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Meet the Artists Coming to Nuart Aberdeen 2026 Thirteen artists, a poetic theme, and works ranging from hand-sized to house-sized.

The full Nuart Aberdeen 2026 artist lineup is up on the site. Thirteen artists, most of them Scottish, and a theme built around poetry in the streets.

Works range from hand-sized to house-sized. Head to the link to see who's coming.

β­• Now on POST

06.03.2026 13:10 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Protest poster on black background with bold white text reading "MARCH TOGETHER" and "AGAINST THE FAR RIGHT", with "28 MARCH" in black on orange strip and "LONDON" in black on pink strip.

Protest poster on black background with bold white text reading "MARCH TOGETHER" and "AGAINST THE FAR RIGHT", with "28 MARCH" in black on orange strip and "LONDON" in black on pink strip.

POST is proud to support the Together Alliance.

Love is greater than hate.

Unity is stronger than division.

Hope is more powerful than fear.

Stand #together

togetheralliance.org.uk

07.03.2026 13:25 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Event poster on pink background featuring scattered illustrated zines in various colors with stars. Text reads "FINE Nights, Catherine Lily Mearns, A Zine Workshop run by local multi-disciplinary artist, Wednesday 11th March, 6:30-8:30pm, Foodstory, 11-15 Thistle Street, Aberdeen." Logos for Culture Aberdeen, Gray's School of Art, Robert Gordon University, Look Again, Aberdeen City Council, and UK Government funding displayed at bottom.

Event poster on pink background featuring scattered illustrated zines in various colors with stars. Text reads "FINE Nights, Catherine Lily Mearns, A Zine Workshop run by local multi-disciplinary artist, Wednesday 11th March, 6:30-8:30pm, Foodstory, 11-15 Thistle Street, Aberdeen." Logos for Culture Aberdeen, Gray's School of Art, Robert Gordon University, Look Again, Aberdeen City Council, and UK Government funding displayed at bottom.

Catherine Lily Mearns runs a zine workshop for FINE Night at Foodstory on 11 Mar, covering the history of zines before getting stuck into making your own.

Materials provided, but bring any scraps, photos or stickers you've been holding onto.

07.03.2026 10:15 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Aberdeen Events: What's On in the Granite City Your gateway to exploring the rich tapestry of Aberdeen talent, including theatre, music, art, exhibitions, festivals and community events.

Go check out the updated POST Events Calendar. It’s pretty damned sexy and shows you three months of events on a single page.

Explore and let us know what you think!

07.03.2026 08:27 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Eddi Reader Brings Her Spring Scottish Tour to Tivoli Theatre Four decades in, Reader returns home with a career that has taken some genuinely interesting turns.

Eddi Reader plays the Tivoli Theatre on 23 Apr, her first Scottish dates after a major Irish tour. Hawick-based folk musician Miwa Nagato-Apthorp joins her.

Forty years of material and stories between songs in one of Aberdeen's best intimate venues. A proper night out.

β­• Full story on POST

06.03.2026 19:20 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Meet the Artists Coming to Nuart Aberdeen 2026 Thirteen artists, a poetic theme, and works ranging from hand-sized to house-sized.

The full Nuart Aberdeen 2026 artist lineup is up on the site. Thirteen artists, most of them Scottish, and a theme built around poetry in the streets.

Works range from hand-sized to house-sized. Head to the link to see who's coming.

β­• Now on POST

06.03.2026 13:10 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Orange event poster on flyposting wall featuring Jimmy Turrell in black cap and Teklife t-shirt. Text reads "JIMMY TURRELL ARTIST & DIRECTOR, THURS 26 MAR 7PM-LATE, UPSTAIRS @ TRIPLEKIRKS, SCHOOLHILL, ABERDEEN, Β£6 (STUDENTS) / Β£8" with large "KIN" lettering at bottom.

