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Orkney Folk Festival 2021

The 2021 Orkney Folk Festival, due to take place over May 27-30, is once again set to be a digital event, as a result of ongoing restrictions and uncertainty surrounding the covid-19 pandemic.
Until very recently, we remained hopeful of being able to stage a live festival in the spring. Last year was the first time in our 38 years that the festival had ever been called off, and none of us thought for a second that we would have to do it again – let alone for a second consecutive year. Since last summer, we have been exploring, financially and logistically, a number of adaptations to the festival’s format – including the creation of...
New Merchandise!

We’re delighted to unveil some new merchandise items – on sale now in the festival shop!
New for 2020, we have hand-blown glass bottles...
Artists announced for 2021

Following an overwhelming response to the first ever virtual Orkney Folk Festival, the team behind the award-winning festival have announced some 22 artists...
Limited Edition Merch Sale!

Why not treat yourself to some limited edition festival merchandise this weekend? Support the festival with some new threads for your next Zoom...