Three British sporting legends will headline a unique event in Aberdeen this spring as the 2025 Ultimate Masterclass Festival gets underway.
An Evening with Sporting Legends will see former West Ham and Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp join Aberdeen, Scotland and Manchester United great Gordon Strachan for football insights, behind-the-scenes stories, and career reflections in front of a live audience.
Open winner and Ryder Cup star Paul Lawrie will complete the trio to share anecdotes from his incredible golfing career.
Organised by Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with TotalEnergies, the event is the latest addition to a stellar Ultimate Masterclass Festival (UMF) programme designed to inspire, entertain, and attract visitors to the city centre.
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The event is being sponsored by the Legends Tour – and both Redknapp and Strachan will be among the celebrities taking part in the Luxe Scot Celebrity Pro-Am at this summer’s Staysure PGA Seniors Championship, which takes place at Trump International Golf Links, Scotland from 31st July to 4th August.
UMF host Ryan Crighton said: “The Ultimate Masterclass Festival is about bringing the best minds from sport, business, and entertainment to Aberdeen – so who better to add to the line-up than two of football’s biggest characters and one of golf’s greatest competitors.
“Harry Redknapp is a legend of the game, a man with stories that could fill a dozen nights, while Gordon Strachan is one of Scotland’s most celebrated footballers and managers. And in Paul Lawrie, we have a golfing icon who captured the hearts of the nation with his unforgettable Open Championship victory. To have all three on stage together will be a fantastic experience for the audience.
“We’ve had huge success with sports events in the past, bringing in figures like Damon Hill, Gianfranco Zola, and Colin Montgomerie. Demand for these evenings has been phenomenal, and we expect tickets to move quickly once again.”
The announcement of Sporting Legends Night follows the huge demand for other Ultimate Masterclass Festival events.
Tickets for An Evening with Louis Theroux – part one of a two-night city centre takeover taking place on May 14th and 15th – sold out within 48 hours.
An Evening with James Corden the following night also sold-out in under a week. Corden, the actor, comedian, and former host of The Late Late Show, will share insights from his career spanning Gavin & Stacey, Carpool Karaoke, and his transition to Hollywood.
Crighton added: “The Ultimate Masterclass Festival is fast becoming one of the UK’s must-attend events, drawing in top-tier talent from around the world. With James Corden, Louis Theroux, and now Harry Redknapp and Gordon Strachan on the bill, we are bringing world-class entertainment to the heart of Aberdeen.”
More than 4,000 people attended the UMF series in 2023, which was headlined by ‘Diary of a CEO’ star Steven Bartlett and ‘How to Fail’ podcaster Elizabeth Day.
And last year’s festival saw appearances from Gary Neville and Davina McCall alongside thousands of attendees who flocked to the city for a diverse programme of events.
The 2025 series is set to build on this success, further cementing Aberdeen as a prime destination for major cultural and business events.
Tickets for An Evening with Sporting Legends featuring Harry Redknapp, Gordon Strachan and Paul Lawrie will go on sale this Friday at 11.30am via umf.events and Aberdeen Performing Arts. Demand is expected to be high, so fans are encouraged to secure their seats early.