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Watch, Play, Stay! Why Dundee Is the Golf Fan’s Dream Destination for The Open 2027

Golf enthusiasts, gear up! From 15–18 July 2027, the world’s golfing elite will gather at the legendary Old Course in St Andrews for the 155th Open Championship. A historic stage where legends like Tiger Woods, Seve Ball…

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Cultural

Matriarchs & Memories. A Journey Through Dundee’s Screen Legacy

Dundee’s rich industrial past and the powerful stories of its people take centre stage this summer at a special event marking the launch of BFI Replay in the city’s libraries. Hosted at the Steps Theatre within Dundee Ce…

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News

Roll Up, Dundee! Circus Vegas Is Coming to Town (and It’s Wild)

Right, Dundee — brace yourself. Forget Netflix, forget TikTok, forget whatever half-watched thing you left paused last night. Because this summer, the real show is under the big top.Circus Vegas lands in Riverside Park,…

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Cultural

Dundee’s Art Scene Just Got National Recognition

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 recogni…

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Local News

Brunches, bingo and full-on rave energy: what’s coming up at LiveHouse Dundee

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,…

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Flying Visit

Spring reset? This waterside sauna spot is serving up heat, cold dips and proper switch-off time

There is something about spring that makes you want to breathe a bit deeper. The light changes, the air softens, and suddenly the idea of slowing down for a couple of hours feels less like a luxury and more like a very g…

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Attractions

Easter Sunday set to bring animal feeds, keeper talks and family fun

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 fami…

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Funny

Scotland v England is heading to the Whitehall.... but this time it’s comedy

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…

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Attractions

Discovery Point to showcase stunning 3D model of Shackleton’s Endurance this summer

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,…

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Funny

Basil, Sybil and Manuel are bringing chaos to Forgan’s Broughty Ferry this April

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 comin…

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Cultural

From musicals to movement, family shows to bold new drama: what’s coming up at Dundee Rep in 2026

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 Th…

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Cultural

From comedy to classics, panto to pop: what’s still to come at Dundee’s Whitehall Theatre in 2026

If you needed proof that Dundee’s West End still knows how to put on a show, Whitehall Theatre’s 2026 calendar is doing a pretty good job of it. From big-name comics and family favourites to tribute nights, musicals, dan…

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Cultural

Dundead is back: four days of horror, cult cinema and properly strange nights at DCA

Dundee’s favourite weekend for horror, cult and weird cinema is back this May and Dundead 2026 looks like a gloriously unhinged belter. Returning to DCA from Thursday 7 to Sunday 10 May, this year’s festival promises fou…

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What's On

Henning Wehn to bring brand new Acid Wehn tour to Dundee

Henning Wehn is heading back to Dundee and Aberdeen next month with a brand new show and it sounds exactly the right amount of daft, dry and dangerously well-observed. The self-styled German Comedy Ambassador will bring…

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Cultural

Dundee through local eyes: a heartfelt homecoming on the road around Scotland

After nine weeks driving the entire coast of mainland Scotland while living in his van, Vanlife With A Scotsman has arrived in Dundee and this stop feels more personal than most. In his latest video, the creator returns…

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Funny

This Is Going to Hurt...

From Laughing – Adam Kay: UNDOCTORED Comes to Dundee!Brace yourselves, Dundee — Adam Kay is scrubbing in.The former junior doctor turned BAFTA-winning author, comedian, and wildly inappropriate national treasure is bring…

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Music

Electric Nights & Fuzzy Blues

Get ready, Dundee! On Saturday, 7th June 2025, Church Dundee is set to host an electrifying night of blues-rock as the Gerry Jablonski Band returns to the city, accompanied by Edinburgh's own Black Cat Bone.Gerry Jablons…

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Local News

Scottish Album of the Year Awards Land in the City

Dundee is turning up the volume — and trust us, you’re going to want to be here for it.We’re thrilled to announce that the Scottish Album of the Year (SAY) Award — the country's biggest celebration of musical talent — is…

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Lifestyle

Discover 62 Things To Do In Dundee July 2025

Jump To The ListJuly 2025 is set to be an epic time to visit Dundee, Scotland’s vibrant “City of Discovery” nestled along the stunning east coast. With the summer sun shining, beaches beckoning, and an explosion of event…

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Adventure

Why the Discovery Mast Climb is the city’s coolest new thrill

There is a moment, somewhere above the deck of RSS Discovery, when Dundee stops looking familiar. The city you know the roads, the waterfront, the V&A, the Tay stretching out beyond it all suddenly shifts. It looks s…

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What's On

Alison Moyet to bring Songs of Yazoo, the minutes & Other tour to Dundee’s Caird Hall

Alison Moyet is heading to Dundee this autumn for a special live show built around some of the most loved and least often heard songs from her remarkable career. The acclaimed singer-songwriter will bring her 2026 Tour S…

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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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