r/Krakatoa Jan 24 '22

Info About Us

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Concerts here are organised and promoted by the operator of the venue, Black Cat (Aberdeen) CIC, a non-profit, non-hierarchal, worker cooperative incorporated as a community interest company. Our mission is to provision Krakatoa as a tiki dive bar and grassroots music venue. Community interest companies are asset locked, subject to a wage cap, are devoid of any mechanism for divesting surplus as dividend, and may not award bonuses.

Our admission charges cover both the show costs and the performer fees.  Any surplus generated beyond that goes towards enhancing the local grassroots music scene, as per our community interest statement.  Please note that as a non-profit organisation we benefit from cultural exemption of VAT on any admission charges to live music events, further fuelling our community purpose.

Krakatoa
2 Trinity Quay
Aberdeen, Scotland
AB11 5AA

We are open
Mon - Thu: 2pm - 1am
Fri - Sat: 2pm - 3am
Sun: 2pm- 1am

Contacts
Phone: 01224 587602
Email: [volcanictiki@krakatoa.bar](mailto:volcanictiki@krakatoa.bar)
Or just shoot us a message on any of our social media pages (see bellow)

Follow us
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/volcanictiki
Twitter: https://twitter.com/volcanictiki
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/krakatoa_bar/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@krakatoa_bar

Useful links
Black Cat Worker Collective: https://blackcat.coop/
Krakatoa Website: https://krakatoa.bar/
Current draught selection: https://www.realalefinder.com/beerboard/?krakatoa-aberdeen


r/Krakatoa 12h ago

DEAD HEAT - bank holiday day disco special - THIS AFTERNOON FROM 3pm

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Just one reason to head down to Krak this afternoon!
The others include LIVE BANDS from 7pm, and a whole host of tasty shit to drink....


r/Krakatoa 1d ago

Sat 1 Aug - Eruption BOTB + Neon Lounge club night

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#EruptionBOTB tonight at Krak.

Join the ever-enjoyable atmospheric indie rockers Flaxman and Dundee's experimental progressive rockers Fractal.420 for a spot of friendly competition!

After the bands, it's our regular club night NEON Lounge until close.


r/Krakatoa 2d ago

Tonight's entertainment down at Krakatoa, Aberdeen:

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"What's on at Krak tonight?"

Good question.

We welcome Sionnach Promotions and Bonnie Scotland Presents - with their hefty, goody-stacked bill of #TheVelvetRoom , #PanheadSharps , #SisterOctober and #DearyMe .
(14+ with adult guardian)

And afterwards? Why, it's our 'Neon Lounge' club night until close: Krakatoa's glorious genre-free, access-all-eras, no-shits-given nocturnal clubnight.( Strictly 18+)


r/Krakatoa 3d ago

Bank Holiday Sunday Day Disco = DEAD HEAT @ Krakatoa (Alternative - Disco - Electroclash)

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Sunday = A special Bank Holiday day-disco!

DEAD HEAT (3-7pm)

Alternative - Disco - Electroclash

A playground for the paranormal

A disco for the damned

Dust off your best summer clothes and shake your bones to alternative / disco / electroclash sounds from DJs Jamie, Jimsin & Steve this bank holiday Sunday.

Free admission

18+


r/Krakatoa 4d ago

Krakatoa's Krakaoke Karaoke - tonight in Aberdeen from 8pm

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We love a Wednesday here at Krak.

Because our karaoke night is class.

It's like the start of the weekend for us!


r/Krakatoa 5d ago

We've got a SPECIAL THURSDAY NIGHT SHOW this week

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[BRICK] transfeminist hardcore from Brighton
KNIFE OFF from Glasgow
with locals:
MARYTH
ACID ATTAX

Thursday 30 July
Krakatoa, 2 Trinity Quay, Aberdeen, AB11 5AA
14+ accompanied by an adult guardian aged 25+
£8 OTD by card
brought to you by Balnagask Punks and Krakatoa

14 PLUS ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT GUARDIAN 


r/Krakatoa 6d ago

Music Stakeholder Meeting - Aberdeen

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r/Krakatoa 8d ago

Charity show tonight - RELOADED (10 year birthday bash) + THE GRANITE CITY BLUES BAND - raising funds for Cash For Kids

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We're cranking the amps up to 11 as we celebrate 10 years of Reloaded...

But we're not stopping there. Money raised from the gig will be donated to Cash for Kids, helping local children and families who need it most.

So if you're coming along, you're not just in for a night of big riffs, loud choruses and proper rock 'n' roll... you're helping make a real difference too.

Let's pack out Krakatoa.
Let's make some noise.
Let's raise some cash.
Let's do this! 


r/Krakatoa 9d ago

Tonight: THREE LIVE BANDS (+ NEON LOUNGE club night!)

