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Orkney is steeped in traditions and therefore supports a wide range of cultural events and activities that take place throughout the year, some of which are internationally renowned and well worth a visit if your holiday coincides. Some of the main festivals are set out below, but there are others including sailing regattas, Stromness Shopping Week, drama festivals and more. For more information about things to see and do in Orkney you can download a copy of the Visitor Guide via the Visit Orkney Website or arrange for a copy to be sent to you.
1st January | The New Year’s Day Ba’ |
25 February – 31 October | Sea Trout Season |
March – End of June | Brown Trout Season |
12 – 14 April | |
16 April | St Magnus Day |
17 May | Norwegian Constitution Day |
23 – 26 May | Orkney Jazz Festival |
Dates to be confirmed | Orkney Wine Festival |
13 – 19 May | |
23 – 26 May | |
21 – 26 June | |
21 June (3am) | Celebration of the Summer Solstice |
1 July – 23 August | |
21 – 29 July | Stromness Shopping Week |
Dates to be confirmed | Orkney Rock Festival |
8 August | West Mainland (Dounby) Agricultural Show |
10 August | Orkney’s County (Agricultural) Show, Bignold Park, Kirkwall |
5 – 11 September | |
Last weekend in September | |
24 – 27 October |