Aberdeen Performing Arts

19/06/2026

The Flames return to Aberdeen! 🔥

If you're not familiar, The Flames is a free creative opportunity for people aged 50+ to take part in a series of fun, artistic, and social workshops.

Come along if you're someone with an open mind and are up for a new challenge. No experience required!

Sessions will run from Fri 14 Aug - Sat 19 Sep.

If you are interested in finding out more about the project or registering an interest in the information session then please get in touch with [email protected].

🔥 Join The Flames in Aberdeen! 🔥

Tricky Hat Productions and Aberdeen Performing Arts are welcoming people to join their performance company The Flames, to create a show that challenges pre-conceived ideas of how older people think and what they aspire to. The Flames is a free creative opportunity for people aged 50+ to take part in a series of fun, artistic, and social workshops.

You don’t need to have any experience of theatre. The Flames is for anyone who wants to challenge themselves, try something new, or just be part of a creative group of like-minded people!

Sessions will run from Fri 14 Aug - Sat 19 Sep. If you are interested in finding out more about the project or registering an interest in the information session then please get in touch with [email protected].
Find out more - www.aberdeenperformingarts.com/whats-on/the-flames-workshops

19/06/2026

A great piece and some reflections on this years Light the Blue from Creative Producer, Jordan Blackwood 💙

17/06/2026

And with that, Light the Blue 2026 comes to a close 😌

The festival for and by young people took place over 13 incredible days in June with performances, exhibitions, theatre, art and workshops happening across Aberdeen.

This year saw more than 1,000 young people and professional artists, 40 schools and an audience of 5,500+ coming together to engage with the arts through free or low cost opportunities.

And we'd like to thank every single one of them for supporting this incredible festival where we celebrate the voices of the next generation.

We'll be sharing more highlights as things come through. But for now! Thank you, and we look forward to doing it all again next year 💙

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13/06/2026

The HMT 120: Sip N Paint had such a great turnout! It was lovely to see so many people pack the place out and join us in celebrating His Majesty's Theatre 120th birthday ♥️

Don't forget, your support in this fundraising campaign will help us:

REACH FURTHER
Expanding our engagement programmes to inspire more young people and communities across the North-East.

SHINE BRIGHTER
Growing Light the Blue, our festival that gives young artists the chance to perform, create and dream.

BUILD THE FUTURE
Nurturing the next generation of talent and keeping theatre alive for everyone.

So, join us for more as we continue the celebrations! 🥳

🔴 HMT 120: Musical Theatre Fitness on stage | Tuesday 16 June
🔴 HMT 120: Fierce Beer Pairing | Friday 24 July
🔴 HMT 120: Open Day | Saturday 25 July
🔴 HMT 120: Opera Gala | Thursday 12 November

🔗 https://www.aberdeenperformingarts.com/hmt-120/

12/06/2026

It's the FINAL weekend of Light the Blue 2026! ⚡️

We've had some great events, performances and development opportunities for the young people of Aberdeen and beyond.

Thanks to everyone that's come along so far and participated, but we're not done yet!

STILL TO COME

🔹 20 Tiny Plays About... - Fri 12 & Sat 13
A showcase of short plays and stories devised, written, directed, designed and performed by Aberdeen Performing Arts’ Youth Theatre.

🔹 TAKEOVER - Sat 13
Follow our city centre trail and discover pop-up performances from local youth groups based across Aberdeen city, shire and wider Scotland.

🔹 Gray's Degree Show Tours - Sat 13
Come on an inspiring journey through creativity at the Gray’s School of Art Degree Show 2026! Join us for guided tours led by one of our Graduating Students.

🔹 Then. Now. Next. - Sun 14
Across an intensive five-day process, young artists experiment with movement, text and whatever else they can get their hands on, remixing and reimagining past, present and future. What’s kept? What’s cast aside? And what gets passed on anyway?

🔹 The Big Gig - Sun 14
Get ready for The Big Gig – an electrifying showcase celebrating the extraordinary musical talent of young people from Aberdeen and the wider North East of Scotland.

We'll see you for an electrifying, final weekend of the festival that is made for and by young people.

https://www.aberdeenperformingarts.com/light-the-blue/

11/06/2026

Aberdeen Grammar School pupils put their grey cells to work for Granite Noir’s 10th anniversary in February - and the results are nothing short of brilliant!

Students took part in writing and research workshops before crafting their own crime stories set in the past of the Granite City. The standard was exceptional, with three stories selected to be read aloud by their authors or a professional actor at this year’s festival.

A team of young illustrators then stepped in, creating artwork to bring each tale to life. Their words and images are now published in a special book, produced by Grammar School staff and students. A copy of the book has been gifted to each contributor as well as the school library to act as a legacy for the project.

A copy of the book is currently on display at the Music Hall as part of Light the Blue 2026 - building a creative bridge between our festivals and celebrating the next generation of storytellers. Be sure to drop in and see the results for yourself!

A huge well done to everyone involved. You’ve raised the profile of Granite Noir among young people and created an unforgettable learning experience.

08/06/2026

The DEADLINE for the ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT role has been extended to 14th June 📣

📍 The Lemon Tree | 💼 Full-time (37 hours)

More details and how to apply at:
https://aberdeenperformingarts.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=f58675e7-f905-45ad-815c-86e41faa4334

🎭 We’re hiring: Assistant Accountant

Aberdeen Performing Arts is looking for an Assistant Accountant to join our team, supporting the delivery of finance operations across our iconic venues.

📍 The Lemon Tree | 💼 Full-time (37 hours)

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their accounting career in a creative, collaborative environment, working at the heart of a busy arts organisation.

If you’re detail-focused, motivated, and enjoy working as part of a team; we’d love to hear from you.

⏰ Apply by Sunday 7 June
👉🏻 https://bit.ly/4vawZ6M

06/06/2026

It's looking a little cloudy but all activity for Family Arts Day is going ahead as planned.

We'll be monitoring the weather as the day goes on but hopefully it stays nice and clear for us 🤞

Hope to see many of you there! 💙

06/06/2026

NEW CALL-OUT FOR MUSIC COMMIISSIONS 📣🌍

We are seeking 2 composers or musicians to create new works in direct response our Dear Soil Installation, an archive of love letters written to the ground beneath our feet.

Each commissioned artist will spend time with the letters: reading, listening, sitting with what they find and creating a new piece of music to be performed at the Music Hall Big Sky Studio on October 1st during North East Climate Week.

👉 For more information and on how to apply visit: Dear Soil: An Open Call for Music Commissions
📅 Deadline for applications: Friday 19 June 2026, 5pm

05/06/2026

Who's ready for Family Arts day this Sunday? 🖐️

Taking place across Union Terrace Gardens and His Majesty’s Theatre, Family Arts Day invites those aged 0 – 12 and their families to spend the day with us.

Entry is free and you don’t need to book a ticket – come along from 12pm – 5pm for an unforgettable, fun and creative time.

And if you are joining us, bring along your Teddy Bear pups and join in with 'Tufts'. A comedy, walkabout piece of theatre.
P.S. Teddy bears only, we cannot accept real dogs! 🧸