Carl has a unique blend of storytelling and physical comedy, with a dash of down-to-earth banter. He's known for his sharp characterisations, impeccable timing, and energetic delivery, which has earned him a reputation as a "powerhouse comedian" on the UK circuit. ‘Fine Whine’ is a brand new show and is Hutchinson’s biggest and best tour yet! The show centres around Carl’s demands of being a modern-day dad & finding his place in society. He's a must-see act for anyone who loves laughter and good storytelling.

Hells Bells are an accomplished AC/DC Tribute Band who have performed all over the UK as well as Portugal, Austria, Russia, Belgium, Czech Republic and the Middle East. If you love AC/DC then you'll love the high energy performance.

Brian Bilston and Henry Normal appear together for the first time in a show which one critic has described as “two people reading some poems”. Along the way, they will be drawing on their vast catalogue of crowd favourites – and throwing in new poems, to prevent becoming their own tribute bands. Not ones to overpromise, Brian and Henry are prepared to commit to delivering the greatest poetry show in the history of the world or their names aren’t Brian Bilston and Henry Normal. An evening of poems to be enjoyed not endured.

Heaven 17 are a British synthpop band originating in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England that was formed in 1980, having much 80s success with their electronic sound. Taking their name from a fictional group mentioned in Anthony Burgess's novel A Clockwork Orange (where 'The Heaven Seventeen' are at number 4 in the charts with 'Inside'), Heaven 17 formed when Ian Craig Marsh and Martyn Ware split from their earlier group, The Human League, and devised the production company British Electric Foundation (B.E.F.).

Kazimierz "Kazik" Piotr Staszewski, born March 12, 1963, is a prominent Polish musician, singer, songwriter, and columnist. He is best known as the frontman of the band Kult, which he co-founded in 1982. Besides Kult, he has been involved in numerous other musical projects, including Kazik Na Żywo, Buldog, El Dupa, Yugoton, and Zuch Kazik, and has also pursued a successful solo career.

Bruce Foxton is a part of the English Rock and Roll establishment. A musician who is most commonly recognised as the bass player in legendary bands The Jam and Stiff Little Fingers.

Tilting at Windmills is the brand-new stand-up show from Taskmaster alumni and double Edinburgh Comedy Award Winner, John Kearns. A fragmented, digressing portrayal of a 38-year-old man’s life, alluding to books he hasn't read, touching on the modern condition. Plus VAT! More allusive and bleak as ever, it is unreal the comedian you become. And for who? Decent craic with the right crowd. A show for those who have read about but not committed to the Guinness Nitrosurge.

Join multi award winning stand up star and viral sensation Laura Lexx (Live at the Apollo, Mock The Week, Hypothetical, The Now Show) with her highly anticipated UK tour: Slinky. Firmly established as one of the most sought after headliners on the UK and international comedy circuits... This show is effortlessly heartwarming, hilarious about motherhood, and fearless with the front row.

After Morgan and his partner went on separate holidays - one to a Mathematics Forum in Coventry and the other to a Bear Party in Barcelona - a massive revelation forced Morgan to re-evaluate everything. Being banned from Great Western trains, being fired as a Naked Butler, and ghosting Paul McCartney were they really his fault? Has that got you hooked? Good, because thats the only stuff appropriate enough to include in the blurb. A stand-up show about the trials and errors of falling in love and keeping the spark alive, the spiral-inducing limbo of awaiting a diagnosis, and the experience of being a white Welsh valley boy integrating into a proud Guattari family. Oh, hes got plenty to talk about. As well as garnering millions of views online and rave-reviews for his live shows, Morgan has supported Joanne McNally, Rhys James and Jayde Adams on tour, appeared as a finalist in the BBC New Comedy Awards, and hosts hit podcasts My Bad and Chatting With Cherubs alongside Josh Jones and Gearid Farrelly.

Walter Trout's backstory is a page-turner you won't want to put down. Five decades in the making; it is equal parts thriller, romance, suspense and horror. There are musical fireworks, critical acclaim and fists-aloft triumph, offset by wilderness years and brushes with the jaws of narcotic oblivion. There are feted early stints as gunslinger in bands from John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers to Canned Heat, and the solo career that’s still blazing a quarter-century later. The veteran bluesman has seen and done it all - plays earth shattering blues rock music. In only a little over a decade, Dan Patlansky has become one of the busiest and most respected blues artists to ever come out of South Africa. After his debut album which garnered Dan a reputation as a Blues-phenomenon, and his subsequent “Readers Choice” vote as “Best Blues Guitarist in Southern Africa”, Dan’s second album was released by EMI on the famed Blue Note label. Dan is one of the only South Africans to ever achieve “Blue Note” status and one of only six Fender endorsed guitarists in South Africa. Dan Patlansky, #1 Blues Rock Album 2016 by Blues Rock Review.

One of Ireland's most popular music acts, The Tumbling Paddies are now coming to England! Song writing and original material is a major part of their success. Hit songs include Pretty Girl, Night On The Town and The Way I Am, which topped the Irish charts for 10 consecutive weeks. Having grown from strength to strength over the past few years, it is no surprise that their music is being played in venues all over the world. Formed in 2014 in their beloved County Fermanagh, they soon became the region's favourite covers band. After welcoming Oisin on keyboards, the band started to write and record their own original music, gaining more and more followers. The Tumbling Paddies soon became one of Ireland's most prolific touring acts, playing sell-out gigs all over the country, including TF Castlebar and the INEC in Killarney. The band are now enjoying global success with recent tours in Dubai, Germany, and Spain. With an exuberant, energy-filled, live show, The Tumbling Paddies, will perform a mix of original songs and classic Irish hits, in what promises to be an incredibly uplifting night of live music.

Stand-up comedian and podcast cult hero Jamie Hutchinson returns with Can My Mate Come? He’s Sound. A brand-new hour of unfiltered comedy, mad stories, and chaotic charm. Older? Yes. Wiser? No. He’s sound...Sort of.

After a significant self-discovery, Green realises his life is a whirlwind full of tangents of his own making, navigating through the impulsive, random and stupid.

Fresh from starring in the latest series of Taskmaster, Ania Magliano (Live At The Apollo, Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Show Nominee) brings a brand-new show full of jokes, confessions, and occasionally unhinged observations to venues nationwide. From the quirks of her own body to the legend that is Eve (yes, from Adam and), to her newly discovered boundaries, Peach Fuzz is Ania at her most relatable - and most funny.

With over 500,000 followers on social media and a host of sell out shows across the country, Brian Bilston is one of the UK’s most popular poets. He has published several bestselling collections of poetry, including "You Took the Last Bus Home, Alexa, what is there to know about love?" and "Days Like These". His novel "Diary of a Somebody" was shortlisted for the Costa First Novel Award, and he has also written collections of poetry for younger readers. In 2025 he released an album of his poetry set to music, "Sounds Made by Humans", in collaboration with The Catenary Wires. This autumn sees Brian return to the stage with his latest book, "How to Lay an Egg with a Horse Inside". Get ready for an evening of comedy and laughter, as he takes us through the hows, whys and whats of reading, writing and enjoying poetry every day.

At the forefront of the UK’s world and roots music scene matching fiery intensity with exquisite finesse.

One of the most influential bands to emerge from the UK’s festival scene, Ozric Tentacles formed during the solstice at Stonehenge Free Festival 1983 going on to become psychedelic staples at Glastonbury and other festivals. The creative vision of multi-instrumentalist Ed Wynne, the Ozrics’ uniquely trippy soundscapes connect fans of progressive rock, psychedelia and dance music culture.

Torridon are an award winning Scottish trad-folk band from the Highlands. Their live show has seen them become a favourite on the festival circuit.

