sound festival
When22–31 October 2026
WhereAberdeen Art Gallery, Cowdray Hall and venues across the north-east, City Centre, AB10 1FQ Aberdeen
TypeMusic festival
North-east Scotland's festival of new music, staged at venues in and around Aberdeen over ten days each autumn. It presents contemporary classical, jazz, electroacoustic and sound-art performances, including many premieres and commissions. The festival is known for championing emerging composers and unusual instruments.
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