Winter Festival

Aberdeen

October to January sees Aberdeen's spectacular Winter Festival continuing to deliver high quality and popular events over the festive period in conjunction with our partner organisations and agencies.

Winter Festival

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Aberdeen Maritime Museum

23/08/2014 - 29/11/2014

Tues - Sat 10am - 5pm, Sun 12noon - 3pm, Mon Closed

An exhibition to commemorate the life of Senior Fire Guard Marion Patterson who was awarded the George Medal during World War 2.

Other

13/09/2014 - 31/01/2015

Mon - Sat 10am - 5 pm, Sun Closed

In light of the current works on the St Nicholas House site this exhibition explores in photographs and objects the appearance and disappearance of this important street in Aberdeen.

Satrosphere

01/10/2014 - 26/10/2014

10am-5pm

Various prices

Throughout October (until Sunday 26 Oct) join us for some sizzling science as we explore how to flambé your way to fantastic heights in our new show!

Aberdeen Art Gallery

11/10/2014 - 24/01/2015

Tues - Sat 10am - 5pm, Sun 1-4pm, Mon Closed

This exhibition presents new work in print by 20 outstanding national and international artists commissioned by the Scottish Print Network.

Other

23/10/2014 - 10/11/2014

Various Times

various

Sound Festival embraces a network of local organisations to produce a varied programme of events exploring new music.

Aberdeen City Centre

31/10/2014 - 02/11/2014

9am-6pm

The International Street Market features stalls selling a range of products from around the globe.

His Majesty's Theatre

03/11/2014 - 08/11/2014

Various times

£16.50-£40.50

The award-winning smash hit Broadway Musical direct from the West End.

Aberdeen Beach

05/11/2014 - 05/11/2014

7.30pm

The Winter Festival starts off its seasonal calendar on the 5th November with Aberdeen's spectacular Fireworks display at Aberdeen Beach.

Aberdeen Maritime Museum

08/11/2014 - 28/02/2015

Tues - Sat 10am - 5pm, Sun 12noon - 3pm, Mon Closed

Head to the Maritime Museum for this exhibition the traditional navy blue jumper worn by fisherman

His Majesty's Theatre

18/11/2014 - 22/11/2014

Various times

£21-£56

This exhilarating musical follows the irrepressible imagination and dreams of Phineas T Barnum, America’s Greatest Showman.

Music Hall

18/11/2014 - 18/11/2014

7.30pm

£11-£22.50

Join the RSNO and RSNO Chorus for a family celebration this Christmas! Conducted and presented by the effervescent Christopher Bell, this concert is packed full of your favourite festive melodies and traditional singalong carols.

Satrosphere

20/11/2014 - 21/11/2014

10am-5pm

Various prices

We all have a body, but how do they work? Find out exactly what happens inside our bodies in this interactive workshop!

Aberdeen City Centre

23/11/2014 - 23/11/2014

5pm

This parade transforms Aberdeen's city centre, Union Street, into a magical winter wonderland, enchanted with glittering lights and decorations.

Music Hall

23/11/2014 - 23/11/2014

7.30pm

£12.10-£14.52

Join us at Aberdeen's Music Hall for an evening of music.

Satrosphere

24/11/2014 - 29/11/2014

10am-5pm

Various prices

Come along for some science fun!

Music Hall

26/11/2014 - 26/11/2014

7.30pm

£19.25

Welcome to the 15th concert with the Aberdeen Singing Chorus. How many songs can you think of starting with the words Who? What? Why? Where? How? When? Chances are they will all feature somewhere in tonight’s programme.

Aberdeen City Centre

27/11/2014 - 27/11/2014

7pm

Aberdeen’s Christmas Tree Lights are switched on by the Lord Provost of Aberdeen and a representative from our Twin Town of Stavanger in Norway.

