6 Best Performing Arts in Aberdeen and the Northeast, Scotland

This midscale venue hosts plays, musicals, poetry readings, and exhibitions by professional, amateur, and youth companies.

Aristocratic Haddo House hosts a range of events in summer, from performances by the Haddo Choral and Operatic Society to opera, recitals, ballet, Shakespearean drama, and puppet shows on the grounds and in the salons of the mansion. The season runs from spring through fall.

The Edwardian His Majesty's Theatre hosts performances on par with those in some of the world's biggest cities. It's a regular venue for musicals and operas, as well as classical and modern dance. The restaurant, called 1906, is popular with audiences and cast members alike.

This intimate theater has an innovative and international program of dance, stand-up comedy, and puppet theater, as well as folk, jazz, and rock music.

The Scottish National Orchestra and the Scottish Chamber Orchestra are regulars here, as are shows with a vibrant mix of Scottish traditional, folk, jazz, and roots.

This gallery displays photographic, video, and slide exhibits of contemporary art and architecture. Entry is by appointment only.