About The Lemon Tree
Aberdeen's vibrant venue
The Lemon Tree Description
Originally a host to regular, strictly alcohol-free dances, the venue has always been a a popular local fixture. Its transformation to St. K's in the 1980s saw the dances continue while housing various community arts groups and a vegetarian restaurant.
The decision was taken by Aberdeen City Council at the start of the 1990s to create a permanent home for the burgeoning audience attending the city's rock, theatre and comedy Alternative Festival held annually. In 1992 The Lemon Tree was born, named after the pub which had existed on the site before the building of St. Katharine's.
The Lemon Tree is operated by Aberdeen Performing Arts, a charitable organisation which also operates and manages the Music Hall, His Majesty's Theatre and Aberdeen Box Office.
Reviews
Are you a cricket fan? Enjoying this weeks Test match with India? Why not come and see the voice of cricket, Henry Bofeld with his 78 Retired Show at the Lemon Tree, a new show, packed full of unheard anecdotes! Should be a cracking night! http://www.aberdeenperformingarts.com/… /henry-blofeld-78-re…
We have singer/songwriter Tom Baxter joining us on Monday 29 October 2018. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjry4pulM x8 http://www.aberdeenperformingarts.com/eve nts/tom-baxter
We have James Brown Is Annie at the Lemon Tree on Thursday 4 April 2019 (in conjunction with Blue Lamp). Renowned for their tight, dynamic, groove laden live shows, they regularly sell-out shows across the country. http://www.aberdeenperformingarts.com/… /james-brown-is-anni…
Can't wait to have the Mull Historical Society, and special guest Emme Woods with us on Saturday the 22nd of September as part of #TrueNorth18 Should be a great evening! After the show here will also be a DJ set by Vic Galloway too! http://www.aberdeenperformingarts.com/… /true-north-mull-his… Mull Historical
We have some new drama coming to the Lemon Tree on Tuesday 11 September 2018, South Bend is a hilarious road movie for the stage, from Multi-award winning Scottish theatre company Grid Iron, in association with Platform, Easterhouse. http://www.aberdeenperformingarts.com/eve nts/south-bend
We have the The LaFontaines with us on Saturday 15 September. The band’s 2015 debut Class was their first statement, reaching #1 in the Indie Breakers Chart the week of release and making the Top 10 in the Scottish chart. Come see them at the Lemon Tree: http://www.aberdeenperformingarts.com/… /the-lafontaines-404…
On this day in 1995 we had Incredible String Band founder Robin Williamson with us at the Lemon Tree, were you there? Do you have any memories of the show you could share with us? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8WBveikg KY
We’re now in August and nurseries and schools go back this month!
Do you know that we run a number of classes for children and young people here at Aberdeen Performing Arts? All of our activities take place after school through the week and on Saturdays and work perfectly around the school calendar! We’ve got ages 1 – 19 covered so no need to look any further!
More info available on our website: http://www.aberdeenperformingarts.com/eng age
We have the rather wonderful Tracyanne & Danny with special guest Charles Watson. This should be a great show from Tracyanne Campbell (Camera Obscura) and Danny Coughlan (Crybaby). Tickets available: http://www.aberdeenperformingarts.com/… /true-north-tracyann… Tracyanne & Danny
Following their astounding appearances on the eleventh series of Britain’s Got Talent in 2017, mind reading duo DNA are joining us at the Lemon Tree on Monday 4 March 2019 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjoNgX2B7 pw http://www.aberdeenperformingarts.com/eve nts/dna
Mull Historical who are playing at True North have just released the video for their new single, "Wakelines". Check it out: https://youtu.be/BsAf0JxXSI4 Tickets available: http://www.aberdeenperformingarts.com/… /true-north-mull-his…
Granite Noir Locals in the LimeLight : call for submissions - Are you local to the North East and would like to showcase your work amongst some of the best known crime writers in the world? Check out this link for more details: http://www.aberdeenperformingarts.com/… /granite-noir-locals…
Ex-Mansun frontman Paul Draper is with us on Thursday 22 November 2018 he is playing his first ever full length acoustic tour to play a set of tracks spanning Mansun, Spooky Action and solo EP’s PLUS new, accompanied by guitarist Ben Sink. http://www.aberdeenperformingarts.com/eve nts/paul-draper
Craig Hill is coming back to the Lemon Tree next year on Saturday 26 January 2019. This is a great chance to catch an act that has sold out on previous visits... http://www.aberdeenperformingarts.com/eve nts/craig-hill
