inverurie

Sat 14 Sep 19

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