Olly Murs - 3 May
Cheeky chappy, X Factor finalist and chart-topper embarks on an arena tour.
VE Day - 10 May
Banff Castle VE Day & Community showcase day
Garioch Heritage Centre VE day - 10 May
North of Scotland Pipe Band Championships - 11 May
As well as a pipe band contest there are trade and craft stands, food stalls, a beer tent and a bouncy castle.
One of the first major pipe band competitions of the year with 20+ pipe bands from across the North of Scotland and 30-40 competitive performances adjudicated by the North of Scotland Branch of The Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association.
Ballater Walking Festival - May 17- 23
Outdoor festival catering to walkers of all abilities. Making the most of the magnificent views on easy, medium and strenuous walks across seven active days, the events are led by very knowledgeable local residents, full-time rangers and professional mountain guides.
Deeside Nature Festival - 23 - 26 May
The festival will run from 23-26 May 2025 and be based within the Cairngorms National Park in Deeside, spanning from Aboyne to Mar Lodge.
Gary Barlow - May 24
Solo performance by the Take That lead singer.
Peter Kay - May 30 - 31st
Peter Kay takes his massively popular brand of observational cheeriness on tour.