# 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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The best things to do in the world include attending top-notch festivals in [CITY]. Be it a rocking music festival or scrumptious food festival in [CITY], you will have a gala time of your life with a few of your close friends or your family. With the best of fun, entertainment, and food, the experience in festivals lets the enthusiasts immerse in the local culture and vibe. Ranging from the biggest outdoor beach parties to crazy music festivals, the festivals fall under various categories to suit everybody’s tastes. If you are looking for the best events and festivals in [CITY] listed on one platform - we have you covered.

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## Festivals Events in Kirkwall

- **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)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kirkwall/longhope-sailing-regatta/200029586019815
  - **Venue**: Longhope, Hoy, Orkney Islands.
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## Trending Events in Kirkwall

- **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
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- **Event Name**: SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS (PG)
  - **Description**: Our special end of season event is now SOLD OUT.

We’ll be selling balcony seats on the night but there won’t be access to the wine bar. 

CLASSIC WINE
Remember those Wine Festival nights? We're bringing them back - Duncan McLean of Kirkness & Gorie a
  - **Venue**: Stromness Town Hall, Victoria Street, KW16 3BA Stromness, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: Kirkwall BID World Cup Fun Day
  - **Description**: ⚽Flying the Flag for Local - World Cup Fun Day ⚽

Join us in Kirkwall Town Centre on Saturday 13 June for a fantastic day of FREE family fun as we celebrate Scotland Loves Local Week!

Enjoy:
⚽ Keepy-Uppy Contest
🎯 Football Target Challenge
🎨 Colouring &a
  - **Venue**: Broad Street, Kirkwall
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- **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**: 40 - The Invisible Symphony: Cooperation Band & Wallace Collection
  - **Description**: 40 - The Invisible Symphony: Co-operation Band & Wallace Collection

June 26, 2026 at 7:00pm. Duration: 90 mins

St Magnus Cathedral, Broad Street, KW15 1DH

THE COOPERATION BAND

THE WALLACE COLLECTION

Gabrieli   - The Invisible Symphony (transcribe
  - **Venue**: St Magnus Cathedral
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- **Event Name**: The BIG NESS LEGO Build
  - **Description**: Calling all LEGO™ fans, young & old! Join master builder Alistair Jelks
and help us recreate the Ness of BrodgarAbout this EventHelp us recreate scale models of the buildings discovered at the Nessof
  - **Venue**: Orkney Library & Archive
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- **Event Name**: Ann Cleeves Author Signing
  - **Description**: Ann Cleeves will be in the bookshop for an author signing from 2-3.30pm. 

'The Killing Stones' has just been released in paperback, in it Detective Kimmy Perez has traded the stark beauty of Shetland for the wild isolation of Orkney. 

A selection of her
  - **Venue**: 14 Albert Street, KW15 1HP Kirkwall, United Kingdom
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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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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Kirkwall?
  - **A:** Longhope Sailing Regatta (Sat Aug 22 2026 at 10:00 am at Longhope, Hoy, Orkney Islands.).
- **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 Longhope, Hoy, Orkney Islands..
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Kirkwall?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Kirkwall include 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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