# What's On In Kirkwall This Weekend | May 1-3, 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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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 [CITY] this weekend for you to explore. Make your weekends memorable. Check out all upcoming weekend events in [CITY].

## Weekend Events in Kirkwall

- **Event Name**: Rapture Rewind with The Cat
  - **Description**: The Cat is back with the biggest hits and party anthems of 80s, 90s, 00s.
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 10:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kirkwall/rapture-rewind-with-the-cat/200029954578908
  - **Venue**: 18 Bridge Street, KW15 1HR Kirkwall, United Kingdom
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  - **Categories**: parties, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Victoria Bennett 'The Apothecary by the Sea' Author Signing
  - **Description**: We are delighted that Victoria Bennett will be in the bookshop signing copies of her latest title 'The Apothecary by the Sea - A Year in an Orkney Garden'. 

From 1-3pm on Saturday 2nd May Victoria, author of 'All My Wild Mothers', will be joined by Adam
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 10
  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat May 02 2026 at 03:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kirkwall/victoria-bennett-the-apothecary-by-the-sea-author-signing/200029936951539
  - **Venue**: 14 Albert Street, KW15 1HP Kirkwall, United Kingdom
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  - **Categories**: art, literary-art
- **Event Name**: A Glimpse Beyond the Curtain
  - **Description**: A talk/discussion led by Les Cowan on possible evidence of life after death.
  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 02:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kirkwall/a-glimpse-beyond-the-curtain/200029992640903
  - **Venue**: St Magnus Centre
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- **Event Name**: starwars day
  - **Description**: bring your blasters and your lightsabers for a skirmish 
as always bring lunch and a jacket
if you like dress up
  - **Date**: Sun May 03 2026 at 09:00 am (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kirkwall/starwars-day/200029992593431
  - **Venue**: Burray Island, Orkney
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## Trending Events in Kirkwall

- **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**: 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
- **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**: 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**: O Sweet Spontaneous Earth – Music Inspired by Nature
  - **Description**: A Classical Concert being organised by the Orkney Camerata, Orkney Chamber Choir and RSPB Scotland.About this Event‘O Sweet Spontaneous Earth – Music Inspired by Nature’ is a Classical Mu
  - **Venue**: St Magnus Cathedral
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- **Event Name**: Desperados @ Kirkwall Orkney Theatre
  - **Description**: DESPERADOS: The Music & Legacy of Eagles

Prepare to be transported back to the golden era of classic West Coast rock as Desperados faithfully captures the essence and spirit of EAGLES. Their impeccable harmonies, flawless instrumentation, and passion
  - **Venue**: Orkney Theatre
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- **Event Name**: HMS Pinafore
  - **Description**: Coming up in May - in the centenary of Kirkwall Amateur Operatic Society, two concert performances of Gilbert and Sullivan's HMS Pinafore in aid of Malawi Music Fund. https://malawimusicfund.org.uk

These will be held at 3pm and 7.30pm in Orkney Arts Thea
  - **Venue**: Orkney Arts Theatre
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- **Event Name**: Orkney - Seabirds and clifftops 2026
  - **Description**: Paint from nature amongst Orkney’s rich wildlife and mesmerising landscapes.

There’s a glimmering brilliance to Orkney in June. It’s joyously decorative as if it’s been storing all its light, energy and colour for these short summer months. Sea cliffs ar
  - **Venue**: Kirkwall, Orkney, Scotland
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Weekend events in Kirkwall?
  - **A:** Rapture Rewind with The Cat (Sat May 02 2026 at 10:30 pm at 18 Bridge Street, KW15 1HR Kirkwall, United Kingdom), Victoria Bennett 'The Apothecary by the Sea' Author Signing (Sat May 02 2026 at 01:00 pm at 14 Albert Street, KW15 1HP Kirkwall, United Kingdom), A Glimpse Beyond the Curtain (Sat May 02 2026 at 02:30 pm at St Magnus Centre), starwars day (Sun May 03 2026 at 09:00 am at Burray Island, Orkney).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Kirkwall this weekend May 1–3, 2026?
  - **A:** Rapture Rewind with The Cat (Sat May 02 2026 at 10:30 pm at 18 Bridge Street, KW15 1HR Kirkwall, United Kingdom), Victoria Bennett 'The Apothecary by the Sea' Author Signing (Sat May 02 2026 at 01:00 pm at 14 Albert Street, KW15 1HP Kirkwall, United Kingdom), A Glimpse Beyond the Curtain (Sat May 02 2026 at 02:30 pm at St Magnus Centre), starwars day (Sun May 03 2026 at 09:00 am at Burray Island, Orkney).
- **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 18 Bridge Street, KW15 1HR Kirkwall, United Kingdom, 14 Albert Street, KW15 1HP Kirkwall, United Kingdom, St Magnus Centre.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Weekend events in Kirkwall?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Weekend events in Kirkwall include Garden Square, The Orcadian Bookshop, Valhalla Airsoft 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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