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Kirkwall, United Kingdom

What's on in Kirkwall

Concerts, festivals and things to do in Kirkwall, soonest first.

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Upcoming events in Kirkwall

Speaker at a podium addressing a seated audience — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Oct 10

SATURDAY WITH SEAMUS

Rapture · Kirkwall

From £9

Open-air concert crowd on a lawn facing a stage in the afternoon — AI-generated illustration

Thu, Oct 15

Calum MacPhail - Orkney Theatre

Orkney Theatre · Kirkwall

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Sunny old-town square with historic facades and cafe terraces, people strolling — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Oct 17

BOUNCE BINGO: DAYTIME SHOW

Rapture · Kirkwall

From £22

Crowd dancing in a club with disco ball and coloured lights — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Oct 24

Rodeo Radio with DJ RevAnew

Rapture · Kirkwall

From £9

Drumsticks blurred mid-strike over a snare and cymbals — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Oct 31

Halloween Ball: Rapture Rewind

Rapture · Kirkwall

From £11

Colourful stage show with dancers and musicians in front of an audience — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Nov 27

Judge Jules & Will Atkinson

Rapture · Kirkwall

From £28

Dance floor at a nightclub with coloured lights — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Dec 5

Nashville Christmas Party: Daytime

Rapture · Kirkwall

From £17

Castle courtyard set with rows of chairs and an empty stage in golden light — AI-generated illustration

Sat, May 8, 2027

Definitely Oasis: Late Show

Rapture · Kirkwall

From £22

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About Kirkwall

Kirkwall is a city in United Kingdom with 8 upcoming events on Wanderistan — concerts, festivals and things to do, plus practical trip info. Pound (GBP) is the local currency, and English is widely spoken.

2026 guides

Planning around events? These guides collect 2026 calendars, festival clusters, and practical trip ideas so you can compare dates before you book.

Christmas in Guildford 2026: Markets, Fairs & DatesChristmas in Reading 2026: Broad Street Market & DatesBest cities to visit in the UK in 20262 days in London: itinerary with prices (2026)2 days in Edinburgh: itinerary with prices (2026)Things to do in London 2026Things to do in Manchester 2026Things to do in Glasgow 2026Live music in the United Kingdom: gigs and venues 2026Best time to visit the United Kingdom: month by month