Orange event poster on flyposting wall featuring Jimmy Turrell in black cap and Teklife t-shirt. Text reads "JIMMY TURRELL ARTIST & DIRECTOR, THURS 26 MAR 7PM-LATE, UPSTAIRS @ TRIPLEKIRKS, SCHOOLHILL, ABERDEEN, Β£6 (STUDENTS) / Β£8" with large "KIN" lettering at bottom.

Kin, a new charity for emerging creatives in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, launches at Triplekirks on 26 Mar. A room full of local creatives ready to connect and collaborate.

Graphic artist Jimmy Turrell joins as guest speaker.

Tickets πŸ‘‡πŸΌ
www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ticket...

06.03.2026 10:35 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
The Velvet Room band members in profile against moody teal-lit background, all in dark clothing.

The Velvet Room band members in profile against moody teal-lit background, all in dark clothing.

Aberdeen four-piece The Velvet Room drop their new single Feet Don't Fail Me Now next Friday across all streaming platforms.

They've been quietly building momentum sharing stages with The Shambolics and Dubinski. Definitely one to watch.

Presave now πŸ‘‡πŸΌ
show.co/vasIJF6

05.03.2026 17:20 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Aberdeen City Council

Festival of the Sea runs 11 to 26 July, and local orgs are being invited to shape the programme. Walks, talks, workshops, performances. If you've got an idea, they want to hear it.

Expression of interest deadline is 12 noon on Monday 23 March.

More details πŸ‘‡πŸΌ
aberdeencity.gov.uk/council-s...

05.03.2026 16:59 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Paulina Przybysz with short dark hair, crystals decorating eye area, large braided hoop earrings, and beige high-collar jacket.

Paulina Przybysz with short dark hair, crystals decorating eye area, large braided hoop earrings, and beige high-collar jacket.

The Polish-Scottish Mini Festival and Aberdeen Jazz Festival join forces at The Lemon Tree this Saturday, with Paulina Przybysz and Estuary Trio bringing Polish and Scottish musical traditions together.

Two lineups, one night.

Tickets πŸ‘‡πŸΌ
www.aberdeenperformingarts.com/whats-on/pol...

05.03.2026 12:05 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Share with a friend so they don't miss out too! They'll always remember what you did for their social life.

05.03.2026 11:49 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This is March: All That Jazz and Then Some The cultural scene warms up, with the Aberdeen Jazz Festival leading the charge.

Did you miss the March POST newsletter you daftie?

Don't worry…we've got your back. Maybe subscribe so you don't miss the next one?

postabdn.com/this-is-march-al...

05.03.2026 11:49 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Heading out on tour with an ensemble in Spring! It’s not something I’m able to do too often so, if we’re in your β€˜hood, hope you’ll consider sharing a show with us. πŸ™Œ Any sharez would be appreciated. πŸ™ ✌️

March UK tour 🎟s ➑️ linktr.ee/wasylyk

@claypipemusic.bsky.social

10.12.2025 13:28 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Out and About: Aberdeen Holyrood Hustings 2026 at King’s Conference Centre Six parliamentary candidates face public questions in a free university event

Six candidates, one room, lots of questions. The Gaudie and the Politics & IR Society are hosting a free hustings at King's Conference Centre on 20 Mar ahead of May's Scottish Parliament election.

With job losses, business closures and a university in crisis, Aberdeen's got plenty to put to them.

05.03.2026 09:50 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Douglas Stuart seated in domestic interior with coloured thread spools visible, book cover "John of John" by Douglas Stuart on wall behind. Text reads "WAYWORD, John of John Book Launch, Sunday 17 May, 2.00pm, Cowdray Hall, Aberdeen."

Douglas Stuart seated in domestic interior with coloured thread spools visible, book cover "John of John" by Douglas Stuart on wall behind. Text reads "WAYWORD, John of John Book Launch, Sunday 17 May, 2.00pm, Cowdray Hall, Aberdeen."

Douglas Stuart brings his third novel to Cowdray Hall on 17 May, launching John of John at a WayWORD event with book signing.

The Booker Prize winner returns with a story of a young man coming home to Harris with nothing left to prove.

