Known for its distinctive architecture, crafted from locally quarried granite, Aberdeen – the Granite City – offers an urban charm juxtaposed with golden sandy beaches, rugged cliffs, and green spaces like Duthie Park and the David Welch Winter Gardens, making it an ideal destination for events. We look at the top 10 event venues in Aberdeen.
P&J Live
P&J Live is a state-of-the-art event venue with 48,000sqm of multi-purpose event space with world class conference and exhibition facilities for organisers and delegates across the globe. Setting a new standard for sustainability, P&J Live is powered by local, renewable energy sources making it the most sustainable venue of its type in the UK.
P&J Live has 23 flexible spaces, including 11 meeting rooms, 7 conference suites, 5 exhibition spaces, 15,000 square metres of exhibition space, 10,000 seated capacity, AV/IT fully integrated, state of the art technology in all rooms, and 350 onsite hotel bedrooms.
Contact
Email: steve.daun@eu.asmglobal.com
Website: https://www.pandjlive.com/
University of Aberdeen – Elphinstone Hall
One of the most stunning and historical venues available at the University of Aberdeen is the baronial Elphinstone Hall, designed and built in 1930. The flexibility of Elphinstone Hall lends itself to a wide selection of large events from dinner dances to business breakfasts, industry exhibitions and presentations. Located at the heart of the Campus, the Hall has a variety of reception and breakout rooms available adjacent to and within close promixity.
Room capacities include theatre: 400; reception: 250; dinner: 250; dinner dance: 200.
Contact
Email: conf.events@abdn.ac.uk
Website: https://www.abdn.ac.uk/confevents/venues/elphinstone-hall-49.php
Aberdeen Art Gallery
Historic and contemporary, beautiful and totally unique, Aberdeen Art Gallery’s atmospheric gallery and museum spaces offer something to suit every occasion. From intimate dinners to grand celebrations surrounded by world class treasures of art and history, this versatile venue combines with exceptional service to assure you and your guests will have an event to remember. Corporate dinners, events, entertaining, celebrations and awards ceremonies, meetings and conferences and concerts and performances.
Contact
Email: info@aagm.co.uk
Website: https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2020-10/AAGMVenueHire.pdf
Aberdeen Beach Ballroom
The Beach Ballroom is a Category B listed Art-Deco building on the sea front of Aberdeen and is home to one of Scotland’s finest dance floors. It floats on steel springs which gives dancers extra bounce when dancing the night away.
Capacities include the Boardroom: 10 to 12 people, The Promenade Room: 20 to 50 people, Northern Lights Room: 50 to 100 people, Star Ballroom: 60 to 150 people (Please note this room has no stair free access), and Main Ballroom: 200 to 1000 people.
Contact
Email: beachballroom@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Website: https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/beach-ballroom
Aberdeen Altens Hotel
Conveniently located with fantastic transport links nearby, the Aberdeen Altens Hotel is the perfect base for your next corporate or social event. Free parking for over 300 cars is available onsite, and super-fast Wi-Fi is included for all attendees.
The hotel offers 12 contemporary meeting rooms that can accommodate all types of events, ranging from syndicate rooms seating up to 12 delegates boardroom to the Rubislaw Suite seating up to 400 delegates theatre-style. The versatile event spaces are also ideal for hosting corporate dinners, charity events, awards dinners, and social banqueting events such as birthday parties, anniversary dinners and proms.
It also offers a unique teambuilding experience with its digital escape room, Escape from TV, which provides a 90-minute immersive experience where nothing is quite what it seems.
Contact
Email: events@aberdeenaltenshotel.co.uk
Website: https://www.aberdeenaltenshotel.co.uk/
The Sandman Signature Hotel & Spa
Elegant, sleek and modern, Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel & Spa is four-star hospitality at its best. The hotel features three stunning conference rooms available for hosting meetings, events and conferences of up to 400 delegates and flexible space for comfortable break-out areas.
The experienced team will meet your highest expectations with setup and your bespoke specifications. The dedicated events team will handle all of your booking enquiries, look after your event and will be your on-site contact to ensure your event is a success.
Contact
Email: eventsales_aberdeen@sandmanhotels.co.uk
Website: https://www.sandmansignature.co.uk/aberdeen/weddings-events
Marcliffe Hotel and Spa
The Marcliffe Hotel and Spa provides an idyllic set of function room spaces designed to host a range of private and corporate events from birthdays to business meetings, proms to baby showers, corporate dinners to conferences.
Marcliffe offers a full range of 5-star serviced conference, meetings and event spaces.
The Grand Ballroom has a capacity of 50 – 400 with set up styles of theatre, boardroom, classroom, banquet, dinner dance, reception and cabaret. The Courtyard offers the same set-up styles for between 30 – 200 delegates.
The Invery Room, The Garden Room, and Beechwood Suites are all beautifully decorated event spaces perfect for private meetings, private dining, lunches, lounge areas, break out spaces and more.
Contact
Email: info@marcliffe.com
Website: https://www.marcliffe.com/meetings-events
Haddo House
Haddo House is an exceptional venue for private events and offers maximum flexibility across the wider estate.
Within the house, the elegant interconnecting public rooms are ideal for intimate gatherings, where guests can relax, mingle and enjoy the surroundings. The Library has played host to royalty and dignitaries over the centuries and is the ideal location for formal dining.
From the house, a short stroll through the grounds leads to the Haddo Hall. Inspired by Lord & Lady Aberdeen’s first trip to Canada in 1890, it’s an ideal spot for larger gatherings, public presentations, ceilidhs, dancing and concerts. For maximum versatility, a marquee can be erected on the Lower Lawn, adjacent to the Haddo Hall.
Capacities include The House: Drinks reception for 110 dining, 80 meeting and 110 theatre-style. Haddo Hall can accommodate drinks receptions and 250 dining, 160 dance/ceilidh, 250 meeting and 200 partially tiered theatre. Marquee events can hold 250, teambuilding and outdoor activities are also able to host 250.
Contact
Email: rverlegh@nts.org.uk
Website: https://www.nts.org.uk/venue-hire/haddo-house/private-events
Ardoe House, Hotel & Spa
Ardoe House is well-known for hosting weddings, charity galas, corporate gatherings and award ceremonies.
Its versatile event spaces provide the perfect canvas for your meetings and events. Ardoe House pride itself on being a partner in creating unforgettable moments. Its six event suites are there to set the stage for your special occasions.
No matter the size, from intimate family gatherings to corporate conferences with up to 600 attendees, its versatile meeting spaces and expansive grounds for teambuilding activities make us the perfect choice for any event.
Contact
Email: graeme.mccaw@ardoehousehotel.co.uk
Website: https://www.ardoehousehotel.co.uk/events/
Union Kirk
A unique space for your wedding, corporate event and more, right in the heart of Aberdeen City Centre.
Housed in a Grade B listed building, this venue has been carefully and sympathetically converted in a stunning modern refurbishment. Retaining many of the original features including the stunning stained-glass windows, vaulted ceiling, and intricate cornicing, Union Kirk makes for a chic and impressive space to host your event.
Capacities include theatre: 300; dinner: 264; reception: 375; dinner dance: 228; and main bar: 200.
Contact
Email: leigh-anne@unionkirk.com
Website: https://www.unionkirk.com/