PorkPie stand proudly at the heart of the UK's modern ska revival, blending the fire of classic 2-Tone with their own unmistakable energy. Over the last three years the band have stepped firmly into their stride, releasing two full-length albums and an EP that have cemented their reputation as one of the most dynamic ska outfits on the circuit. Their self-titled EP 'Skandemic' marked a turning point for Porkpie, showcasing sharp songwriting, powerful brass arrangements, and the band's signature ability to fuse social bite with irresistible rhythm. Building on that momentum, 2025 saw the release of their acclaimed second album '9 On the Tiles', a record that broadened their sound while staying true to the ska roots that first inspired them. The album's standout single 'Bones' became a breakout success and was picked up as a favourite by Craig Charles on BBC Radio 6 Music, earning the band new listeners across the UK and beyond. Known for their electric stage presence, polished musicianship, and a commitment to making every gig feel like a celebration, PorkPie continue to rise through the ska scene with confidence and flair. In April 2026, they'll bring their unmistakable stomp to the London International Ska Festival, appearing alongside reggae and roots luminaries Misty in Roots and The Cimarons a milestone that marks just how far the band have come. With momentum on their side and a loyal, ever-growing fanbase, PorkPie are skanking forward with purpose-ready to bring their brass, bounce, and big-hearted spirit to audiences everywhere.

Internationally acclaimed tribute combo to Pink Floyd, who recreate (on a slightly smaller scale) the stage effects for which the prog rockers were renowned.

Dundee Rep Theatre and Solar Bear, in collaboration with Aberdeen Performing Arts, present: Music & Lyrics by KT Tunstall. Book by Cora Bissett. Directed by Cora Bissett Based on the short film The Singer by Cora Bissett and Jamie Rea The Singer is a bold, new, thrilling piece of gig-theatre about Joe, a deaf artist who “sings” with his hands, and Andy, a washed-up musician hungry for a comeback. Joe experiences music viscerally and physically, feeling rhythm through his body and crafting lyrics that pulse with life and exhilarating originality. When their unlikely creative partnership sparks something extraordinary, ambition and belonging collide. But as prejudice and the music industry’s ableist blind spots close in, their bond is pushed to breaking point. Featuring music and lyrics by Grammy Award-winning KT Tunstall, The Singer is a powerful story of music, identity and connection, and the fight for a deaf artist to be truly seen and heard. Age Recommendation: 10+ (Some Mild Swearing) Performed in both Spoken English and British Sign Language

The Complete Stone Roses are now one of the UK’s most well-known, most seen and most successful tribute bands. Selling out venues across the UK and Ireland regularly, they have helped to carry on the music of one of the UK’s most influential bands - The Stone Roses. The Stone Roses played a pivotal role in the history of the UK’s indie music scene. Famous hits like Fools Gold, I Am The Resurrection and I Wanna Be Adored are as recognisable now as were the heyday of Madchester and the Hacienda, the cultural icons from which the original band were born. The Completes, as they are affectionately referenced to by their fans, play to acclaim both from fans themselves, the press, and even original Stone Roses band members. Former Stone Roses bass player Mani, has not only just appeared as a warm up DJ for the band on the odd occasion but has also played onstage with them as their guest bassist playing She Bangs The Drums on more than a few times when he was touring about with the band. Mani says “they do our songs real justice. At times, they play even better than we did.”

Host of hit political podcast The Political Party Matt Forde (Spitting Image, Have I Got News For You, The British Scandal, The Last Leg, The Royal Variety Performance) explores the dark comedy horror that is British politics, ahead of the next election. Plus silly voices.

Since the release of their last CD, 'Into Your Heart' Hothouse Flowers have been playing steadily around Ireland, America, Great Britain, Japan and Europe. Their shows last between two and three hours depending on the level of fever in the room. Most recently their sound has been enhanced and reinvigorated by the return of Peter O’Toole on bass, bouzouki and vocals. Drumming with the band these last ten years is Dave Clarke. Dave has been a drummer in Dublin since the beginning. His commitment to the beat is mesmerizing. His style has been a force in the direction of Hothouse Flowers today. Also playing with the band these days is Dorset man Martin Brunsden on double bass and backing vocals. His musicality adds yet another dimension to the ever evolving sound of the band. There is an unpredictable energy in the band that harkens back to the 'Risk' days. They call upon their grand repertoire to create a show that is unique to the time and place. No two shows are the same. Improvisation can come at any point and allow the men express their brightest and their darkest influences. 'Rock and Roll is not about safety or politeness, it is not about perfection either. It is expression and it is spirit.' Humour is also never far from a Hothouse Flowers night. They do not take themselves seriously however, there is no mistaking the musical integrity among them as they open up to each other in musical dialogue. Fiachna, Liam and Peter are traditional musicians. This allows for moments of ancestral connection. What was a second before a Doors-like workout, becomes an earnest and a timeless offering to the memory of Currachaí na Tra Báine. A song inherited by Fiachna describing the blow inflicted upon a community and a family due to drowning. This moment and moments like these set the Flowers apart from almost any other band of their time and trade. They are carriers of Culture and all of what that entails. Hothouse Flowers came out of tough times. They played the streets and brought the streets to the stages of the world. Individually Fiachna and Liam are enjoying a broadening of their horizons. Fiachna has been producing and presenting radio and television programmes and working as a composer of music for television. Liam has been collaborating with the Fabulous Beast Dance Theatre Company. Still Hothouse Flowers has not yet fulfilled her destiny. The possibilities are endless. The will is there. Ni fada go bhfeicfear.

High energy, punk rock powerhouses Punk Rock Factory make easy work of their special brand of punk covers. Formed in 2014 Peej (vocals, guitar), Benj (bass, vocals), Ryan (guitar) and Kob (drums, vocals), were drawn together for their love of great music. The band quickly began to combine everything we all love about 1990s/2000s punk rock with classic and hit songs like you’ve never heard before. From the epic-ness of Meat Loaf to the soaring power of a Disney ballad, nothing is off limits to them.

Jordan’s expeditions have taken him across all seven continents and to over 150 countries, from running the coldest marathons on Earth, to rowing across the world’s most dangerous waters, summiting unclimbed peaks, and attempting to be the first person to paddleboard around Britain to name just a few of his intrepid adventures. His journey is one of resilience and purpose. Through these extreme challenges and his life changing experiences, he explores how the great outdoors can inspire better mental and physical well-being while empowering people across the world to dream bigger, push their limits, and create their own path whilst having a positive impact on the world. Prepare to be inspired!

Mo' Fidelity Nights are very excited to welcome Norman Blake from Teenage Fanclub for an intimate solo gig on 6th July 2026. Teenage Fanclub rose to prominence in the 1990s with hit albums such as Bandwagonesque and Grand Prix and quickly became known for their guitar-heavy melodic sound and sun-soaked harmonies. They have continued to develop into one of Scotland's best loved bands and are currently working on a new album. Norman, as well as being a founding member of Teenage Fanclub, has collaborated with a range of artists including Joe Pernice, Jad Fair, The Tenniscoats, Euros Childs, Bernard Butler and James Grant. This will be a rare opportunity to hear Norman sing songs from his extensive back-catalogue in a stripped-back setting. Support comes from Adam Ross. Adam Ross is a songwriter recognised as one of Scotland's best lyricists. His new album, Bring On The Apathy, is his third solo record, following on from 2024's Littoral Zone produced by Andrew Wasylyk. He is known for his unique blend of indie-folk characterised by intricate storytelling, humour and moments of poignancy. He is also the creative force behind indie-pop band Randolph's Leap.

Don’t miss the next fantastic show from Scotland’s premiere spoken word night! For over ten years, Loud Poets has been showcasing the best spoken word poetry from Scotland and beyond. Expect fist-thumping, heart-wrenching, side-tickling poetry performances with live musical accompaniment. Interested in performing? We’ll have six open mic slots that you can sign up for on the door. If you have any queries or access requirements regarding potentially participating in the open mic, please email the team.

Helicon formed in 2008 and have released quite a body of work in their time as a band. The Eps have long sold out. Their first complete album released on Fuzz Club Records is currently on its second pressing. The second album "This Can Only Lead To Chaos" saw Helicon embark on a tour of the Uk, this release was followed up with a Fuzz Club Session. Hot Box was one of the lucky stops in that tour. They sounded incredible that night and converted the room into Helicon fans. The band will be travelling from Scotland with sitar and pedal boards in hand en route to their tour around Europe. They will create some of the finest Psych Rock to grace the earth. The rock solid rhythm section of this band gives the guitars and synths the space to colour the sound. Get ready build a breath taking wall of noise. Early tickets are strongly recommended for this evening as it will be busy. All ages under 16's must be accompanied by an adult.

