If you're starting to plan your December, the Press and Journal and Evening Express Christmas Concert is worth a look. It's a long-running festive tradition in Aberdeen, with young people from across the north and north-east of Scotland taking to the stage. For many families it marks the unofficial start of the Christmas season in the Granite City.
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This year's Aberdeen show is on Sunday 29 November 2026 at P&J Live, on the TECA site. There are two performances: one from 13:00 to 15:00 and another from 18:30 to 20:30, so you can choose whichever suits your afternoon or evening. General admission is £16 plus fees, concession tickets are £12 plus fees, and children under five get in free.
Tickets went on sale on 6 October, so if you haven't bought yet, you'll need to go through one of the official online sellers: AXS or Ticketmaster. P&J Live doesn't sell tickets directly, either at the box office or over the phone, so it's worth double-checking you're on the right site before you pay. The venue is cashless, so bring a card or your phone. Accessible tickets for wheelchair users and ambulant visitors are also available through AXS. If you want news about the venue's presales, you can sign up to its newsletter.
The concert also has a charitable side. Proceeds go to The P&J Community Fund, which supports good causes across Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, the Highlands, the Islands and Moray. In 2026 the fund is backing Abbie's Sparkle Foundation, which supports children with cancer, and Clan Cancer Support, a local charity offering free emotional and practical help to people affected by cancer and their families. Collection buckets are a common sight at these events, so it's an easy way to give a bit while you enjoy the show.
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28 October 2026
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