# What's On In Kirkwall This Weekend | September 18-20, 2026 | AllEvents

- **Subtitle**: Kirkwall is a city full of experiences, activities and events. Explore what to do in Kirkwall this weekend and make your Friday, Saturday and Sunday full of fun and excitement.
- **Category**: Weekend
- **Display Name**: Events this weekend
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## Featured Events

- **Event Name**: Orkney MasterChef 2026
  - **Description**: Get ready for Orkney MasterChef 2026 — a tasty face-to-face cook-off you won’t want to miss!About this EventStep into the spotlight at Orkney MasterChef, where four talented amateur cooks
  - **Date**: Fri, 18 Sep at 06:00 pm – Fri, 18 Sep at 11:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kirkwall/orkney-masterchef-2026/100001993914785799
  - **Venue**: Kirkwall Grammar School
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Weekends become special if you know how to make the most out of it. There are a lot of fun things to do and event in Kirkwall this weekend for you to explore. Make your weekends memorable. Check out all upcoming weekend events in Kirkwall.

## Weekend Events in Kirkwall

- **Event Name**: Orkney MasterChef 2026
  - **Description**: Get ready for Orkney MasterChef 2026 — a tasty face-to-face cook-off you won’t want to miss!About this EventStep into the spotlight at Orkney MasterChef, where four talented amateur cooks
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  - **Date**: Fri Sep 18 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri Sep 18 2026 at 11:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kirkwall/orkney-masterchef-2026/100001993914785799
  - **Venue**: Kirkwall Grammar School
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  - **Price**: GBP 25
  - **Categories**: fitness, Workshops, Contests
- **Event Name**: Foo Fighters GB
  - **Description**: Founded in 2012, Foo Fighters GB quickly established themselves as a live force to be reckoned with, just like the band they seem to emulate. Through regular, adrenaline-fueled, sold-out shows and summer festival appearances across the length and breadth
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  - **Date**: Sat Sep 19 2026 at 10:30 pm (+01:00)
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  - **Venue**: 18 Bridge Street, KW15 1HR Kirkwall, United Kingdom
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  - **Categories**: festivals, music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Wheelchair basketball  - family fun session
  - **Description**: Turn up and have a go - all abilities welcome.  Ideally for age 8 and up but if your child is younger, book them on and send us a message.
  - **Date**: Sat Sep 19 2026 at 09:30 am – Sat Sep 19 2026 at 11:30 am (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kirkwall/wheelchair-basketball-family-fun-session/100001999378722581
  - **Venue**: Kirkwall Grammar School
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness
- **Event Name**: Wheelchair basketball  - not only for wheelchair users
  - **Description**: Senior session for age 14 and over.  Come along and have a go.
  - **Date**: Sat Sep 19 2026 at 11:30 am – Sat Sep 19 2026 at 01:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kirkwall/wheelchair-basketball-not-only-for-wheelchair-users/100001999383065571
  - **Venue**: KGS Sports Centre
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness

## Trending Events in Kirkwall

- **Event Name**: Smugglers, Pirates and Jacobites
  - **Description**: A wildly entertaining journey through Kirkwall's lanes and legendary tales, where history comes alive with a splash of gin. Meet shipwrecked survivors, Jacobite rebels, and the infamous Pirate Gow. You will find yourself in the middle of a handfast weddin
  - **Venue**: The Orkney Distillery
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- **Event Name**: Foo Fighters GB
  - **Description**: Founded in 2012, Foo Fighters GB quickly established themselves as a live force to be reckoned with, just like the band they seem to emulate. Through regular, adrenaline-fueled, sold-out shows and summer festival appearances across the length and breadth
  - **Venue**: 18 Bridge Street, KW15 1HR Kirkwall, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: First Foot Soldiers
  - **Description**: Formed in late 2010, First Foot Soldiers have established themselves as one of Shetland's most in-demand live acts, playing a wide range of classic rock and pop songs from the 20th Century.
  - **Venue**: 18 Bridge Street, KW15 1HR Kirkwall, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: Wheelchair basketball  - family fun session
  - **Description**: Turn up and have a go - all abilities welcome.  Ideally for age 8 and up but if your child is younger, book them on and send us a message.
  - **Venue**: Kirkwall Grammar School
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- **Event Name**: Island Food + Fungi: Food Resilience and Mushroom Growing
  - **Description**: Join us in person to explore tasty island eats and grow your own resilient mushrooms!About this EventIsland Food + Fungi: Food Resilience and Mushroom Growing
  - **Venue**: Orkney Library & Archive
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- **Event Name**: Orkney Visit 9th - 11th October 2026
  - **Description**: IKKOS EQUESTRIAN IS COMING TO ORKNEY

I’m heading to Orkney for the weekend of 9th to 11th October 2026, bringing an evening talk, quiz and raffle on Friday, followed by two full days of bit & bridle consultations at Market Stance Indoor.

