9 upcoming events in Orkney Islands
July 2026
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.
Dounby Show
One of Orkney's much-loved agricultural shows featuring livestock judging, local produce and a brilliant family day out in the countryside.
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.