Yo, we're going to send out the January newsletter on Monday. For now it's going to be exclusive to subscribers (free and paid), so if you aren't already subscribed, get on that now. postabdn.com/

Yo, we're going to send out the January newsletter on Monday. For now it's going to be exclusive to subscribers (free and paid), so if you aren't already subscribed, get on that now. postabdn.com/

I know there are Aberdeen based artists who meet the requirements for this generous offer. It’s a great way to keep on top of your Bluesky account and there’s zero downside.

Karel Fonteyne

On Geek Grotto this week, I discuss the Indie Games Awards, Sony buying Peanuts, the Avengers Doomsday teaser & spotlight La Bandera in #ObscureCharacterCorner!
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This one makes me tear up. Damn we had so much fun.

Not long until the 2026 edition brings light and colour to Aberdeen’s dark nights.

Remember when these guys sailed into town?

This was a really cool event that not too many people saw. It felt very special, and the artist, David Bellingham, used a still from this for his annual postcard to supporters.

It’s wild that this was only 9 months ago. So much has happened in Aberdeen this year that this feels like it could’ve been years ago.

We hope you’re all having a fine day no matter what you’re all up to. Thank you all for being awesome. We’ll see you the other side xx

Yes, we're on a break. Yes, the first Spectra 2026 announcement is worth interrupting that. ⭕️ Now on POST postabdn.com/fire-gardens-glo...

Yes, we're on a break. Yes, the first Spectra 2026 announcement is worth interrupting that. ⭕️ Now on POST postabdn.com/fire-gardens-glo...

A wee reminder that we're taking a break until the middle of January. Please keep getting in touch with all your amazing events. Just because we're on holiday, doesn't mean we're not here but we might take a little longer to replay. Newsletter at the start of next month as usual.

Heinzel Gallery's winter exhibition brings together Scottish artists from fresh graduates to established names. Paintings, sculpture and mixed media fill the space until 7 February. Winter landscapes, abstracts and still lives celebrate contemporary Scottish art. More 👇🏼 buff.ly/GpGQpyZ

The Belmont team screens Home Alone at Cowdray Hall this Saturday. Kevin McCallister's festive chaos lands for free. Grab your free tickets in advance. Donations welcome on the day to support The Belmont's community screenings. Tickets👇🏼 www.eventbrite.com/e/home-alo...

Ivo Graham brings his new show to the Lemon Tree on 29 May. The UK's most posh comedian tackles identity, hats, haters and heroes. Self-described 'gig pig' asks if he'll ever slow down. Wit, charm and apologetically posh comedy arriving in Aberdeen. ⭕ More on POST

Tide Lines bring their Glasgow Love Story tour to the Music Hall this Thursday with support from NATI. Catch one of Scotland's rising acts on their winter tour through the country. Tickets 👇🏼 www.aberdeenperformingarts.com/whats-on/tid...

Ivo Graham brings his new show to the Lemon Tree on 29 May. The UK's most posh comedian tackles identity, hats, haters and heroes. Self-described 'gig pig' asks if he'll ever slow down. Wit, charm and apologetically posh comedy arriving in Aberdeen. ⭕ More on POST

Lovely sky over Aberdeen

Titans bring their clash reggae sound to Mad Friday, blending dub reggae, ska, Titans bring clash reggae to Drummonds on Mad Friday. Dub, ska and dance meet a full band and Aberdeen Ska Club spinning vinyl. Free entry from 7pm for a Christmas mashdown. Connect 👇🏼 www.facebook.com/events/11443...

We're going to take a break from this Wednesday until 15 January. We'll still be hanging out, but posting will be at a minimum. We need to recharge so we're at our best for 2026. Expect the newsletter to go out as normal at the start of January though. Subscribe now.

On the latest ep of our new music podcast, we catch up with the lovely @kathrynjoseph11.bsky.social to talk about her new album, and working with the equally lovely Lomond Campbell Listen on your fav podcast app... podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k... [Big thanks to @thegladcafe.bsky.social]

We worry about the falling number of permanent small art venues in Aberdeen.

Still so sad that The Blue Lamp is closing. There are so many music communities centred on this 75 year old venue that will be left without a home. Sure, some will find a new venue, but many will just quietly disappear 😞 ⭕ More on POST

Torry residents face losing St Fittick's Park to an Energy Transition Zone and they're fighting back. A Play for Torry uses words from people who've watched industry reshape their neighbourhood for decades. Read why this fight turned into performance. ⭕ Now on POST

Gray's School of Art is marking 140 years with an intergenerational exhibition tracing how creative knowledge passes between artists and teachers. Andrew Cranston, Sylvia Wishart and over 50 artists show how influence loops across generations. ⭕ Now on POST

Nuart Aberdeen breaks new ground next April with the world's first text-focused street art festival. The theme, Poetry Is In The Streets, will turn the city's walls into canvas with the focus on words. Hitting the streets 23-26 April. ⭕ Now on POST

Aberdeen producer Vagrant Real Estate releases Neither Collar Nor Crown on St Andrew's Day, bringing 25 Scottish artists across genres and generations together. Read our full piece on the ambitious album dropping this weekend. ⭕ New on POST

Phil Cunningham's Christmas show returns to the Music Hall on 16 December. Eddi Reader, Karen Matheson and John McCusker join the festive lineup. Grab your tickets for one of Aberdeen's finest seasonal celebrations. Tickets 👇🏼 www.aberdeenperformingarts.com/whats-on/phi...

