Ron Bird Concert - Celtic Django Project (Past Event)
Ron Bird was a prominent, colourful and distinctive figure in Aberdeen for almost half a century, with a passion for world music and encouraging community engagement, who passed away in 2025. In his honour we kick off our main festival with a free concert and workshop at Middlefield Community Centre, featuring a new collaboration blending Scottish and international musical style.
The Celtic Django Project brings together leading Scottish gypsy jazz and folk musicians in a lively fusion of European hot-club swing with Celtic folk traditions. The result is an upbeat, joyful sound full of technical brilliance and infectious energy.
“A thrilling collision of styles… an irresistible sound that is both technically brilliant and infectiously joyous.” — Celtic Connections
This is a free event, booking is encouraged.
A workshop will take place after this event. More info to follow.
Presented by Jazz Scotland
Ticket Info - Aberdeen Jazz Festival
Concessions
Students tickets are only valid with ID
Some shows have other concession tickets available
Accessibility
Bon Accord Baths is only partially accessibile. We are committed to providing assistance where needed. Get in touch to discuss.
All other venues are fully accessible: Encore Aberdeen, Cowdray Hall, Fountainhall Church at the Cross, Great Western Community Centre (GWCC), Grey Court, Middlefield Community Project, The Lemon Tree, Revolución de Cuba, The Craig Center.
Age restrictions
Revolución de Cuba - 14+, U16s accompanied by adult
The Lemon Tree - 14+, U16s accompanied by adult
Family friendly festival
Jazz the Day, Bon Accord Baths, Fountainhall Church at the Cross, Cowdray Hall, Great Western Community Centre (GWCC), Middlefield Community Project are open to families and children of all ages.
Please note the Bon Accord Baths, Fountainhall Church at the Cross, Great Western Community Centre (GWCC), Grey Court don't have catering options/ bar.
Doors open
All stated start times on our website are indicative of concert start. We aim to open doors 30 mins before concert start (exception Soundbath, Jazz the Day, community performances)
Refund Policy
Once booked tickets cannot be returned or refunded