Hello!
Weโre delighted to share some exciting news from behind the scenes: while we plan the next edition of the Polish-Scottish Mini Festival, weโre releasing a very special limited run of Early Bird Tickets for the first time.
What you get
- Access to all festival events
- Admission to our beloved Polish-Scottish ceilidh โ an evening of music, dancing and community
- Entry to 4 live gigs (artists to be announced)
- limited edition festival wristband
Important: Only 25 Early Bird Tickets are available. Once theyโre gone, theyโre gone.
11 January โ 15 February 2026
Exhibition
“Cliches of
memory. Labyrinthsโ
Aberdeen Central Library
Rosemount Viaduct,
Aberdeen, AB25 1GW
More details to come soon โ the event is currently in the process of being organized.

31st January 2026
Polish Scottish Ceilidh
PITTODRIE STADIUM
Pittodrie Street, AB24 5QH
Richard Donald Stand Reception on Golf Road
Door – 6 PM
Tickets – ยฃ22 adults
Tickets – ยฃ11 kids under 16y
tickets: On sale now
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To celebrate ‘Burns Night’ with the ceilidh ‘Danse McCabre’ playing traditional Polish dances like krakowiak, polonez as well as ceilidh dances. We serve our guests Polish and Scottish traditional dishes: haggis, neeps, tatties and bigos, pierogi, barszcz with krokiety and Polish traditional sandwiches.

6th February 2026
Mechanicy Szanty & Polish-Scottish Song Group
BLUE LAMP
121 Gallowgate, Aberdeen AB25 1BU Aberdeen
Door – 7:30 PM
Tickets – ยฃ17
tickets: On sale now
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They are a renowned band performing sea shanties, sailorsโ songs, and folk-inspired music. Formed in 1985 in Gdynia, they have performed across Europe and the USA and won major sea song festivals in Poland.
At this event, audiences can enjoy classics like Dziki wลรณczฤga, ลปegluj, and Maui, as well as new songs from their upcoming album.
A lively evening of music and the spirit of the sea awaits!

13th February 2025
Weljar
& Circle of Embers show
BLUE LAMP
121 Gallowgate, Aberdeen AB25 1BU Aberdeen
Door – 7:30 PM
Tickets – ยฃ17
tickets: On sale now
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Weljar creates melancholic music from the folk and ambient, decorating it with charming visuals, inspired by slavic times and shamanism
26 February – 28 February 2026
Weekend of Polish Cinema with IFF Tofifest
University of Aberdeen
King’s College Conference Centre
69 University Rd, Aberdeen AB24 3DR, AB24 3FX
Free event
Newton Dee Phoenix Theatre
Newton Dee Village, Bieldside
AB15 9DX Aberdeen
Free event
More details to come soon โ the event is currently in the process of being organized.

1st March 2026
KAZIK
LEMON TREE
5 W N Street AB24 5AT Aberdeen
Door – 6 PM
Tickets – ยฃ45
tickets: On sale now
www.aberdeenperformingarts.com
Kazik Staszewski is one of Polandโs most influential and celebrated musicians, with a career spanning more than four decades. Known for his distinctive voice, sharp lyrics, and bold artistic vision, he has long impressed audiences with his honesty, humour, and uncompromising approach to songwriting. His music blends rock, alternative sounds, and an unmistakable stage energy.
At the concert, listeners can expect songs that offer sharp, thought-provoking commentary on reality, while also delivering a powerful emotional impact.

7th March 2025
Paulina Przybysz & Estuary Trio
LEMON TREE
5 W N Street AB24 5AT Aberdeen
Door – 7:30 PM
Tickets – ยฃ25
tickets: On sale now
www.aberdeenperformingarts.com
Paulina Przybysz – Singer, songwriter and composer, after over 20 years on stage, has recorded an album of jazz standards that have inspired and shaped her since childhood. The album Insides was released on 1 March under her own label, Calm Courage.

Support act:
ESTUARY TRIO – The newly formed Estuary Trio is an ensemble made up of some of the finest contemporary musicians in Scotland. Comprised of Aberdonians Matthew Kilner (saxophone) and Graeme Stephen (electric guitar) plus Lebanese bass player Elie Afif (double bass) the band explores collective improvisation over jazz and folk themes.









