Aberdeen City Council - City Events

Aberdeen City Council - City Events

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This page will provide all the information you need to events run by the Aberdeen City Council Events Team.

Aberdeen City Council's City Events are the team behind many of your favourite events including Aberdeen's Highland Games, Christmas in Aberdeen, and many more! If you're looking for other things to do in Aberdeen please click the links below to be taken to the Aberdeen City Council What's On page, or VisitAberdeenshire. http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/xev_Event.asp

https://visitabdn.com/

02/06/2026

The countdown to the FIFA World Cup 2026 is on!

01/06/2026

Tickets are now on sale for the Aberdeen Highland Games which returns on Sunday 21 June at Hazlehead Park!

Buy your tickets now and take advantage of the discounted price offer available until Saturday 20 June.

Tickets will also be available to purchase on the day.

For more details and to buy your ticket, visit: https://orlo.uk/lIPVm

07/05/2026

⚽ Scotland World Cup Fan Zone at the Beach Ballroom! ⚽
Join us for live World Cup football on our giant screens, with an unbeatable atmosphere for all ages.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Bringing the family?
We have a dedicated Family Zone for over‑8s in the balcony, giving families a comfortable space to soak up the action together.

🎤 Pre‑match entertainment
🎶 Live singer Callum Jones & DJ
🥧Ticket includes a pie & a drink
🎫 Season and family tickets available

Get behind Scotland with us — book now and make a night of it!
🎟👉https://beachballroom.littleboxoffice.com/browse

City Council - City Events Aberdeen FC Community Trust

10/04/2026

Keep up to date with all the latest event news by following the official Aberdeen City - News and Events WhatsApp Channel!

A WhatsApp Channel is a one-way broadcast platform that lets you privately follow organisations and individuals to receive updates straight to your phone. Since launching over a year ago, we’ve used this channel to share all the latest news and updates on exciting city events. 🎆 🎄

Over 2,000 people have joined – have you? Join today: https://orlo.uk/E88LW

02/04/2026

The Aberdeen Half Marathon has officially SOLD OUT!!

Are you taking part? Leave a comment down below and let us know! 🏃

A limited number of spots are still available for elite athletes with times of Sub-70 mins for men and Sub-80 mins for women. Further details can be found at: https://orlo.uk/Rfr6G

Photos from Aberdeen City Council - City Events's post 01/04/2026

We’re delighted to announce that Tall Ships Aberdeen has been shortlisted for 3 awards in The Scottish Event Awards: Best Large Festival, Impact Award and Best Sustainable Event! ⚓

The winners will be announced on 30 April.

31/03/2026

🏃 Aberdeen Half Marathon 2026 🏃

Are you ready to take on your next challenge? Whether you’re new to running or already hunting for a personal best, the Aberdeen Half Marathon is your chance to push boundaries!

📅 Saturday, 18 July 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM

Get ready….as next year will be the full marathon!!

Don’t miss out! Sign up today: https://orlo.uk/XjYeu

31/03/2026

The Aberdeen Adventurer is back for 2026 — hop on, hop off, and see the Granite City from a new angle!

This open-top bus is a fun way to explore Aberdeen over the Easter holidays, visiting iconic landmarks and listening to fascinating stories and facts about the city’s past!

🏙️ Open-top views
🎧 Audio commentary
🚍 Multiple stops across the city

Gather your friends and family, bring your camera, and enjoy the ride!

More info: https://orlo.uk/CLcNG

Photos from Aberdeen City Council - City Events's post 30/03/2026

Art and Energy display now open!

From colossal wind turbines to gargantuan offshore supply vessels, a new display inspired by the monumental infrastructure of the energy industry is now open to visitors at Aberdeen Art Gallery.

Art and Energy highlights our commitment to collecting artworks and objects that tell the story of Aberdeen as an energy city. It features a range of works on paper dating from the 1970s to the present day, including drawings, prints and photographs, by artists Donald Addison, Tony Clayden, Kate Downie RSA, Fay Godwin, George Mackie, Kate Steenhauer and Sue Jane Taylor.

Open every day, admission free. Read more at https://orlo.uk/nrmFD

Images:
Feng Shui by Kate Downie RSA
Offshore Commute by Kate Steenhauer
Working Drawing, Beatrice Wind Farm Demonstrator Project by Sue Jane Taylor

05/03/2026

Only one week to go until the Aberdeen Jazz Festival returns! 🎵

Come along and enjoy world-class talent, electrifying performances and community-focused events right across Aberdeen!! 🎸 🎤

Experience the very best of jazz in the heart of the city—don’t miss out on this unforgettable musical journey! Find out more and book your tickets today: https://orlo.uk/WdCsY

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Aberdeen Jazz Festival

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Location

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Aberdeen City Council, City Events Team, 1st Floor, Town House, Broad Street
Aberdeen
AB101AQ

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm