Aberdeen Oddity Market is at Revolution on Belmont Street this Sunday, handcrafted and whimsical goods from an eclectic mix of local vendors. Free to browse. Food and drink menu on throughout, with vegan-friendly options. Runs on the second and last Sunday of each month if you miss this one.

Local makers fill Fittie Community Hall on 7 Aug for the Fittie Craft Fair. Curiously Charmed, Petitgrain, Hame Interiors, Deefyne Design and more. The Fittie Bakery has the bakes covered, and the shore is a short walk away for a wee walk after. More 👇🏼 www.instagram.com/fittiecdt/

The Guillotines headline a four-act punk bill at Krakatoa on 29 Aug, with Aftrshocks, The Marx and Mumblokes in support. Glasgow ska and oi, Dundee anarcho-punk, Dundee commu-punk and local newcomers. Great line-up for an ace night out. Tickets 👇🏼 www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Abe...

Aberdeen Art Fair runs at the Music Hall 28–30 Aug, with Peacock Visual Arts, Gallery Rosemount, Hard Ground Printmakers and Aberdeen Artists Society among the exhibitors alongside independent artists from further afield. ⭕ More on POST

Aberdeen Art Fair Returns for a 14th Year

Over 750 artworks go on sale at the Music Hall this August

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Applications for our Love Your Network - Scotland fund are now open! 🌿 Funded by Transport Scotland, the fund supports groups with litter picking equipment and PPE to help care for traffic-free sections of the National Cycle Network. Find out more: www.walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk/our-blog/pro...

POST's August Newsletter is out now in which we talk about how things are going for Aberdeen's small music venues. Plus we have loads of events to keep you busy throughout the month. ⭕ On POST and in your inbox

What's On in Aberdeen: August 2026 Gigs, Theatre and Art

A month of gigs, exhibitions, markets and comedy to see summer through.

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American urban planning consultant slaps the roof of Aberdeen’s derelict historic Broadford Works: “Y’know, y’all could fit so many drive-thrus in this baby if you wanted…” www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aber...

Happy weekend ab'dy! While most of you were still sleeping, the August newsletter dropped into your inbox. This month we have feels about small music venues here in Aberdeen. Plus we have a load of awesome events to keep you busy.

What's On in Aberdeen: August 2026 Gigs, Theatre and Art

A month of gigs, exhibitions, markets and comedy to see summer through.

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Mindwanders takes over Kooperator on Schoolhill from 14–30 Aug, photography, videography and installation work, some new, some older pieces finally getting their moment. Opening night 14 Aug from 6pm, soundtracked by Neko Zombie. Connect 👇🏼 www.instagram.com/p/DbdOvt3DUUM/

Tomorrow, the Torry Lighthouse Centre hosts the AfroCreative Exchange Trade Fair. African-owned businesses, brands and creatives alongside food, drink and family activities. Free, open to everyone, and as much about community as it is about shopping. Tickets 👇🏼 www.eventbrite.com/e/the-afrocr...

Aberdeen Art Fair returns to the Music Hall from 28–30 Aug for its fourteenth year of running. Galleries and artists from across Scotland and the UK, with contemporary art, sculpture, prints and photography across the weekend. More 👇🏼 www.aberdeenartfair.co.uk

Raven Afrikulture's Afro Indie Series hits the Lemon Tree on 29 Aug, fifth year and biggest lineup yet. Falz The Bahd Guy headlines. Jords, Olusegun & The Stallion, Laura Osa and Fofo alongside, spanning hip-hop, Afro-fusion, soul and R&B. Tickets 👇🏼 www.aberdeenperformingarts.com/whats-on/afr...

