Kids Valentines Disco
2023-02-09 18:00 - 20:30 (Europe/London) | Aberlady Community Hall, Sea Wynd, Aberlady, Longniddry, EH32 0RA, United Kingdom
Nursery – P3 6-7pm (need a parent chaperone)
P4 -P7: 7.15pm- 8.30pm

Whisky Tasting
2023-03-04 19:00 - 22:00 | Aberlady Bowling Club, W Main St, Aberlady, Longniddry, EH32 0RD, United Kingdom
Join us at Aberlady Bowling Club, at 7pm for 7:30pm.

Gala Week
2023-06-03 - 2023-06-11

Gala Day
2023-06-03 12:30 - 19:00 | Aberlady Playing Fields, School Road, Aberlady, East Lothian, EH32 0RQ, United Kingdom
Come join us for a day of fun and entertainment, starting with the Gala Crowning Ceremony and Float Parade around the village.
12.30-13.00 Gala Crowning Сегетопу
13.00-13.30 Float Parade around the village lead by North Berwick Pipe Band
From 13:00 Inflatables, face painting and games!
13.30-15.30 Leaderboard challenges
Can you hang tough, shoot the hoop,
beat the goalie, hit the jackpot jar?
Prizes for the winner of each category
From 13.30 Pop The Balloon Man
Look out for his amazing balloon creations and giant outdoor bubble show
13.30 Food and drink
Available from our Gala BBQ, Tea Tent, Big Blu Pizza Van, Bar, Tuck Shop and Ice Cream Van
14.30 Kids’ races
From 14.30 Live Music in the Main Marquee
Aberlady Moonshine Orchestra, Folk Session, Aberlady Sessions band Featuring sets from our talented kids, teenagers and adults
15.00 Tug-o-war challenges
Will the P7s beat their mums this year?
16.00 Leaderboard challenge prize giving
16.30 Raffle draw
18.30 Last orders at the bar
19.00 Close
Purchase your wrist band for unlimited access.
Primary school-aged child – £10
Pre-school – £5
Under 2’s – Free
Individual ride passes available for f2 each. Bands available on the
day, or pre-sale via social channels- follow us on Facebook or Instagram for further details.

Big Family Quiz
2023-06-05 18:30 - 20:30 | Aberlady Community Hall, Sea Wynd, Aberlady, Longniddry, EH32 0RA, United Kingdom
Come and join the Aberlady Big Family Quiz night in the Village Hall. Free entry.

Kids' Disco
2023-06-06 18:00 - 20:30 | Aberlady Community Hall, Sea Wynd, Aberlady, Longniddry, EH32 0RA, United Kingdom
Village Hall
18.00-19.00: Nursery – P3
19.15-20.15: P4 -P7

Football
2023-06-06 18:00 - 21:00 | Aberlady Playing Fields, School Road, Aberlady, East Lothian, EH32 0RQ, United Kingdom
Playing Fields (next to school)
18.00-19.00: P5 – P7 vs Parents
19.00-20.00: S1 – S4 vs Parents
20.00-onwards: S5 – S6 and over 18’s

Kids Fun Run
2023-06-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Aberlady Bay Nature Reserve, A198 East of Aberlady, EH32 0QB, United Kingdom
Start from Aberlady Bay Nature Reserve Car Park
Free entry P2-P7
Organised and run by the APS Jog Club.
Kids must be pre-registered to take part.

Kirkin Sunday Procession & Service
2023-06-11 11:00 - 12:30 | Aberlady Parish Church, W Main St, Aberlady, Eh32 0RB, United Kingdom
Join the gala court as they process from the Aberlady Village Hall to Aberlady Kirk at 10.45 lead by our wonderful village pipers.
Church Service starts at 11.15

Christmas wreath making
2023-12-03 14:00 - 20:00 | Aberlady Community Hall, Sea Wynd, Aberlady, Longniddry, EH32 0RA, United Kingdom
NOW SOLD OUT!

Join us for a two-hour session to create and design your own beautiful festive door wreath. Bring your creative festive spirit and we will guide you through the process and assist you to make your festive wreaths.
Session 1: 2.00-4.00pm
Session 2: 6.00-8.00pm
You will learn to construct a moss based wreath adding winter foliage, berries, pine cones, etc. in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.
We will light up the log fire, turn up the Christmas tunes and bring in the Christmas spirit with mulled wine and festive treats. As alcohol is included in the ticket price, we need to stress that this is an over 18 only event.
All materials are supplied but if there are any special features you would wish to add to your wreath, for example, dried fruit, Christmas baubles, a particular foliage from your garden, etc., you are welcome to bring these along. We would also be grateful if everyone attending could bring a pair of secateurs and gardening gloves.
The cost is £30 with all profits going to the fundraising for both Aberlady Primary School and the Aberlady Gala 2024. We hope you can join us but be sure to book soon to secure your place; this evening has sold our in previous years.

