Leisure and Culture Dundee

15/06/2026

Dundee Book Festival starts THIS FRIDAY!

From 19-21 June you'll find 25 events from established and emerging voices from across literature, politics and science.

🍴 Enjoy nibbles with Masterchef finalist Sarah Rankin
🖋️ Get a writing lesson from award-winning author Zoe Venditozzi
🟥◼️ Celebrate Dennis The Menace's 75th anniversary with Beano
➕ and much more!

Don't miss out, book your tickets now at https://dundeebookfestival.com/

12/06/2026

New exhibition at The McManus asks Dundonians to submit objects which tell stories of great nights out in the City

Share your objects of Dundee nights out to be part of our next exhibition!

We are excited to announce news of a brand new exhibition coming later this year. Dundee Nights will celebrate the city after dark, exploring how generations of Dundonians have come together to socialise, celebrate and be entertained.

BUT we need your help...

To bring these stories to life, the team is looking for objects linked to nights out in the city. Do you have a ticket stub, band t-shirt, photo, keepsake or unusual item linked to a memorable night out in Dundee? We’d love to hear from you!

If you've got something that you'd like to submit, fill out a quick form at https://www.mcmanus.co.uk/offer-an-object/dundee-nights and let us know. Submissions open until 10 July 2026.

09/06/2026

To celebrate Pride throughout June, Dundee Libraries have a display of books for loan in Central Library's lower foyer. Pop in to browse, borrow, learn and enjoy. + 👇🏳️‍🌈

To celebrate Pride throughout June we have a display of books for loan in Central Library's lower foyer. Pop in to browse, borrow, learn and enjoy. +

08/06/2026

Dundee Book Festival returns next week!

Join us from Friday 19 June for a weekend of events from established and emerging voices from across literature, politics and science.

🍴 Enjoy nibbles with Masterchef finalist Sarah Rankin
🖋️ Get a writing lesson from award-winning author Zoe Venditozzi
🟥◼️ Celebrate Dennis The Menace's 75th anniversary with Beano
➕ and much more!

Book your tickets now at https://dundeebookfestival.com/

05/06/2026

Just 2 weeks to go until Dundee Book Festival kicks off!

Join us from Friday 19 June for a weekend of events from established and emerging voices from across literature, politics and science.

Book your tickets now at https://dundeebookfestival.com/

02/06/2026

Dundee Book Festival starts on 19 June with 25 events over 3 days!

Sunday 21 June features a poetry workshop with Dundee & Angus Scots Scriever Taylor Dyson, as well as talks from authors Sally Magnusson, Jim Crumley, Doug Johnstone and more!

See the full programme and book tickets at https://dundeebookfestival.com/

28/05/2026

Got your Dundee Book Festival tickets yet?

On Saturday 20 June you'll find family fun as Beano celebrates 75 years of Dennis the Menace, a My Weekly short story writing workshop, and talks by Sue Black, Mairi Kidd, Robin Crawford and more!

runs 19-21 June. See the full programme and book tickets now at https://dundeebookfestival.com/

27/05/2026

Free and low-cost opportunities for young people to take part in sport are to be offered across Dundee this summer.

Dundee City Council and Leisure & Culture Dundee, through Active Dundee and other partners, are working with sportscotland to deliver the 2026 Summer of Sport initiative.

Highlights of the Dundee programme include Make a Splash This Summer, which will let children and young people use any of the city’s swimming pools for just £1 per session.

The Summer of Sport also includes a range of physical activities delivered by Active Schools alongside dance and movement provision for boys as an alternative route into physical activity and much more.

Find out all about today's announcement by visiting: https://www.activedundee.co.uk/2026-summer-of-sport-launches

25/05/2026

New display coming soon to The McManus!

History In Our Bones: Uncovering Stories of Disability Through Time opens 26 June.

Coming soon!

History In Our Bones: Uncovering Stories of Disability Through Time is a brand new display which explores disability in the medieval past through history, archaeology and science.

Discover the stories of four people who lived with disabilities in Scotland and England between 500 and 1600 years ago, presented through immersive display stations.

Created in collaboration with University of St Andrews researchers, History in Our Bones invites visitors to rethink how disability, community and contribution have always gone hand in hand.

History In Our Bones opens 26 June at The McManus: Dundee’s Art Gallery & Museum. Admission is free.

25/05/2026

ICYMI - The Dundee Tapestry is going on display in a newly-created gallery space at The McManus!

The incredible community artwork is the result of thousands of hours of dedication by over 140 volunteers and we are delighted to showcase that effort at The McManus.

Read more: https://www.mcmanus.co.uk/news/mcmanus-open-new-gallery-showcasing-dundee-tapestry