{"title":"AJF26: The Victorian Toilets","description":"\u003cp\u003eAJF26 comes to an iconic Aberdeen space, hosting three days of great music at the newly renovated Victorian Toilets on Union Terrace! \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"jazz-the-day-city-1","title":"Jazz the Day City (Past Event AJF 2026)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJazz the Day City is back! One ticket, four venues, and a full afternoon of music in the heart of Aberdeen. Jazz the Day City brings together concerts, collaborations and jam sessions under one ticket so you can create your own perfect Sunday lineup by dipping in and out of the different spaces. Featuring established artists and new projects alike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChildren under 5 go free! 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