With history, culture, wildlife, arts, crafts and food and drink around every corner, Orkney really does have something for everyone. We’re unable to make individual recommendations, but you can find a wealth of information on Orkney.com to help you plan your visit.
How does the festival work?
We offer a multi-event format where you buy tickets for individual concerts, dances, workshops and clubs, allowing you to tailor make your perfect festival experience. Events take place in a range of venues across Orkney, though Stromness is at the heart of the festival with lots of activity in the Town Hall and Community Centre… Read more »
When’s the festival taking place?
The festival always takes place the last weekend in May to coincide with the late May UK bank holiday, giving you a day to recover from an action-packed weekend! We run more than 30 events during four days from the Thursday evening to Sunday evening. Check our website banner for the dates of the next… Read more »