The Tall Ships Races will be Scotland’s biggest event in 2025, expecting to attract at least 400,000 visits from July 19 to July 22, 2025. Aberdeen will be the only UK host port for the Tall Ships Races, Europe’s largest free family festival.
The quayside in Port of Aberdeen’s North Harbour will be transformed into a world-class event space, with a spectacular forest of masts as more than 50 vessels from across the globe berth there, ready to welcome visitors on board.
The quaysides will host a rich range of attractions from food and craft stalls to street performers during the Tall Ships Races, which has been brought to the city in a concerted effort between Aberdeen City Council, Aberdeen Inspired and Port of Aberdeen.
Venues across the city centre will also offer exhibitions, free activities, art installations as well as environmental and conservation projects and activities, with more details and many more exciting events and attractions to be announced in the coming months.
The extravaganza begins on 19 July with the fleet’s arrival and opening ceremony. The city centre will buzz with more than 1,500 sailors joining the international crew parade the next day, featuring live music, dance, and theatre.
On the 21 July the ships will set sail for Kristiansand, Norway, the following day. This departure will be marked by a parade of sail along the beach esplanade.
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More information will be announced soon.