# Festivals in Kirkwall | Cultural Events & Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Explore upcoming festivals in  Kirkwall. Discover cultural celebrations, street fairs and seasonal events happening across the city. Join the festivities.
- **Category**: Festivals
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## Festivals Events in Kirkwall

- **Event Name**: Orkney Folk Festival 2026
  - **Description**: Join us for our 43rd festival between 21 and 24 May 2026.
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  - **Date**: Thu May 21 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sun May 24 2026 at 11:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kirkwall/orkney-folk-festival-2026/200029257205840
  - **Venue**: Orkney Folk Festival
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- **Event Name**: SONGS OF EARTH (E) - ORKNEY NATURE FESTIVAL
  - **Description**: In collaboration with ORKNEY NATURE FESTIVAL
and celebrating MAY 17 NORWEGIAN CONSTITUTION DAY

The mountainous landscapes of Norway provide the monumental backdrop for this cinematic nature experience. A magnificent, existential journey with the filmmake
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  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 07:45 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kirkwall/songs-of-earth-e-orkney-nature-festival/200029899876554
  - **Venue**: Stromness Town Hall, Victoria Street, KW16 3BA Stromness, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: Longhope Sailing Regatta
  - **Description**: Ladies and gents. A date for your diaries!!!
The Longhope Sailing Regatta will be Saturday 22nd August 2026. 
More details to follow as and when I get them.
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  - **Date**: Sat Aug 22 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Aug 22 2026 at 04:00 pm (+01:00)
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  - **Venue**: Longhope, Hoy, Orkney Islands.
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## Trending Events in Kirkwall

- **Event Name**: Orkney Folk Festival 2026
  - **Description**: Join us for our 43rd festival between 21 and 24 May 2026.
  - **Venue**: Orkney Folk Festival
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- **Event Name**: Big Country & Scotland v Morocco
  - **Description**: One of Scotland's most successful rock bands make their Orkney debut as part of their Scottish tour. Expect to hear hits including In a Big Country, Look Away, Fields of Fire, Wonderland & King of Emotion. After the gig, enjoy the Scotland v Morocco g
  - **Venue**: 18 Bridge Street, KW15 1HR Kirkwall, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: N-Trance
  - **Description**: N-Trance blew the roof off Rapture in 2025, and following the release of new single Higher, they return to Orkney in 2026.

One of the biggest selling UK dance acts of the 1990s, N-Trance are stronger now than they've ever been. Set You Free, Stayin' Aliv
  - **Venue**: 18 Bridge Street, KW15 1HR Kirkwall, United Kingdom
- **Event Name**: Viking Experience on the Beach
  - **Description**: Step back in time to the Viking Age on the fabulous sandy beach of Scapa just 2 miles south of Kirkwall. Enjoy tasters of Viking food cooked over an open wood fire. Play Viking games. Learn Viking crafts and skills. Listen to stories of Viking Orkney. Fun
  - **Venue**: Scapa Beach
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- **Event Name**: O Sweet Spontaneous Earth – Music Inspired by Nature
  - **Description**: A Classical Concert being organised by the Orkney Camerata, Orkney Chamber Choir and RSPB Scotland.About this Event‘O Sweet Spontaneous Earth – Music Inspired by Nature’ is a Classical Mu
  - **Venue**: St Magnus Cathedral
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- **Event Name**: Big Country in Kirkwall
  - **Description**: 🎤 Experience Big Country Live at TBA on Friday, June 19, 2026! 🎤
The countdown has begun! Big Country is taking over TBA on Friday, June 19, 2026, and with hits like In A Big Country, Look A
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- **Event Name**: Desperados @ Kirkwall Orkney Theatre
  - **Description**: DESPERADOS: The Music & Legacy of Eagles

Prepare to be transported back to the golden era of classic West Coast rock as Desperados faithfully captures the essence and spirit of EAGLES. Their impeccable harmonies, flawless instrumentation, and passion
  - **Venue**: Orkney Theatre
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- **Event Name**: HMS Pinafore
  - **Description**: Coming up in May - in the centenary of Kirkwall Amateur Operatic Society, two concert performances of Gilbert and Sullivan's HMS Pinafore in aid of Malawi Music Fund. https://malawimusicfund.org.uk

These will be held at 3pm and 7.30pm in Orkney Arts Thea
  - **Venue**: Orkney Arts Theatre
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- **Event Name**: Orkney - Seabirds and clifftops 2026
  - **Description**: Paint from nature amongst Orkney’s rich wildlife and mesmerising landscapes.

There’s a glimmering brilliance to Orkney in June. It’s joyously decorative as if it’s been storing all its light, energy and colour for these short summer months. Sea cliffs ar
  - **Venue**: Kirkwall, Orkney, Scotland
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Kirkwall?
  - **A:** Orkney Folk Festival 2026 (Thu May 21 2026 at 05:00 pm at Orkney Folk Festival), SONGS OF EARTH (E) - ORKNEY NATURE FESTIVAL (Sat May 16 2026 at 07:45 pm at Stromness Town Hall, Victoria Street, KW16 3BA Stromness, United Kingdom), Longhope Sailing Regatta (Sat Aug 22 2026 at 10:00 am at Longhope, Hoy, Orkney Islands.).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Kirkwall in May 2026?
  - **A:** Orkney Folk Festival 2026 (Thu May 21 2026 at 05:00 pm at Orkney Folk Festival), SONGS OF EARTH (E) - ORKNEY NATURE FESTIVAL (Sat May 16 2026 at 07:45 pm at Stromness Town Hall, Victoria Street, KW16 3BA Stromness, United Kingdom).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Kirkwall?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Kirkwall on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Festivals events in Kirkwall?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Festivals events in Kirkwall?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Kirkwall include Orkney Folk Festival, Stromness Town Hall, Victoria Street, KW16 3BA Stromness, United Kingdom, Longhope, Hoy, Orkney Islands..
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Kirkwall?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Kirkwall include Orkney Folk Festival, West Side Cinema, Longhope Sailing Club.
- **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Festivals events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Festivals events in Kirkwall?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Kirkwall.

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