FRIDAY 9TH
  - **Venue**: Market Stance, Kirkwall, Orkney
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- **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
  - **Venue**: Orkney Theatre
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- **Event Name**: 70's Day Clubbing
  - **Description**: Join us for four hours of your favourite hits from the 70s
  - **Venue**: 18 Bridge Street, KW15 1HR Kirkwall, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: Wheelchair basketball  - not only for wheelchair users
  - **Description**: Senior session for age 14 and over.  Come along and have a go.
  - **Venue**: KGS Sports Centre
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Weekend events in Kirkwall?
  - **A:** Orkney MasterChef 2026 (Fri Sep 18 2026 at 06:00 pm at Kirkwall Grammar School), Foo Fighters GB (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 10:30 pm at 18 Bridge Street, KW15 1HR Kirkwall, United Kingdom), Wheelchair basketball  - family fun session (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 09:30 am at Kirkwall Grammar School), Wheelchair basketball  - not only for wheelchair users (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 11:30 am at KGS Sports Centre), Orkney MasterChef 2026 (Fri, 18 Sep at 06:00 pm at Kirkwall Grammar School).
- **Q**: What are the top free Weekend events in Kirkwall?
  - **A:** Wheelchair basketball  - family fun session (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 09:30 am at Kirkwall Grammar School), Wheelchair basketball  - not only for wheelchair users (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 11:30 am at KGS Sports Centre).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Kirkwall today September 18, 2026?
  - **A:** Orkney MasterChef 2026 (Fri Sep 18 2026 at 06:00 pm at Kirkwall Grammar School), Orkney MasterChef 2026 (Fri, 18 Sep at 06:00 pm at Kirkwall Grammar School).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Kirkwall this weekend September 18–20, 2026?
  - **A:** Orkney MasterChef 2026 (Fri Sep 18 2026 at 06:00 pm at Kirkwall Grammar School), Foo Fighters GB (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 10:30 pm at 18 Bridge Street, KW15 1HR Kirkwall, United Kingdom), Wheelchair basketball  - family fun session (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 09:30 am at Kirkwall Grammar School), Wheelchair basketball  - not only for wheelchair users (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 11:30 am at KGS Sports Centre), Orkney MasterChef 2026 (Fri, 18 Sep at 06:00 pm at Kirkwall Grammar School).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Kirkwall in September 2026?
  - **A:** Orkney MasterChef 2026 (Fri Sep 18 2026 at 06:00 pm at Kirkwall Grammar School), Foo Fighters GB (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 10:30 pm at 18 Bridge Street, KW15 1HR Kirkwall, United Kingdom), Wheelchair basketball  - family fun session (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 09:30 am at Kirkwall Grammar School), Wheelchair basketball  - not only for wheelchair users (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 11:30 am at KGS Sports Centre), Orkney MasterChef 2026 (Fri, 18 Sep at 06:00 pm at Kirkwall Grammar School).
- **Q**: How can I find Weekend events in Kirkwall?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Weekend 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 Weekend 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 Weekend events in Kirkwall?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Weekend events in Kirkwall include Kirkwall Grammar School, 18 Bridge Street, KW15 1HR Kirkwall, United Kingdom, KGS Sports Centre.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Weekend events in Kirkwall?
  - **A:** Prices for Weekend events in Kirkwall range from GBP 25 to GBP 25. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Weekend events in Kirkwall?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Weekend events in Kirkwall include Orkney Food & Drink, Garden Square, Inclusive Orkney.
- **Q**: Are there any online Weekend events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Weekend 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 Weekend events in Kirkwall?
  - **A:** Follow the Weekend category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Weekend events are listed in Kirkwall.

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