Live Events at Aboyne offers you the facility to view and book upcoming music and other live events such as presentations by guest speakers and alternative entertainment all within a local setting.
We have brought you a secure online booking facility with telephone support provided by Ticketsource.
KATRINA LEE
Tuesday 14th October, 7.30pm
Birse and Feughside Church, Finzean.
Katrina Lee is a highly acclaimed violinist and collaborative musician based in Scotland. A multi-award winning violinist she presently plays with the BBC SSO. She has played for Aboyne audiences a number of times, and she loves playing in the Church in Finzean so much that she chosen to include it in the venues where she will be playing pieces from her new album “Chronicles for Solo Violin”.
She will be performing in the Birse and Feughside Church, Finzean on Tuesday 14th October at 7.30pm, a variety of lesser known pieces, including works by Sophie Carmen Eckhardt-Gramatte, Sally Beamish, Elizabeth Maconchy and Grazyna Bacewicz. Refreshments will be provided after the concert, when you will have a chance to talk to Katrina.
Katrina will be bringing copies of the recording “Chronicles for Solo Violin” to sell – the recording has been well received in reviews in the Music Magazine, The Strad, and Gramophone magazines.
”Accomplished performances of fascinating music” , The Strad
”Katrina Lee serves her distinctive composers with dedication and distinction – highly recommend” Gramophone Magazine
THE FREDDIE AND QUEEN EXPERIENCE
Saturday 17th January, 7.30pm
Deeside Community Centre Theatre, Aboyne.
The Freddie & QUEEN Experience are the UK’s Premier Queen & Freddie Mercury Tribute Band who are internationally & critically acclaimed.
The band performs all over the world with sell out shows in the UK & abroad, with most recently in UAE & Europe. They deliver a passionate & energy packed show full of all QUEEN’s greatest hits!
Ian as Freddie Mercury replicates Freddie Mercury’s live shows with the looks, mannerisms, vocals, charisma, passion, high energy & showmanship with fun that Freddie was so loved, adored & famous for.
The fully live 5 piece band consisting of some of finest musicians in the UK perform with replica outfits, instruments & perform a full recreation of QUEEN’s Live shows, based around QUEEN at their very best, the 86 ‘Magic tour’. It’s simply a great show not to be missed!
DESPERADOS
Saturday 4th April, 7.30pm
Deeside Community Centre Theatre, Aboyne.
DESPERADOS – 50 YEARS OF HOTEL CALIFORNIA
DESPERADOS: The Music & Legacy of Eagles
Prepare to be transported back to the golden era of classic West Coast rock as Desperados faithfully captures the essence and spirit of EAGLES. Their impeccable harmonies, flawless instrumentation, and passion for their craft make their show, one not to be missed!
Expect all the classics including Hotel California, Lyin’ Eyes, Peaceful Easy Feelin’ – as well as songs from Don Henley, Glenn Frey & Joe Walsh’s solo careers.
Sit back,Take It Easy and bask in the glow of one of music history’s greatest songbooks.
Bar open at 6.30pm, live music at 7.30pm
THE SOUND OF SCOTLAND with THE MacDONALD BROTHERS
Saturday 18th April, 7.30pm
Deeside Community Centre Theatre, Aboyne.
After selling out shows in 2025 – The Sound of Scotland with the Macdonald Bros returns in 2026 with a stunning new production which will take you on a musical journey celebrating Scotland’s greatest songs and artists.
Join our outstanding live musicians The MacDonald Bros as they celebrate their 20th anniversary since bursting into the public eye on the X Factor.
This show truly highlights the brother’s multi-instrumental talents including accordion, fiddle, piano, guitars and Irish whistles as well as their unique Vocal Harmonies which has seen them referred to as “The Scottish Everly Bros”.
These talented guys perform some of the biggest hits from The Proclaimers to Deacon Blue and from Runrig to The Bay City Rollers plus a whole lot more!
Joining the brothers on stage will be an amazing supporting cast of dancers, and stunning video footage accompanies every number – ensuring an unforgettable evening of Scottish music variety.
The Sound of Scotland celebrates everything wonderful about Scotland and has been described as a Scottish Music Extravaganza – so get your tartan scarves at the ready!
This production is truly one of the best shows touring Scottish Theatres in 2026!
Bar open at 6.30pm, live music at 7.30pm