Youtube stars Rose & Rosie are joining us at the Lemon Tree on Sunday 21st October, be amongst the first to see their first feature‐length documentary Overshare. They will host a Q&A after the event & be signing copies of their debut book. http://www.aberdeenperformingarts.com/eve nts/rose-rosie @RoseandRosie_PH
We have Northern Flyway with us on 27th September, it is a brand-new creation by Inge Thomson and Jenny Sturgeon, exploring the ecology, folklore, symbolism and mythology of birds and birdsong. Should be an interesting night with something for everyone! http://www.aberdeenperformingarts.com/eve nts/northern-flyway
Last chance to get the special earlybird price of £10 for the month of July, for Let's Inherit The Earth at the Lemon Tree, I think you have to read the synopsis of this one! http://www.aberdeenperformingarts.com/… /let-s-inherit-the-e…
Only a few days to get The End of Eddy at the Lemon Tree, with a special earlybird price of £10, it is a powerful drama set in France, Based on the book EnFinir Avec Eddy Bellgueule by Edouard Louis. http://www.aberdeenperformingarts.com/eve nts/the-end-of-eddy
Only a few days left to get the earlybird price for Scotties, it is a powerful new play celebrating the music and languages of Scotland & Ireland. Accessible to all, with or without Gaelic. Theatre Gu Leòr http://www.aberdeenperformingarts.com/eve nts/scotties
Looking forward to having Mark Beaumont with us in September, it should be a brillianf evening! http://www.aberdeenperformingarts.com/eve nts/mark-beaumont
excellect acoustic system, enjoyed the wednesday program. love to go again.
Was here to see hell's Bell's and had a thoroughly good time
More expensive than it used to be for drinks but band were excellent and that’s why I was there.
Made to feel welcome as soon as you enter
Staff and owners very friendly
Homely feel about the place
It is what it is , small intimate with good sound and a good enuf pint of Guinness at not to silly a price . You see who is playing , no big screens , it's just good ..
I was previously here 10 years ago for an Arab Strap gig which i don't remember much of, however, I am back again to see Dutch Uncles as part of the True North festival. The main thing i have to say is that the bar staff and staff at the front reception were more than helpful, oh and not forgetting the two girls who were going around taking photos for True North. I will hopefully return to the Lemon Tree again, hopefully it won't be another 10 years.
Huge thanks to staff at The Lemon Tree for hospitality and making my girl’s wee birthday catch up with pals special! Flutter show was cute and our 4yo really enjoyed, was lovely to hear their giggles!
Apart from today, the best gig I ever had was here too! Bring back Foy Vance please! X
Had a lovely visit yesterday with the 4 yr old we care for to see Flutter. He was struggling with the wait to go in and the interaction with the other children. I didn't get a name but i would like to say thanks again to the guy (duty manager maybe?) who discreetly made things easier for us... even down to replacing a lost sticker. Little things that go a long way ...����
Great concert with Colin Hay. A real chance to get close to those playing in the lounge. First time at the venue great crowd and no issues getting served at bar. Bar staff and security were very welcoming especially at end when us weegies had to find a taxi back to our hotel. Thanks all for a great night. Cheers.
Great atmosphere, the music sounded great! The Lemon Tree is my favourite venue in Aberdeen. Good selection of drinks too, not too pricey!
For a small venue the beer choice is excellent as is the variety of entertainment on offer. Plus very friendly staff.
A great sound at The Smiths Ltd last night. Staff and bar service was good.
A great night seeing The South last night. Great set and good crown, apart from one chap who had had one too many sherbets!
Went to see The Skids, a punk band from my childhood and they were amazing 40 years on and a sell out crowd. Great venue but drinks are not cheap. Was charged £6 for a pint of lager.
Was at the Skids gig last night which was excellent. Great venue, but £3.00 to put a jacket into a cloakroom.....you cannot be serious!
Good venue, but yesterday was music that needed dancing to, but it was all seating, which spoiled it a bit, but the acts were good, and also word about the bar staff, they were keen but disorganised
Unfortunately doesn't compare well to Glasgow. Queuing system dreadful: apparently you're usually left out in the cold but on the night we attended we were crammed into the lobby. Play was Brilliant! Actors fab ( For the Love of Chekov) The veggie pie was revolting (Glasgow has a wee quiche) my partner had the 'meat' version which he said was equally nasty. Only cider that wasn't fruit flavoured was Strongbow: again a low grade drink. Pull your socks up Aberdeen.