Throughout the music industry King King is a name synonymous with, not only great music and outstanding musicianship, but with, and perhaps even more importantly, having a damn good time every time. King King’s music is the kind of music that makes people happy. And let’s face it, especially in these all too dark and difficult times, who doesn’t want to be happy? Not convinced? It’s simple. Come along to a show and find out for yourself.

British singer-songwriter Tom Mcrae, along with his regular touring musicians ‘The Standing Band’, has been quietly moving up the ranks of the most respected songwriters in the world today after releasing 7 critically acclaimed studio albums over the last 15 years and writing for a variety of artists and singers. Mcrae’s eponymous debut album in 2000 was nominated for a The Mercury Prize, a Q Magazine Award, and a Brit, and the subsequent two years of touring cemented his reputation as one the most entertaining and powerful artists touring today. Mcrae’s second album, Just Like Blood, released to wide acclaim, with every track being licensed for TV and film use, his style of music fitting perfectly the darker output of LA’s film studios. Since then, Essex-born Mcrae has released five more albums, relocated internationally three times and set up his own label Buzztree Studios in Cornwall- and there’s no sign that he’s going to be slowing down anytime soon. Mcrae and his tour mates, The Standing Band, a collection of incredible musicians and loyal friends, released their latest record ‘Did I Sleep and Miss The Boarder’ this Autumn. The album and its accompanying tour have further added to the cult that is rapidly springing up around this talented and dedicated artist and his ragtag band. For an artist working in a genre often considered by the music press to be ‘sensitive and self-indulgent’, Mcrae possesses the talent to blow the roof off a venue with his passionate performances, as well as the innate ability forge a strong humorous bond with his audience.

PP Arnold is not a new kid on the block - she has been wowing audiences since she first came to the UK as an Ikette with Ike and Tina Turner, back in those heady days of the 60s. Her unique talent did not go unnoticed, and Mick Jagger and Andrew Oldham convinced her to stay in the UK and sign to the Immediate Record label which she did, and the rest is history. This seasoned artist has sung alongside the greats like Ike and Tina Turner, The Rolling Stones, The Small Faces, Jimmy Hendrix, Pink Floyd, Eric Clapton with her own band The Nice and so many others. PP Arnold never fails to put on a high energy faultless performance where she takes you back through the years singing her classic hits that have stood the test of time. Her voice and her amazing energy is stronger than ever and her live band of amazing musicians keep her fire burning strong while she woos you with breathtaking renditions of her classic hits; The First Cut Is The Deepest and Angel Of the Morning. Her soulful rendition of the Bee Gees To Love Somebody will have you singing along with joy. This Soul Survivor lives up to her name. Shes been up, down and all around and shes still singing for you. Shell have you up on your feet keeping the faith with her Northern Soul/Mod classic Everythings Gonna Be Alright Her versions of Medicated Goo, You Cant Always Get What You Want produced by Eric Clapton for her and her Immediate classic If You Think Youre Groovy Written and produced by her label mates Steve Marriott and Ronnie Lane are as exciting, funky and groovy as ever. Her New Adventures are fresh and soulful. Produced by Steve Cradock of O.C.S. The wonderful Baby Blue, Though It Hurts Me Badly originally produced by Mick Jagger and given a new lease of life by Steve. Contributions by Paul Weller (another iconic artist thats graced the St Michaels Live stage) bring a very cool Mod vibe to the set and old school jams like Different Drum are given a new lease of life. You'll experience an hour and a half of great music and great stories that she has to tell about an amazing musical journey that is still going strong. So don't miss the opportunity to come out and experience PP Arnold. A true Soul Survivor still going strong!

Scottish indie band known for their infectious hooks and soaring harmonies

Hypnotic physical theatre and dazzling production design combine to tell the tale of a doomsday cult, and what happens when belief is shattered. In a small town in the American Midwest, the disciples of a suburban housewife are convinced that the world is ending and that they alone know the truth that can save humanity. Discover the true story of the world’s first UFO doomsday cult, inspired by a groundbreaking 1950s study into the concept of cognitive dissonance. Award-winning Scottish ensemble Groupwork combines astonishing visuals with powerful movement to create a timely performance investigating what happens when cold, hard facts meet the chaotic power of belief. Described as ‘near-perfect’ by The Scotsman, Groupwork blends movement, voiceover, music and stage and video design to present a woozy, melancholy tale of religious sects, clandestine observers and collective need. Vicki Manderson and Finn den Hertog’s claustrophobic staging combines with Lewis den Hertog’s visuals and the near wordless interplay of five actor-dancers to create a thrilling exploration of the crisis that follows the shattering of belief. Start: 7pm

London Calling, The World's Premiere Tribute To The Clash, Will Be Playing The 'A' & 'B' Sides Of Singles Released By The Clash Between 1977-1983. The Clash Formed In 1976 And Are Considered One Of The Most Influential Groups To Come Out Of The Punk Scene. The Clash Released Singles Throughout Their Lifetime Which Did Not Feature On Any Of Their Albums Such As 'Capital Radio', '(White Man) In Hammersmith Palais', 'I Fought The Law', 'Complete Control' And More. An AGMP Concerts Presentation.

Continuing Aberdeen's tradition of large and horny soul and funk tribute bands Funk Connection are a 10 piece outfit established in 2004 with personnel from a long line of local Funk, Soul and R&B bands. From Stevie Wonder, The Jackson 5 and James Brown to the Temptations, Sister Sledge and Chic, their musical influence is drawn from Funk and Soul classics that fill the dance floors of every venue they play. Get down on the dance floor and don’t miss the chance to boogie down memory lane.

Presented by Speakers from the Edge Danny Hart is one of Downhill Mountain Biking’s racing elite; 2x World Champion, Red Bull Hardline winner, multiple National Championships winner and 2x World Cup overall silver medal winner, the ‘Redcar Rocket’ has secured his place in mountain biking history, including an iconic first World Championship winning run that is still legendary today. In ‘Won’t Sit Down’, Danny will bring his dry wit and cool composure to take audiences on a journey through his life and impressive racing career and give a glimpse behind the scenes of what becoming a World Champion really takes. 14+; u16s to be accompanied by an adult Starts 7.30pm

Silver City Soul Revue Aberdeen’s very own 9-piece soul band brings the full sound of Motown, funk and soul to the stage, featuring powerful male and female lead vocals and a dynamic all-female horn section delivering the punchy brass lines that make the music come alive. Expect timeless favourites, irresistible rhythms, so good that you won’t leave the dance floor! Indikoda Back after a 13 year hiatus, popular Aberdeen band Indikoda make their return to the stage with a collection of all killer, no filler classics and guilty pleasures ranging from ABBA to Zepplin. Come along and join the fun, this one’s not to be missed! Doors 7.30pm 14+ (u16s to be accompanied by an adult)

A Finland-based roots music collective with a penchant for turning heavy metal classics into front porch jamborees, Steve 'n' Seagulls formed in 2012 and began honing their signature hillbilly metal sound at theme events, cruises, clubs, and restaurants. By 2014, the quintet (banjo, spoons, upright, bass, accordion, and guitar) had inked a deal with Spinefarm Records on the strength of their increasingly popular YouTube videos, which saw the band laying down meticulously rendered bluegrass versions of songs like "The Trooper" (Iron Maiden), "Holy Diver" (Dio), and "Thunderstruck" (AC/DC). The following year saw the release of the group's debut studio album, Farm Machine, which featured covers that ranged from Metallica's "Nothing Else Matters" to Guns N' Roses' "Paradise City."

Martin Stephenson & The Daintees is a folk-rock band known for their rich storytelling, catchy hooks, and authentic sound.

