What’s On in October around Dundee

It’s October, the scarves have been dug out and the nights are drawing in. It’s also the October holidays, so there’s plenty to do in and around the city this month. Here’s a run down on what’s on in October in and around the city of Dundee.

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Calling all Jon Bon Jovi fans! Bon Jovi Forever, a top Bon Jovi tribute act, are offering fans ‘One Wild Night’ at the Whitehall Theatre on Friday 7^th October. 

Sing along to all the hits. You know them! Living on a Prayer, Always, Dead or Alive, it’s going to be a chance to belt out some classics and have a great night out too. 

For more info and to book tickets click here.

For vehicle fanatics

Dundee Museum of Transport is a wonderful place to explore the local pioneers of transport and view an incredible range of vehicle on display, from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang to some vintage buses. On October 9^th the museum is running a Military Vehicle Event where visitor will be able to enjoy a fun day out while viewing some more vintage military trucks. 

Entry is free to members. To book, click here.

A tipple trail

From October 7^th-16^th, it’s Dundee Cocktail Week. All cocktail lovers need to do is sign up to purchase a £5 wristband that give you discounts on cocktails in participating bars around the city. Now, Dundee’s a city that has some fantastic cocktail bars, so whether you like a classic Cosmo or an eye-watering Negroni, Dundee’s Cocktail week will point you in the direction of the best place to sample one. 

Find out more by visiting Dundee Cocktail Week.

The Hills have Ayes

It kind of feels like Perthshire farmer Jim Smith if moonlighting as a comedian. It’s like he wandered onto a stage straight from milking to coos! This is why his shows are so hilarious. His trademark regional accents, funny impressions and truly random anecdotes about his life are all in his latest show, The Hills Have Ayes, from the Scottish Comedy Agency.

Jim will be performing at the Whitehall Theatre on Friday 28^th October, 2022 at 8pm. To book tickets click here. (link: https://whitehalltheatre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173621092)

Pumpkin picking

When it comes to pumpkins you can pick from a couple of local farms.

Cononsyth Farm, near Arbroath, hosts a fun family day out with pumpkin picking, a bale mountain for the kids to clamber over and under, a Honeyberry field nature trail walk and Pumpkin Carving Stations.

You can visit on dates from the 23rd through till the 30th of October. Find and book a date here.

Cairnie Fruit Farm in Cupar are dab hands at this. They’ve been hosting Pick Your Own Pumpkin sessions for 23 years. Opening this year on the 8^th October, they have over 12,000 pumpkins, so there’s plenty to choose from. A perfect activity if you’re looking for something to do with the kids during the school holidays. 

They have morning (10am-12.30pm) slots and afternoon (1-3.30pm) slots available and you have to pre-book online. Entry is £1.50 per person. Click here to book a slot.

Food & Drink Market

You can get a taste for some of the local food with a visit to the Angus Food and Drink Producers Pop Up market at Murton Farm. It’s on the 22nd of October from 11am till 3pm. Bring the whole family down as it’s the perfect family day out; local fresh food, furry animals and nature walks. What’s not to love.

Ghosts of Glamis

For those looking for some chills and thrills this Halloween, Glamis Castle is opening its doors for a seriously spooky Ghosts of Glamis castle tour. Visitors will be led through the ancient castle by a tour guide who will share the stories of ghosts living the castle, from the Grey Lady to the Tongueless Woman.

Running for four days from Friday 28^th – Monday 31^st October, the tours will run every 15 minutes from 5pm – 9pm on the 28^th, 29^th and 30^th, and 5pm-10pm on Halloween night, October 31^st.

Click here to book tickets.

Have fun discovering what’s on in October throughout Dundee, Angus and Fife.