Undeterred by the weather, tens of thousands of city-goers and visitors turned out in Aberdeen this weekend to celebrate curiosity at Spectra, Scotland’s Festival of Light. Across four nights, the festival brought the city to life with a garden transformed by fire, giant glowing blooms, suspended lanterns and architectural illusions as artists from across the …
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When to visit We’re gearing up for a busy weekend, and if last year is anything to go by, we expect tomorrow, Sunday, to be one of our busiest days. So, if you’re planning a visit this weekend, then tonight could be the perfect opportunity to enjoy everything the festival has to offer, and could …
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Check out this amazing accessibility and visual guide created by We Too. From We Too’s Facebook:  Created with care, insight and lived-experience brilliance by the incredible Ninja Carrie this guide is all about helping people plan ahead, feel informed, and enjoy Spectra in ways that actually work for them. This isn’t about “special adjustments”. It’s about good information, shared …
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We have a range of fantastic performances for this year’s Stage of Light which will be set-up in the Cowdray Hall. Check-out the artists and set times below. Keep an eye on our social pages for all the latest updates: Facebook Instagram Thursday6-7pm – Aberdeen Music Service7-7:30pm – Fire Show (St Nicholas Bandstand)7:30-8:30pm – Ellie …
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There’s been a small programme change. In a bid to help make your Spectra experience as enjoyable as possible, and given the wet weather expected, the Stage of Light, which will see musicians take to the stage with live performances, has moved indoors and will now take place in Cowdray Hall (previously St Nicholas Rooftop …
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Giant glowing blooms, kinetic circles of light, fire-filled gardens, suspended handmade lanterns and architectural illusions are set to illuminate the city of Aberdeen as the full programme for Spectra, Scotland’s Festival of Light, is announced today, ahead of its 12th year in February 2026. The free-to-attend festival, owned and commissioned by Aberdeen City Council, produced by …
A giant slinky, an inflatable castle, a huge neon colouring wall and a high-powered light beam sharing a morse code message with the universe, were just some of the illuminated exhibits on display as thousands of visitors from across Scotland and the UK took to the streets of Aberdeen to experience Spectra, Scotland’s Festival of Light. Over 100,000 visits were recorded across the four-day free-to-attend event,  which ran from Thursday 6 to Sunday 9 February. Featuring 15 artworks from artists from both the UK and Australia, as well as an …
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