Tickets πŸ‘‡πŸΌ
www.waywordfestival.com

04.03.2026 18:25 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Christopher MacArthur-Boyd wearing black-framed glasses and patterned shirt with green and red marbled design, mouth open mid-speech against neutral background.

Christopher MacArthur-Boyd wearing black-framed glasses and patterned shirt with green and red marbled design, mouth open mid-speech against neutral background.

Tomorrow night (5 March) at The Lemon Tree, Christopher MacArthur-Boyd brings Howling at the Moon to Aberdeen.

One of the standout shows at last year's Fringe, covering neurodivergence, sexuality and lunacy.

Tickets still available if you're free.
www.aberdeenperformingarts.com/whats-on/chr...

04.03.2026 14:15 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Film still showing person in hooded jacket and grey turtleneck holding stretched sealskin against cloudy sky. Text reads "Artists' Film: Seals'kin by Hanna Tuulikki, Until 6 Sep, Aberdeen Art Gallery."

Film still showing person in hooded jacket and grey turtleneck holding stretched sealskin against cloudy sky. Text reads "Artists' Film: Seals'kin by Hanna Tuulikki, Until 6 Sep, Aberdeen Art Gallery."

Hanna Tuulikki's Seals'kin is showing at Aberdeen Art Gallery until 6 Sep, filmed at Newburgh seal beach and steeped in selkie folklore.

A sonic and choreographic meditation on loss and transformation, drawn from myths of human-seal hybridity.

More πŸ‘‡πŸΌ
sites.aberdeencity.gov.uk/AAGM/whats-a...

04.03.2026 10:05 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Event poster with orange background and repeated "B" letterforms in various shades. Yellow text reads "Join us at our Film Quiz on Thursday 5th March. Common Sense, Union Terrace, Aberdeen." The Belmont Cinema logo in yellow.

Event poster with orange background and repeated "B" letterforms in various shades. Yellow text reads "Join us at our Film Quiz on Thursday 5th March. Common Sense, Union Terrace, Aberdeen." The Belmont Cinema logo in yellow.

The Belmont Cinema are running a film quiz at Common Sense on Union Terrace this Thursday. Cinema history, iconic scenes, quotes, trivia.

A few team spaces still going.

Contact the Belmont on Instagram to book.
www.instagram.com/thebelmontci...

03.03.2026 18:40 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Local organisations and groups are being invited to be part of this year’s Festival of the Sea programme, running from 11 to 26 July 2026.

Read more here: https://orlo.uk/3q8zH

03.03.2026 14:01 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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This is March: All That Jazz and Then Some The cultural scene warms up, with the Aberdeen Jazz Festival leading the charge.

Hey folks. Subscribers will have noticed that the March edition of the POST newsletter has hit your inbox. Everyone else can check it out now.

March is packed full of fantastic events across the city and we’ve put together a selection for you.

β­• Only on POST

03.03.2026 13:10 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Join me LIVE tonight, at 8pm (UK time) on ShmuFM for Brutha Voodoo’s Playlist Obscura: 2 hours of the best underground, unheard & unusual music!
99.8FM & DAB in Aberdeen, online at shmu.org.uk/fm or tell your smart speaker β€œPlay Station House Media Unit”
#ExploreTheObscure #Radio #Aberdeen

03.03.2026 12:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Someone put a Rabbit Island sign on Rabbit Island

01.03.2026 18:01 πŸ‘ 19 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Two promotional photographs in pink and yellow duotone: top shows Accident Machine duo standing outdoors in urban setting, bottom shows Roller Disco Death Party duo posed indoors looking upward.

Two promotional photographs in pink and yellow duotone: top shows Accident Machine duo standing outdoors in urban setting, bottom shows Roller Disco Death Party duo posed indoors looking upward.

Fine Times teams up with Aberdeen Jazz Festival on 14 Mar at Cheerz, with Edinburgh's Accident Machine blending percussion, acid house and dubbed-out vocals alongside Glasgow's Roller Disco Death Party.

Fine Times DJs on support.

