What is Aberdeen Music Week?
Aberdeen Music Week (AMW) is more than just a festival, it's a catalyst for long-term creative ecosystem growth in the North East of Scotland.
Aberdeen Music Week is a celebration of the city’s growing creative movement — bringing together artists, musicians, and communities shaping the future of culture in the North East. More than a festival, it’s a platform connecting local talent with audiences, opportunity, and creative collaboration.
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Industry, Networking & Creative Exchange
Meet artists, managers, curators, media platforms, and creative professionals through conversations, collaborations, and real-world opportunities designed to strengthen the local creative ecosystem.
A New Era for Aberdeen’s Creative Scene
Experience the energy of a city redefining itself through music, storytelling, art, and community — creating space for underrepresented voices and the future of culture in the North East.
Opportunities for Emerging Talent
Discover the next wave of musicians, producers, DJs, and creators shaping the future of Aberdeen’s creative scene while giving local talent a platform to grow and be seen.
A Community Built Around Culture
Aberdeen Music Week is more than a festival. It’s a space where artists, audiences, students, families, and cultural leaders come together to connect, collaborate, and celebrate creativity.
Live Performances Across Every Sound
From afrobeat and hip-hop to indie, jazz, spoken word, and experimental sounds — expect a diverse lineup of emerging and established creatives bringing fresh energy to the city.
AMW 2026 Event Schedule
For four transformative days in September 2026, Aberdeen will become a vibrant hub of musical innovation, cultural exchange, and creative collaboration.
- DAY 1
virtual - Global Talks & Future Sounds
The Global Stage: Music, Movement, and the Future Creative Eco-System
Online (Livestream) • Free registration
- Wednesday 9th September
- 16:00 - 20:00 UK time
- Live • Virtual • Free to Attend
In-person • Limited capacity • Ticketed event
- Thursday 10th September
- 16:00 - 21:00 UK time
- In-Person • Free to Attend
- DAY 3
AMPLIFY ABERDEEN
In-person screening & performance • Ticketed event
- Friday 11th September
- 17:00 - 12:00 UK time
- In-Person • Free to Attend
- DAY 4
SHOWCASE & PERFORMANCES
In-person headline event • Ticketed
- Saturday 12th September
- Time base on location
- In-Person • Free to Attend
Experience the Sound of a New Aberdeen
More than a festival, Aberdeen Music Week 2026 brings together artists, creators, industry leaders, and communities through music, culture, and creative exchange. Be part of the movement and experience the energy firsthand.
Amplify Aberdeen 2025 Documentary
Event Speakers
Artist LineUp
THE SPIRIT AND MISSION OF ABERDEEN MUSIC WEEK
Aberdeen Music Week is rooted in a powerful belief: that creativity is a catalyst for transformation, not just for individuals, but for entire communities. We’re designed to influence every stage of the creative value chain, creating a space where talent is nurtured, stories are shared, and new creative futures begin.
THE SPIRIT AND MISSION OF ABERDEEN MUSIC WEEk
Aberdeen Music Week is rooted in a powerful belief: that creativity is a catalyst for transformation, not just for individuals, but for entire communities. We’re designed to influence every stage of the creative value chain, creating a space where talent is nurtured, stories are shared, and new creative futures begin.
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Whether you're ready to perform on stage or contribute behind the scenes, Aberdeen Music Week 2026 is built by passionate artists, creatives, and community voices coming together to shape something bigger.
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