# Theater Events, Live Performances In Kirkwall & Shows in Kirkwall

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For the lover of all things art there is a lot to catch; performing arts, musicals and theater events in [CITY] are all set to keep you entertained. There are these amazing and unforgettable performances in [CITY] that will keep you hooked for days long. This is your guide to the [CITY] show listings and all the top-rated performances so you never miss out on top-rated events. Explore the best of Broadway shows, plays and performances with us and book your tickets already.

## Performances Events in Kirkwall

- **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
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  - **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**: Paula Obrien LIVE Orkney - The Orkney Theatre 5th of October 2026
  - **Description**: Join Paula & her wonderful audience on her 2025/2026 Tour, ‘Nothing Medium About Me’ for an evening filled with laughter, tears and enlightenment, which will give you a unique insight into the parameters of both life and death. Paula’s Nothing Medium
  - **Date**: Mon Oct 05 2026 at 07:30 pm – Mon Oct 05 2026 at 09:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kirkwall/paula-obrien-live-orkney-the-orkney-theatre-5th-of-october-2026/200029271982020
  - **Venue**: Orkney Theatre
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  - **Categories**: art, theatre, workshops
- **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
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  - **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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## 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
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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**: 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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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Performances events in Kirkwall?
  - **A:** John Smith in Stromness (Thu May 21 2026 at 05:00 pm at Stromness Academy), Paula Obrien LIVE Orkney - The Orkney Theatre 5th of October 2026 (Mon Oct 05 2026 at 07:30 pm at Orkney Theatre), Now Westlin' Winds: The Cooperation Band (Sat Jun 27 2026 at 07:30 am at Orkney Auction Mart, Grainshore Road, Kirkwall KW15 1FL).
- **Q**: What Performances events are happening in Kirkwall in May 2026?
  - **A:** John Smith in Stromness (Thu May 21 2026 at 05:00 pm at Stromness Academy).
- **Q**: How can I find Performances events in Kirkwall?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Performances 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 Performances 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 Performances events in Kirkwall?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Performances events in Kirkwall include Stromness Academy, Orkney Theatre, Orkney Auction Mart, Grainshore Road, Kirkwall KW15 1FL.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Performances events in Kirkwall?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Performances events in Kirkwall include Melody Mapper, Paula Obrien Psychic Medium, The cooperation band.
- **Q**: Are there any online Performances events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Performances 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 Performances events in Kirkwall?
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