It is festival season in Dundee! June is here! There is so much to do! From theatrical spectacles to unique exhibitions and live music, Dundee is buzzing this month with something for everyone.

Whether you’re a fan of dance, books, cinema, or just want to soak in the city’s vibrant cultural scene, this guide has you covered.

Festivals

WestFest

Dundee’s largest outdoor community festival returns to Magdalen Green with live music, family activities, market stalls, and great food—perfect for a summer’s day out.

📆 1 June

📍 Magdalen Green

⏰ 12–8pm

Dundee Record and CD Fair

Crate diggers and collectors rejoice—Caird Hall becomes a haven for vinyl, CDs, and music memorabilia with sellers from across Scotland.

📆 1 June

📍 Caird Hall

⏰ from 10am

Dundee Burlesque Festival

Bonar Hall turns into a glamorous stage for a weekend of burlesque performances, workshops, and vintage flair.

📆 7–8 June

📍 Bonar Hall

⏰ 1pm, 7pm (7 June), 4pm (8 June)

Dundee Book Festival

The city’s first ever book festival features authors like Val McDermid across venues including Central Library and Mills Observatory.

📆 12–15 June

📍 Central Library, Marryat Hall & Mills Observatory

⏰ from 10am

Dundee Cinema les Auteurs Festival

A three-day celebration of independent filmmaking and creative storytelling, all taking place in The Vine.

📆 13–15 June

📍 The Vine

⏰ from 6pm (13 June), from 1pm (14–15 June)

Dundee Pride 2025

Celebrate Dundee’s LGBTQ+ community with music, colour, parades, and joy at Slessor Gardens.

📆 14 June

📍 Slessor Gardens

⏰ 10am – 6pm

Dundee Music Festival

Dance into the summer as the city centre transforms into a music-lover’s paradise with live acts and DJs across multiple stages.

📆 27–28 June

📍 Dundee City Centre

⏰ from 12pm

Whale of a Weekend

Celebrate Scotland’s links to South Georgia and polar exploration with a fun, educational and family-friendly weekend of events.

📆 26–29 June

📍 Discovery Point, RRS Discovery & V&A Dundee

⏰ from 10am

Dance JC Funky Festival

This dance extravaganza features performances from young local dancers across two jam-packed days at Gardyne Theatre.

📆 28–29 June

📍 Gardyne Theatre

⏰ 12.30pm & 5pm

Broughty Ferry Gala Week

Launching at the end of the month, this community event returns with family fun, games, music and local stalls on Castle Green.

📆 29 June – 6 July

📍 Castle Green

⏰ from 1pm (29 June), from 9am (30 June)

Theatre and Performances

The Importance of Being Ernest

A classic Oscar Wilde comedy brought to life by Dundee’s Little Theatre company.

📆 3–7 June

📍 Little Theatre

⏰ 7.30pm

The Best of Hans Zimmer and Film Favourites Illuminated

A night of unforgettable cinematic scores brought to life in a spectacular light show setting.

📆 3 June

📍 Caird Hall

⏰ 7pm

Dundee Schools Music Theatre: Seussical the Musical

Colourful and imaginative fun for all ages, this musical brings the world of Dr Seuss to life.

📆 4–7 June

📍 Gardyne Theatre

⏰ 7.30pm

Chess: The Musical (Dundee Youth Music Theatre)

An epic musical of love, politics and rivalry from the team behind Mamma Mia! and Les Misérables.

📆 11–14 June

📍 Gardyne Theatre

⏰ 7.30pm

The Makings of a Murderer 2: The Real Manhunter

An evening with a former detective delving into real-life murder cases and criminal profiling.

📆 13 June

📍 Caird Hall

⏰ 7.30pm

Matilda (Dundee Youth Music Theatre)

Everyone’s favourite telekinetic bookworm takes to the Gardyne stage in this family musical.

📆 15 June

📍 Gardyne Theatre

⏰ 2.30pm & 7pm

Phantoms of the Popera (featuring G4)

A spellbinding mix of opera and pop performed by vocal harmony group G4.