Whisky Tasting
2024-02-16 19:00 - 23:00 | Aberlady Bowling Club, W Main St, Aberlady, Longniddry, EH32 0RD, United Kingdom
Join our host for an evening of all things whisky (with some bonus half-time entertainment) – and help Aberlady Gala 2024 at the same time!
You don’t have to be a whisky aficionado as there will be a selection of FOUR different styles of whiskies to savour and discuss along with a complimentary, commemorative tasting glass.
The emphasis will be on sharing a ‘dram fine evening among friends’ where our host will share a bit of background to each nip to augment the experience.
When: Friday, 16th February at 19:00 for 19:30
How much: a bairgainous £38 including Gala whisky glass and a raffle ticket
Where: Aberlady Bowling Club
Book your ticket at https://buytickets.at/aberladygala1/1084208

Bingo Bongo
2024-03-02 18:30 - 23:00 | Aberlady Community Hall, Sea Wynd, Aberlady, Longniddry, EH32 0RA, United Kingdom
Join us for a high energy night of bonkers bingo, throwback party tunes, and crazy prizes. The bingo will be only half the fun, with a disco to follow!!!
It’s time to shake off those winter blues and conga into spring!
Strictly over 18s
When: Saturday, 2nd March at 18:30
How much: £12
Where: Aberlady Village Hall
Book your ticket at https://buytickets.at/aberladygala1/1131313

Christmas Tree Light Up
2024-11-30 17:00 - 17:30 | Aberlady Parish Church, W Main St, Aberlady, Eh32 0RB, United Kingdom
Come and welcome in the festive season with the lighting of the Aberlady Community Christmas tree by our current Gala Queen, outside Aberlady Parish church. Free event with live music – all welcome.

Christmas Wreath Making - SOLD OUT
2024-12-01 | Aberlady Community Hall, Sea Wynd, Aberlady, Longniddry, EH32 0RA, United Kingdom
Join us for a two-hour session to create your own beautiful festive door wreath. Bring your creative spirit and we will guide you through the process and assist you to make your festive wreaths.
Session 1: 2.00-4.00pm
Session 2: 6.00-8.00pm
You will learn to construct a moss based wreath adding winter foliage, berries, pine cones, etc. in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.
We will light up the log fire, turn up the Christmas tunes and bring in the Christmas spirit with mulled wine and festive treats. As alcohol is included in the ticket price, this is an over 18 only event.
All materials are supplied but if there are any special features you wish to add to your wreath, for example, dried fruit, Christmas baubles, a particular foliage from your garden, etc., you are welcome to bring these along. We would be grateful if everyone attending could bring a pair of secateurs and gardening gloves.
The cost is £35 with all profits going to the fundraising for Aberlady Gala 2025. We hope you can join us but be sure to book tickets to secure your place; this event usually sells out.

Christmas Film Night
2024-12-08 17:00 - 19:30 | Aberlady Community Hall, Sea Wynd, Aberlady, Longniddry, EH32 0RA, United Kingdom
The Grinch (U)
Grab your Christmas jumpers and join us for some family friendly fun – complete with hot dogs, pop corn, pizza and other festive treats.
Tickets now available here. Book early to secure your spot!

Burns Supper and Ceilidh - CANCELLED
2025-01-25 19:00 - 23:30 | Aberlady Community Hall, Sea Wynd, Aberlady, Longniddry, EH32 0RA, United Kingdom
Join us at the Aberlady Village Hall as we celebrate Burns Night. Enjoy a three course meal (haggis, of course), some classic Burns entertainment, and a ceilidh. Proceeds from this event will be split between Aberlady Primary School Parent Council and Aberlady Gala.
Get your tickets here.

Valentine's Disco
2025-02-05 18:00 - 20:30 | Aberlady Community Hall, Sea Wynd, Aberlady, Longniddry, EH32 0RA, United Kingdom
Bring your best moves to the 2025 Aberlady Valentine’s Disco!

Session 1: 6-7pm (Nursery-P3)
Session 2: 7.15-8.30pm (P4-P7)

The draw for the 2025 Gala Queen & Consort will take place at 8.15pm.
Free event, but tickets must be booked in advance here.

