33 upcoming events in Orkney Islands · page 2 of 2
January 2027
New Year's Day Ba' Game
New Year's Day edition of the traditional Kirkwall Ba' street game.
New Year's Day Ba' Game
The New Year edition of Kirkwall's traditional Ba' game, with the Boys' Ba' at 10am and Men's Ba' at 1pm from the Mercat Cross.
April 2027
Orkney Blues Festival
Weekend of live blues music performances across venues in Orkney.
May 2027
Orkney Nature Festival
A week-long celebration of Orkney's wildlife and landscapes with guided walks, talks and hands-on activities across the islands.
Orkney Folk Festival
Stromness fills with musicians for gigs, sessions and family events across the town for the 44th edition of this long-running folk festival.
June 2027
St Magnus International Festival
Major arts festival of music, theatre, dance and literature held across Orkney at midsummer.
August 2027
Orkney County Show 2027, Bignold Park, Kirkwall
The highlight of Orkney's farming calendar, with prize livestock from across the islands, machinery, trade stalls, a funfair and family entertainment at Bignold Park.
September 2027
Orkney International Science Festival 2027
A week of talks, walks, exhibitions and hands-on events across Orkney exploring science, archaeology, nature and technology, with visiting experts and island specialists.
Orkney Food & Drink Festival
A celebration of the islands' produce and drink producers held in Kirkwall, returning as a biennial event.