Tickets πŸ‘‡πŸΌ
www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Abe...

26.02.2026 09:50 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Film still showing woman in Victorian black dress and white collar running through period street scene. Text reads "The Belmont Presents: Little Women, 8 March, Cowdray Hall."

Film still showing woman in Victorian black dress and white collar running through period street scene. Text reads "The Belmont Presents: Little Women, 8 March, Cowdray Hall."

The Belmont's first pop-up screening of 2026 is Greta Gerwig's Little Women, on for International Women's Day on 8 March.

Free tickets, with donations split between Grampian Women's Aid and the Belmont's redevelopment fund.

Tickets πŸ‘‡πŸΌ
www.eventbrite.com/e/little-wom...

25.02.2026 18:25 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Granite City Roller Derby Is Back After Five Years Granite City Roller Derby hosts its first public game day in over five years. Three bouts, one new venue, and a league rebuilt since Covid.

POST have a new article up today about Granite City Roller Derby's first public game day since before the pandemic. Three teams, three games at The Beacon in Bucksburn this Saturday.

Merch, a raffle and homebakes throughout.

β­• Only on POST

25.02.2026 14:15 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
The Cords at Drummonds Aberdeen Thursday 26 February.

The Cords at Drummonds Aberdeen Thursday 26 February.

Supporting The Charlatans on their tour in April & May, an early chance to catch The Cords, playing at Drummonds on Belmont Street tomorrow night.

25.02.2026 11:31 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
Grid of four black and white portrait photographs showing members of The Templestiks: top row features man in Nike tracksuit and bearded man in blazer, bottom row shows man with beard wearing striped bucket hat and man in grey shirt.

Grid of four black and white portrait photographs showing members of The Templestiks: top row features man in Nike tracksuit and bearded man in blazer, bottom row shows man with beard wearing striped bucket hat and man in grey shirt.

We got a wee preview of the new single from The Tempilstiks. Big riff metal with a touch of reggae. It’s good to hear an Aberdeen band having fun with their sound.

Market Street is released Friday. Find it everywhere.

Connect πŸ‘‡πŸΌ
linktr.ee/Thetempilstiks

25.02.2026 10:05 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Event poster on bright turquoise background featuring black and grey collage of jazz musicians performing. Text reads "HOURS& ABERDEEN JAZZ FESTIVAL, RHYME LOUNGE, 21.09.26, THE TUNNELS, 10.30PM - LATE" with Aberdeen Jazz Festival HOURS and Tunnels venue logos.

Event poster on bright turquoise background featuring black and grey collage of jazz musicians performing. Text reads "HOURS& ABERDEEN JAZZ FESTIVAL, RHYME LOUNGE, 21.09.26, THE TUNNELS, 10.30PM - LATE" with Aberdeen Jazz Festival HOURS and Tunnels venue logos.

HOURS bring their annual live hip-hop and jazz session back to Aberdeen Jazz Festival for a fourth year on 21 March, with the house quartet joined by FER3Z, Florence Jack and more.

Kai Reesu, Scottish Album of the Year winners, open the night. Full lineup still to come.

Tickets πŸ‘‡πŸΌ
buff.ly/0T28y8d

24.02.2026 18:40 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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You would imagine Aberdeen City Council would be insisting these did "the knowledge" before being allowed on the mean streets of the NE.

24.02.2026 13:52 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Botanical artwork featuring green and yellow squash with leaves and tendrils shaped to look like a bum. Text reads "In Conversation: Isabelle Gapp & Zachari Logan, 27 Feb, Peacock."

Botanical artwork featuring green and yellow squash with leaves and tendrils shaped to look like a bum. Text reads "In Conversation: Isabelle Gapp & Zachari Logan, 27 Feb, Peacock."

This Friday at Peacock, art historian Isabelle Gapp and artist Zachari Logan talk about their ten days together in the Canadian Arctic.

The conversation centres on Logan's drawings made during his residency at Kinngait Studios, Nunavut.

Tickets πŸ‘‡πŸΌ
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/in-convers...

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