Granite Noir
Aberdeen’s Crime Writing Festival
Granite Noir is inspired by the incredible popularity of crime fiction in all its forms, by the fantastic contribution that Scottish writers make, by our love affair with Nordic Noir, on the page and on screen, and most of all inspired by Aberdeen, which is the perfect backdrop for the festival – steeped in history, atmospheric, quirky and with a strong sense of place.
DARE TO BE THERE
Author Conversations
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Author Conversations
It’s the very core of our crime fiction festival. These author conversations discuss the secrets, schemes and the Shetland of noir. Giving you an insight into how authors devise, write and conjure their woven tales.
Panels & Talks
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Panels & Talks
For those wanting more than just crime fiction, we’ve got Professors, Societies and Doctors to share their expertise in the criminal world and in literature.
Pull up a chair and learn something new from various experts and get involved in Panel Q&As for something more interactive.
Special Events & Workshops
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Special Events & Workshops
Wanting to fill your Granite Noir itinerary with some variety? This is the perfect place to find something new and interesting to spice up your Noir experience.
Rely on your hearing to solve mysteries, or use your taste buds to experience stories with a different sense. These events will allow you to experience Granite Noir from a new angle.
Children's Events
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Children’s Events
Children and crime are definitely a bad mix, but there are still plenty of child friendly events for the whole family to enjoy.
These events will spark their imagination, unleash their creativity, and let the little ones don’ their detective hats. Granite Noir is open to those as young as 7 years of age!
Stage & Screen
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Stage & Screen
We are lucky to have such high quality productions on show during Granite Noir. From big stages to small, and to lecture theatres. There’s a different setting for different stories, each an atmospheric treat.
The fun continues on film with screenings of the most suspenseful stories. These events are another great way to change up your Granite Noir experience.
Multibuy Offer
Multibuy Offer
The more shows you enjoy at Granite Noir, the more you save!
Buy 5 or more events and save 15%*
Buy 10 or more events and save 25%*
*Specific events apply. Please refer to the individual web listings for eligibility.
Granite Noir Supporters
Granite Noir is produced and curated by Aberdeen Performing Arts.
We are grateful for the support of our funders Aberdeen City Council, Creative Scotland and Event Scotland. Granite Noir is presented with our partners Aberdeen City Libraries, Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Archives, Belmont Cinema and Robert Gordon University.
We are also indebted to Waterstone’s for their enthusiastic support.
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.