Arthur Coates and Kerran Cotterell Catriona Macdonald and Annbjørg Lien Band Alasdair Fraser, Natalie Haas and Nic Gareiss Our Finale Concert is a true NAFCo celebration, rounding off the festival in style. Having been involved since the inception of NAFCo, Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas are no strangers to the NAFCo stage and will be joined by acclaimed dancer Nic Gareiss, bringing their spellbinding blend of fiddle, cello and step dance. Local fiddler Arthur Coates joins Kerran Cotterell as the two-man trad tornado take to the stage with lively duo sets to get toes tapping. Catriona Macdonald and the Annbjørg Lien Band weave together influences from the rich fiddle traditions of Shetland and Norway in a truly world-class line-up, featuring Inge Thomson, James Fagan and James Mackintosh. Join us as we bring NAFCo 2026 to a close and celebrate the musical connections, friendships and traditions woven across the North Atlantic over the past 25 years.

The Rheingans Sisters; Alfonso Franco and the Galicia Fiddle Orchesta; Graeme MacKenzie and Innes Watson with Sophie Stephenson; and Orust Spelmansgille. Travel across the North Atlantic in a single evening as this concert brings together artists sharing the rich fiddle traditions of their home. Sheffield-based fiddle-singers The Rheingans Sisters weave fiddle and soaring harmonies that immediately draw audiences in. From Galicia, Alfonso Franco presents the Galicia Fiddle Orchestra, bursting with the energy and spirit of Galician music. In a special NAFCo collaboration, renowned musicians Graeme MacKenzie and Innes Watson are joined by step dancer Sophie Stephenson, bringing music and dance together in a performance sure to capture and enthral. From Sweden, Orust Spelmansgille transport us to the island of Orust through the rhythm and character of Swedish fiddle tunes.

Join us for an international extravaganza at the North Atlantic Fiddle Convention, bringing together outstanding artists from across the North Atlantic. Darach, the duo of Scottish fiddler Roo Geddes and Galician guitarist Hugo Franco, bring a special connection to NAFCo, with Hugo returning to Aberdeen having first travelled here as part of the youth programme at the last convention. Portage is a fiddle-driven Canadian supergroup featuring Anne Lederman, Alanna Jenish, Erynn Marshall and Christina Smith, weaving together musical traditions from across Canada and the Appalachian region in a vibrant and engaging performance. From Sweden, Pernilla Stendahl, Göran Premberg, Mats Nilsson and Ingegerd Sigfridsson share the distinctive sounds and dances of Swedish fiddle traditions. A very special collaboration created just for NAFCo sees Troy MacGillivray, Janine Randall and Liz Doherty join forces, alongside renowned dancer Nic Gareiss, bringing together musical traditions from Cape Breton, Newfoundland and Ireland. A brilliant evening of international talent not to be missed.

The fun doesn’t stop after the concerts. Join us from 11pm–1am at the Lemon Tree for our Festival Lounge and Late Night Dance. This relaxed late-night gathering is a chance to meet fellow festival-goers, enjoy informal sessions and share a tune or dance or two. On this night the Late Night Dance will be Scottish style, with our caller there to guide you so no experience is necessary. Whether you fancy dancing, playing or simply soaking up the atmosphere, it’s the perfect way to round off the night.

The fun doesn’t stop after the concerts. Join us from 11pm–1am at the Lemon Tree for our Festival Lounge and Late Night Dance. This relaxed late-night gathering is a chance to meet fellow festival-goers, enjoy informal sessions and share a tune or dance or two. On this night the Late Night Dance will be Scottish style, with our caller there to guide you so no experience is necessary. Whether you fancy dancing, playing or simply soaking up the atmosphere, it’s the perfect way to round off the night.

The fun doesn’t stop after the concerts. Join us from 11pm–1am at the Lemon Tree for our Festival Lounge and Late Night Dance. This relaxed late-night gathering is a chance to meet fellow festival-goers, enjoy informal sessions and share a tune or dance or two. On this night the Late Night Dance will be Scottish style, with our caller there to guide you so no experience is necessary. Whether you fancy dancing, playing or simply soaking up the atmosphere, it’s the perfect way to round off the night.

JOURNEY is a stunning, emotionally resonant ride through stories of change, challenge, and connection. Cirqulation is Scotland’s travelling contemporary circus ensemble, delivering a vibrant showcase of thrilling, theatrical circus acts performed by some of the country’s most exciting artists. Every show features a guest act from the local area, giving each performance a new path and perspective to explore. Created by Edinburgh-based company Delighters, each edition features a fresh mix of aerial, acrobatics, dance and poetic storytelling; united by narratives of movement, emotion, and the ever-evolving journey through life. Delighters is an Edinburgh-based Circus Theatre company, creating colourful, multi-artform performances since 2008. Their shows blend circus, dance, puppetry, object manipulation, live music, and visual storytelling; weaving magic, mischief, and moments that make you think. Delighters have popped up at festivals, weddings, woodland clearings, high streets, and everywhere in between. They also craft site-specific shows tailored to unusual spaces and curious themes. Expect fire, silks, stilts, surprises, and stories that speak to all ages. When not performing, they run playful circus and drama workshops for schools, communities, and anyone who loves to move! Supported by the Creative Scotland Touring Fund.

I grew up playing classical piano, but failed my conservatory audition at 18. After some time focusing on MDMA, I started stand-up in 2011. During the pandemic I came back to the piano and now I’ve combined them. It’s my favourite piece, Chopin’s Nocturne in Eb Major, presented with jokes by a bald, Australian dickhead with a beard. Best Show Nominee Leicester Comedy Festival Best Comedy Adelaide Fringe Weekly Pegasus Comedy Award Winner.

A spectacular physical theatre show for families inspired by the timeless craft of turning lounge rooms upside down. Dive into a magical world of play and creation, where everyday objects become a universe of fun and adventure. Two curious characters are hunting for whispers of possibility when they discover a pile of seemingly ordinary objects. Watch and be amazed as sheets, broomsticks, chairs and couches transform into fantastical places to play and explore using ridiculous clowning, spectacular acrobatics and beautiful visual imagery. ‘FoRT‘ celebrates the kind of creative genius that has been known to turn lounge rooms into volcanoes, trees into castles and cardboard boxes into racing cars. If you’ve ever made a cubby in your lounge room, or helped a little one create their own, this is an inspiring and delightful new theatrical experience that you and the whole family will enjoy. Best Children’s Event – Adelaide Fringe 2017 Weekly Award Winner Best suited to children age 5-12 years and their families.

Macbeth: Blood & Bluegrass is a reimagining of Shakespeare’s dark tale of ambition and betrayal, set to a soundtrack of Americana and bluegrass music. With humour, heart and live music, the award-winning Barden Party transform the Bard’s tale into an unforgettable theatrical experience. A critically acclaimed, highly original adaptation of the Bard’s dark tale. Tragic yet uplifting, tender, raucous, poignant and high-energy. Set to a live score of Americana and bluegrass music, the multi-award-winning New Zealand troupe blend classic literature with a modern twist alongside original arrangements of Mumford and Sons, Dolly Parton and The SteelDrivers, creating an emotional, accessible, toe-tapping theatrical experience.

They say you can get lost in a good book. But it’s worse getting lost in a bad one… An old man sits down to read the tale of an erstwhile bookbinding apprentice. As he speaks the story spills from the pages and into the bindery. The Bookbinder weaves shadowplay, paper art, puppetry, and music into an original dark fairytale in the vein of Coraline and Jonathon Strange and Mr Norrell. First performed in the back room of a second-hand bookshop, it has gone on tour across Australia, South Africa, UK, Canada, China, and USA – from the attic of Aotearoa / New Zealand’s oldest bookbindery to the Lincoln Center, NYC. Its awards include Best Theatre and Best in the Fringe at NZ Fringe 2014, the International Excellence Award at Sydney Fringe 2014, and the Children’s Theatre Award at Fringe World, Perth in 2015. From Trick of the Light Theatre comes an inventive one-man performance for older children and adults.

