P&J Live is Aberdeen's purpose-built exhibition and events venue, and the natural home for shows tied to the North East's energy industry. If you're exhibiting there, the two things worth planning around are the venue's location — close to Aberdeen Airport rather than the city centre — and the fact that many P&J Live shows draw a heavily technical, industry-specific audience, which changes what your stand needs to do compared with a general consumer show.
About P&J Live
P&J Live sits close to Aberdeen International Airport, making it straightforward to fly a team and visitors in from anywhere in the UK or overseas. It's a modern, purpose-built venue that regularly hosts major energy-sector events reflecting Aberdeen's position as the UK's energy capital, alongside conferences and exhibitions across other sectors.
Getting There and Access
Being airport-adjacent rather than city-centre means road access and parking are generally more straightforward than at a venue like the EICC in Edinburgh, but it also means your team and visitors are more reliant on driving or flying in — factor travel time from Aberdeen city centre into your team's schedule for build day.
Designing for an Energy-Sector Audience
Many P&J Live shows draw specialists and engineers rather than general consumers — visitors who want clear technical information and a straightforward reason to stop, not just visual impact. If your show falls into this category, brief your stand designer accordingly: prioritise clear messaging and product demonstration space over pure spectacle. See our modular stand guide if you need a design that can flex between a technical trade show and a more general consumer event.
Booking a Contractor for Aberdeen
Aberdeen has fewer local stand contractors than Glasgow or Edinburgh, so ask any prospective contractor directly about their track record building at P&J Live specifically. Redblu covers Aberdeen from our Cambuslang depot near Glasgow — further than Glasgow or Edinburgh, but still a same-day drive, with the same ESSA Tier 5 accreditation and named project management on every build.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is P&J Live in Aberdeen?
Close to Aberdeen International Airport, on the edge of the city rather than in the centre.
What kind of shows run at P&J Live?
A strong concentration of energy-sector events reflecting Aberdeen's position as the UK's energy capital, alongside conferences and exhibitions across other sectors.
Do I need a different stand design for an energy-industry show?
Often, yes — technical, specialist audiences generally respond better to clear information and demonstration space than to pure visual spectacle.
Does Redblu build stands at P&J Live?
Yes — covered from our Cambuslang depot near Glasgow, with the same ESSA Tier 5 accreditation and project management as any other Redblu build.
Exhibiting at P&J Live? Talk to our Scotland team.