📆 24 June

📍 Whitehall Theatre

⏰ 7.30pm

All Will Be Well

A heartwarming new play inspired by the songs of the legendary Dundee musician Michael Marra.

📆 24–28 June

📍 Dundee Rep Theatre

⏰ 7.30pm

Circus Vegas

Big top thrills return to Riverside Park with jaw-dropping stunts and acrobatics for all the family.

📆 25 June – 2 July

📍 Riverside Park

⏰ Various

Music

Airbourne @ Fat Sam’s

The Aussie hard rockers land in Dundee for a high-octane show.

📆 2 June

📍 Fat Sam’s

⏰ 7pm

Kerrang’d

A live tribute to all things alternative, from Blink-182 to Linkin Park.

📆 6 June

📍 CHURCH

⏰ 7pm

Gerry Jablonski Band

A night of raw blues rock energy from this Aberdeen-based band.

📆 7 June

📍 CHURCH

⏰ 7pm

Old Skool Days

Fat Sam’s goes retro with a daytime party celebrating 90s and 00s club anthems.

📆 7 June

📍 Fat Sam’s

⏰ 2.30pm

Ganked

An energetic live gig at Clark’s showcasing gritty local talent.

📆 7 June

📍 Clark’s on Lindsay Street

⏰ 7pm

Martin Kemp: Back to the 80s

Join Spandau Ballet’s Martin Kemp for a nostalgic DJ set of 80s classics.

📆 14 June

📍 LIVEHOUSE Dundee

⏰ 7pm – 12am

Summer Serenades: Dundee Symphony Orchestra

A gorgeous summer evening of classical music in one of Dundee’s most atmospheric venues.

📆 14 June

📍 St Paul’s Cathedral

⏰ 7.30pm

Concerts for a Summer Night

Scottish Ensemble returns to the V&A with an innovative programme joined by Heloise Werner.

📆 16 June

📍 V&A Dundee

⏰ 8pm

Summer Series Organ Concert: Jonathan Smith

Enjoy lunchtime music from Dundee’s historic organ in the grandeur of Caird Hall.

📆 19 June

📍 Caird Hall

⏰ 1pm

Exhibitions and Day Events

Dundee Art Society 2025 Exhibition

See the latest artworks from local creatives at this annual Roseangle showcase.

📆 1 June

📍 Roseangle Gallery

⏰ from 11am

Dundee Japanese Car Show

Admire an impressive collection of rare and vintage Japanese motors at this one-day event.

📆 1 June

📍 Dundee Museum of Transport

⏰ 10am – 4pm

D’Arcy Thompson Zoology Museum Open Day

Step inside Dundee’s most curious museum and learn about natural science through its unique collection.

📆 14 June

📍 D’Arcy Thompson Zoology Museum

⏰ 2pm

Food and Drink

Glorious Gardens Afternoon Tea

Enjoy themed afternoon tea in the V&A’s Tatha Bar & Kitchen, inspired by the museum’s summer exhibition.

📆 Throughout June

📍 V&A Dundee

⏰ 2pm

Talks and Audience Shows

RRS Discovery’s Role in Polar Exploration History

A fascinating evening delving into the iconic ship’s role in historic polar missions.

📆 6 June

📍 RRS Discovery

⏰ 5pm

An Audience with Peaky Blinders: Arthur Shelby

Actor Paul Anderson shares stories from his time portraying Arthur Shelby in Peaky Blinders.

📆 20 June

📍 Fat Sam’s

⏰ 7.45pm

Shopping and Markets

The Yard Market

Independent makers, vintage sellers and food vendors all gather under one roof in this vibrant market.

📆 7 & 28 June

📍 Steeple Church

⏰ from 11am

Dundee Farmers Market

Fresh local produce, baked goods and crafts take over City Square for this monthly market.

📆 21 June

📍 City Square

⏰ 10am

Films

The Road and the Miles: Dundee Archives Film Showing

A rare screening of the 1960s STV documentary that captures Dundee during a time of major change.

📆 12 June

📍 Steps Theatre, Central Library

⏰ 12pm