The Specials Ltd are the UK's most authentic and original tribute to 2-Tone Legends, The Specials. When the original line up of The Specials split in 1981 they left behind a legacy which has been unrivaled by a single band since. The group were integral to promoting an anti-racial ethos, created a unique image and combined punk, ska and reggae music while lyrically commentating on the state of Britain in the late 70's and early 80's. They formed their own 2-Tone record label which launched the recording careers of Madness, The Beat and The Selecter. The Specials Ltd recreate the passion and enthusiasm of The Specials, bringing back memories of those who were there first time around and showing younger fans what they missed. The Specials Ltd are a 9 piece band full of energy, excitement and accuracy, performing Specials favourites such as Gangsters, Too Much Too Young, Do The Dog, Message To You Rudy, Stereotype, Rat Race, Do Nothing, Monkey Man, and Ghost Town.

Attention: Multiple new occurrences are now confirmed and verified. Healthy citizens must report to their safehouses by sunset and shelter in place… Three ill-equipped wardens keep watch over a makeshift community who must learn to work together. But as the threat outside takes shape, the atmosphere inside begins to turn. Inspired by the classic game of deception, Werewolf is a gripping blend of thriller and comedy that pulls you into an immersive world of suspicion, survival, and uneasy laughter. With heart-pounding sound design, razor-sharp performances, and a daring, darkly funny style, this international cult hit asks: When night falls—who do you trust? Devised by Ralph Upton, Joel Baxendale, Oliver Devlin, Karin McCracken, Freya Daly Sadgrove, Stella Reid and Hannah Kelly. Performed by Stella Reid, Hannah Kelly and Joel Baxendale Dramaturgy Ralph Upton Sound Designer & Operator Oliver Devlin Set and Lighting design Lucas Neal Voice Artist Moana Ete First presented as part of Lōemis Festival, Wellington NZ. Development of the show was supported by BATS Theatre and with funding from Creative New Zealand and the Wellington City Council. Binge Culture is a contemporary performance company established in 2008 and based in Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington, Aotearoa New Zealand.

A traveller arrives at a border with a stack of battered cases. From within them, whole worlds will emerge… Suitcase Show is an eclectic box set of short stories, each one told out of a suitcase. Dark, spiky, and comic, it touches on climate change, love and death, travel, and secrets that we carry with us – an overthrown autocrat finds themselves on the run from their own shadow, an astronaut turns their telescope back on earth and back in time. The staging is inventive, from lo-fi shadowplay to wireless projection, from dancing disembodied hands to narratives that crackle from a 70s stereo suitcase. Trick of the Light ( The Bookbinder ) is one of Aotearoa / New Zealand’s most prolific touring theatre companies, renowned for crafting inventive shows and intricate narratives. Their work has toured throughout NZ, the UK, USA, Australia, Canada, South Africa, from sell out runs at the Edinburgh Children’s Festival, to the Lincoln Center in NYC, and the attic of Aotearoa’s oldest bookbi ndery. Suitcase Show reunites multi-award-winning collaborators Hannah Smith, Ralph McCubbin Howell, and Emmy award-winning composer and sound designer Tane Upjohn-Beatson. Director Hannah Smith Writer Ralph McCubbin Howell Performers Ralph McCubbin Howell Hannah Smith Sound Design and Composition Tane Upjohn Beatson with additional composition by Robyn Bryant Lyrics by Ralph McCubbin Howell Production and Technical Design collaborators Brad Gledhill & Rachel Marlow (Filament Eleven 11) Videography Dean Hewison Prop Construction Hannah Smith Ralph McCubbin-Howell Rebekah de Roo Romina Menses Emory Otto Figurines Jon Coddington Marketing Sophie Helm

The faceless existence of life on the internet is given a voice in this thrilling new solo opera by the award-winning composing team Matilde Böcher and Asger Kudahl. LOL – Laughing Out Lonely is a portrait of contemporary loneliness. With a universal relevance, and a tour de tour performance from acclaimed countertenor Morten Grove Frandsen, this modern opera is a thought-provoking mirror of our digital age. Frandsen amazes as the embodiment of a myriad of outsiders including the girl with The Fucking Ugly Face, who cuts herself to forget her pain, or The Lamb, a shameful boy who dreams of being slaughtered. LOL takes the audience into the darkest corners of the internet, where misogynists, self-harmers, racists, and other marginalized existences have found an absurd community. Created using English lyrics that are based on posts from young people on social media, and staged as a theatrical echo chamber where the audience is part of the setting, LOL is a compelling work that is relevant for audiences of all ages. Composers: Matilde Böcher & Asger Kudahl Concept & directing: Louise Beck Countertenor: Morten Grove Frandsen Set design: Josefine Else Larsen Costume design: Roe Ørslev Lighting design: Jeppe Lawaetz

★★★★★ “Utterly fabulous” (The Q Review) ★★★★★ “Edinburgh’s most vibrant, authentic and exciting storytelling event” (The Wee Review) Queer Folks’ Tales, our multiple 5 star rated, hugely popular LGBTQ+ storytelling show returns to Aberdeen … for the third year! These hugely popular shows have been running at the Scottish Storytelling Centre in Edinburgh since 2021, and following three acclaimed shows in Aberdeen in 2024 & 2025, we’re back with three shows for 2026, Queer Folks’ Tales continues touring around Scotland, returning with another fantabulosa line up for Aberdeen. Queer storytellers and performers deliver hilarious, moving, occasionally shocking stories galore about queer lives with many true stories of LGBTQ+ experience in Scotland today. Hosted by Edinburgh’s Turan Ali (producer of BBC drama/comedy), who is joined on June 19th by award-winning Fife writer and theatre-maker Michael Johnson, local poet and performer Jamie McCormick and Texas singer-songwriter Lake Montgomery. With assistance from Creative Scotland. Starts 7pm 16+ 2 hours approx inc interval Turan Ali has been producing, directing and writing BBC Radio dramas and comedies for over 20 years. He also performs on stage as a storyteller with monthly shows in Vienna, as well as producing/hosting Queer Folks’ Tales around Scotland every 8 weeks. As a stand-up he performs across Europe and his latest solo show Straight Talking had sold out shows in Vienna and Istanbul. Michael Johnson is an actor/writer from Glenrothes, Fife. He founded Without Compromise Theatre, a new writing company dedicated to telling stories for and represented by working class and low income people. He debuted his writing at the Edinburgh Fringe 2024 with Wish You Were Here, which has been performed around Fife and raises money for ‘Change Mental Health’. Michael won the Creative Edinburgh Development Award 2024. Lake Montgomery is a singer-songwriter from Paris, Texas now based in Edinburgh. Backed by a love for old blues and show tunes, she performs her own intimate stories with a hint of fury. Her influences range from church-house gospel, funk & soul, hymns and especially Nina Simone. She has performed internationally and has many recordings to her credit. “She makes songs that hurt your heart happy.” Jamie McCormick is a neurodivergent, pansexual, non-binary, trans masc performer from Fraserburgh. Primarily a singer songwriter, they also write poetry, comedy shorts and much more. They focus on mental health awareness, gender issues and general queerness, from serious and soul searching to self-deprecating and satirical. Expect great hair, cat ears, too much eyeliner and their heart on their sleeve.

Scotland’s award-winning, multiple 5 star rated, hit LGBTQ+ storytelling show returns to Aberdeen for yet another night of queerer-than-queer tales. ★★★★★ “Stupendous” (All Edinburgh Theatre) ★★★★★ “Must see!” (Fringe Review) Fruity, hilarious and moving LGBTQ+ storytelling show featuring stand-ups, writers, poets, singers and more. Following huge enthusiasm from Aberdeen audiences for our first four shows at Lemon Tree in 2024 and 2025, and four years of sell out shows in Edinburgh, our very queer, funny and moving LGBTQ+ storytelling show is again on tour around Scotland. There’s a different stellar line up for every show. Queer storytellers and performers deliver hilarious, touching, occasionally shocking stories galore about queer lives, with many true stories of LGBTQ+ experiences in Scotland today. Hosted by Edinburgh’s Turan Ali (stand-up and producer of BBC drama/comedy), who will be joined on Wednesday 7th October by local queer Aberdeen and Scotland-based talent, featuring storytellers, fruity performers, stand-ups and a singer-songwriter. Prepare for laughter, tears, heartfelt confessions, celebrations of queerness, and to be touched ….. in a good way! Queer Folks’ Tales receives assistance from Creative Scotland. Starts 7pm 16+

The award-winning stand-up and star of Saturday Night Live UK heads out on tour with a brand new show. You’re born alone, you die alone. That’s true enough. But what happened to that part in the middle?

