# Music Events in Kirkwall 2026 | Concerts & Live Music

- **Subtitle**: Discover upcoming music events in Kirkwall. Book tickets for concerts, live gigs, music festivals and performances happening across the city.
- **Category**: Music
- **Display Name**: Music events
- **Type**: category

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Music signifies the vibrant energy of the place! Such music events in [CITY] make the city alive throughout the year. From live music shows and concerts to karaoke nights and gigs at bars and cafes, music fills the silence beautifully in [CITY]. The city has a lot for you in store, and there isn’t any lack of music events in [CITY] for classical lovers or concertgoers! Music is here to heal you and make you groove with festivals and heartfelt concerts in [CITY]. Explore such music events happening near you with us and get in the groove to set the stage on fire.

## Music Events in Kirkwall

- **Event Name**: Orkney Folk Festival 2026
  - **Description**: Join us for our 43rd festival between 21 and 24 May 2026.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 271
  - **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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  - **Categories**: festivals
- **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
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 17
  - **Date**: Sat Jun 27 2026 at 10:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kirkwall/n-trance/200029992642913
  - **Venue**: 18 Bridge Street, KW15 1HR Kirkwall, United Kingdom
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment
- **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
  - **Date**: Fri Jun 19 2026 at 08:00 pm – Fri Jun 19 2026 at 10:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kirkwall/big-country-in-kirkwall/3300029752356853
  - **Venue**: Kirkwall, SC, United Kingdom
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  - **Categories**: Concerts, Music, Art, Entertainment
- **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
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Thu May 21 2026 at 05:00 pm – Thu May 21 2026 at 07:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kirkwall/john-smith-in-stromness/3300029317231245
  - **Venue**: Stromness Academy
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, concerts, music, performances, live-music
- **Event Name**: Saturday with Seamus
  - **Description**: Seamus returns with the best new music and classic anthems
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 2
  - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 10:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kirkwall/saturday-with-seamus/200029992596803
  - **Venue**: 18 Bridge Street, KW15 1HR Kirkwall, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: Day Clubbing: 80s Summer Special
  - **Description**: Join us for four hours of non-stop hits and classic summer anthems from the 80s.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 147
  - **Date**: Sat Jul 18 2026 at 05:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kirkwall/day-clubbing-80s-summer-special/200030038260550
  - **Venue**: 18 Bridge Street, KW15 1HR Kirkwall, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: Rodeo Radio with DJ RevAnew
  - **Description**: DJ RevAnew brings you classic country anthems, current country hits & singalong country favourites.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 3
  - **Date**: Sat May 30 2026 at 10:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kirkwall/rodeo-radio-with-dj-revanew/200029992594243
  - **Venue**: 18 Bridge Street, KW15 1HR Kirkwall, United Kingdom
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  - **Categories**: rodeo
- **Event Name**: Now Westlin' Winds: The Cooperation Band
  - **Description**: Now Westlin' Winds: The Cooperation Band 
Orkney Auction Mart
June 27, 2026 at 7:30pm

Katrina Marzella Wheeler   Conductor


Andrew Duncan               The Spirit of the North (World Premiere)
Malcolm Arnold                Reel from Four Scottish Dances
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 20
  - **Date**: Sat Jun 27 2026 at 07:30 am – Sat Jun 27 2026 at 10:30 am (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kirkwall/now-westlin-winds-the-cooperation-band/200029992613454
  - **Venue**: Orkney Auction Mart, Grainshore Road, Kirkwall KW15 1FL
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, music, parties

## 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**: 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**: 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**: 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
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/cac21d30-151d-11f1-8ae5-771ed3dbcff0-rimg-w1147-h645-dc1f1f1f-gmir.webp?v=1772335312
- **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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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Music events in Kirkwall?
  - **A:** Orkney Folk Festival 2026 (Thu May 21 2026 at 05:00 pm at Orkney Folk Festival), N-Trance (Sat Jun 27 2026 at 10:30 pm at 18 Bridge Street, KW15 1HR Kirkwall, United Kingdom), Big Country in Kirkwall (Fri Jun 19 2026 at 08:00 pm at Kirkwall, SC, United Kingdom), John Smith in Stromness (Thu May 21 2026 at 05:00 pm at Stromness Academy), Saturday with Seamus (Sat May 23 2026 at 10:30 pm at 18 Bridge Street, KW15 1HR Kirkwall, United Kingdom).
- **Q**: What Music events are happening in Kirkwall this weekend May 22–24, 2026?
  - **A:** Saturday with Seamus (Sat May 23 2026 at 10:30 pm at 18 Bridge Street, KW15 1HR Kirkwall, United Kingdom).
- **Q**: What Music 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), John Smith in Stromness (Thu May 21 2026 at 05:00 pm at Stromness Academy), Saturday with Seamus (Sat May 23 2026 at 10:30 pm at 18 Bridge Street, KW15 1HR Kirkwall, United Kingdom), Rodeo Radio with DJ RevAnew (Sat May 30 2026 at 10:30 pm at 18 Bridge Street, KW15 1HR Kirkwall, United Kingdom).
- **Q**: How can I find Music events in Kirkwall?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Music 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 Music 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 Music events in Kirkwall?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Music events in Kirkwall include Orkney Folk Festival, 18 Bridge Street, KW15 1HR Kirkwall, United Kingdom, Kirkwall, SC, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Music events in Kirkwall?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Music events in Kirkwall include Orkney Folk Festival, Garden Square, Beat Curator.
- **Q**: What types of Music events can I find in Kirkwall?
  - **A:** You can explore a variety of music sub-genres and styles including Hip Hop Music, House Music, Classical Music, Afrobeats, Bachata and more.
- **Q**: Are there any online Music events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Music 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 Music events in Kirkwall?
  - **A:** Follow the Music category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Music events are listed in Kirkwall.

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