The Lemon Tree

29/11/2014 - 29/11/2014

8pm

£13.75 inc booking fee

Comedian, journalist, novelist and activist Rob Newman makes a hotly anticipated return to comedy with his first complete show in 7 years. Show Starts 8pm prompt with no support, ages 14+.

His Majesty's Theatre

29/11/2014 - 04/01/2015

Various times

Various prices

This tale as old as time is filled with spectacular pantomime magic and unforgettable characters, lavish sets and costumes, and dazzling production numbers.

Music Hall

29/11/2014 - 29/11/2014

7.30pm

£11-£22.50

Join us together with the SCO Chorus and a brilliant team of soloists for this seasonal experience, and celebrate the start of Christmas with music of power, passion and expressive warmth.

29/11/2014 - 20/12/2014

9am-5pm

Aberdeen Country Fair on Belmont Street gives local producers the chance to showcase their goods.

30/11/2014 - 30/11/2014

12noon

Come and join Santa and his live Reindeer as they walk from the Castlegate to the Trinity Centre with their jingling sleigh bells.

Church

01/12/2014 - 04/01/2015

throughout the day

Aberdeen's Nativity Scene is an important reminder of what festive activities and fun are all about.

Aberdeen City Centre

01/12/2014 - 05/01/2015

11am-8pm everyday

£3

Aberdeen's Ice Rink returns to the city.Come along to Union Terrace Gardens for family festive fun.

Other

01/12/2014 - 01/12/2014

11am unveilling

The Regional Ecumenical Team will officially bless the crib at Aberdeen's Nativity scene in St Nicholas Kirkyard.

Other

05/12/2014 - 24/12/2014

Various times

£16 (£13 concessions)

Pinocchio will be held at ACT Aberdeen with shows throughout December.

Music Hall

06/12/2014 - 06/12/2014

7.30pm

£25.85

Bagpipes with Attitude, Drums with a Scottish accent, a blazing rock band and a show so hot it should carry its own health warning!

Aberdeen Art Gallery

06/12/2014 - 06/12/2014

10:15 am - 12:15 pm

£18 (£16 Accord Card Holders)

Create your own Christmas themed arrangement

The Lemon Tree

07/12/2014 - 31/12/2014

Various times

£8.80

Are you a Robin? Do you have some spare time on your wings? With more Christmas mail than ever before we need Robins like you who can get the job done! This Christmas, Robin (not so reliant) will be getting his feathers a twist, but we guarantee first class fun and seasonal cheer will be delivered (on time).

Beach Ballroom

08/12/2014 - 08/12/2014

12.30-3pm

£10

3 course Christmas lunch, with entertainment from Garioch Blend and special guest Eddie Rose.

Beach Ballroom

10/12/2014 - 10/12/2014

1.30pm

£7

Coem along to the 50+ Christmas Tea Dance with Elliot Murray and his band at the Beach Ballroom.

Satrosphere

11/12/2014 - 12/12/2014

10am-5pm

Various prices

Get ready for Christmas and create your own decorations! But what’s the best material for the job? Find out here!

Beach Ballroom

12/12/2014 - 20/12/2014

7.30pm

£42.50

Go along to one of The Beach Ballroom's Christmas Carvery Night for a evenign of entertainment and good food. Booking essential!

Aberdeen Art Gallery

13/12/2014 - 13/12/2014

1pm & 2pm

Enjoy a selection of seasonal songs from the North of Scotland's only male barbershop chorus.

Music Hall

13/12/2014 - 13/12/2014

1pm & 7pm

£4.40-£8.80

Featuring some of Aberdeen's finest young musicians in 2 concerts of festive music by bands, orchestras and choirs.

Music Hall

14/12/2014 - 14/12/2014

2.30pm

£14.30

NHS Grampian Hospitals' Christmas Carol Concert supports CLIC Sargent, the UK's leading cancer charity for children and young people, and their families.

