10 things to do in Dundee this week
- Andrew Batchelor
- May 5
- 3 min read
The first week of May is bursting with events across Dundee — from live music and horror film festivals to community celebrations and cultural showcases.
Whether you’re after family fun, a night at the theatre, or something a little different, there’s something happening for everyone in the city this month.
Here are 10 things you won’t want to miss this week.
About this event:
Explore the 50-year story of Ninewells Hospital through community voices, medical innovation, and Dundee’s healthcare history.
📅 Date:
Now until 14 September 2025
⏰ Time:
Museum opening hours
📍 Location:
V&A Dundee
About this event:
The classic Roald Dahl tale comes to life in this magical stage production full of colourful characters and sweet surprises.
📅 Date:
Wednesday 7 May – Saturday 10 May
⏰ Time:
7.30pm (plus additional 2.30pm on Saturday)
📍 Location:
Whitehall Theatre
About this event:
Be prepared to enjoy at night at the movies as the Lydian Singers Spring Concert takes to the Caird Hall for a celebration of film. Pay at the door.
📅 Date:
Wednesday 7 May
⏰ Time:
7.30pm
📍 Location:
Caird Hall
About this event:
DCA’s cult horror film festival returns with a blood-pumping programme of new and classic horror, Q&As and themed events.
📅 Date:
Thursday 8 May – Sunday 11 May
⏰ Time:
Various
📍 Location:
Dundee Contemporary Arts
About this event:
Scotland’s top Foo Fighters tribute band rocks Clark’s with anthems from one of the world’s biggest rock acts.
📅 Date:
Friday 9 May
⏰ Time:
7.30pm
📍 Location:
Clark’s on Lindsay Street
About this event:
Purr-fection on parade — come meet some of the UK’s finest pedigree and household cats at this annual competition.
📅 Date:
Saturday 10 May
⏰ Time:
11.30am
📍 Location:
Caird Hall
About this event:
Support Maggie’s with a feel-good afternoon of shopping from local creatives, live music, and tasty treats.
📅 Date:
Saturday 10 May
⏰ Time:
12–4pm
📍 Location:
Maggie’s Dundee
About this event
The D'Arcy Thompson Zoology Museum is a treasure trove of natural history specimens from across the globe, many of them collected by the University's first Professor of Biology, D'Arcy Wentworth Thompson.
📅 Date:
Saturday 10 May
⏰ Time:
2–4.30pm
📍 Location:
D‘Arcy Thompson Zoology Museum
About this event:
An exciting tour around the waterfront looking at the engineering history of Dundee and how many of today’s iconic buildings were built!
📅 Date:
Saturday 10 May
⏰ Time:
3.30pm
📍 Location:
Meet at V&A Dundee
About this event:
Get your drape jackets ready — the kings of glam rock return with all their 70s hits.
📅 Date:
Sunday 11 May
⏰ Time:
7.30pm
📍 Location:
Whitehall Theatre
From roaring rock tributes to thoughtful exhibitions and bear-themed picnics, May in Dundee has it all.
Keep your eyes on Dundee Culture for even more things to see and do as the city continues to thrive with creativity, community, and culture.
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