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What's On in Aboyne

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Browse upcoming events, local activities and community information all in one place.

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Upcoming Festivals & Programmes

Aboyne & Deeside Festival

27th June – 20th September

A vibrant celebration of theatre, music, literature, Doric and family events across Royal Deeside.

Tarland Food & Music Festival

17th – 20th September

Celebrating the very best of local food, drink and live music against the stunning backdrop of Tarland.

Upcoming Events

Events

Curry & Quiz Night

11th September – 7.00 pm

The Spider on a Bicycle Café is hosting another of their popular Curry & Quiz Nights in September!

Spider on a Bicycle Cafe

Macmillan Coffee Morning

14th September – 10 am till 12 pm

Join us for a friendly Macmillan Coffee Morning at Spider on a Bicycle this month.

Spider On a Bicycle Cafe

Doors Open Day – Gliding Club

19th – 20th September – 10 am to 4 pm

Explore the club’s history, meet volunteers and spot gliders (if flyable) during Doors Open Days.

Aboyne

Zemlinsky Trio

20th September – 2.30 pm

An afternoon of chamber music from the internationally acclaimed Zemlinsky Trio.

Aboyne Theatre

An Evening with Neil Simpson

7th October – 7 pm

Join us for an evening with Dons legend, Neil Simpson, to celebrate his brand‑new autobiography.

The Boat Inn, Aboyne

The Tailor of Inverness

17th November – 7.30 pm

Matthew Zajac’s acclaimed solo show tells his father’s powerful story of war‑time displacement.

Aboyne & Dinnet Church Hall

Aboyne Golf Club Ceilidh

11th September – 7.30 pm till Late

Aboyne Golf Club ceilidh is open to all members, non-members, and guests (strictly over 18s only).

Aboyne & Glen Tanar Memorial Hall

The Pout Pout Fish

18th September – 5.30 pm

Mr Fish and Pip set off on a daring undersea quest to save their homes in this fun, fast‑paced adventure.

Aboyne Theatre

Over 30's Day Disco

19th September – 3.00 pm

Dance the afternoon away at this Over 30s Day Disco, with classic hits, BYOB and pizza from Lily's Dough.

Victory Hall, Aboyne

Misanthrope - National Theatre Live

22nd September – 7.00 pm

Sandra Oh stars in a razor-sharp reimagining of Molière’s classic dark comedy about truth, hypocrisy and the price of speaking your mind.

Aboyne Theatre

Christine Bovill - Paris

10th October – 7.30 pm

Christine Bovill brings classic French songs to life — Piaf, Brel, Aznavour and more. Bring a French‑style picnic.

Aboyne Theatre

Simple Minded / Deacon Blues

21st November – 7.30 pm

A high‑energy tribute night packed with Deacon Blue and Simple Minds classics and anthems.

Aboyne Theatre

North East Open Studios

12th – 20th September – Daily

Every September, artists and makers across the North East of Scotland open their doors and invite you in.

Various Locations

& Sons

18th September – 7.30 pm

A reclusive novelist summons his sons and reveals a secret that rewrites their past.

Aboyne Theatre

Doors Open Day – Cairngorm Bothies

20th September – 12.30 to 5.30 pm

Behind‑the‑scenes tours showing how Cairngorm Bothies protect the Cairngorms through off‑grid living.

Logie Coldstone

Almanac: Part 2 (Songflight)

26th September – 6.45 pm

An evening bat walk with NatureScot followed by Red Note Ensemble’s “Songflight” performance.

Logie Coldstone Village Hall

Howells Reid Duo

29th October – 7.30 pm

An evening of beautiful flute and harp music from two talented Scottish-based musicians.

Aboyne-Dinnet Church

Peter Pan The Pantomime

2nd – 6th December – Various Times

Join Upstage Aboyne for fun-filled family pantomime adventure in Neverland this December.

Aboyne Theatre

Upcoming Activities

Activities

Lost Loch Spirits – Tours & Tastings

July – September

Guided distillery tour and botanical tastings of the award-winning spirits inspired by Royal Deeside's landscape.

Dess, Aboyne

Guided Fungi Walk in Bellwood

4th October – 10 am till 12 pm

Join local expert, Toni, for a family-friendly walk through Bellwood to learn more about the fascinating world of fungi!

Bellwood, Aboyne

Scottish Fly Fishing Co. – Autumn Clinic

7th till 10th October

Angling experience on the River Dee! Enjoy three days’ fishing with guided tuition, and three nights at Potarch Lodge.

River Dee, Ballogie Estate

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