Must-see entertainment in Northeast Scotland

  • Reading Rooms

    Dundee

    Dundee's hippest venue is an arty, bohemian hang-out in a rundown former library that hosts some of Scotland's best indie club nights. Live gigs have…

  • Tunnels

    Aberdeen

    This cavernous, subterranean club – the entrance is in a road tunnel beneath Union St – is a great live-music venue, with a packed program of up-and…

  • O'Neill's

    Aberdeen

    Upstairs at O'Neill's you're guaranteed a wild night of pounding, hardcore Irish rock, indie and alternative tunes Friday to Sunday; downstairs is a …

  • Cafe Drummond

    Aberdeen

    A long-established stalwart of Aberdeen's alternative music scene, Drummond is a crowded, grungy student hang-out offering live gigs from up-and-coming…

  • Lemon Tree Theatre

    Aberdeen

    Hosts an interesting program of dance, music and drama, and often has live rock, jazz and folk bands playing. There are also children's shows, ranging…

  • Belmont Filmhouse

    Aberdeen

    The Belmont is a great little art-house cinema, with a lively program of cult classics­, director's seasons, foreign films and mainstream movies.

  • Dundee Rep Theatre

    Dundee

    Dundee's main venue for the performing arts, the Rep is home to Scotland's only full-time repertory company and to the Scottish Dance Theatre.

  • His Majesty's Theatre

    Aberdeen

    The main theatre in Aberdeen hosts everything from ballet and opera to pantomimes and musicals.

  • Caird Hall

    Dundee

    The Caird Hall hosts regular concerts of classical music, as well as organ recitals, rock bands, dances, comedians, fetes and fairs. Check the website for…

  • Aberdeen Arts Centre

    Aberdeen

    Hosts mainly stage musicals and comedy in its theatre, and changing exhibitions in its gallery.