Edinburgh comedy award winner Sofie Hagen presents; Fat Jokes. A show bursting with big jokes and fat punchlines. Sofie returns to her craft of devastatingly brilliant joke writing and storytelling and has created this collection of fat jokes and unforgettable moments that you can laugh at without feeling like sht. Come as you are and enjoy an actual fat person at the top of her game.

Bahookie mash up traditional ceilidh music with contemporary dance beats to produce an amazing and unique live show. A true rock ceilidh experience.

One man. One song. One hour. Award winning comedian Conk takes to the stage and sings the same song over and over again on repeat for an entire hour. That’s it. That’s the show. Which song? You’ll have to come and find out. Equal parts comedy and live art experiment, what begins as a simple musical premise of singing the same hit song over and over again spirals into a hilarious feat of absurdity.

We heart Lizzie Magie! Feminist, economist, disruptor, and games designer who wanted to show the world there was an alternative to capitalist greed. But her beautiful brainchild was stolen, repurposed, and made a man a millionaire. Discover the hidden truth behind one of the world’s most popular board games, as we search for justice for Lizzie and for all who find the game is rigged against them. Award-winning theatre company Jordan & Skinner bring their original and irreverent style of physical theatre and comedy to this epic story of women, games and money. We heart Lizzie Magie! Feminist, economist, disruptor, and games designer who wanted to show the world there was an alternative to capitalist greed. But her beautiful brainchild was stolen, repurposed, and made a man a millionaire. Discover the hidden truth behind one of the world’s most popular board games, as we search for justice for Lizzie and for all who find the game is rigged against them. Award-winning theatre company Jordan & Skinner bring their original and irreverent style of physical theatre and comedy to this epic story of women, games and money.

Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer Li Jin Hao is bringing his latest show “Falling From A Moon” on his first ever UK tour. "I wanna go back in time. Not too far, not Pangea. The present feels too heavy, the past feels like the moon - with less gravity, I was lighter. Meet me on the moon." As seen on Mitchell & Webb Are Not Helping (Channel 4), DMs Are Open (BBC Radio 4), The Stand Up Sketch Show (ITV2), ITVX Presents: Live Comedy From The Edinburgh Fringe (ITVX) and Comedy Central Live (Comedy Central).

What?! Mark Thomas has been ‘standing up’ for 40 years? Impossible!! But how old does that make you…? Alas it is true; one of our oldest surviving alternative comics celebrates 40 years at the mic as he takes his brand-new show on the road this autumn. So, here’s what he has done so far in numbers; performed comedy for 40 years, won 8 awards for performing, 4 for human rights work and 1 he invented for himself, made 6 series of the Mark Thomas Comedy Product (Channel 4), written 6 books and 5 play scripts, made 5 series of the Manifesto for Radio 4, made 3 Dispatches for Channel 4, sued the police (and won) 3 times, curated and authored 2 art exhibitions with artist Tracey Moberly and had 1 Guinness World Record for holding 20 protests in 24 hours. If that’s not enough, he’s also walked 724km around the length of the Israel Wall in the West Bank, been credited with changing the law on tax avoidance, started a comedy club in Palestine with Dr Sam Beale and campaigned successfully for things like trade union recognition for cinema workers and getting multinationals to change their practices. You’re right, there’s more, but your attention is running out and we’re running out of space. So, let’s just say he’s generally mucked about trying to have fun and upset the right people…which he is really, really good at. This is a taster menu of political and personal mayhem, jokes, rants and a state of the nation broadcast as he tries to turn ‘what the hell is going on’ into a cogent evening of stand-up.

Grace Campbell is a contradiction: loud and anxious, spiritual and materialistic, graceful and… a disgrace. When the world wants her to be easily defined, nuance can feel like a pipe dream. In The Lady is a Tramp, Campbell stops trying to fit into the teeny tiny boxes she’s felt she has to contort herself into her whole life and instead asks: why can’t she be everything at once? With the energy of your loudest friend holding court at a dinner party, this show is a messy, self-examination from a woman who’s had many breakdowns and rebirths, and has truly stopped giving a fuck what strangers on the internet think about her. Grace Campbell is a comedian, writer, director, and actor from London. Grace’s sharp wit, uncompromising honesty, and provocative tone have established her as one of the most interesting comics of her generation and an accidental voice for Gen-Z women.

Join us as the Aberdeen Performing Arts Community Choir takes to the stage to perform a selection of favourites by The Carpenters, Abba, Elton John and Queen! Tickets: Pay what you can £8/£10/£15

Experience the North Atlantic in a single evening as this concert brings together artists sharing the rich fiddle traditions of their home. Sheffield-based fiddle-singers The Rheingans Sisters weave fiddle and soaring harmonies that immediately draw audiences in. From Galicia, Alfonso Franco presents the Galicia Fiddle Orchestra, bursting with the energy and spirit of Galician music. In a special NAFCo collaboration, renowned musicians Graham MacKenzie and Innes Watson are joined by step dancer Sophie Stephenson, bringing music and dance together in a performance sure to capture and enthral. From Sweden, Orust Spelmansgille transport us to the island of Orust through the rhythm and character of Swedish fiddle tunes.

Our Finale Concert is a true NAFCo celebration, rounding off the festival in style. Having been involved since the inception of NAFCo, Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas are no strangers to the NAFCo stage and will be joined by acclaimed dancer Nic Gareiss, bringing their spellbinding blend of fiddle, cello and step dance. Local fiddler Arthur Coates joins Kerran Cotterell as the two-man trad tornado take to the stage with lively duo sets to get toes tapping. Catriona Macdonald and the Annbjørg Lien Band weave together influences from the rich fiddle traditions of Shetland and Norway in a truly world-class line-up, featuring Inge Thomson, James Fagan and James Mackintosh. Join us as we bring NAFCo 2026 to a close and celebrate the musical connections, friendships and traditions woven across the North Atlantic over the past 25 years.

Dad’s an architect, Mom rushes to pack lunches and pour cereal, Daughter and Son are bright, wise-cracking teens, appearing to be a typical American family. And yet their lives are anything but normal, because Mom’s been battling manic depression for 18 years. Winner of three Tony Awards and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Next to Normal is an unflinching and deeply moving rock musical that explores one family’s struggle to live with – and love through – mental illness. Original Broadway Production Produced by David Stone, James L. Nederlander, Barbara Whitman, Patrick Catullo and Second Stage Theatre. This amateur production is presented by Music Theatre International. All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI www.mtishows.co.uk Creative Book & Lyrics: Brian Yorkey Music: Tom Kitt Director: Hannah Cook Musical Director: Mikey Innes Assistant Musical Director: Ethan Lumsden Movement Director: Sarah Smith Lighting Designer: Lou Turnbull Sound Designer: Brian Gunnee This production includes references to and depictions of mental illness (including bipolar disorder), self-harm, suicidal ideation, loss, grief and psychiatric treatments such as electroconvulsive therapy. Some scenes and language may be upsetting or triggering for certain viewers. Discretion is advised. Additional Advisory: This production features flashing lights and strobe effects that may affect photosensitive viewers.

