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Have you booked your concert tickets yet for your evening and farewell concerts? From the Opening Concert and Gala Concert at the Music Hall to performances across Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, there’s something for everyone at NAFCo 2026
A reminder that tickets are only available through...

Families, music lovers and ceilidh dancers of all ages are being invited to step onto the dancefloor for a special fundraising ceilidh in support of the 2026 North Atlantic Fiddle Convention (NAFCo).
Taking place at the Marcliffe hotel in Aberdeen on Friday 29 May, the family-friendly evening promises traditional Scottish music, dancing and...

Organisers of the 2026 North Atlantic Fiddle Convention (NAFCo) are calling for volunteers to help support one of Scotland’s major cultural celebrations when the internationally recognised festival returns to Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire from 24-28 June 2026....

Aberdeen music lovers are being offered a free preview of one of the world’s leading traditional fiddle and dance festivals ahead of its return to the region this summer.
The performance will showcase Dà Chòmhlan-Ciùil De Cheathrar, a bold new commission by Simon Thoumire, an award winning concertina virtuoso and composer with over 30 years’ experience in Scottish traditional music.
Written specifically for two live quartets performing together, this composition brings...

A week-long celebration of fiddle music and dance set to take place in and around Aberdeen this summer has launched a crowdfunder appeal to support its ambitious event plans. The North Atlantic Fiddle Convention (NAFCo) will run from 24 – 28 June, bringing together artists, academics, musicians, enthusiasts and audiences to share ideas, research, traditions and...