Where to play in Aberdeen

Aberdeen's live music scene is spread across a mix of rooms, and knowing which door to knock on matters as much as the set you play. The city's clubs and live bars, Krakatoa among them, tend to programme late and lean on local promoters. Its concert venues cover a wide range, with Cafe Drummond and The Tunnels long associated with grassroots bookings, while larger rooms such as P&J Live and theatres including His Majesty's Theatre work to longer lead times and more formal programming. Cultural centres and event venues add further options for seated, hired or community-focused dates. Our Aberdeen listings gather venue types, contact details and booking addresses, so you can approach the right booker directly, with a pitch that fits the room. Direct contact with the booker remains the standard route for an independent artist building dates in the North East.