Collective on the Cobbles

29/04/2026

👓 Meet the Team at Belmont Optical 👓

We’re a team of three dedicated individuals here to keep your vision sharp, help you find the perfect stylish frame, or bring your favourite old pair back to life.

Whether you need expert advice, a fresh new look, or a quick repair—you’re in good hands with us.

Pop in and say hello! 👋

24/04/2026

The Big Belmont Bash is Back TOMORROW!

With free games, activities, and Live Music from 12-6 you don't want to miss this fab day out!
-Belmont Cinema is opening their doors
-Books and Beans brings poetry and games to the street
-Nuart is brings Street Art for the whole family
-and more....

Will we see you there?

23/04/2026

The Big Belmont Back-to-back- Live Music & DJs bring Belmont Street ALIVE on Sat 25 April 12-6pm

Saturday's BBB leans into a Nuart-inspired feel - bringing together music, art and the energy of the city for a full afternoon session.

We’re keeping things moving with a series of 30-minute sets - a mix of DJs and live performances, flowing throughout the day.

Running 12–6 - Drop in for a while or stay the full stretch.

Audio: Faraway Lover by Vagrant Real Estate
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17/04/2026

Books and Beans are bringing back their signature poetry challenges with a Big Belmont Bash x Nuart Aberdeen Flair at 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐢𝐠 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐡 𝐨𝐧 25 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 12-6𝐩𝐦

Join us for a day celebrating community, Fine Times , and creativity on Belmont Street with activities for youngsters and the young at heart. It is going to be a really lovely day out.

Plus, word on the street is, the Books and Beans Team are going to be out with giant playing cards with fun games and a chance to win prizes and vouchers to Books and Beans and Common Sense Coffee House and Bar

14/04/2026

𝐁𝐢𝐠 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐡 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭!
𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧: 25 April 2026
𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: The Belmont Cinema

We've just heard from the team at The Belmont Cinema that they will be bringing back their sold-out Projector Room Tours with Professional Projectionist and Film Critic Dallas King for The Big Belmont Bash

and

That Belmont CEO, Matt Buchanan, will be giving a talk updating people on the project at 11am

AND
Trustee, Professor Timothy Baker, is bringing back his fan-favourite talk 'Memories, Moments, and Creating a Shared Future' at 5pm for those who missed out last time.

You can book ahead on their eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-belmont-cinema-110858045031

The events are free to attend, and any donations collected on the day will go towards their campaign to reopen and reimagine The Belmont Cinema.

10/04/2026

The Big Belmont Bash IS BACK BABY!
And this time we are partnering with NUART Aberdeen for a day of Community Fun, Street Art, Poetry in the Streets, and Live Music!

Find your way to Belmont Street on Saturday, the 25th of April, from midday to be part of the fun.

See you there 🤩

16/11/2025

👀 Spotted in Rethymno, Crete.

Where in the world has your Totebag taken you???

Share your photos and be sure to tag us!

08/10/2025

How has it already been a month since the Big Belmont Bash?!?!

👩‍🏫Our team behind the scenes has been crunching the numbers, and we are happy to report that this was the biggest Belmont Bash yet!

💃18,406 people joined us to celebrate our City Centre and share the joy of community spirit!

🎬You helped us raise £1250 for The Belmont Cinema

🥰And you brought the fun with a day full of games, dancing on the cobbles, friendly competition, good food and great company.

Our Bonnie Belmont Businesses want to thank everyone who joined us at the Big Belmont Bash this year, and until next time...

We will see you on the cobbles in the lead-up to Christmas! 🎅🏻

Thank you to our Sponsors and Festival Partners: Aberdeen Inspired, Aberdeen City Council, Vangaurd Prime Security, Celera Support Services, and Fine Day Studio. We couldn't do it without you❣

05/09/2025

We couldn't do it without you 💪

✅Vanguard Prime all set for tomorrow !

🗡️Our event stewards and first aiders are ready to go

🙌🏻A big thank you to Collective on the Cobbles for having us apart of the event.

👋🏻See you all tomorrow

05/09/2025

The Big Belmont Bash Kicks Off Tomorrow, the 6th of September at 12:00 with a fantastic performance by Robert Gordon's Pipe Band followed by Stewart Delo on the Main Stage!

Don't miss your chance to welcome The Big Belmont Bash with good music, Fine Times, and great friends.

See you there!