Aberdour Festival
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Village Cricket
Tickets: FREE. Just turn up, the more the merrier!
15:30 – 17:00 – Taster session and mini-match for primary school kids. Join us for a fun, no-pressure introduction to batting, bowling and fielding then test your newly learned skills in a game.
17:00 – 18:30 – Under 18s Easter v Wester Youth Match. Our local under 18 boys and girls go head to head in a friendly but competitive Easter vs Wester showdown!
18:00 – 22:00 – The traditional 20:20 returns with Wester looking to retain their crown. Played with a soft ball and a few fun twists to the rules, this match is open to all adults regardless of level of experience. We are hoping for more female participants this year. Equipment provided. If you don’t want to play, come along and cheer your side of the village on!
A BBQ and the Markee Bar and Tuck Shop will be open for participants and spectators alike
Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Consent forms are required for children aged over 8 if being left unsupervised. ALL children staying after 18:30 are required to be accompanied by an adult.
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THE MASSAOKE FAMILY SHOW
Festival Marquee Hawkcraig Road, Aberdour, Fife, UKThe UK’s largest mass-karaoke show just for families! An electrifying live band, giant sing-along lyrics and the greatest anthems from across the decades for all the family to sing along to.
MASSAOKE has toured the world from New York to Adelaide and all across Europe, and played to huge crowds at festivals including Glastonbury, Victorious, Latitude, Edinburgh Fringe and the Aberdour Festival.
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Robert Burns – Untold Stories & Unsung Songs
FeaturedThe Institute/Library Aberdour Library, Aberdour, Fife, UKAlastair Turnbull takes a fresh look at the life of Robert Burns. He talks about Robert as if he is a friend he hasn’t seen for a while rather than a distant historical figure, bringing Robert to life in a modern world. Expect fun stories and explanations as he talks about Robert’s poems, travels, and loves. Add in a few songs, maybe a joke or two, the easiest quiz you’ll ever take part in, and you can begin to see what to expect.
Come along, listen, laugh, and maybe even learn some Burns facts to impress your friends.
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A Blether and a Bevvy with Harriet Tyce
FeaturedChurch Hall Aberdour Church Hall, Aberdour, Fife, UKWe are delighted to be joined this year by Harriet Tyce author, former criminal barrister and contestant on the fourth series of The Traitors.
Harriet practised as a criminal barrister for nearly ten years, before changing her career path to writing crime fiction. Her first novel Blood Orange, published in 2019 to huge critical acclaim became a Richard and Judy choice.
Her new book Witch Trial is a chilling, multi-layered legal thriller that centres on the murder of 18-year-old Christian Shaw in Edinburgh, for which police charge her two best friends.
Hosted by Aberdour’s very own international bestselling novelist Jenny Colgan.
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MASSAOKE
FeaturedFestival Marquee Hawkcraig Road, Aberdour, Fife, UKBack by popular demand MASSAOKE ®️ will once again be appearing at the Aberdour Festival. One of only two shows this summer in Scotland so come along and join the giant live band sing-along party featuring all the greatest hairbrush anthems of the 70s, 80s, 90s, 00s and beyond, supercharged with mash-ups, megamixes, video screens, giant sing-along lyrics, face-melting guitar solos, inflatable microphones and YOU – the real stars of the show.
Led by the “greatest party band of all time” (according to the judges on Britain’s Got Talent), this is an experience not to be missed. Get ready for the best night out of your life.
Starring Queen, Bon Jovi, Katy Perry, ABBA, The Killers, Guns n’ Roses, Rihanna, AC/DC, Adele, Oasis, Bryan Adams, Gala, Eminem, Whitney Houston, Journey, Madonna, Dizzee Rascal, Bonnie Tyler and many more …
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John Henderson’s Backwoods Adventure
Festival Marquee Hawkcraig Road, Aberdour, Fife, UKDare to take on the Backwoods Adventure! Challenge yourself in a woodland environment. Wear old clothes and shoes so that you can scramble about in the woods. Please bring a snack and a drink but please note, in case of allergies, this is a nut-free zone! If there are any parents/carers who would like to accompany their children and assist with the Backwoods Adventure, please contact [email protected].
PLEASE NOTE: Meet outside the festival marquee at 9am and then collect your children again from outside the festival marquee 1.00pm. Children can be left unaccompanied. Consent form required.
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Aberdour’s Teddy Bears’ Picnic!
Silver Sands Playing Fields Silver Sands Playing Fields, Aberdour, Fife, UKIf you go down to the woods today..."
Join us for a fun-filled few hours for Aberdour’s Teddy Bear Picnic! Bring your favourite teddy bear, a picnic blanket and lunch.There’ll be games led by the fantastic Active Fife team, snacks, and plenty of teddy-themed fun! Don’t forget to dress your teddy in their finest outfit for the Teddy Bear Parade - kids are welcome to dress to match their bears too!
