Alternative Gigs in Aberdeen
There are 16 upcoming alternative gigs listed in Aberdeen. The next is The Garden @SEA at Brechin Castle Showground on Sunday 16 August 2026. Alternative shows in the city are currently listed at Tunnels Aberdeen, The Lemon Tree, Cafe Drummonds, The Music Hall Aberdeen, Brechin Castle Showground.
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16 Aug
The Garden @SEA
The Garden @SEA is a one-day specially curated music festival. A festival within a festival, with full access to all …
Brechin Castle ShowgroundSunday, August 16 — 12:00 PM -
3 Sep
John Bramwell (I Am Kloot)
I Am Kloot frontman John Bramwell plays Tunnels Aberdeen
Tunnels AberdeenThursday, September 3 — 7:00 PM -
11 Sep
The Jarad Rowan Band
Scotland's rising folk sensation Jarad Rowan takes his infectious ceilidh-folk energy to Aberdeen in September.
Tunnels AberdeenFriday, September 11 — 7:00 PM -
2 Oct
Cala
Scottish trad band blending traditional Highland music with modern, heavy grooves and synth-influenced sound palettes.
Cafe DrummondsFriday, October 2 — 8:00 PM -
17 Oct
The Laurettes
The Laurettes are a fiery 5-piece all-female Scottish band turning heads with their powerful fusion of indie-folk and Celtic Rock.
Tunnels AberdeenSaturday, October 17 — 7:00 PM -
24 Oct
Space
Space return with a show featuring all of their huge hits (Female of the Species, Neighbourhood, Avenging Angels) and new …
Tunnels AberdeenSaturday, October 24 — 7:00 PM -
29 Oct
Birdvox
Introducing Birdvox and their debut album 'Shamming The Drama'. Don't miss the new supergroup in Aberdeen this October.
Tunnels AberdeenThursday, October 29 — 7:00 PM -
31 Oct
Torridon
HIghland folk-rockers Torridon return to Aberdeen for their biggest headline show in the city so far.
The Lemon TreeSaturday, October 31 — 7:30 PM -
12 Nov
Siobhan Miller Band
Award-winning Siobhan Miller & her band return to The Lemon Tree following 2024's sold out show, as they tour their …
The Lemon TreeThursday, November 12 — 7:00 PM -
14 Nov
Fright Years
Following an incredible sold out show at Drummonds, Fright Years return to Aberdeen this November.
Tunnels AberdeenSaturday, November 14 — 7:00 PM -
27 Nov
An Dannsa Dub
Future Dub from Ancient Scotland. An Dannsa Dub mix traditional Scottish instrumentation and ethereal Gaelic vocals, heavily remixed with modern …
Tunnels AberdeenFriday, November 27 — 7:00 PM -
28 Nov
Beans on Toast
Join us for Beans on Toast this November as one of Britain's most loved folk troubadours hits Aberdeen. Warm, funny, …
Tunnels AberdeenSaturday, November 28 — 7:00 PM -
5 Dec
AGP Christmas Gig 2026
Our annual Christmas Gig featuring seven of the best Scottish artists over one huge night, hosted by Vic Galloway (Radio …
Tunnels AberdeenSaturday, December 5 — 5:30 PM -
5 Dec
Northside
Northside were an integral part of the early 1990s "Madchester" scene, blending psychedelic rock with acid house
Cafe DrummondsSaturday, December 5 — 8:00 PM -
6 Dec
Talisk & Valtos
Joint headline show with two of Scotland's most highly acclaimed forces in the contemporary folk/trad scene.
The Music Hall AberdeenSunday, December 6 — 7:00 PM -
20 Dec
Elephant Sessions
Following last years sold out show Elephant Sessions return to Aberdeen Music Hall for another pre-Christmas party not to be …
The Music Hall AberdeenSunday, December 20 — 7:00 PM