Speakin' Weird

17/06/2026

Independent arts, music, theatre, and events coverage for Aberdeen, Scotland

16/06/2026

Another fantastic open mic at Gaelic Lane Cafe including the book launch by our headliner Ian Spring!
Thanks again to all who performed and also to all who came along to enjoy a night of creativity and expression!
Let’s do it all again on the 13th of July with headliner Mike Falconer!

14/06/2026

Quick reminder that if you are able, we ask that you wear a mask when you attend Speakin’ Weird, to help protect vulnerable people in our community with existing medical conditions.
Masks can be removed when performing or enjoying Gaelic Lane’s delicious drinks and snacks 🙂
If you don’t have a mask of your own, there will be some available on the night.
Thanks for your understanding and support!
See you tomorrow!

10/06/2026

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09/06/2026

Just under a week until our next Speakin’ Weird with headliner IAN SPRING!
Ian is a writer, historian and publisher from Glasgow, based in Perth.
He has written several works of non-fiction, fiction and crime fiction as Simpson Grears.
“Seal Song” his first poetry collection is published by Tippermuir Books.
He’s been a judge for Scotland's National Book Awards, appeared at many book festivals & runs Rymour Books, an award-winning small press.
Catch him at Gaelic Lane Cafe on 15th June.

04/06/2026

An amazing night at our Light The Blue special edition of Speakin’ Weird, capped off the headline, er, act, the glorious Len Pennie!
Thanks to all you took part in the open mic and all who came along and enjoyed the poetry.

04/06/2026

So excited for this tonight!
If you’ve yet to grab your ticket, box office will be open so you can pay in the door from 6:30pm, and don’t forget to register for the open mic on the door if you want to perform.

29/05/2026

Speakin' Weird takes over the Music Hall's Blue Sky Studio on 4 Jun as part of Light the Blue. The monthly spoken word night's special edition is aimed at 18 to 30 year olds.

Open mic slots welcome poetry, prose, comedy, rap and theatre.

More 👇🏼
https://www.aberdeenperformingarts.com/whats-on/ltb26-speakin-weird

29/05/2026

Delighted to confirm that Somerville Books will be joining us next Thursday at the Music Hall Blue Sky Studio for the Special Light The Blue edition of Speakin’ Weird.
They will be selling headliner Len Pennie’s latest book as well as a range of poetry and other books that fit the theme of this year’s Light The Blue festival.
It’s gearing up to be one hell of a night.