WayWORD empowers young people to produce a cross-arts literary festival in Aberdeen.
Celebrating new work and ideas, amplifying diverse voices and breaking down barriers to culture in our community, WayWORD is part of the WORD Centre for Creative Writing at the University of Aberdeen.
Spring Programme 2026:
Women in Nature: Karen Lloyd and We Are Nature Collective
11.30–12.30pm, Sunday 17 May 2026 – Cowdray Hall (Aberdeen Art Gallery)
Douglas Stuart: John of John Book Launch
2.00–3.00pm, Sunday 17 May 2026 – Cowdray Hall (Aberdeen Art Gallery)
Geothermal Soundwalk
2.00–4.00pm, Friday 22 May 2026 – Science Teaching Hub
Exhibition: Maja Zećo, The Attuning Zone
2nd May – 4th July 2026 – The Worm, 11 Castle St.
Our next festival will take place 3-11 October 2026, plus additional events throughout the year. Keep up to date by joining our mailing list:
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