We've extended our incredible Black Friday offer until the end of the year. Join and and support our misssion to shine a light on Aberdeen's growing cultural scene. That's just fifteen quid for a full year of support. Jump on board 👇 postabdn.com/black-friday...

James Welsh is working National Panto Day tomorrow at Aberdeen Arts Centre in full dame costume. The venue manager been practising in the office but you can catch him working his usual shifts during Robin Hood performances, complete with makeup and challenging footwear. ⭕ Now on POST

Due to the significant number of people in Aberdeen Royal Infirmary (ARI) and Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital (RACH) will 'flu/other respiratory illness, staff of both hospitals will be wearing fluid repellent surgical masks. We ask relatives, visitors, parents and carers to please do the same.

Depeche Choad headline at The Blue Lamp on 19 December with four support acts. Audiokicks, Ceramics, Tigerdrive and Pink Doom join them. A festive five-band bill upstairs. Grab your tickets for Punch Face's Christmas show celebrating local music. Tickets👇🏼 tickets-scotland.com/events.html?...

The Blue Lamp is closing on 30th December after 75 years. Rising costs have made it impossible to keep going. Aberdeen doesn't have an abundance of live music venues, and losing this one hurts. Once these places are gone, they're gone. ⭕ More on POST

Just a few days left for With Love at Kooperator.space. Thirteen artists explore love, family, ecology and self-care through powerful work that resonates. Free workshops, performances and tours await. Book your ticket before it closes for good. Tickets 👇🏼 www.eventbrite.com/o/with-love-...

Aberdeen Performing Arts have announced Granite Noir X, the tenth edition of the crime writing festival that will run 17-22 February 2026. Big names, local history and Scottish crime fiction collide. ⭕ More on POST

As they’ve now posted the Granite Noir 2026 programme, I can now say that I’ve been picked as one of the Locals in the Limelight! I’ll be at the Into the Dark event at the Lemon Tree, reading my poem ‘The Witch’s Hat’. www.aberdeenperformingarts.com/whats-on/gra...

A real shame to read that The Blue Lamp is closing down. I have seen and played many fun shows there in the past. It will be sorely missed in Aberdeen.

Folk trio Talisk hit the Lemon Tree tonight with high-energy performances. A decade of sold-out shows across continents speaks volumes. Fiddle, concertina and guitar push traditional music forward. Catch one of folk's most distinctive acts. Tickets 👇🏼 www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Abe...

So sad to hear this news about one of my favourite places.

The Blue Lamp is closing on 30th December after 75 years. Rising costs have made it impossible to keep going. Aberdeen doesn't have an abundance of live music venues, and losing this one hurts. Once these places are gone, they're gone. ⭕ More on POST

Torry residents face losing St Fittick's Park to an Energy Transition Zone and they're fighting back. A Play for Torry uses words from people who've watched industry reshape their neighbourhood for decades. Read why this fight turned into performance. ⭕ Now on POST postabdn.com/torry-reside...

We've extended our incredible Black Friday offer until the end of the year. Join and and support our misssion to shine a light on Aberdeen's growing cultural scene. That's just fifteen quid for a full year of support. Jump on board 👇 postabdn.com/black-friday...

Aberdeen folks: we need to make a fuss about this! www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aber... @postabdn.com

The Belmont Cinema brings The Muppet Christmas Carol to Cowdray Hall on 20 December. Free tickets available in advance for the family-friendly event. Donations welcome on the day. Tickets 👇🏼 www.eventbrite.com/e/the-muppet...

Upper Denburn Gardens plays host to it’s first musical event on Saturday night. Aberdeen Folk and Trad Society provide the evening's entertainment, with mulled wine and hot chocolate available. Wrap up warm for an evening of live music in the city centre. RSVP 👇🏼 www.eventbrite.com/e/ditty-on-t...

Been sae busy, I forgot tae share ma Doric column wae yeez. Checks ma 'I hate gettin ma photie teen' face 🤣🤣🤣

Aberdeen based printmaker and visual artist Jonathan Comerford has a new show spanning over 35 years of practice across printmaking, drawing, painting and collage. The exhibition opens Friday 12 December, then runs until 14 December. Connect 👇🏼 www.instagram.com/printmakings...