FAQs

The Event Terms & Conditions are a required agreement when purchasing tickets.

Please view our event terms and conditions (PDF)

Your ticket can only be scanned once for each evening it’s valid. There is no re-entry once you’re in the event site.

Over 14 years old. Under-16s must be accompanied by an adult aged 21 or over (1 adult minimum per 2 children).

In the event of bad weather, it will be at the Captain's discretion on if the sail will take place.

If the sail is cancelled, all purchases will be refunded.

We operate a predominantly cashless site, and card is accepted at every point of sale.

With the exception of assistance dogs, no animals are permitted at the event.

There is no onsite parking. Travel information, including accessible parking provision, is available here

The Quayside Concerts are being held at Peterson Seabase, Regent Quay, Aberdeen.

Please read the Tall Ships travel information.

• Fri - 18:30 – 23:00
• Sat - 18:30 – 23:00
• Sun – 18:30 – 23:00
• Mon – 18:30 – 23:00

We discourage people from bringing bags to the event. However, small bags – less than A3 in size, are permitted. These will be subject to a search on entry.

No, these are standing concerts.

Please refer to the site rules to see a list of prohibited items.

Information on accessible travel is available to read here.

We recognise that in order for some of our customers to be able to access and enjoy the events, they may require support from a companion or personal assistant.

We offer one companion ticket, free of charge, to provide the support you need and additional assistance in the event of an emergency evacuation. Companion tickets are provided on the expectation that they are willing and able to assist you throughout your visit and in the event of an evacuation they are your main point of assistance.

If you require a companion, please purchase your ticket and contact tallshipsaberdeen@aberdeencity.gov.uk  

A raised viewing platform is available for wheelchair users and those with restricted mobility. The accessible viewing platform is bookable on a first come first serve basis

If you require access, please purchase your tickets then contact tallshipsaberdeen@aberdeencity.gov.uk.

Only the approved customer and their essential companion will have access to the raised accessible platform in order to accommodate as many customers as possible.

Accessible toilet facilities will also be available.

If you have any other requirements or have any questions, please contact tallshipsaberdeen@aberdeencity.gov.uk

The remaining tickets for the Quayside Concerts are available to purchase online.

As per terms & conditions agreed when purchasing your tickets, tickets are non-refundable. This is applicable to all ticket-holders. These are industry standard terms for concert and festival tickets.

Please email tallships@portofaberdeen.co.uk

Please send your question to: tallshipsaberdeen@aberdeencity.gov.uk

Bundle tickets for Deacon Blue, Ministry of Sound Classical and Kaiser Chiefs are sold out. Visit Ticketmaster to join the wait list.

The Tide Lines and Calum Bowie Quayside Concert is not included in the bundle. Online tickets will be issued at £5 each, with the proceeds going to RNLI. Secure your place from Friday 13 June at 10am.

Tickets for Deacon Blue, Ministry Of Sound Classical and Kaiser Chiefs cost £45 (plus booking fee) or a bundle of all three concerts for £110 (plus booking fee). 

Online tickets to see Tide Lines and Calum Bowie will be issued at £5 each, with the proceeds going to RNLI. Secure your place from Friday 13 June at 10am.