It’s going to be a beary good time!All ages are welcome. Please note that children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times.
This is a free event, but booking is essential.
Meet outside the festival marquee.
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Bessy Bass: A Book and a Bass
Festival Marquee Hawkcraig Road, Aberdour, Fife, UKA magical storytelling and musical experience designed for nursery and primary-aged children and their families
Ready for story time with a difference? Then pack your imagination and join Bessy Bass, the lovable musical star of the Around the World with Bessy children's book series, as she journeys across the globe on her adventures, encountering new cultures, languages,
and of course, lots of musical styles! Through a vibrant blend of live performance and interactive storytelling, creator, May Halyburton invites you into Bessy's world, to share in her adventures and discover how music and friendship can build self confidence and create meaningful connections.A charming and uplifting session for young music lovers and their families.
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A Blether and a Bevvy – Arthur Lloyd – Aberdour – A Walk Through History
FeaturedThe Institute/Library Aberdour Library, Aberdour, Fife, UKWe invite you, from the comfort of your seat, on a filmed walk through the village of Aberdour, where every street, building and boundary tells a story. As we explore, Arthur Lloyd uncovers how centuries of daily life have shaped the village’s character, from its earliest origins to the community you see today.
The layout of roads, the position of homes, and the marks left by landowners, communities and industry all reveal a living history formed over hundreds of years. By looking closely and moving at walking pace, Arthur explores how the past continues to influence the present in this quietly evolving village.
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Bessy Bass: Bessy’s Band Wagon
Festival Marquee Hawkcraig Road, Aberdour, Fife, UKA fun, high-energy jam session for children aged 9-12
Ready to make some noise? If you're in P4-P7 and love singing, playing a portable instrument, or want to trying out body percussion, hop aboard Bessy's Band Wagon for an upbeat musical jam session!
Join Bessy Bass to learn catchy tunes from her travels around the world, experiment with improvisation, and create music with other young performers in a lively, welcoming atmosphere. Bring an instrument if you have one or simply bring your voice and join the fun.
Perfect for children who enjoy music, creativity and making new friends.
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Skipinnish
FeaturedFestival Marquee Hawkcraig Road, Aberdour, Fife, UKAfter an epic debut at the Aberdour Festival in 2023, Skipinnish cannot wait to return this year! They will be supported by Cloud House.
Since Skipinnish hit the Scottish music scene in 1999, their rise has been an inspiring tale of a tiny acorn becoming a mighty oak! From pub gigs and ceilidhs in the beginning, their mix of anthemic songs and powering melody has seen them fill the biggest and best venues in the country. In 2024 they celebrated their 25th birthday with a televised concert at Edinburgh Castle, playing to over 8000 fans and in September 2025 they headlined Scotland’s biggest arena with a show at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow.
In 2024 the band won “Event of the Year” at the Scottish Trad Music Awards for their Edinburgh Castle concert and in 2025 they received the prestigious Sound of Scotland Award at the Nordoff and Robin Scottish Music Awards.
Skipinnish has constantly evolved and grown over the years and 2026 will see some exciting additions and changes as they continue to give audiences the euphoric joy that their music brings to a wonderful and ever-growing fanbase.
Skipinnish are buzzing to bring Walking on the Waves, The Island, Alive, Last of the Hunters, The Hag and all other Skipinnish favourites and some exciting new songs and tunes to the Festival and many other concerts across the country in 2026 and beyond!
Cloud House continue to grow their reputation as an exciting, festival-ready indie rock band. The Glasgow five-piece have earned comparisons to Sam Fender and The 1975 with their catchy, heartbreakingly honest songs, laden with guitar hooks and saxophone melodies. Described as "rising, rousing indie rock" by The Clash Magazine, they have been selected as BBC Scotland’s Track of the Week a record three times. 2025 saw the band play memorable sets at Heartland Festival, The Sound of Iona Music Festival, and their first Tenement Trail, before capping the year off with a headline show at Glasgow's Drygate Brewery.
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The HAUGH+CROSS :-: Cyclocross Festival
Festival Marquee Hawkcraig Road, Aberdour, Fife, UKExpect fast racing, festival vibes, cowbells, chaos, and one of the most fun days at the Aberdour Festival and on the cyclocross calendar.
New for 2026, the Dual Slalom Showdown kicks things off, followed by A and B races where riders go head-to-head in an open format, with the top 30 from each race progressing to the finale—the final race of the day.
Also new is the Family Relay, alongside kids' racing in association with Carnegie Cyclones. There will be a fleet of demo bikes for both kids and adults, plus a dedicated demo track.
Enter now for a full day of racing, great food and coffee, beers and fizz, and a full-on festival atmosphere.