We Are Nature Collective presents two short films on Friday. Dead as a Dodo examines colonial histories, while Weaving Threads listens to North-East women and nature. RSVP 👇🏼 www.eventbrite.com/e/our-shared...

In case you missed it, November's newsletter is live. We're diving into the month's cultural highlights and what's happening across Aberdeen right now. Punk artwork, three pantos, beat poetry and bedroom projects await. ⭕ On POST and in your inbox

A Play, A Pie and A Pint brings Death of an Influencer to the Lemon Tree next week. Gerry's decades in small-scale theatre clash with his son Tyler's social media fame. A sharp look at success, envy and family dynamics. Limited tickets available 👇🏼 www.aberdeenperformingarts.com/whats-on/ppp...

Open Road bring a screening of Utama to Fittie Community Hall on 28 November. A Bolivian couple faces a drought that threatens their traditional life in the highlands. A powerful film about climate and belonging. More👇🏼 www.openroadltd.com/2025/10/our-...

Beat poet laureate Fin Hall performs a solo show exploring life as a septuagenarian. The performance celebrates turning 70, offering a frank, grounded perspective on a life stage often glossed over or sentimentalised. More 👇🏼 www.facebook.com/fin.hall.14

This is an informal networking evening for anyone involved in creative work in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. Creative Aberdeen aims to achieve as a newly formed group, celebrating local creativity and talent. Open to all in creative roles. Email [email protected] if you want to take part.

The MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards return to the Music Hall on 6 December. The ceremony celebrates Scotland's traditional music scene. Hosted by Alistair Heather and Mary Ann Kennedy, the night features live performances across 22 categories. 🌳 Out and About postabdn.com/out-and-about-sc...

Hue and Cry bring their electro acoustic show to the Lemon Tree next weekend. Pat and Greg Kane strip back to keyboard and voice for a fresh take on classics. The hits get reimagined across two nights on 15-16 November. Limited tickets 👇🏼 www.aberdeenperformingarts.com/whats-on/hue...

The Nutcracker arrives at the Tivoli this Saturday. Aberdeen Academy students perform alongside professional dancers Matisse Love and Aaron Smyth. A timeless ballet for all ages with iconic dances and enchanting choreography. Tickets 👇🏼 www.aberdeenperformingarts.com/whats-on/the...

This is it. Tomorrow, #Aberdeen City Council is considering approval of the first phase of the demolition of St Fittick's Park to make space for the "Energy Transition Zone". Friends of St Fittick's Park are calling for a rally tomorrow at 9am outside of city hall - come and support them.

City centre parking will again drop to £1 after 5pm from January. Seven Council car parks will offer the deal seven days a week through January and February. We reckon that'll be a welcome boost to the culture and food scenes when the festive rush is over.

We've been listening to Nicky Aiken's new solo track, and it's a banger. Nightmares Coming haunts with dark cinematic country vibes, reimagining a pandemic-era song stripped to its core. Listen now everywhere 👇🏼 album.link/i/1843141141

Dr Kathryn Harkup will reveal the real Georgian experiments behind Frankenstein on 19 November at Aberdeen Uni. She explores shocking research that made Mary Shelley believe her monster could exist. A fascinating evening ahead of del Toro's new film. ⭕ Now on POST postabdn.com/the-real-experim...

Teatro La Plaza's Hamlet arrives in Aberdeen tomorrow. A cast of actors with Down Syndrome perform Shakespeare in Spanish with English subtitles. Director Chela De Ferrari weaves personal reflections and choreography into the text. Tickets 👇🏼 www.aberdeenperformingarts.com/whats-on/ham...

November's newsletter is live and ready for you. We're exploring how Aberdeen glows gold when the light hits granite at just the right angle. Punk artwork, three pantos, beat poetry and bedroom projects fill the month ahead. ⭕ On POST and in your inbox

@aberdeenartscentre.bsky.social launches its first Christmas Fayre on 2 December. Browse local crafts, handmade gifts and support the venue's future from 5-9pm. All proceeds go towards the Save Aberdeen Arts Centre campaign. 🌳 Out & About postabdn.com/out-and-about-ab...

Independent artists take the stage for the fourth edition of this celebration of music and culture. The series continues to showcase outstanding talent from the African diaspora in an intimate venue setting. More 👇🏼 www.aberdeenperformingarts.com/whats-on/afr...

November's newsletter is live and ready for you. We're exploring how Aberdeen glows gold when the light hits granite at just the right angle. Punk artwork, three pantos, beat poetry and bedroom projects fill the month ahead. ⭕ On POST and in your inbox

Four days of queer creativity take over Aberdeen this November. Cabaret, comedy and music fill the Lemon Tree and Aberdeen Art Gallery. Drag workshops, tea dances and panels on queer literature await. Cellist Simone Seales brings a lunchtime concert worth catching too. More 👇🏼 buff.ly/NeZqbIs

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Ocean's 3 bring 20 years of crooner classics to Aberdeen Arts Centre this Saturday. Dan, Ryan and Steve join Aberdeen Jazz Orchestra for a proper showcase. Catch this collaboration on 1 November for a night of smooth classics. ⭕ More on POST

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We're going to be mostly off this week and the newsletter will be delayed until next week. Taking a wee trip to Shetland to refresh.

Opening tonight, The Worm celebrates Jamie Reid with Eternal Ecstasy. Drawings, posters and esoteric paintings from the Sex Pistols' art director span his radical career. A newly editioned 'Cutie Jones' screenprint launches, signed by Steve Jones. More 👇🏼 worm.gallery/showing/eter...

Holy shit guys, they've only gone and reopened West Tullos Road!!!