Aberdeen Performing Arts and Scottish Theatre Producers present Snowy. Commissioned by Aberdeen Performing Arts, Capital Theatres and Eden Court Highland. This Winter, step into a magical snow globe where even the smallest paws can make a big difference. Meet Snowy, a curious little pup with a nose for mischief and a heart full of adventure. When she accidentally throws the city’s festive celebrations into chaos, Snowy must put things right – but can one little dog really save Christmas? Snowy is a brand-new show filled with fun, friendship and a whole lot of snow! For under 7s and their families Co-created by Ross MacKay and Jordan Blackwood Lighting Designer – Michaella Fee Composer and Sound Designer – Bethany Tennick Designer – Valerie Reid Puppet Designer & Maker – Fergus Dunnet Performers – Stephanie MacGaraidh and Peter Collins Stage Manager – Lucy May Wilson Production Manager – Courtland Evje Producer – Sarah Gray, Scottish Theatre Producers School/nursery groups £8 per ticket Adult £12; u16 £10

Canadian powerhouse Tom Stade is back on the road with a brand-new show – taking aim at the absurdities of modern times with his contagious charm and incisive, gloriously unfiltered wit. Direct from the Edinburgh festival, join this free spirit as he grapples with rebellion, responsibility and the tension between the old and the new. Everything from unspoken social codes, cultural divides, identity and marriage – Tom dismantles all the rules – and redefines them his way! As seen/heard on Have a Word Pod, Ch4’s Comedy Gala, Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, The John Bishop Show, Live at the Apollo (so good, he’s done it twice) and much more. He’s been rocking live audiences for decades with his trademark swagger, and masterful stage presence. Consistently magnificent, blisteringly funny, come see for yourself why Tom Stade Rules! “MASTER OF STAND UP. LAID BACK COOL AND KILLER LINES” British Comedy Guide “AS FRESH AS THREE DECADES AGO. ATHLETIC FINESSE. JOKES ARE MACHINE TOOLED IN PRECISION, EFFORTLESS IN DELIVERY” List “UNMISSABLE” Edinburgh Evening News “ONE OF THE BEST. CLASSY ROUTINES. STAND-UP ELITE” Chortle “DEBAUCHED TRUTH TELLER” Guardian “So cool he could well be the answer to global warming. gloriously funny” Scotsman “EVERY INCH A STAR. IF COMEDY IS THE NEW ROCK N ROLL, TOM STADE IS KEITH RICHARDS” Daily Record “ENDLESSLY FUNNY. SLICK, INTELLIGENT, SPARKLING CHARM” Independent Recommended 16+

A Night of Hendrix, Clapton and Cream Celebrating the incredible music of Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and Cream – Voodoo Room are a stunning high energy ‘Power Trio’ featuring some of the U.K.’s finest musicians whose credits include: Steve Winwood, Massive Attack, Arthur Brown, Fish, Thunder, Lulu etc. NO WIGS, NO PANTOMIME – JUST GREAT MUSIC PLAYED BY GREAT MUSICIANS! ‘INCREDIBLE MUSICIANS!’ – Neneh Cherry ‘ABSOLUTLEY INCREDIBLE’ – Radio Caroline ‘OUTSTANDING’ – Blues In The South Magazine ‘SUPERB’ – Time Out 14+; u16s to be accompanied by an adult 18+ Doors 8pm

ABK is the crumbliest comedian in the game: a multi-award-winning stand-up comic and (occasionally) an internet sensation. Come vagabonds, come mountebanks, come coney-catchers and cutpurses and meet the King of Crumbs! As seen on Mock the Week and 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown.

Since 2005, the Comedy Club 4 Kids has been getting the best stand-ups and sketch acts from the international circuit to do their thing for an audience of children and their families… but without the rude bits! It’s just like a normal comedy club, but it’s on in the day, kids are allowed in, and thus there is a higher than usual chance of heckles like “why is that your face!?” “Comedy Club 4 Kids has been a highlight for children in recent years, giving them a taste of some of the biggest names in comedy, with the fun, rowdy feel of a real comedy club. Past line-ups have included Stewart Lee, Jason Byrne, David O’Doherty and Adam Hills, and it’s always interesting to see how comics adapt their material for kids, and to see those who can get a laugh without falling back on the toilet jokes. (Some do look quite lost when they realise they can’t swear at hecklers.)” – The Guardian Audiences may have already seen Comedy Club 4 Kids at one of the regular gigs we run for all aged 6+, at venues including Bedford Quarry, Brighton Komedia, Finsbury Park’s Park Theatre and the artsdepot in Finchley. Folk may also have seen us at music festivals like Camp Bestival, Latitude and Larmer Tree, if not at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. They might also know us from our Radio Nonsense podcast, hosted by CC4K regular Tiernan Douieb, in which he and a guest try to answer listeners’ bananas questions. In August 2025, we won The Victoria Wood Award, the Edinburgh Comedy Awards’ panel prize, for embodying the true ‘spirit of the Fringe.’ “The ethos is just right.” ★★★★ – The Daily Telegraph “All in all this show was great. It is laugh-your-socks-off comedy fit for the whole family, including parents and grandparents. Nobody will feel left out.” ★★★★ – The Scotsman “Go see this show and you’ll have sore cheeks from laughing.” ★★★★★ – Fest magazine FAMILY SHOW Starts 2pm Age guidance 6+ 1 hour Let’s get Ha Ha H-Aberdeen laughing! Following an amazing response in 2025, the Aberdeen Comedy Festival returns for 2026 with an extended line up and even more chances to see your favourite comics across three weekends from Friday 19 September to Sunday 04 October 2026. From leading names to rising stars, household favourites to local heroes, from stand-up to improv, Aberdeen is gearing up for another year of laughter from the best of the best. Laughter really is the best medicine…no prescription needed! GO TO Aberdeen comedy festival 2026

From a bolshy child with a Welsh-speaking budgie to National Treasure, Janet Street-Porter’s life (and language) has always been colourful. As a broadcaster, television executive and newspaper editor she was at the forefront of some of Britain’s most enduring cultural moments. Now she finds herself on the cusp of turning 80 and so her agent has decided he needs to milk this cash-cow while he can. Armed with a senior railcard and a fifth husband in tow, the nation’s favourite pissed-off pensioner is back on the road bringing comedy, tragedy and gossip in equal measure, a tour de force rant against growing old gracefully. Often imitated but rarely equalled, in the words of her good friend Elton, “the bitch is back”! 14+ Starts 7.30pm Let’s get Ha Ha H-Aberdeen laughing! Following an amazing response in 2025, the Aberdeen Comedy Festival returns for 2026 with an extended line up and even more chances to see your favourite comics across three weekends from Friday 19 September to Sunday 04 October 2026. From leading names to rising stars, household favourites to local heroes, from stand-up to improv, Aberdeen is gearing up for another year of laughter from the best of the best. Laughter really is the best medicine…no prescription needed! GO TO Aberdeen comedy festival 2026

Kim Blythe is back with her brand new show Puzzle, and listen, she hates writing copy, it's really difficult. So here's a silly puzzle pun then some nice facts about me but the show is funny, honestly. Sold out Edinburgh Fringe 2025. Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Nominee 2025 & 2026.

Alex is dying. Or she’s spent most of her life thinking she is. The life of a hypochondriac is a stressful one. Plus, her parents are old now, the world feels like it might be ending, and her life is changing suddenly, so there’s absolutely no time for losing your mind. We may as well have a laugh about it instead, right? RIGHT?!

Mindblowing Magic and the Biggest Balloon in the World – LIVE on stage! … and a whole load of other things that you really shouldn’t try at home! Balloonatic is jammed full of amazing magic, balloons and fun for all the family! With over 10 million online views, Gareth has a show that will have you believing magic really does exist!

Late Night at the Lemon Tree brings a multi-bill line-up of festival favourites – line up to be announced. Expect sharp stand-up, a packed room, and plenty of laughs. 18+ Doors 9.30pm Comedy starts 10.15pm Let’s get Ha Ha H-Aberdeen laughing! Following an amazing response in 2025, the Aberdeen Comedy Festival returns for 2026 with an extended line up and even more chances to see your favourite comics across three weekends from Friday 19 September to Sunday 04 October 2026. From leading names to rising stars, household favourites to local heroes, from stand-up to improv, Aberdeen is gearing up for another year of laughter from the best of the best. Laughter really is the best medicine…no prescription needed! GO TO Aberdeen comedy festival 2026

Shaparak “Shappi” Khorsandi is a celebrated British-Iranian comedian known for her fearless, funny takes on identity, family, and modern life. She’s lit up screens on Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week, QI, Have I Got News For You, and even braved the jungle on I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!. A regular on BBC Radio 4’s Just a Minute and countless panel shows, Shappi’s sharp wit and warm storytelling have made her a household name.