Aberdeen Music Week runs 9–12 Sep, four days of masterclasses, workshops, fireside chats and live showcases bringing together artists, industry professionals and music lovers from across the city. More 👇🏼 aberdeenmusicweek.com

If POST has been part of how you find out what's on in Aberdeen, this is your chance to help keep it going. We're independent, reader-supported and run by people who care about this city's culture. A few quid a month goes a long way. Join our supporter crew. 
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Aberdeen Performing Arts are looking for an early career writer aged 18 – 35 who is based in or has a meaningful connection to the North East of Scotland to create a new piece of theatre for adult audiences as part of Light the Blue 2027 buff.ly/F5ORlPc (deadline - 11 Sep 2026)

Aberdeen Performing Arts: Light the Blue 2027 Play Commission - YTAS

Aberdeen Performing Arts are looking for an early career writer aged 18 – 35 who is based in or has a meaningful connection to the North East of Scotland to

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Nuart Aberdeen's 2026 festival film is out today. Benjamin Parry wrote a poem and made the film, and the result is something special. Watch it now on POST.

Watch: Nuart Aberdeen’s 2026 Film

Benjamin Parry turns a week of Aberdeen street art into a poem.

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Last night fae the kitchen window. 😍

“Pieces of Me” by Aron Smith #Poetry #SpokenWord #Aberdeen #CreativeArts #NoToAI

Delirium headline a hometown show at Cafe Drummond on 11 Sep, built around the release of their new single Visible Seam. Expect a mix of brand new and unreleased material. Tickets 👇🏼 www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Abe...

Nuart Aberdeen's 2026 festival film is out today. Benjamin Parry wrote a poem and made the film, and the result is something special. Watch it now on POST.

Watch: Nuart Aberdeen’s 2026 Film

Benjamin Parry turns a week of Aberdeen street art into a poem.

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Nuart Aberdeen's production team are out every Sunday leading guided walks through the city's street art. Running until end of summer, rain or shine. Free tickets available if cost is a barrier. Book now 👇🏼 www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/nuart-tour...

A year ago TigerDrive played their first show. In March they released their EP PROVISIONAL. This Friday a new single follows, and they'll tell you themselves it already sounds like a different band. In the latest of our mini-features, we turn the spotlight on TigerDrive. ⭕ Only on POST

TigerDrive Show Their Ambitious Side

Aberdeen emo four-piece with rage on one side, joy on the other.

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Co conspirator BDS will be there. In a tent thing! Amazing. Make sure to pop past and say hello. #Aberdeen

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Victoria Park's summer market day lands on 9 Aug, organised by Rosemount and Mile End Community Council. Food stalls, local vendors, live music and family storytelling spread across the park. Always a great day out, so stick this one in your calendar. More 👇🏼 www.facebook.com/Rosemountand...

Fit like abdy? We're back after a wee summer break. What did we miss?

Victoria Park's summer market day lands on 9 Aug, organised by Rosemount and Mile End Community Council. Food stalls, local vendors, live music and family storytelling spread across the park. Always a great day out, so stick this one in your calendar. More 👇🏼 www.facebook.com/Rosemountand...

Great to see The Elidas at Books and Beans tonight. Hypnotic harmonies for a happy wee audience. Books and Beans are going to be hosting more of these intimate shows soon so keep an eye out for that.

We're taking a few days off from 18 July, a bit of summer, some family time, a proper recharge. Back before the end of the month. Keep those August listings coming in the meantime.

Aberdeen's The Velvet Room headline Krakatoa on 31 Jul, with Panhead Sharps, Arienas and Sister October in support. A solid local lineup for a Friday night out. Don’t miss it! Tickets 👇🏼 ticket247.co.uk/Event/the-ve...

It's one year since the Tall Ships Races stopped off in Aberdeen. What a weekend that was! You can get a flavour of it over the next few days by taking part in the Festival of the Sea!

Tonight! Like a Blot From the Blue launch their 14th anthology at Somerville Books from 7pm. These Poems Kill Fascists is the third in an unofficial series responding to the global rise of the far right, curated by Fin Hall. Connect 👇🏼 www.facebook.com/profile.php?...