Christmas in Aberdeen

From Thursday 13 November to Wednesday 31 December 2025, Aberdeen city centre will sparkle as Christmas in Aberdeen returns with festive fun for all ages.

The Aberdeen Christmas Village on Broad Street brings rides, an open-air ice rink, and delicious festive food from local favourites including Big Manny’s Pizza, Tucan, Hot Chip, and We Love Crumble.

Curated in the Square, staged by Charlie House with Aberdeen Inspired, Aberdeen City Council, and Codona’s, will bring festive cheer to Marischal Square each weekend. With 100% of stallholder fees supporting Charlie House, the market showcases local makers, artists, and food producers from Friday 14 November to Sunday 21 December – making it a perfect way to shop local and support a great cause.

Curated in the Square Market Opening Dates:

• Weekend 1: Friday 14 – Sunday 16 November

• Weekend 2: Friday 21 – Sunday 23 November

• Weekend 3: Friday 28 – Sunday 30 November

• Weekend 4: Friday 5 – Sunday 7 December

• Weekend 5: Friday 12 – Sunday 14 December

• Weekend 6: Friday 19 – Sunday 21 December
  

Festivities continue with the Christmas Lights Parade, Santa Run, the Nativity Scene at Union Terrace Gardens, and Carol Concerts in the Winter Gardens.

Presented by Aberdeen City Council, Aberdeen Inspired, Codona’s, and Charlie House, this year’s celebrations promise to bring festive sparkle and community spirit to the Granite City.