I loved Colin Hay whom I went to see. The bar prices were very reasonable. My only complaint was the seating arrangement. I was glad to have a seat as I am disabled, but having to stand up every time someone wanted to go to the bar or use the toilet facilities was a nightmare! Just give the punters a bit more space please.
I enjoy PPP in Glasgow but the queuing and serving arrangement at the Lemon Tree is chaotic. The half-pint for Brewdog products is a nonsense.
Crucially, sightlines in the bar are dreadful. Unless you are there at noon on the dot with three friends, forget about being able to actually see the bloody play. There should be a reduction for restricted view, which I think applies to about sixty per cent of the seats.
Some actors also need to project or get miked up if they can't.
excellect acoustic system, enjoyed the wednesday program. love to go again.
Was here to see hell's Bell's and had a thoroughly good time
More expensive than it used to be for drinks but band were excellent and that’s why I was there.
Made to feel welcome as soon as you enter
Staff and owners very friendly
Homely feel about the place
It is what it is , small intimate with good sound and a good enuf pint of Guinness at not to silly a price . You see who is playing , no big screens , it's just good ..
I was previously here 10 years ago for an Arab Strap gig which i don't remember much of, however, I am back again to see Dutch Uncles as part of the True North festival. The main thing i have to say is that the bar staff and staff at the front reception were more than helpful, oh and not forgetting the two girls who were going around taking photos for True North. I will hopefully return to the Lemon Tree again, hopefully it won't be another 10 years.
Huge thanks to staff at The Lemon Tree for hospitality and making my girl’s wee birthday catch up with pals special! Flutter show was cute and our 4yo really enjoyed, was lovely to hear their giggles!
Apart from today, the best gig I ever had was here too! Bring back Foy Vance please! X
Had a lovely visit yesterday with the 4 yr old we care for to see Flutter. He was struggling with the wait to go in and the interaction with the other children. I didn't get a name but i would like to say thanks again to the guy (duty manager maybe?) who discreetly made things easier for us... even down to replacing a lost sticker. Little things that go a long way ...����
Great concert with Colin Hay. A real chance to get close to those playing in the lounge. First time at the venue great crowd and no issues getting served at bar. Bar staff and security were very welcoming especially at end when us weegies had to find a taxi back to our hotel. Thanks all for a great night. Cheers.
Great atmosphere, the music sounded great! The Lemon Tree is my favourite venue in Aberdeen. Good selection of drinks too, not too pricey!
For a small venue the beer choice is excellent as is the variety of entertainment on offer. Plus very friendly staff.
A great sound at The Smiths Ltd last night. Staff and bar service was good.
A great night seeing The South last night. Great set and good crown, apart from one chap who had had one too many sherbets!
Went to see The Skids, a punk band from my childhood and they were amazing 40 years on and a sell out crowd. Great venue but drinks are not cheap. Was charged £6 for a pint of lager.
Was at the Skids gig last night which was excellent. Great venue, but £3.00 to put a jacket into a cloakroom.....you cannot be serious!
Good venue, but yesterday was music that needed dancing to, but it was all seating, which spoiled it a bit, but the acts were good, and also word about the bar staff, they were keen but disorganised
Unfortunately doesn't compare well to Glasgow. Queuing system dreadful: apparently you're usually left out in the cold but on the night we attended we were crammed into the lobby. Play was Brilliant! Actors fab ( For the Love of Chekov) The veggie pie was revolting (Glasgow has a wee quiche) my partner had the 'meat' version which he said was equally nasty. Only cider that wasn't fruit flavoured was Strongbow: again a low grade drink. Pull your socks up Aberdeen.
I loved Colin Hay whom I went to see. The bar prices were very reasonable. My only complaint was the seating arrangement. I was glad to have a seat as I am disabled, but having to stand up every time someone wanted to go to the bar or use the toilet facilities was a nightmare! Just give the punters a bit more space please.
I enjoy PPP in Glasgow but the queuing and serving arrangement at the Lemon Tree is chaotic. The half-pint for Brewdog products is a nonsense.
Crucially, sightlines in the bar are dreadful. Unless you are there at noon on the dot with three friends, forget about being able to actually see the bloody play. There should be a reduction for restricted view, which I think applies to about sixty per cent of the seats.
Some actors also need to project or get miked up if they can't.