GALLERY: These were some of the best 2022 gigs in Aberdeen and Inverness

From Bryan Adams and Paolo Nutini to Duran Duran and Sir Rod Stewart, these were some of the best gigs that rocked Aberdeen and Inverness in 2022.

The P&J attended gigs at the Music Hall, The Lemon Tree, and P&J Live in Aberdeen and Caledonian Stadium in Inverness to review the shows and take pics of fans arriving and singing along to their favourite songs.

Here’s our pick of the top 10 gigs that took place in Aberdeen and Inverness in 2022. Did you attend any of these shows? Let us know in the comments below.

Stereophonics: March 20 @ P&J Live

Welsh rockers Stereophonics raised the roof at P&J Live in front of thousands of adoring fans. Our photographer Kami Thomson was there to capture the atmosphere…

Fans taking photos and enjoying the much-anticipated gig.

Aberdeen gigs — Stereophonics fans had a great night with the Welsh rockers in top form at P&J Live in Aberdeen.

Did you see Stereophonics perform at P&J Live?

You can read our review here and click here if you want to see more pics from the gig.

Deacon Blue: May 6 @ P&J Live

The Scottish superstars finally brought their Cities Of Love tour to the north-east in May – months after postponing their 2021 show last minute. The band will return to P&J Live with their All The Old 45s Tour on October 13 next year.

Front row view. All pics from this gig were taken by Chris Sumner/ DC Thomson.

Ricky Ross of Deacon Blue performing in Aberdeen.

You can read our review here and click here if you want to see more pics from the gig.

Bryan Adams: May 22 @ P&J Live

The Canadian singer finally brought his tour to the north-east in May 2022 – two years after originally planned.

Our photographer Scott Baxter was there to capture the fans singing along to some of Bryan Adams’ biggest hits including Summer of ’69 and (Everything I Do) I Do It For You.

A sell-out crowd was in attendance at the gig.

You can read our review here and click here if you want to see more pics from the gig.

Andrea Bocelli: July 1 @ Caledonian Stadium

Tenor superstar Andrea Bocelli made his Inverness debut earlier this year. The Italian operatic tenor and multi-instrumentalist, who was born visually impaired and became blind at the age of 12, thrilled music fans in Inverness.

Our photographer Jason Hedges attended the concert and took the pics below.

Fans chat as they wait for the show to start.

Were you among the many people who attended the Inverness gig?

Andrea Bocelli made his Inverness debut in 2022.

You can read our review here and click here if you want to see more pics from the gig.

Duran Duran: July 2 @ Caledonian Stadium

The much-anticipated show saw the English new romantic band play Inverness for the first time in their long-spanning career. And the pop megastars delivered a great show, leaving their fans ‘Hungry Like The Wolf’ for more.

All photos from this gig were taken by P&J photographer Jason Hedges.

The rainy weather didn’t dampen any spirits!

Fans arrive to see the Duran Duran concert and supporting act Jack Savoretti.

You can read our review here and click here if you want to see more pics from the gig.

Machine Head: September 4 @ The Lemon Tree

Machine Head delighted Aberdeen fans when they announced an intimate gig at The Lemon Tree as a warm-up for their European tour. Tickets sold out within minutes and fans crammed into the iconic Aberdeen venue to rock out with one of the biggest heavy metal bands in the world. Photos from this gig were taken by Andy Thorn.

Machineheads go wild for Machine Head as the metal legends played The Lemon Tree in Aberdeen.

Machine Head fans loving the atmosphere of the intimate gig at The Lemon Tree in the Granite City.

Lost in music as Machine Head do their thing on The Lemon Tree stage.

You can read our review here and click here if you want to see more pics from the gig.

Boyzlife: October 7 @ Music Hall

Boyzlife treated Aberdeen music fans to the ultimate 90s and 00s nostalgia in October. Boyzone’s Keith Duffy and Westlife’s Brian McFadden played their feel-good music with great guitar solos and catchy choruses to the delighted north-east audience.

Our photographer Wullie Marr attended the concert to take some fan photos.

Music lovers seemed to have a great time.

Individuals in the audience sang along and enjoyed the band’s performance.

You can read our review here and click here if you want to see more pics from the gig.

Paolo Nutini: November 1 @ Music Hall

Our reviewer said the gig was a night to remember, with Paolo Nutini “singing his poetic heart out” in his rousing repertoire from Last Night in the Bittersweet, his first and most recent album in eight years.

Lesleya and Anya Tulluck ventured to the Music Hall to see Paolo Nutini play his biggest hits in Aberdeen. Picture by Paul Glendell / DC Thomson 01/11/2022 — Lesley and Anya Tulluck ventured to the Music Hall to see Paolo Nutini play his biggest hits in Aberdeen.

paolo nutini aberdeen — Family fun: Amber, Neil and Mia McLaughlin went to see Paolo Nutini together.

You can read our review here and click here if you want to see more pics from the gig.

Rod Stewart: December 2 @ P&J Live

The music legend that is Sir Rod Stewart rolled into P&J Live earlier this month to the delight of his fans. Running through his extensive back catalogue of timeless hits, the hugely-popular singer offered up a great night of entertainment.

P&J photographer Darrell Benns went along to the gig to take pics of the singer and his north-east fans.

Locals were looking forward to the Aberdeen gig for months.

Fans were thrilled Sir Rod returned to Aberdeen.

You can read our review here and click here if you want to see more pics from the gig.

The Proclaimers: December 17 @ P&J Live

Did you walk 500 miles to see The Proclaimers rock P&J Live in Aberdeen? Famous for their smash hit I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles), the Reid brothers have been entertaining fans all over the world for the past three decades and the P&J Live gig was no exception.

Our photographer Wullie Marr also attended the event – check out some of his pics below.