The SMHAF Writing Awards land in Aberdeen for the first time on 29 October at Cowdray Hall. Writers and musicians explore mental health through words. Join this debut collaboration with WayWORD Festival. A celebration of powerful voices exploring comfort and discomfort alike. ⭕ Now on POST

Joyce Davies spent decades as a Clinical Child Psychologist helping young people. Now she's turned that lens inward with paint and personal reckoning. ‘Wha Kens It Feels It’ opens tomorrow (23 October) at Outer Spaces. ⭕ Now on POST

Mark Steel brings his new tour to the Lemon Tree tomorrow night. The Leopard in My House tackles his throat cancer battle with trademark wit and energy. The Radio 4 favourite turns diagnosis into comedy gold without losing his sharp political edge. Tickets 👇🏼 buff.ly/f5vXuFx

New Akira screen printed poster. One for the manga, one for the anime. I love how both tell unique stories.

Getting ready for Friday’s miniature collection. Can you guess the theme this week? 🎃👻

Sophie Wink's new play lands at Aberdeen Arts Centre this Friday. How to Train Your Dad to Be a Feminist tackles misogyny over dinner with sharpness and humour. See the script-in-hand performance and shape the show's future in a post-show Q&A. Tickets 👇🏼 www.aberdeenartscentre.com/whats-on/how...

Awen Ensemble bring poetic jazz to The Blue Lamp tomorrow night. Folklore and landscape weave through improvisation in their lyrical, exploratory sound. The band blends culture, heritage and contemporary expression with warmth and depth. RSVP 👇🏼 www.thebluelampaberdeen.com/event-detail...

Better Lovers bring metalcore chaos to The Tunnels on 26 October. Ex-Every Time I Die DNA fuels whiplash rhythms and jagged riffs in an ace room. Noise-rock duo '68 add blown-out blues while Greyhaven bring proggy heft. Tickets 👇🏼 www.ticketmaster.co.uk/better-lover...

A Halloween screening of the 1990 romantic thriller starring Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore and Whoopi Goldberg. The two-time Academy Award winner remains a film classic, blending romance, supernatural elements and thriller mechanics. More 👇🏼 www.openroadltd.com/2025/10/hall...

Montrose Playhouse is showing In The Mood For Love and One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest this week. Could we move Montrose like 30 miles closer to Aberdeen, just until the Belmont reopens, for a treat?

Every town should have its own community cinema. www.theguardian.com/society/2...

The sunrise gently blushes the underside of the clouds as the remains of an old ship builder's slipway are exposed by the low tide at Aberdeen Harbour. More info in the "Alt" description #fsprintmonday #sharemondays2025 #Scotland #Aberdeen @postabdn.com #photography #landscapephotography

Scotland's fiddle supergroup light up the Tivoli this Sunday. Blazin' Fiddles bring fiery playing and dazzling musicianship to Aberdeen for one night only. Traditional tunes meet unstoppable energy in a performance brimming with joy and spirit. Tickets 👇🏼 thetivolitheatre.com/events/blazi...

Màiri Morrison and Alasdair Roberts join Pete Johnston at the Blue Lamp tonight. Songs and ballads from Nova Scotia fill the room with voices and tradition. The trio perform material from their new album, carrying folk heritage into the present. More 👇🏼 www.thebluelampaberdeen.com/event-detail...

Plans to cut or centralise the STV North newsroom threaten to silence that voice. Local journalism holds power to account and celebrates what makes us unique. Without it, Aberdeen loses representation. Stand up for regional news. 👇🏼 Sign the petition now

A suitcase-sized retelling of Nosferatu arrives tonight at Aberdeen Arts Centre. Puppetry, objects and live score bring the 1922 horror classic to life. This relaxed performance welcomes people living with dementia and their companions. Tickets 👇🏼 www.aberdeenartscentre.com/whats-on/sui...

Opening tomorrow, Masha Biryukova's project traces the city's cinema past through old sounds and images. The work explores familiar and half-forgotten fragments of Aberdeen's cinema history in an intimate, solo viewing format.

The Tempilstiks play their first headlineer on the 24th at Krakatoa, bringing their heavy rock to the top of a four-band bill. We’ve had a preview of new single, Over and Over, out tomorrow and it’s a belter. Heavy rock with a massive, arena-filling chorus. Presave here 👇🏼 linktr.ee/Thetempilstiks

Aberdeen Cocktail Week rolls on with 27 venues shaking up exclusive drinks across the city. Sample creations and explore Aberdeen's cocktail scene. Six by Nico and Wild Goose join returning favourites. Grab your wristband and discover festival-only cocktails. More 👇🏼 aberdeencocktailweek.com

A spectacular free travelling exhibition rolls into Platform 3 from 19-20 October. Railway 200 Inspiration Train packs 200 years of British rail history into three carriages. Climb aboard for interactive displays, hands-on science and a glimpse at rail's future. ⭕ Now on POST buff.ly/fqqWWZs

Why’s the Aberdeen branch of the Vue cinema suddenly disappeared from the company’s website? 😬

Elisabeth Flett launches her debut collection at Somerville Books on 28 November. No Such Thing As Kelpies gathers 13 Scottish folk tales with fresh imagination. The writer and feminist troublemaker reimagines our folklore through a queer lens. Tickets 👇🏼 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/no-such-th...

shmuFM marks 18 years with 18 hours of non-stop live broadcast on Monday. Volunteers will interview past and present participants and staff, celebrating nearly two decades of local voices on air. The community station gives a platform to local stories and music. ⭕ Read more on POST

A Play, A Pie and A Pint brings Katy Nixon's award-winning Cheapo to the Lemon Tree tonight. Two teenagers, a chess game, and the night that changed it all. A sharp, high-stakes story about youth and trauma runs until Saturday. Tickets 👇🏼 www.aberdeenperformingarts.com/whats-on/ppp...