Aberdeen Queer Arts Festival
Aberdeen Queer Arts festival is a bright, bold celebration of the LGBTQ+ community in Aberdeen and beyond, inviting audiences to come together for a genre-spanning line-up of performances, workshops and events featuring the very best LGBTQ+ artists and performers from near and far.
The 2026 Aberdeen Queer Arts Festival is dedicated to queer creativity; a chance to immerse yourself in a showcase of outstanding artistry, and truly a platform for queer brilliance.
Explore and revel in the creative joy of a passionate, diverse, resilient and courageous community over four days of music, theatre, spoken word, cabaret and more.
2025 Programme
FAQs
Is the Queer Arts Festival for everyone?
While the festival is programmed and designed around the LGBTQ+ community, allies and friends are most welcome to enjoy all that’s on offer across the festival. Queer stories are human stories, and we welcome everyone to share in this collective celebration.
What is your intention behind using the word queer?
We consciously and thoughtfully include the word queer to contribute to a positive reclamation of the term, recognising a complex, courageous and inclusive LGBTQ+ history while representing a broad sense of community.
Previously at AQAF
Previously at Aberdeen Queer Arts Festival
Aberdeen Queer Arts Festival 2026 was the first of its kind for Aberdeen Performing Arts. There was a fabulous mix of cabaret, comedy, music, panel discussions, workshops and a community open stage. It was a joyful weekend spent uplifting voices and celebrating the freedom to express, connect, and create.
See the full breakdown from last years event over at: Aberdeen Queer Arts Festival 2025.
Support Us
If you have a little extra and would like to support the work we do here at Aberdeen Performing Arts, then consider donating to us directly.
Your donation can help develop local talent, provide opportunities to those who don’t have the chance to join in or assist in producing unique performances.
