# Literary-art Events | List Of All Upcoming Literary-art Events In Kirkwall

- **Subtitle**: Explore all upcoming literary-art events in Kirkwall, find information & tickets for upcoming literary-art events happening in Kirkwall.
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Explore all upcoming literary-art events in Kirkwall, find information & tickets for upcoming literary-art events happening in Kirkwall.

## 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**: 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**: 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**: 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
- **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**: Witches of Orkney
  - **Description**: A guided walk through Kirkwall (1.5 h) exploring Orkney's historical witchcraft trials. 

In the 1600s, people feared witches and the power they held over farming, health, and fortunes. During those dark days, more than 70 Orkney women and men were taken
  - **Venue**: 2 Albert Street, Kirkwall, KW15 1HP, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: John Smith in Stromness
  - **Description**: 🎤 Catch John Smith Live at Stromness Academy on Thursday, May 21, 2026! 🎤
Ready to experience the night of your life? John Smith is bringing their infectious energy and hit songs like Far Too Good, Eye to Ey
  - **Venue**: Stromness Academy
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- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many 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 events in Kirkwall?
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