Dundee Events Calendar

Looking for something to do in Dundee? Whether you're a local, new in town or just cruising through we've got loads of great tips and events to offer. Find out what’s on in Dundee with our regularly updated events calendar featuring the best upcoming events in Dundee and the area.

This guide lists events at a glance, showing what’s on each month. See the highlights of What’s On for Dundee, featuring the best of things to do in Dundee – Live Music and Gigs, Family Events, Art & Culture, Food & Drink and much more. Dundee fundraisers and charity events.


Important This Event Calendar is not maintained on a daily basis and some events may have changed dates or are no longer happening. Please double-check the event websites for the most up-to-date information.

Twist and Shape

V & A 1 Riverside Esplanade, Dundee, United Kingdom

Explore a range of fun building blocks to imagine and construct your own 3D designs.  As part of Stories from the Building, experiment and create unusual shapes and structures using wooden KAPLA planks and architect Kengo Kuma's TSUMIKI stackable triangles.  A selection of architecture and engineering books for all ages will be on hand for […]

Free

Shylight

V & A 1 Riverside Esplanade, Dundee, United Kingdom

A new visual and sensory experience inspired by nature Exploring the relationship between plants, technology and people, Shylight is an installation of movement and light formed of large-scale moving sculptures suspended from the ceiling of the main hall, creating a mesmerising and captivating experience.  Formed of multiple layers of silk and powered by robotics, the […]

Exhibition: Scotland’s Whale Road

Discovery Point Discovery Quay, Dundee, United Kingdom

In the latest exhibition at Discovery Point, Scotland’s whaling stories are uncovered. Dive into the nation’s connections to the industry, and explore the role of the RRS Discovery in turning the tide from hunting to conservation 100 years ago.  Visitors will have the chance to trace centuries of traditions and tales from the ocean, with […]

Free – £40.50

Design Busters

V & A 1 Riverside Esplanade, Dundee, United Kingdom

Watch the latest Design Busters videos, pick up a free pencil and a range of activity sheets to inspire you. Join V&A Dundee’s gang of creative problem solvers and show us what you can do! Illustrated by Dundee-based designer Laura Darling, you’ll design cool cities, future fashions, graphic logos, mashed up products, striking patterns and […]

Free

Stories From The Building

V & A 1 Riverside Esplanade, Dundee, United Kingdom

Stories from the Building is a new display designed to celebrate our architectural and design journey. Offering a glimpse into the design process, construction techniques and collaborative spirit behind the museum, the display includes original objects from the design process, interviews with people who helped bring the museum to life, and a new Smartify self-guided […]

Peter Flynn: Crossings

University of Dundee, Tower Building Nethergate, Dundee, United Kingdom

This colourful exhibition showcases the work of painter Peter Flynn celebrating fifty years since he enrolled at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art. The paintings on display represent ideas and thoughts influenced by the artis s travels and environment. They explore what he has gathered both physically and emotionally as he travels around the world […]

Free

Exhibition: Dundee’s Heritage and Nature

Verdant Works 25-29 West Hendersons Wynd, Dundee, United Kingdom

Alongside International Photographer of the Year Exhibition 18 in the High Mill at Verdant Works Museum comes Dundee's Heritage and Nature; a showcase of awarded photographs by local photographers capturing the impact of industry on nature in the city of Discovery.  Museum Admission.  Promoted By: Dundee Heritage Trust 

Free – £12.60

Exhibition: International Garden Photographer of the Year Exhibition 18

Verdant Works 25-29 West Hendersons Wynd, Dundee, United Kingdom

It's a pleasure to welcome the latest International Garden Photographer of the Year Exhibition to our High Mill; pairing beautiful natural scenes from around the world with atmospheric Victorian mill surrounds.  Alongside IGPOTY Exhibition 18 we will be showcasing awarded images by local photographers from the Dundees Heritage and Nature Special Award, in partnership with IGPOTY.  […]

Free – £12.60

Acts of Creation: On Art and Motherhood

Dundee Contemporary Arts 152 Nethergate, Dundee, United Kingdom

We're delighted to share our 2025/26 Exhibitions programme, which will bring artwork by over 75 artists to Dundee.  With themes ranging from motherhood to land use and featuring major presentations of video and work by disabled artists, this rich and varied programme includes work by artists all stages of their careers and will feature a […]

Free

Ninewells Hospital: Care, Community and Innovation

V & A 1 Riverside Esplanade, Dundee, United Kingdom

Dundee has long been home to medical innovation significantly impacting each of our lives throughout the time of Ninewells Hospital and predating it. Pioneering in areas such as IVF, keyhole surgery and the building design itself, this exhibition showcases the city as a place of medical advancement.  The exhibition features key moments from the last […]

Free

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