Kirkwall Festivals

Festivals in Kirkwall

The best things to do in the world include attending top-notch festivals in Kirkwall. Be it a rocking music festival or scrumptious food festival in Kirkwall, 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 Kirkwall listed on one platform - we have you covered. Immerse yourself in the mega dance festivals, electrifying music festivals, theatre & film festivals, quirky local festivals and more with us!

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Festivals in Kirkwall

Thu, 21 May, 2026 - 05:00 PM

Orkney Folk Festival 2026

Orkney Folk Festival

207+ Interested
Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 - 06:00 PM

Orkney Blues Festival 2026

KW16 3BS Stromness, United Kingdom

184+ Interested
Sat, 31 Jan, 2026 - 10:00 AM

ORFC YOUTH TEAMS RUNATHON

Orkney Rugby Football Club

51+ Interested

Festivals from nearby cities

Sat, 25 Jul • 12:15 PM

Halkirk Highland Games

KW12 6YN Halkirk, United Kingdom

136+ Interested

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What are the top Festivals happening in Kirkwall?

Here are the top Festivals in Kirkwall:

Orkney Folk Festival 2026 is happening on Thu 21 May 2026 from 5:00 PM onwards at Orkney Folk Festival, Kirkwall
Orkney Blues Festival 2026 is happening on Thu 23 Apr 2026 from 6:00 PM onwards at KW16 3BS Stromness, United Kingdom, Kirkwall
ORFC YOUTH TEAMS RUNATHON is happening on Sat 31 Jan 2026 from 10:00 AM onwards at Orkney Rugby Football Club, Kirkwall

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