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Orkney Folk Festival

44th festival, 27 - 30 May 2027. Event of the Year, 2023 Scots Trad Music Awards.
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20/09/2026

Today’s the last day to apply to join our board!

Applications for our two Orkney Folk Festival trustee vacancies close today (Sunday 20 September).

If you’d like to help shape the future of the festival, there’s still time to apply.

Find out more and complete the application form via our website.

18/09/2026

Don't miss your chance to apply to join our board.

Applications for our two trustee vacancies close this Sunday (20 September).

We’re looking for people who care about the festival and would like to help shape its future. You don’t need previous board experience, just enthusiasm, good judgement and a willingness to get involved.

We’re also welcoming expressions of interest from people who’d like to join our organising committee.

Find out more and apply via our website.

17/09/2026

Our Family Folkie was as energetic as ever, with peedie folk and their grown ups having fun to performances from Elephant Sessions and Rory Matheson - Music and his Scottish Dance Band.

Here are Laura Halbert's photos capturing all the action.

16/09/2026

Wendy MacIsaac and Mairi Rankin joined our workshop line up this year, teaching Cape Breton fiddle tunes and the characteristics of the East Cost Canadian style.

John Wright went along to capture all the action.

15/09/2026

The Friday Late Night Lounge line up brought together musical talent from Louisiana, Texas and the Highlands and Islands.

Here are David at The Hall of Einar's photos of Dirk Powell, Cedric Watson and Amelia Powell; Anna Massie; and Jenny Keldie & Brian Cromarty.

14/09/2026

Stromness RBL Pipe Band were back for their annual parade on Sunday this year.

Here are Grass Shoots Photography's photos.

12/09/2026

The last look back of the week takes us to Thursday night in Tankerness, where Duncan Chisholm; Rebecca Hill and Charlie Stewart; Meallan; and Jeana Leslie and John Lowrie took to the stage.

Here are photos of the night by Laura Halbert.

11/09/2026

Our final Lounge event of the festival took place on Sunday lunchtime, with Meallan, Polenta and Kenneth Pattengale taking to the stage.

Here are pictures from Grass Shoots Photography.

09/09/2026

There’s still time to get involved with the festival! 🎶

We’re looking for new trustees to join our board, as well as people interested in joining our organising committee ahead of the 2027 event.

Whether you have experience in governance, marketing, production, programming, education or something else you think could be useful, we’d love to hear from you.

Find out more about the voluntary opportunities and how to apply on our website. Trustee applications close on Sunday 20 September.

08/09/2026

The Stromness Dance photos are up next.

We don't know about you, but we're tired just looking at them. Rory Matheson - Music and his Scottish Dance Band definitely put everyone through their paces. 😮‍💨

John Wright captured all the fun.

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Ferry Terminal Buildings
Stromness
KW163BH

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+441856851331

Website

http://www.orkneyfolkfestival.com/

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