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Virtual events you’ve got to watch in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
27 August 2020
Although many live events may have been cancelled this year, there’s still the option to enjoy virtual events in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire from the comfort of your own home. Here’s my run down of virtual events to add to your social calendar:
Highland Games 2020 (12 September 2020)
One of the highlights of the events calendar in Scotland (and worldwide) is the ancient tradition of the Highland Games. This year, a special Highland Games event will take place behind closed doors and be shared virtually on Saturday 12 September. Featuring all the competitive sports you’d traditionally find at the event including heavies events and highland dancing. Fun fact, the stars of the Netflix series ‘Home Game’ will also be competing. Don your best Scottish attire, tune in and share your photos using the hashtag #virtualhighlandgames.
Taste of Grampian (18 – 20 September 2020)
Scotland’s biggest one-day food and drink festival, Taste of Grampian, will now take place virtually over three days, from the 18th – 20th September. The virtual festival will include interactive food and drink tastings, cooking demonstrations, live online entertainment and more.
Haddo Arts Festival (3 – 8 October 2020)
This year Haddo Arts Festival is going digital. Working in partnership with Haddo House and Music Co-OPERAtive Scotland – McOpera, the festival will be premiering events from 3 – 8 October. For more information click here.
DanceLive (15 – 18 October 2020)
Contemporary dance fans – this one is for you. An annual festival devoted exclusively to contemporary dance. The 2020 festival will include outdoor events, screenings and virtual events too. You can subscribe to get updates here. If you can’t wait until October then check out the Virtual Classes at the Citymoves website here.
soundfestival (October 2020 | January 2021)
Experience an innovative and unique festival of sound from home. Both local performers and composers collaborate with artists from around the world to create a fresh musical experience. This year soundfestival will take place over two weekends in October 2020 and January 2021. The festival will include live socially-distanced performances as well as digital events. For a taste of what soundfestival has to offer click here.
Check out the What's On calendar for more events in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.