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All you need to know about every show coming to P&J Live in Aberdeen

all shows coming to P&J live in Aberdeen

With Sir Elton John, Status Quo, The Proclaimers and more stars bringing their tours to Aberdeen’s P&J Live, there are lots of show-stopping events to look forward to.

Check out our comprehensive round-up of all the shows coming to the world-class Granite City venue below.

Listed in chronological order and including information on where to buy tickets and our interviews with the music, comedy and dance professionals, we’ll keep updating this article when new shows are announced.

P&J Live events in Aberdeen

Bongo’s Bingo: November 4

The hugely-popular Bongo’s Bingo is bringing its party fusion of bingo, dance-offs and rave intervals back to Aberdeen this summer. The full-on night – with weird and wonderful prizes – completely sold-out within hours for its debut visit to P&J Live in March this year.

Bongo’s Bingo is returning to P&J Live this summer.

Tickets: Tickets from £15 can be booked here

Preview: Bongo’s Bingo returns to Aberdeen after sold-out party night at P&J Live

disney On Ice Presents Dream Big: November 10 – 13

Disney fans can look forward to going on an action-packed voyage to restore the stolen heart of Te Fiti with fearless Moana and “the greatest demigod that ever lived” Maui. They will also have a chance to explore the Land of the Dead with Miguel from Disney Pixar’s Coco.

Disney On Ice will once again delight Aberdeen fans at P&J Live
Disney On Ice will once again delight Aberdeen fans.

Tickets: From £23.30 and available here

Preview: Disney On Ice to skate back to P&J Live in Aberdeen

Magic of Motown: November 11

Featuring massive tracks from legendary names, The Magic Of Motown offers glittering costumes, dazzling dance routines and outstanding musicianship.

Experience the Magic of Motown in Aberdeen
Experience the Magic of Motown in Aberdeen.

Tickets: From £30 and available here

Preview: WATCH: Reach out for Magic of Motown as top show announces new date

Westlife – The Wild Dreams Tour: November 17

The music icons are hitting the road again following their record-breaking 2019 reunion tour which saw Shane, Nicky, Mark and Kian play to over 600,000 fans across 27 countries.

Westlife are returning to P&J Live
Westlife are returning to P&J Live.

Tickets: From £45 and available here

Preview: Westlife are heading for P&J Live to play all their greatest hits

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Jason Manford: November 19

Jason became a household name as a top comedian with appearances on shows such as 8 Out Of 10 Cats, QI and Live At The Apollo.

Jason Manford is ready to bring his show to P&J Live
Jason Manford is ready to bring his show to the north-east.

Tickets: From £40.75 and available here

Preview: Jason Manford postpones Aberdeen show until 2022

Status Quo: November 25 at P&J Live

Status Quo – who have been Rockin’ All Over The World for more than five decades – will bring their Out Out Quoing tour to Aberdeen. Status Quo – with the iconic Francis Rossi – will be supported by Shakin’ Stevens who is arguably best known for this festive hit Merry Christmas Everyone.

Singer Francis Rossi of Status Quo
Singer Francis Rossi of Status Quo.

Tickets: From £42.50 and available here

Preview: Status Quo are ready to rock out fans at P&J Live

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Rod Stewart: December 2

Rock legend Rod Stewart has extended his UK arena tour to include an Aberdeen date at P&J Live. Following the release of his 31st studio album The Tears Of Hercules, the Da Ya Think I’m Sexy? singer will be taking his distinctive raspy vocals and massive catalogue of hits on the road later this year.

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Rod, who brought the curtain down at the AECC in July 2019 and was one of the first people to perform at P&J Live in December 2019, will once again take to the P&J Live stage this December.

Tickets: From £63.95 and available here.

Preview: Rock legend Rod Stewart announces Aberdeen gig at P&J Live

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The Drifters: December 3

Following the success of their 65th-anniversary tour, R&B legends The Drifters will return to P&J Live later this year to perform all their classic hits from the past six decades.

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees are known for their songs such as Saturday Night At The Movies, Come On Over To My Place, Stand By Me, and more.

The Drifters will play Aberdeen in December.

Tickets: Tickets can be purchased here.

Preview: The Drifters to return to Aberdeen’s P&J Live

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ELF – A Christmas Arena Spectacular: December 9

A spectacular live arena version of the classic festive film Elf will bring Christmas cheer to P&J Live. The arena tour features Santa’s flying sleigh, an audience snowball fight, an indoor snowstorm, a giant candy cane journey from the North Pole, aerial cirque stars and giant TV screens so no one misses any of the spectacle.

Elf arena tour coming to P&J Live.

Tickets: From £20.45 and can be booked here

Preview: Spectacular live arena version of Elf will bring Christmas cheer to P&J Live

The Proclaimers: December 17

Famous for their smash hit I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles), The Proclaimers are known for writing lyrics with poignancy, emotional honesty, political fire and wit. The band also inspired a musical, the play and film Sunshine on Leith which became the fifth highest-grossing independent UK film of 2013.

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Charlie and Craig Reid, The Proclaimers to perform in Aberdeen in 2022.

Tickets: From £37 and available here.

Preview: The Proclaimers will rock Aberdeen in 2022

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Blue: December 18

With three albums – All Rise, One Love, and Guilty – all peaking at number one in the UK, Blue amassed a huge fanbase in the early 2000s. They worked with the likes of Stevie Wonder, Elton John and Lil’ Kim and disbanded in 2005. Reuniting six years later, Blue represented the UK at the 2011 Eurovision Song Contest in Düsseldorf with their new single I Can.

Blue to play P&J Live.
Popular noughties boy band Blue is looking forward to performing their biggest hits in Aberdeen.

Tickets: From £38 and can be purchased here

Preview: All Rise: Boy band Blue to bring 20th anniversary tour to P&J Live

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P&J Live 2023

Justin Bieber: POSTPONED

“We’ve been working hard to create the best show we’ve ever done, and we can’t wait to share it with fans around the world. I’ll see you soon,” said Justin.

Kicking off his UK tour in Glasgow before travelling to Aberdeen to play at P&J Live on February 11 2023, Justin – who skyrocketed to fame in 2010 with his pop single Baby – will only play six UK cities, making the Granite City gig extra special.

Tickets: From £50 and available here

Preview: Never Say Never: Justin Bieber to bring Justice World Tour to Aberdeen

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Magic Mike The Arena Tour: April 20

Channing Tatum’s spectacular live dance show, Magic Mike, has thrilled fans in the West End, Berlin and Las Vegas – and now it is heading for Aberdeen.

The film Magic Mike, directed by Steven Soderbergh, is set in the world of male strippers and won critical and box office success. It launched a sequel and the hugely popular live shows. Magic Mike: The Arena Tour, with both Tatum and Soderbergh among the producers, builds on the dance, spectacle and fun of the much-loved films and London show.

Magic Mike is coming to Aberdeen
Magic Mike: The Arena Tour is heading for P&J Live.

Tickets: From £35 and available here

Preview: Magic Mike arena tour brings the dance party to Aberdeen’s P&J Live

Elton John: Yellow Brick Road Tour: June 13 + 15 at P&J Live

The stage production will take his fans on a musical and highly visual journey spanning a 50-year career of hits. It is to be his final tour.

Sir Elton's Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour is due to be his final one.
Sir Elton’s Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour is due to be his final one.

Tickets: From £52.15 and available here

Preview: Sir Elton John’s Aberdeen shows postponed to 2023 as star undergoes surgery

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Pet Shop Boys: June 21

Tickets: From £40 and can be booked here

Preview: Pet Shop Boys to bring their greatest hits tour to Aberdeen’s P&J Live

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