St Magnus Festival Orkney Storytelling festival Orkney Folk Festival Orkney Vintage Club Orkney Triathlon Club Maeshowe - winter solstice Sandy Soulka Orkney Blues Festival Ba game Stromness Shopping Week traditional dance association orcadian Orkney Library sheila fleet Orkney Science Festival

Events

Orkney plays host to many festivals and events throughout the year. There are many opportunities to enjoy jazz, country, traditional and classical music, appreciate the arts, and to participate in community events.

With so many events taking place throughout the year, it’s a good idea to drop into one of our information centres for details of additional events. Similarly if you’re coming to Orkney specifically for an event it’s worth confirming dates in advance;
t. (01856) 872856; f. (01856) 875056; e. info@visitorkney.com. It is also essential to book accommodation and travel arrangements during the larger festivals.


Use the Events calendar below to browse coming events by month.



Get Active Brochure

This brochure gives details and information on events in Orkney during 2010.

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