Aberdeen Events

Word takes place over three days at the charming and historic King's College Campus of the University of Aberdeen and at venues throughout the city. More than 6,000 visitors come to meet around 50 authors in a packed weekend of readings, lectures, debates, music, art exhibitions, and film screenings. Added to this is a Festival of Gaelic and a special programme for schools and children. Gaelic, Imagination and Story Tents occupy the King's Lawn, and lectures are given in a state-of-the-art university auditorium.

Visitors can watch traditional contests such as tossing the caber and piping events.

The Aberdeen International Youth Festival showcases burgeoning talent from around the world, and is one of the highlights of the cultural calendar in Aberdeen. The festival opens with a colourful parade through the city centre to the Aberdeen Music Hall for the Opening Ceremony. 10 days of lively entertainment follow including music, theatre and dance, with events taking place throughout Scotland's North East. From orchestral concerts to steel drums, song recitals and massed choirs to traditional music, ballet to African dance and drumming, opera productions and special events for children - there is something for everyone.

Celebration of contemporary classical, traditional, popular, jazz and experimental music.

Jazz lovers will adore the vibes of at this annual festival.

Offers golfers a chance to test some of Grampian's 57 Golf courses.