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Events in Kirkwall — October 2026

October 2026: events in Kirkwall.

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October 2026
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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Speaker at a podium addressing a seated audience — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Oct 17

BOUNCE BINGO: DAYTIME SHOW

Rapture · Kirkwall

From £22

Two cocktails on a bar with city lights behind — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Oct 24

Rodeo Radio with DJ RevAnew

Rapture · Kirkwall

From £9

Outdoor concert crowd facing a glowing stage at dusk — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Oct 31

Halloween Ball: Rapture Rewind

Rapture · Kirkwall

From £11

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Autumn arts season

October tends to bring a strong indoor cultural calendar — film festivals, theatre and live music pick up as the weather cools.

  • Browse film festivals, theatre openings and live-music line-ups
  • Look for Halloween-season events later in the month
  • Check for autumn food and drink festivals while they’re still running