Aberdeen Beach

14/12/2014 - 14/12/2014

tbc

Date TBC. Dress as Santa and take part in a funrun along Aberdeen Beach for a worthy cause.

Music Hall

16/12/2014 - 16/12/2014

7.30pm

£13.20 -£23.10

This December the Aberdeen Choral Society explores some wonderful choral classics: Mozart’s sublime ‘Laudate Dominum’ and ‘Exsultate jubilate’ and Haydn’s electrifying ‘Nelson Mass’.

Music Hall

19/12/2014 - 19/12/2014

7:30pm

£10.50 - £21

The BBC SSO’s Christmas Classics concert is a favourite amongst the Music Hall’s annual seasonal celebrations. It’s a mixture of traditional carols and festive orchestral classics led by conductor Stephen Bell and tenor and BBC Radio Scotland presenter Jamie MacDougall.

Beach Ballroom

20/12/2014 - 21/12/2014

1.30pm-5.30pm

£19.50-£22.50

So why not escape the maddening Christmas shopping crowds and come along to the Beach Ballroom to enjoy an indulgent Afternoon Tea instead?

Music Hall

20/12/2014 - 20/12/2014

7.40pm

£21.45

One Night of Queen is a spectacular live concert, recreating the look, sound, pomp and showmanship of arguably the greatest rock band of all time.

Aberdeen Art Gallery

20/12/2014 - 20/12/2014

12noon

Free concert in Aberdeen Art Gallery.

Duthie Park Winter Gardens

20/12/2014 - 20/12/2014

11am & 2pm

Come along and sing to favourite carols at the indoor garden, taking in the rare and exotic plants while listening to the accompaniment of music performed by a talented brass band.

Music Hall

21/12/2014 - 21/12/2014

7.30pm

£26.50-£28.50

With the special festive version of the hit show we take the audience back to the glamorous, glitzy nights of Las Vegas in the late 1950s and early 60s.

Music Hall

22/12/2014 - 22/12/2014

7.30pm

£24.20

Following the huge success and popularity of this show over the last 6 years in Edinburgh, Phil Cunningham is calling his pals together and opening his Christmas songbook to Aberdeen audiences.

Aberdeen City Centre

31/12/2014 - 31/12/2014

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Come along and enjoy live music from local bands performing onstage and an impressive fireworks display fired from the rooftop of HMT to see in 2015.

Music Hall

31/12/2014 - 31/12/2014

7:30pm - 10pm

£19.25 inc bf

Returning to the Aberdeen Music Hall is the ever popular Hogmanay party which once again will feature some of Scotland's finest traditional music, song and laughter.

Beach Ballroom

31/12/2014 - 31/12/2014

7:30 pm

£45

Bring in the New Year at our traditional Hogmanay ceilidh with music from Whisky Kiss. Ticket price includes Bucksburn Mini Pipe Band, Piper to bring in the New Year, Scottish stovies and a glass of bubbly to bring in the New Year!

His Majesty's Theatre

14/01/2015 - 17/01/2015

Wed - Sat 7:30 pm & Sat 2 pm

£13.50 - £ 41.50

The Scottish Ballet Orchestra accompanies live, performing the world famous Tchaikovsky score.

Satrosphere

21/01/2015 - 22/01/2014

10am-5pm

Various prices

Become a mini-paleontologist for the day, and discover how we use fossils to learn about dinosaurs!

His Majesty's Theatre

21/01/2015 - 08/02/2015

Various times

£18-£51

Based on the award-winning DreamWorks animation film, Shrek the Musical is this year’s must-see show for all the family.

Beach Ballroom

23/01/2015 - 24/01/2015

7.30pm

£25

With music from the award winning accordionist, Matthew Maclennan plus traditional Toastmaster and soem great food too!

Music Hall

24/01/2015 - 24/01/2015

8pm

£26.40

Omid Djalili is back on tour with a new show, following a sell-out four week West-End residency and a sold-out season at the Edinburgh Festival.



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