The Orkney Folk Festival is centred around Stromness, the festival’s hometown in Orkney’s West Mainland. It is widely recognised as one of the most prolific and special folk festivals in Scotland, the UK and further afield. As such it is a firm fixture in both the Orcadian calendar and the UK calendar of must-visit folk festivals.
The Fiddlers’ Rally brings together a great number of musicians from throughout Orkney and further afield, for massed performances of traditional tunes.
Their Open Stage is open to all: soloists or groups; singers, musicians or both.
The Stromness hostelries host pub sessions – informal, social gatherings of musicians, often over a dram or two, which run throughout the weekend, breaking only to allow a few hours’ sleep.
For those wishing to improve their musical skill book a workshop and hone your talents.
Opening Hours: Start: whenever
Finish: Licence Hours dictate 01:00 at the latest
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