The Big Beach Ball is a strictly over 18s event. Even with a ticket, ID may be required on entry to the venue and at the bars, please carry either a valid driving licence or passport with you to the event.
Entry is reserved for 18’s only, you may be asked for ID on entry to the event and during the event. Searches will be in progress at the gate so please do not attempt to enter the site with illegal items such as drugs and weapons. Alcohol is not permitted to be brought onto the site but will obviously be available at the bars!
Doors open at 12pm on Sunday 5th May and last entry to the event will be granted at 9pm, with the event finishing at 12am.
The Beach Ballroom, Beach Promenade, Aberdeen, Scotland AB24 5NR
This is a day event and as such no camping is available. However, we have a list of local hotels and apartments that we recommend.
Double Tree By Hilton - Visit
Beach Boulevard, Aberdeen, AB24 5EF - 01224 633339
Ibis Hotel – Visit
15 Shiprow Aberdeen, SCT AB11 5BY – 01224 285 820
Carmelite – Visit
Stirling Street, Aberdeen, AB11 6JU – 01224 589101
Bauhaus – Visit
52-60 Langstane Place, Aberdeen, AB11 6EN – 01224 212122
Micasa Apartments – Visit
9 Market Street, Aberdeen – 01224 565950
City Wharf Apartments – Visit
47 Regent Quay, Aberdeen, AB11 5BE – 01224 589282
Premier Inn -Visit
Inverlair House, West North Street, Aberdeen, AB24 5AS – 0871 5278008
Copthorne – Visit
122 Huntly Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1SU – 01224 630404
Holiday Inn Express- Visit
29 – 43 Chapel Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1SQ – 01224 623500
Travel Lodge - Visit
9 Bridge Street, Aberdeen, AB11 6JL – 0871 9846117
21-23 Justice Mill Lane, Aberdeen, AB11 6EQ – 0871 9846459
The site is just a 10 minute walk from the Castlegate End of Union Street or you could always take the bus, taxi or drive!
From the Castlegate at the top of Union Street, head Northwest on Castle Street toward Justice Street. Castle Street turns right and becomes Justice Street. Take a slight left to stay on Justice Street. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Beach Boulevard. Turn left onto Beach Esplanade. Turn right to stay on Beach Esplanade. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Links Rd. The site entrance will be on the right
Check bus timetables here :
Get the number 15 (First Bus) from Union Street to Constitution Street. When you get off the bus head North East on Constitution Street toward Bannermill Place. Turn left onto Links Road. The Beach Ballroom site entrance will be on the left.
Central Taxis – Visit – 01224 898989
Com Cabs – Visit – 01224 353535
Rainbow Taxis – Visit – 01224 878787
From Union Street, head Northeast on Union Street (A9013) towards the Castlegate end of the street, passing Market Street and Shiprow on your left. Follow the road round to the left. At the traffic lights, turn right onto East North Street (A956). At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Beach Boulevard. Turn left onto Links Road. The site will be on your left.
Parking will be available on the street along the Beach Front. Please don’t drink and drive! Be careful!
All vehicles are parked at their owners own risk and we can accept no responsibility in respect of loss or damage.
We will be looking for some fun loving volunteers for before, during and after the event. If you’re interested in getting involved email us at communicate@thebigbeachball.co.uk
TBC
We will have a selection of boutique food and drinks vendors throughout the event, a Red Bull Bar, Malibu Tikki bar Local craft, clothing and jewellery shall be on sale from a variety of stalls. Other exciting additions to be announced shortly.
If you are a festival / event vendor and are interested in getting involved, email us at info@thebigbeachball.co.uk
