Stonehaven 2025 - A summer of fun festivals and events!
- Paul Squire
- Mar 23
- 3 min read
2025 promises to be a summer of fun! As relative newcomers, we want to experience all the fantastic “regular” attractions and activities on offer in and around Stonehaven, but we're particularly excited about the festivals and events taking place over the next few months. We’ll continue to do what we can to promote each of them on our various social channels but wanted start by highlighting three multi-day events that promise to be extra-special:
Midsummer Beer Happening 12th - 14th June 2025
An annual festival celebrating the best of craft beer, live music and gourmet street food that attracts thousands of visitors. This year, it’ll be held over three days in a purpose-built marquee in Baird Park, Stonehaven.
The event began in November 2009 as the Stonehaven Real Ale Festival, organized by friends seeking to create a beer festival that combined quality brews with food and live music - a novel concept at the time. In 2015, it evolved into the Midsummer Beer Happening, moving to a larger venue to accommodate its growing popularity.
Key features of the festival include:
Over 150 Beers and Ciders from some of the UK's finest brewers
A variety of local talent providing Live Music to keep you entertained
Some of the finest local Artisan Street Food vendors offering a delectable array of food
A Cycle Sportive with routes of 52, 70 and 100 miles, all traversing the formidable Cairn o’ Mount.
Learn more: midsummerbeerhappening.co.uk
Stonehaven Folk Festival 10th – 13th July 2025
The annual festival is a vibrant celebration of Scotland's rich folk music heritage set against the stunning backdrop of Stonehaven's coastal beauty, offering the chance for visitors to embark on a musical journey that brings the soul of traditional and contemporary folk music to life. 2025 marks the 35th edition of the festival.
The festival’s mission is to promote and encourage the study, practice and knowledge of the arts, especially folk music, through a variety of events and educational projects. The festival will showcase a mix of local and international folk artists, featuring evening concerts at the Town Hall, workshops, informal sessions, the World Paper’n’Comb Championships and the unique Aqua Ceilidh at the open-air swimming pool.
Learn more: stonehavenfolkfestival.co.uk
Tall Ships Races 2025 19th – 22nd July 2025
The Tall Ships Races 2025 will make a grand return to Aberdeen for the first time in nearly three decades and is expected to draw over 400,000 visitors, offering a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in Aberdeen's rich nautical heritage and have some fun!
Features of the event include:
Explore one of over 50 Tall Ships from around the world that will be berthed at the Port of Aberdeen's North Harbour.
Enjoy Live Music Performances at the Quayside Concerts including Deacon Blue, The Ministry of Sound's 30-piece classical orchestra, Tide Lines and Calum Bowie, and last but not least, the Kaiser Chiefs.
Participate in Shore-Side Activities including cultural exhibits, food and craft stalls, street performers and the grand parade
The festival will conclude with the Parade of Sail as the Tall Ships navigate through Aberdeen's harbour and along the coast - a sight not to be missed.
Learn more: www.tallshipsaberdeen.com
Shorehead Guest House is the perfect base to return to after a hard day at fun. We’re excited to be able play our part in making the experience as special as possible for you, as well as enjoying some of the party atmosphere ourselves!
While you’re in town why not also take a walk along the stunning coastal path to Dunnottar Castle, take a trip through hidden waterfalls, coves and caves on a paddle board, stroll along the boardwalk to Cowie or enjoy some local hospitality.
Don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or special requests relating to any of the happenings mentioned in this blog. You can contact us here.
About Stonehaven
Stonehaven’s location makes it an ideal base for exploring the wider region. The city of Aberdeen, with its museums, galleries, and shopping, is only a short drive or train ride away. The Cairngorms National Park, about an hour’s drive west, offers stunning landscapes, hiking trails, and opportunities for wildlife spotting. The Aberdeenshire Coastal Trail, with its scenic villages and cliffs, is also within easy reach. The options for day trips are almost endless!
Located about 15 miles south of Aberdeen, Stonehaven is easily accessible by car via the A90. It is also well served by regular public transport; the train station has regular services from Aberdeen, taking about 15 minutes, as well as connections from Edinburgh and Glasgow. There are also frequent buses from Aberdeen. Aberdeen International Airport is the nearest airport, about a 30-minute drive away.
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