Cultural Programme
Delivering a spectacular cultural, communities and sports programme
With four-days of culture and entertainment taking place around the Tall Ships event there will be loads of opportunities to get involved.
AMAZING ENTERTAINMENT, LASTING LEGACY
We are looking for performers, musicians, artists, creatives, charities and sporting organisations to help shape and deliver a rich programme of activities that will share Aberdeen with hundred of thousands of visitors.
The cultural, communities, and sports programme will start in Q3 2024 and end towards December 2025, allowing for a build-up of interest as well as a legacy.
Tall Ships Makers Programme showcases local talent
The Makers Programme supports local small businesses and young entrepreneurs to develop products related to the Tall Ships Races, maritime history and environmental awareness, with the selected makers' work displayed at Aberdeen Art Gallery from 24 March until 20 April.
Five talented city makers - comprising Ben Durack, April Hay, Lindsay Johnston, Laura Sherriffs, and the collaborative team of Gabi Reith and Anne Marquiss – had been selected to translate the event's core themes of maritime history, environmental awareness and the sheer spectacle of the Tall Ships into tangible, captivating creations.
Festival of the Sea 2025
Festival of the Sea will be returning to Aberdeen from 12-27 July!
You'll have the chance to enjoy sea-sonal events and activities in city venues, including the Art Gallery and Maritime Museum, wrapped around the Tall Ships weekend!!
The full programme details will be announced from 1 June.
Tall Ships Anthem
The official Aberdeen anthem for this summer's much-anticipated Tall Ships spectacular has been launched!
'A Sea Journey', written by local composer Clara-Jane Maunder, follows the journey of a sailor as they return to Aberdeen after a long time at sea, naming familiar Aberdeen landmarks.
Aberdeen Sinfonietta will also be premiering Clara-Jane's second Tall Ships piece "The Coast" on 18 May at The Music Hall concert on maritime-related orchestral music.
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