Festival Highlights

Featured Events

Saturday1 August2 events

3:00pmRaft RaceBlack Sands Beach

7:30pmFoo FifersFestival Marquee

Sunday2 August1 event

7:30pmComedy NightFestival Marquee

Monday3 August1 event

5:00pmA Blether and a Bevvy with Luca SerraChurch Hall

Tuesday4 August1 event

8:00pmSing me a song Mr Piano Man … a night of sing-along favourites round the pianoFestival Marquee

Wednesday5 August2 events

5:00pmA Blether and a Bevvy with Lucy RibchesterThe Institute/Library

8:00pmThe Eras Tour. – Taylor Swift Tribute After Hours Edition with dancersFestival Marquee

Thursday6 August3 events

5:00pmRobert Burns – Untold Stories & Unsung SongsThe Institute/Library

6:00pmA Blether and a Bevvy with Harriet TyceChurch Hall

8:00pmMASSAOKEFestival Marquee

Friday7 August2 events

2:00pmA Blether and a Bevvy – Arthur Lloyd – Aberdour – A Walk Through HistoryThe Institute/Library

7:00pmSkipinnishFestival Marquee

Saturday8 August1 event

7:30pmFamily Ceilidh with Òr Ceilidh BandFestival Marquee

Scotland's friendliest festival

Set in the beautiful seaside village of Aberdour, the festival has been bringing people together for over forty years. It's the kind of festival where you can catch a live performance in the morning, join a family activity in the afternoon, and end the day with music under the stars. Ten days. The whole village. Every kind of fun.

What's on across the festival

The festival packs ten days with the very best of music, comedy, sport, arts, literature and family entertainment. Here's a taste of what to expect.

Live music & gigs

From intimate acoustic sets to big outdoor performances, live music runs right through the festival. Local talent, national names and everything in between.

Comedy nights

Award-winning comedians and rising stars take to the stage for nights that regularly sell out fast. Book early.

Beach Day

Aberdour's Blue Flag beach comes alive with activities, entertainment and community spirit. One of the festival's most-loved days, and free for all the family.

Donkey Brae Races

A beloved festival tradition. Cheer on the brave (or baffling) competitors as they race up and down Donkey Brae. Ridiculous fun for spectators of all ages.

Family & children's events

Workshops, shows, storytelling and outdoor adventures designed for younger festival-goers. The whole family is welcome at Aberdour Festival.

Arts & literature

Exhibitions, author talks, poetry, visual arts and craft: the festival celebrates creativity in all its forms. Something to read, something to see, something to take home.