Aberdeen’s sell-out 24 Hour Musical will return to Aberdeen Arts Centre this summer, raising funds once again for the Save Aberdeen Arts Centre campaign.
The event takes place at Aberdeen Arts Centre on Sunday 26 July 2026, following the success of last year’s inaugural production which sold out three weeks in advance.
The 24 Hour Musical challenges local performers, musicians and crew from across the North East to create and stage a full-scale musical in just 24 hours.
From the first rehearsal to the final performance, every element of the production including live orchestration, choreography, costumes and staging is created in a single sleepless day.
Last year’s event launched alongside the Save Aberdeen Arts Centre campaign and highlighted the venue’s importance within Aberdeen’s cultural life.
Sam Allan, producer of Feed The Seagull Productions, leads the team behind the project.
He said: “Last year was the first 24 Hour Musical in aid of Aberdeen Arts Centre, and what a great start it was. Our tickets sold out three weeks before the show took to the stage, and we had nearly 80 local performers audition to take part.
“We are beyond excited to be heading back to Aberdeen Arts Centre for the ultimate lock-in. 24 Hour Musical really is the best kind of chaos and a one-of-a-kind experience for everyone involved.”
Julia Smith, fundraising manager at Aberdeen Arts Centre, said: “We are so excited to be teaming up with Feed The Seagull Productions for our second annual 24 Hour Musical in aid of the Save Aberdeen Arts Centre campaign. Last year’s production of High School Musical was sensational, and we can’t wait to see what the team have cooked up for this year’s mystery show!
“There’s such a buzz throughout the Arts Centre in the lead-up to the show, with so many people trying to guess what the performance will be. Those 24 hours where the show is being pulled together are hectic but so much fun, and I’d strongly recommend anyone that fancies a challenge to get involved.
“As we approach the one-year anniversary of the launch of the Save Aberdeen Arts Centre campaign, it fills our hearts with joy to see the local performing community continuing to step up and support the home of grassroots arts in Aberdeen. It’s thanks to the support of groups like Feed The Seagull Productions – alongside passionate individuals and corporate sponsors – that we can continue to be able to provide for the community.”
The event is supported by title sponsor Paratus Commercial Services Limited.
Sam Allan added: “It is thanks to the support of local businesses like Paratus Commercial Services Limited that this year’s fundraising show is possible. It is great to see local businesses supporting places like Aberdeen Arts Centre that are so vital to the city.”
Tickets go on sale on Thursday 2 April at 10am, with strong demand expected following last year’s sell-out success.
Listings and ticket information can be found here.
