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One night. Live. Unscripted. Louis Theroux up close.

For more than three decades, Louis Theroux has travelled the world meeting people on the extremes, telling stories with curiosity, intelligence and a style all his own. Now he comes to Dundee for a rare live appearance a…

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Ardal O’Hanlon is coming to Dundee with a brand-new stand-up show

Not Himself lands at Whitehall Theatre If you’ve ever watched Father Ted and thought “how is this man delivering nonsense with the calm authority of a newsreader?”, you’ll be delighted to know Ardal O’Hanlon is bringing…

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Dylan Moran is coming to Dundee with a brand-new show

Looking For Trouble lands at Whitehall Theatre If your idea of a perfect night out involves sharp suits, sharper writing, and someone calmly dismantling modern life with a raised eyebrow… Dylan Moran is back on the road…

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Dundee Vegan Festival is back this March with street food, ethical stalls, and good vibes at Bonar Hall

If you fancy a day out that’s basically “wander about, eat amazing things, discover cool wee businesses, and leave with a bag of treats” Dundee Vegan Festival 2026 is your plan. It’s happening on Sunday 15 March 2026 at…

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Lucy Beaumont is bringing her glorious chaos to Dundee this November

If you’ve watched Lucy Beaumont on the telly and thought, “How is one person so endearingly unhinged?” good news: she’s bringing that exact energy to Dundee this autumn. Lucy’s brand new tour show, Bad at Quiz Shows, Goo…

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Nurse Georgie Carroll is bringing Infectious to Dundee and it’s basically comedy therapy

If you’ve ever spent time in a hospital as a patient, a visitor, or someone just trying not to faint at the sight of a needle you’ll know there’s a very specific kind of humour that lives behind the scenes. Fast, brutal…

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Still Game favourites are coming to Dundee for a one-night fundraiser, and it’s for a brilliant cause

If you’ve ever quoted Still Game in the wild (or you’ve got a mate who does it nonstop), this is one of those nights you’ll want in the diary. On Friday 27 March 2026, the Whitehall Theatre is hosting The Big Accumulator…

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Andy Zaltzman is bringing The Zaltgeist to Dundee this April

If you like your comedy smart, silly, and sharp enough to cut glass (with the occasional detour into surreal nonsense), Dundee’s got a belter lined up this spring. Andy Zaltzman the man behind BBC Radio 4’s The News Quiz…

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Heroes, hidden collections, and a delightfully queer evening in the museum

If you’re after something a bit different in Dundee over the next wee while part culture, part curiosity, part “how have I never done this before?” the University of Dundee has you covered with a new exhibition, two onli…

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Christopher Macarthur-Boyd brings his new show to Dundee this March

Dundee’s getting a very good night out this March, with one of Scotland’s sharpest stand-ups rolling into town. Christopher Macarthur-Boyd: Howling At The Moon lands at Whitehall Theatre on Wednesday 18 March 2026, bring…

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Dundee’s Whisky Festival is coming to Caird Hall, and it’s about time!

If there’s one thing Dundee knows how to do, it’s reinvent itself without losing that grit-and-graft backbone. And now, it’s getting something it’s been missing for far too long: a proper large-scale whisky festival righ…

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