MC Hammersmith (posh West London’s leading freestyle rapper with over half a billion views online) presents his new show: “Ice Ice Nepo Baby”. When MC Hammersmith turned 18, his parents (MC Hammer and Vanilla Ice) shockingly revealed he was adopted. His two famous dads helped him ascend to the top of the rap game. He now embarks on a quest to find his biological family, the only way he knows how: by performing an evening of improvised hip hop comedy based on audience suggestions. Lightning-fast freestyle raps, explosively funny rhymes, and utterly captivating genealogical investigation. Featuring brand new routines for 2027!

New stand-up tour show from Mike Wozniak in which a story about a bench will be prominent. Previous experience of or strong opinions about benches not required. Let Mike worry about that. As seen on Taskmaster, Man Down and Junior Taskmaster. As heard on Three Bean Salad podcast.

Veteran Scottish stand-up comedian Fred MacAuley hits the road again. Expect to hear tales of lockdown weddings, gags about complying with the regulations, isolating, things that bind us together… (like finding out that your bottle bins were too small), ZOOM gigs, carpark gigs, Teams gigs, the tribulations of getting a train ticket refund, nuisance phone calls…and…oh yes…impending grandparenthood!

Heartbreak: The Tom Petty Show is a sensational new show celebrating the Grammy Award-winning, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and all-round American legend Tom Petty. Featuring hit songs by Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, Travelling Wilburys and Stevie Nicks throughout the evening. Tom Petty was one of the biggest selling artists of all time and endured mass appeal through a string of solo hits spanning four decades, and through other projects like The Travelling Wilburys and collaborations with artists including Stevie Nicks, Roy Orbison, and Mudcrutch. Last year saw the release of Petty Country, an album of Tom Petty covers by some of the biggest country artists of all time including Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson and Chris Stapleton.

Dublin darling Shane Daniel Byrne is back, just about. The award-winning stand-up has become a leading act in Ireland at breakneck speed. Shane is the boy from school who was capable of more, the kid who could do better. Just try catching him now. Expect rapid-fire craic and big-hearted feelings in his brand-new show about bellies and bullies.

Ted Hill invites you inside his strange and chaotic mind. Expect high-energy jokes, ridiculous visual effects and (funny) graphs. Ted’s always been weird, but now he has a new puzzle to solve: what kind of weird does he want to be? You’ll never see a sillier slideshow…

Join professional science presenter, comedian and relentless buffoon Ted Hill for the world’s silliest science lesson. Expect fire, explosions and high-energy mischief, with a little bit of actual learning sprinkled in to make the grown ups happy. Will it be fun? Yes! Will it be educational? Maybe! “people of all ages will love Ted Hill” – Simon Cowell “Had us on the floor laughing” – Ant and Dec FAMILY SHOW Recommended for ages 5+ Let’s get Ha Ha H-Aberdeen laughing! Following an amazing response in 2025, the Aberdeen Comedy Festival returns for 2026 with an extended line up and even more chances to see your favourite comics across three weekends from Friday 19 September to Sunday 04 October 2026. From leading names to rising stars, household favourites to local heroes, from stand-up to improv, Aberdeen is gearing up for another year of laughter from the best of the best. Laughter really is the best medicine…no prescription needed! GO TO Aberdeen comedy festival 2026

Sophia Wren is an electrifying Irish stand-up whose comedy crackles with intelligence and heart. Drawing on family folklore, modern dating disasters and the beautifully absurd realities of Irish life, she crafts tightly written sets that feel both personal and universal. Her stage presence is warm yet mischievous, inviting audiences to laugh at the chaos of adulthood while finding unexpected tenderness in the punchlines. Whether commanding a packed theatre or an intimate club, she delivers fearless crowd work, sharp social commentary and stories that spiral hilariously before snapping back with precision.

One of Ireland’s most exciting new comedy stars returns with a brand-new show. After his sell-out UK and Ireland tour in 2025 including a total sell-out run at the Edinburgh festival Killian is back with Killian Dollar Baby. Killian is one of the biggest stars of Irish sketch comedy with a huge online following. He is also one part of the award-winning Young Hot Guys podcast.

You may have been lucky enough to see his entrance last year, now Scotland’s kilty pleasure CRAIG HILL bounds back to the Fringe, for his 28th high-octane and uproarious live Edinburgh season and possibly his best-ever show title "You’re Not Even Safe Up The Back!" His audiences either rush to be seated at the front or cower at the back as nothing and no one are spared his razor-sharp wit and ability to take his entire audience on a fantastical journey of improv, funny stories and musical offerings. 3-times Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award nominee and a past winner of the coveted Forth Fringe Award. “Craig Hill live is a revelation” The Scotsman. ‘Flat-out hilarious and the audience was in absolute paroxysms of laughter…. There isn’t anyone better at working a crowd… It’s upbeat and always hilarious. I’ve not heard a room laugh so long and hard all month… he has a wide appeal and it is genuinely funny’ ★★★★★ Mirror

Everyone’s favourite Cork in the North returns in good faith and in an honest capacity with what promises to be his biggest and most hilarious show to date. On the face of it Andrew is utterly delighted with himself these days; he’s happy, confident, can drive a golf ball 300 yards and is excited for the future as a newlywed. Barely touch that surface and the reality is he cannot get out of his own way and continues to make utterly bewildering decisions with hilarious consequences. Join him for his new show with tales of pet ownership, constant inability to read a room, and his unrelenting frustration and annoyance with the world around him. Everything is fine, until it’s not! Host of the Q Radio Breakfast Show and Star of The Two Jonnies Late Night Lock In (RTE), The Blame Game (BBC), Comedy Central Live, along with hit appearances on some of the biggest comedy podcasts in the UK and Ireland. He is a frequent viral hit with over 50 million views amassed across social media.

Award-winning flamenco guitarist Daniel Martinez returns with the UK premiere of his brand-new album and production, Al Compas del Querer, a deeply personal and emotionally charged journey through the life of one of flamenco’s most celebrated touring artists.

Described as ‘one of the best Scottish traditional singers on the planet’ (fRoots), Siobhan Miller is a richly celebrated folk singer and songwriter, whose soulful and stirring renewal of traditional song has won her the BBC Radio 2 Folk Award for Best Traditional Track and the BBC Alba Scots Trad Music Awards’ Scots Singer of the Year an unprecedented four times. She appears at the Granary with Innes White, guitar, Charlie Stewart, fiddle and Euan Burton, double bass.

There can’t be many people with Internet access who haven’t heard the name of Studio Ghibli. It’s one of the most famous film studios on the planet, producing classics like Spirited Away, Howl’s Moving Castle and Princess Mononoke. Both Princess Mononoke and the studio’s perennial favourite My Neighbour Totoro have been transformed into stage shows. Concerts of their magical film scores draw huge crowds. But there’s a lot more to Studio Ghibli than just movies. Its art is driven by inspiration from Japanese and Western art, by energies from the streets of Japan and by the mystical qualities of its traditions and its wild places. Helen McCarthy, who wrote the first books in English on anime and on Ghibli’s co- founding director Hayao Miyazaki, will take you on a journey through the studio’s history and inspiration, with time and space to appreciate selected artworks and a list of sources - books, websites and places to visit - if you want to explore further.

A magical seaside adventure for ages 0-5. Join two sisters as they set off and go on an exciting trip ‘doon the watter’ to their favourite island! With the salty sea breeze in their hair and the gentle waves carrying them along, they fill the journey with stories of magical mermaids, soaring seabirds, and mischievous seal pups who love to play tricks. This fun and vibrant show is specially designed for little ones aged 0-5, bringing the wonder of the seaside to life through playful storytelling, music, and puppetry. Expect plenty of giggles, splashes, and surprises as our two adventurers weave a world of imagination. Doon the Watter is a heartwarming celebration of nature, storytelling, and the joy of adventure. Recommended Age: 0-5