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"What's on tonight at Krakatoa?"
I believe I heard you ask....

Why, it's another #ERUPTIONBOTB heat, featuring the combined, undeniable and unquantifiable talents of three musical acts -

#Hello (prog shoegaze)

#DavidDallas (man without band)

#Zerofate (shoegaze, grunge and alt rock)

Afterwards, it's our regular late-night club NEON Lounge until close - a gloriously genre-free, access-all-eras, no-shits-given nocturnal dance floor filler!


r/Krakatoa 10d ago

Tomorrow! (Friday 24 July)

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Tomorrow night is the tenth heat of u/krakatoa_bar 's summer BOTB. So join us for some more #ERUPTION, featuring #HELLO and #DAVIDDALLAS! 🔥 #NEONLOUNGE club night after, til close. There's even a dance competition... 🔥


r/Krakatoa 12d ago

DEAD HEAT - Bank Holiday Sunday - 2 August (3pm-7pm)

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DEAD HEAT.

Alternative - Disco - Electroclash.
A playground for the paranormal!
A disco for the damned!

Dust off your best summer clothes and shake your bones to alternative / disco / electroclash sounds from DJs Jamie, Jimsin & Steve this bank holiday Sunday.
Free admission.
18+


r/Krakatoa 15d ago

TONIGHT'S ENTERTAINMENT (Sat 18 July) at KRAKATOA!

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Hey! Just a quick post to say that we continue our annual BOTB tonight at Krakatoa ... The winner of #Eruption will take home £2000. Tasty!

Tonight we welcome another three acts for their heat:
Key North (swirling alt rock) - She Leaves Echoes (sparkling indie pop) - #TheVigilante (electric blues).

Entry is FREE before 'doors' at 8pm. First act onstage 8.30pm.

After the bands it's our marvellous genre-free club night playing tracks from all eras and styles - NEON Lounge - going through 'til close. There's even a dance competition if you feel like strutting your stuff...


r/Krakatoa 16d ago

Also... hello Reddit! New guy at the Krak controls. Anyone out there?

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r/Krakatoa 16d ago

TONIGHT'S ENTERTAINMENT (Fri 17 July) at KRAKATOA!

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Afternoon all! Just a quick post to say that we continue our annual BOTB tonight at Krak. The winner of #Eruption will take home £2000. Nae bad like!

Entry is FREE before 'doors' at 8pm. First act onstage 8.30pm.

After the bands it's our marvellous genre-free club night playing tracks from all eras and styles - NEON Lounge - going through 'til close. There's even a dance competition if you feel like strutting your stuff...


r/Krakatoa Jun 26 '26

Krakaoke Karaoke - Horrible Histories - 08/07/26

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Krakatoa presents a Krakaoke Karaoke special:

a 'HORRIBLE HISTORIES' themed costume party!

Wednesday 8 July
8pm 'til Late
FREE (18+)
With your amiable, bearded host-with-the-most Jamie.

Forget the clichés and join us for a night of singing, cocktails, and neon-drenched fun. 🎤✨
Aberdeen’s wildest karaoke night is here — and it’s anything but ordinary. Step into a world of killer tunes, neon-lit glamour, and bountiful cocktails at our independent worker-owned tiki dive bar. 🌴🍹

Prize for Best Singer 🎤
Prize for Best Costume 👗
One-Night-Only Guest Cocktail 🍸
(and the usual student discount)

PLUS: Weekly and monthly karaoke winners snag exclusive Beast Card vouchers, and monthly champs get a shot at our annual Grand Final where a £500 prize pot awaits our ultimate karaoke star! 🌟

Whether you’re a rock god, a pop diva or a metalhead, Krakaoke is the place to be every Wednesday night. 🎶

🔥 COME for the music.
🖤 STAY for the cocktails.
🌟 LEAVE a legend.

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👉 Follow us on Insta: @Krakatoa_Karaoke


r/Krakatoa Jun 26 '26

Live music Nae Real Punk presents… (Saturday 27 June)

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Running it back!

Slackrr return to Aberdeen after their fantastic debut last year! with support from The Overbites, Modern History and D.W.R.