Whisky Tasting - SOLD OUT
2025-03-01 19:00 - 22:30 | Aberlady Bowling Club, W Main St, Aberlady, Longniddry, EH32 0RD, United Kingdom
Join our hosts, Tony & Jenni Collins, for a 5th Anniversary Aberlady Whisky Tasting – and help raise funds for the 2025 Aberlady Gala at the same time!
You don’t have to be a whisky aficionado as there will be a selection of FOUR different styles of whiskies to savour and discuss along with a complimentary, commemorative tasting glass. The emphasis will be on a ‘dram fine evening among friends’ where our host will share a bit of background to each nip to augment the experience.
Tickets include complimentary whisky glass and raffle ticket.
Doors open at 7pm for a 7:30pm start. Get your tickets here!

Gosford Yoga Flow & Sound Bath - SOLD OUT
2025-03-15 09:00 - 11:00 | Gosford House, Gosford House, Longniddry, EH32 0PX, United Kingdom
Join us for a morning of yoga flow followed by a sound bath in the wonderful surroundings of Gosford House.
You will be guided through the practice by Angela Edwards of Satanama Yoga before finishing with a blether, tea and cake.
All funds raised will support the Aberlady Gala and Parent Council.
Tickets available here – likely to sell fast so be quick!
Please note: Sound baths are NOT suitable in the first trimester of pregnancy, or if you have a pacemaker.

Sneak A Peek at Gosford House
2025-03-15 11:30 - 14:00 | Gosford House, Gosford House, Longniddry, EH32 0PX, United Kingdom
Don’t miss this chance to sneak a peek around the stunning Gosford House with a local expert guide on hand. Teas/coffees and home baking will be available to purchase.
£5 per adult or £10 entrance per family. No need to book – just come along on the day.
All proceeds to 2025 Aberlady Gala and Aberlady Primary School, with thanks to The Wemyss & March Estate.
ACCESSIBILITY: there is no step-free access to the house.
Limited free parking available (entrance via the main gates). Dogs are not permitted.
Please note this is a chance to have a casual look inside the house, it is NOT a guided tour. Guided tours can be booked separately on the Gosford House website at https://www.gosfordhouse.co.uk/house-tours-grounds/

Back to the 90s
2025-03-15 19:30 - 23:30 | Aberlady Community Hall, Sea Wynd, Aberlady, Longniddry, EH32 0RA, United Kingdom
Join us for a night of 90’s nostalgia. Hassel and the Hoffs (90’s tribute band) will take us on a trip through britpop, indie, dance, pop and even some baywatch. The drinks will be flowing with a professional cocktail bar mixing up some 90’s favourites and who remembers discos, monster munch and frazzles? Will your favourite 90’s crisps be in the crisp bar? So if you can zig- a-zig- ah, know the words to the friends opening song or were born slippy, get your tickets to our 90’s night before they sell out!
Over 18s only.

Gala Day 2025
2025-06-07 12:30 - 19:30 | Aberlady Playing Fields, School Road, Aberlady, East Lothian, EH32 0RQ, United Kingdom
Image: Alan Wilson
Download the full Gala 2025 Programme here
Schedule:
12.30-1.00pm Gala Ceremony
1.00-1.30pm Float Parade
From 1.30pm Food & Drink Available
From 1:30pm Pop The Balloon Man
From 1.30pm Storytelling with Chris Yule
1.30-3.30pm Leaderboard Games & Challenges
1.30-4.00pm Inflatables
From 1.30pm Raffle Tickets on Sale
2.00pm Bar Open
2.30-7.30pm Aberlady Live – live music featuring:
Aberlady Swing Band Orchestra (ASBO) in Tea tent
Aberlady Moonshine Orchestra
Aberlady Choir
Donald MacDougall’s Gosford Blues Explosion
Title of Your Mix Tape
Aberlady Kids Band
Dad Jam
Aberlady Session
3.30pm Races
4.00pm Tug-o-war
5.00pm Raffle Prize Giving
6.45pm Last orders
7.30pm Close
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£2 per ride, or purchase wristband for unlimited access to inflatables, arts & crafts and games:
Primary School-aged Children: £10
Pre-School: £5
Under 2’s: Free
Wristbands will be on sale on Gala Day at the Tuck Shop, or can be purchased in advance on 30th May and 6th June, 12.30-1.00pm at Aberlady Primary School gates.

