Although the festival officially runs 1-5 October we have some additional events starting this weekend!
TONIGHT (Friday 26th September)
From Aberdeen to Aberlangs: Multilingualism in the North East (6.30pm)
Sir Duncan Rice Library, Seminar Room 224
In celebration of the European Day of Languages, an interdisciplinary team from the University of Aberdeen will host a discussion on Aberlangs, a collaborative initiative aimed at fostering multilingualism and at enhancing the visibility of home, heritage and community languages in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. By promoting Aberdeen as a vibrant City of Languages, the Aberlangs project highlights the importance of multilingualism as a valuable asset for both individuals and the community. This panel will serve as a platform to explore Aberdeen’s multilingual landscape, inviting audience participation in the conversation. Speakers include: Fransiska Louwagie, Dawn Leslie, Nicolas Le Bigre and Andrada Maries.
Saturday 27th September
Immersive Murder Mystery with Aberdeen University Roleplay Association (Various times)
King’s Pavilion
This event is nearly sold out!
The director of Aberdeen’s Amateur Whodunnit Play Theatre Company has been found murdered, hours before opening night of their first show! With the cast and crew under suspicion and the police stuck in Aberdeen traffic, it’s up to some plucky audience members to solve the crime before the 5-minute call!
Set in the style of Agatha Christie, this Murder Mystery will take participants back to the 1920s and throw them right in the middle of a classic ‘whodunnit’ through an immersive theatre experience. Choose a time slot to join and work through this immersive experience at your own pace.
Workshop – Melody & Accompaniment with Roo Geddes & Hugo Franco (1.30-3.30)
King’s Pavilion
Join Roo Geddes and Hugo Franco of Darach for a fantastic workshop on Saturday 27th September 2025. Fiddle led by Roo and Guitar led by Hugo at the King’s Pavilion, University of Aberdeen. 1:30-3:30pm. Aimed at intermediate and above players and open to all instruments
Concert – Darach supported by SC&T Youth (7pm)
King’s Pavilion
Join us for a vibrant evening of live music featuring Darach—the exciting duo of Scottish fiddler Roo Geddes and Galician guitarist Hugo Franco. Blending deep-rooted traditions with contemporary energy, Darach bring expressive melodies, rich harmonies, and inventive arrangements to the stage, showcasing their unique cross-cultural sound.
Opening the night will be performances from talented young musicians from SC&T Youth. Come along and support the next generation of traditional musicians before enjoying an unforgettable set from one of the scene’s most compelling new collaborations.
Expect warmth, creativity, and a celebration of tradition old and new!
Sunday 28th September
Wilderness skills with ACE Voices
Cruickshank Botanic Garden
This event has sold out!
Join ACE Voices and their Youth Leadership Team for an intergenerational family day of wilderness skills, nature play and team games in the beautiful Wild Garden at Cruickshank Botanic Garden. Please take a packed lunch/snacks and appropriate clothing. Children taking part need an adult in their family to join in too.
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