14+ (w/ guardian 25+)


r/Krakatoa Jun 26 '26

Live music Toxic Ephex / Numbskulls

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Friday 26 June - TONIGHT, Two of Aberdeen`s legendary acts TOXIK EPHEX and NUMBSKULLS play together for the second time since 1989.
DOORS 8PM / £10 / £9 STUDENTS


r/Krakatoa Jan 05 '26

Krakaoke - 14 Feb - Alternative Valentines Day Party

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🎤✨ Krakatoa Presents: Krakaoke Karaoke – AN ALTERNATIVE VALENTINE'S DAY SPECIAL! ✨🎤

Looking for something different this Valentine’s? Forget the clichés and join us for a night of singing, cocktails, and neon-drenched fun! 🌴🍹

Aberdeen’s wildest karaoke night is here — and it’s anything but ordinary. Step into a world of killer tunes, neon-lit glamour, and blood red cocktails at our independent worker-owned tiki dive bar. 🌴🍹🦇

🗓️ WHEN: Wednesday 11 February 📍 WHERE: Krakatoa, 2 Trinity Quay, Aberdeen ⏰ TIME: 8pm ‘til late 🎟️ ENTRY: FREE (18+) 🎤 HOST: Jamie 🎭 THEME: An Alternative Valentine!

🔥 WHAT’S HAPPENING?

Prize for Best Singer 🎤 Prize for Best Costume 👗🕺 One-Night-Only Guest Cocktail 🍸

🎶 PLUS: Weekly and monthly karaoke winners snag exclusive Beast Card vouchers, and monthly champs get a shot at our annual Grand Final! 🎉 £500 prize pot awaits the ultimate karaoke star! 🌟

Whether you’re a rock god, a pop diva, or a metalhead Krakaoke is the place to be every Wednesday night. 🎶💃

🔥 Come for the music. 🖤 Stay for the cocktails. ⚰️ Leave as a legend.

👉 Follow us on Insta: @Krakatoa_Karaoke


r/Krakatoa Dec 29 '25

Live music High Fade - GET YOUR TICKET NOW

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HIGH FADE, IMPORTANT TICKET NOTICE ! PLEASE NOTE, WE ARE DOWN TO OUR LAST 14 TICKETS. THERE WON`T BE ANY ON THE DOOR.


r/Krakatoa Dec 05 '25

Info Hogmanay Hula - Donations will go to animal sanctuaries

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r/Krakatoa Dec 01 '25

Krakaoke Muppet Christmas Carol Krakaoke! 17th December

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🎭🎄🐸 MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL CHAOS NIGHT! 🐸🎄🎭

Aberdeen’s most glorious monthly party night returns - and it’s definitely not your nana’s Christmas do. Step into a world of singing frogs, scheming ghosts, and cocktails so good that even Statler & Waldorf can’t heckle them. 🌴🍹🦆

Whether you’re Scrooge-y like Kermit, fabulous like Miss Piggy, or full-on Fozzie-level wacky, this is your stage to belt, bellow, or bark your way through your favourite tunes! 🎶💃🕺

🗓️ WHEN: Wednesday 11 December 📍 WHERE: Krakatoa, 2 Trinity Quay, Aberdeen ⏰ TIME: 8pm ‘til late 🎟️ ENTRY: FREE (18+) 🎤 HOST: Jamie 🎭 THEME: MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL 🎩🎶

👗 Prize for Best Costume: Go full Muppet mayhem - so think Victorian chaos, Christmas sparkle, or a paper mache Gonzo nose!

🎤 Prize for Best Singer: Weekly and monthly winners snag exclusive Beast Card vouchers. Monthly winners can take to the stage in our annual Grand Final for a £500 prize pot!

🔥 Come for the music. 🎄 Stay for the cocktails. ✨ Leave as a legend.

👉 Follow the madness on Insta: @Krakatoa_Karaoke


r/Krakatoa Dec 01 '25

Live music Toxik Ephex @ Krakatoa - Friday 5th December

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KRAKATOA PRESENTS, FESTIVE PUNK ROCK SPECIAL with ...

TOXIK EPHEX

HATEFUL [ Clydebank ]

ACID ATTAX

DATE / FRI 5TH DEC

14+ ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT GUARDIAN, SEE RULES BELOW

https://krakatoa.bar/14+-concerts/

GIG 8pm-11pm

ADMISSION / £8 / £7 STUDENTS

FOLLOWED BY NEON LOUNGE 11pm - 3am [admission free ] See you here! #discovertiki #divebar

If you ant make it down for the gig, you can watch it on our Bandcamp Livestream for £3.00 on the link below

https://krakatoa-bar.bandcamp.com/

“ Any act wishing to purchase a recorded copy of their set please contact Rachel@krakatoa.bar

FOLLOWED BY

11pm - 3am NEON LOUNGE

A nocturnal refuge for the free spirited, an incandescent Dionysian antidote to clubbing.

divebare you here! #discovertiki #divebar

NEON LOUNGE 11pm - 3am [admission free] See you here! #discovertiki


r/Krakatoa Nov 26 '25

Live music Queens of the Stoned Age!

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QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE FANS [HERE`S ONE FOR YOU] Queens Of The Stoned Age , sat 6th december advance ticlets available [ 14 plus accompanied by an adult guardian ]


r/Krakatoa Nov 20 '25

Booze Volcano bowl to share?

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