Family Quiz Night
2025-06-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Aberlady Community Hall, Sea Wynd, Aberlady, Longniddry, EH32 0RA, United Kingdom
WHERE: Aberlady Village Hall
WHEN: Doors open 6pm, Quiz runs 6.30pm – 8pm
FOOD: hot dogs, tuck available (cash or card accepted).
HOW: it’s a bit different this year – we are going to facilitate the quiz through the KAHOOT app – this makes it nice and interactive and everyone can get involved. You will need ONE DEVICE per team (tablet / phone) and you will need to download the kahoot app. (This is a free app to download to play the game). There is free wifi in the hall.

Community Football
2025-06-10 17:30 - 21:00 | Aberlady Playing Fields, School Road, Aberlady, East Lothian, EH32 0RQ, United Kingdom
Come and join our Gala community football evening. We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible on the pitch (next to the primary school), all abilities and skill levels welcome – spectators most welcome and sunshine is planned!
You do not need to register in advance, just turn up. We will be running 4 different game slots:
5.30-6.00pm P3-4 kids vs their Parents
6.00-7.00pm P5-7 kids vs their Parents
7.00-8.00pm S1-3 kids vs their Parents
8.00pm+ S4+ (inc. adults)
If you and your kids intend to play, it would be great if you could wear football boots and shinpads. If you don’t own any, send us a message at info@aberladygala.org.uk and we will find a solution.
See you on Tuesday!

Children's Disco
2025-06-11 18:00 - 20:15 | Aberlady Community Hall, Sea Wynd, Aberlady, Longniddry, EH32 0RA, United Kingdom
6.00-7.00pm Nursery to P3 (children must be accompanied by an adult)
7.15-8.15pm P4-P7 (children may be unaccompanied but emergency contact details must be provided)

There is no charge for this event but all children need a (free) ticket to attend – book yours here.
Tuck shop available – cash/card accepted.

Fun Run
2025-06-12 18:00 | Aberlady Bay Nature Reserve, A198 East of Aberlady, EH32 0QB, United Kingdom
Annual children’s fun run through Aberlady Bay nature reserve (P2-P7).
This event is free but spaces are limited and participants MUST be pre-registered to take part. Further details and booking here. Please note that booking will close on Tuesday 10th June at 6pm.
Organised by Aberlady Primary School Jog Club.

Pickleball, Ping Pong, Pint
2025-06-13 18:00 | Aberlady Community Hall, Sea Wynd, Aberlady, Longniddry, EH32 0RA, United Kingdom
Come and try the UKs fastest growing sport, Pickleball, or have a game of table tennis. No need to book – just come along.

Kirkin Sunday Procession & Service
2025-06-15 10:45 | Aberlady Parish Church, W Main St, Aberlady, Eh32 0RB, United Kingdom
Part of the Aberlady Gala tradition since the beginning – join the Gala Court Procession from the Village Hall to the Aberlady Kirk at 10.45am.
The Kirkin’ Service begins at 11.15am. This will be followed by a lunch in the Village Hall, hosted by the Aberlady Community Association.
*Please note that the main road will be closed to traffic briefly during the procession.*

Community Burns Supper & Ceilidh
2026-01-25 14:00 - 17:00 | Aberlady Community Hall, Sea Wynd, Aberlady, Longniddry, EH32 0RA, United Kingdom
Join us for this family-friendly community event to bring us all together for an afternoon of food, music, dancing and Scottish traditions!
A live ceilidh band and caller will lead us through the dances before we all sit down to enjoy a freshly prepared Burns Supper of haggis, neeps and tatties, with teas, coffees and juice. And all this is included in the ticket prices of just £10 for adults, £5 for 5-17 year olds and under 5s go free! Click on the link below for more information and to get your tickets.
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/aberladygala1/1959261
Additional cakes, bakes and drinks will be on sale to raise extra funds for the village Gala.
Tartan is welcome but dress as you wish, bring the whole family or a friend, and join us for a truly unforgettable Burns Supper celebration!
Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Aberlady Bingo Bongo & Day Disco
2026-02-28 15:30 - 21:00 | Aberlady Community Hall, Sea Wynd, Aberlady, Longniddry, EH32 0RA, United Kingdom
Join us for the most chaotic night in the village – Bingo Bongo.
Expect singing, dancing, questionable prizes, and all the outrageous energy you can handle. And because it’s a day disco, we’ll have you home and tucked up in bed by 9:30.
Tickets on sale 1st February — mark your diary, they’ll go fast!
