10 upcoming events in Orkney Islands
June 2026
St Magnus International Festival 2026 (50th Anniversary)
Orkney's midsummer celebration of music and the arts marks its 50th edition with concerts, theatre and events across the islands.
July 2026
Water Sound Bluegrass & Roots Festival
A three-day celebration of bluegrass, Americana and roots music held in a marquee in Burray, Orkney, with live acts and camping.
Stromness Shopping Week
Orkney's longest-running festival celebrates the town of Stromness with events culminating in a fancy dress parade, open-air dance and fireworks.
August 2026
East Mainland Agricultural Show
An annual agricultural show on Orkney's East Mainland featuring livestock, produce and rural competitions.
Orkney Classic Motor Show
A weekend exhibition of classic cars, tractors and motorbikes with indoor displays, collectors' items and children's entertainment.
Shapinsay Agricultural Show
The annual agricultural show on the island of Shapinsay with livestock judging and community activities.
South Ronaldsay & Burray Agricultural Show
A traditional agricultural show serving South Ronaldsay and Burray with livestock and produce competitions.
Dounby (West Mainland) Agricultural Show
The West Mainland Agricultural Society's annual show at Dounby featuring livestock, horses and rural displays.
Orkney County Show
Orkney's premier agricultural show at Bignold Park, Kirkwall, the climax of the islands' show season with livestock and competitions.
The Riding of the Marches
A traditional Kirkwall event in which horses, ponies and carriages carry a standard along the old boundary of the town.