Elton John to play open-air gig in Aberdeen By Laura Redpath November 26 2014, 7:52 am November 26 2014, 7:52 am Share Elton John to play open-air gig in Aberdeen Share via Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Messenger Linkedin Email Post link https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberdeen-aberdeenshire/412623/elton-john-play-open-air-gig-aberdeen/ Copy Link Sir Elton John Elton John has revealed plans to play an open-air gig in Aberdeen this summer. 14,000 fans are expected to attend the concert at a specially constructed area at the AECC on Saturday June 20. The tour will feature well-known hits and original band member original member Nigel Olsson on drums. Elton John said: “When I was told I had the opportunity to return to Aberdeen I jumped at it. It will be the first time he has graced the city since his sold out Pittodrie show in 2004.