There are few summer experiences in Scotland that combine world-class music, stunning coastal scenery, and intimate venues quite like the East Neuk Festival. Returning from 1-5 July 2026, the festival celebrates its 21st year with a programme that brings together internationally acclaimed performers, emerging talent, and audiences from across Scotland and beyond. And for visitors…
When people think of Dundee attractions, places like the V&A Dundee, RRS Discovery, and The McManus often spring to mind. But tucked away within the University of Dundee is one of the city’s lesser-known gems – and it’s opening its doors throughout the summer. The D’Arcy Thompson Zoology Museum will once again welcome visitors every…
If you’ve ever wondered what Jane Austen might have written after three glasses of wine and a complete disregard for planning, Dundee audiences are about to find out. The award-winning comedy phenomenon Austentatious arrives at the Whitehall Theatre on Monday 29 June 2026, bringing with it a unique blend of quick-fire improvisation, Regency-era charm, and…
Dundee’s creative reputation has had another wee moment in the spotlight. The Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design (DJCAD) Collection, managed by the University of Dundee Museums, has officially been recognised as a Collection of National Significance by Museums Galleries Scotland. That might sound a bit formal at first glance but it’s actually…
If Dundee’s nightlife needed a reminder that summer is creeping closer and folk are ready for a party, LiveHouse has it covered. The city centre venue has a packed run of events coming up over the next couple of months, with everything from viral brunch parties and K-pop anthems to bingo chaos, big dance nights…
If you’re after something wholesome, lively and very Easter-weekend-friendly, Camperdown Wildlife Centre looks like a cracking shout. Visitors are being invited along for a full day of animal feeds, keeper talks and family activities this Easter Sunday, with plenty going on from morning through to mid-afternoon. The day’s line-up includes the chance to hear more…
Forget the football for a night this Scotland v England clash is being settled with punchlines instead. EHP Theatre Company is bringing Scotland v England The Comedy Show to Dundee’s Whitehall Theatre on Thursday 25 June 2026, promising a big night of laughs, banter and a healthy bit of old-rivalry nonsense. The idea is gloriously…
One of the most extraordinary shipwreck stories in polar history is coming to Dundee in a whole new form this summer. From 30 April to November 2026, Discovery Point will host a remarkably detailed 3D model of Endurance, the legendary ship lost during Ernest Shackleton’s Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition. Making its Scottish debut in Dundee, the…
If your ideal night out includes a three-course meal, two solid hours of comedy and the very real possibility of total dining-room mayhem, this should be right up your street. Faulty Towers The Dining Experience is coming to Forgan’s Broughty Ferry on Friday 24 and Saturday 25 April 2026, bringing one of the world’s longest-running…
If Whitehall is your big, bustling night out, Dundee Rep is where things get a bit more adventurous. From major theatre productions and new writing to family shows, comedy, live music and a big year for Scottish Dance Theatre, the months ahead at the Rep are packed with the kind of programme that gives Dundee’s…
