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What's On in Shetland
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There are regular music festivals, events and sessions on the islands. Our pubs are friendly, our shows and festivals lively, and our music sessions world famous.
With such a strong community spirit, hospitable nature and a real sense of fun, it is no wonder Shetland has so many events happening.
Browse our events listings below to learn what you can do in Shetland.
Colour Key
- Activities
- Arts and Culture
- Community
- Maritime
- Music
- Sport
- Walking
Today's Events:
Friday, November 21, 2008 |
Exhibition - Duality - Photography and Poetry by the Annsbrae Writers Group Exhibition - Duality - Photography and Poetry by the Annsbrae Writers Group |
Exhibition - Glansin - Ivan Hawick Exhibition: Glansin by Ivan Hawick |
Exhibition: Spinning Series by Mike McFarlane Exhibition: Spinning Series by Mike McFarlane |
Exhibition - Growing in the Sun - Children of West Africa Exhibition: Growing in the Sun - Children of West Africa |
Exhibition - In My Time - Amy Lightfoot Exhibition - Amy Lightfoot, In My Time |
Mistletoe: Art & Craft Under Ł100.00 Mistletoe: Art and Craft under Ł100.00. Bonhoga Gallery, Weisdale Mill, Shetland |
Old Doc, New Tricks A Unique series of mixed media works inspired by the main themes of the museum. By Mike McDonnell. |
Mike McDonnell - Exhibition 'Harmonies & Discords' Collage, paintings and sculptures. This solo exhibition shows the broad interest and poetic nature of McDonnell's work. His ideas are often inspired by found or discarded objects which are recycled or reinterpreted. |
Whist Whist |
Coffee Morning Fisherman's Mission presents Coffee Morning |
Snow White Splinters Youth Theatre presents Snow White |
Bingo Every Friday. Come along and join in the fun! |
Stand up at Sound An evening of stand up comedy with new local comedians. |
Other Events This Month:
Oct 10th, 2008 (Fri) -- Jan 14th, 2009 (Wed) |
| Exhibition - Growing in the Sun - Children of West Africa Exhibition: Growing in the Sun - Children of West Africa |
Oct 10th, 2008 (Fri) -- Jan 14th, 2009 (Wed) |
| Exhibition - In My Time - Amy Lightfoot Exhibition - Amy Lightfoot, In My Time |
Oct 10th, 2008 (Fri) -- Jan 14th, 2009 (Wed) |
| Exhibition - Glansin - Ivan Hawick Exhibition: Glansin by Ivan Hawick |
Oct 10th, 2008 (Fri) -- Jan 14th, 2009 (Wed) |
| Exhibition: Spinning Series by Mike McFarlane Exhibition: Spinning Series by Mike McFarlane |
Oct 10th, 2008 (Fri) -- Jan 14th, 2009 (Wed) |
| Exhibition - Duality - Photography and Poetry by the Annsbrae Writers Group Exhibition - Duality - Photography and Poetry by the Annsbrae Writers Group |
Nov 7th, 2008 (Fri) -- Dec 7th, 2008 (Sun) |
| Mistletoe: Art & Craft Under Ł100.00 Mistletoe: Art and Craft under Ł100.00. Bonhoga Gallery, Weisdale Mill, Shetland |
Nov 8th, 2008 (Sat) -- Dec 8th, 2008 (Mon) |
| Old Doc, New Tricks A Unique series of mixed media works inspired by the main themes of the museum. By Mike McDonnell. |
Nov 8th, 2008 (Sat) -- Dec 8th, 2008 (Mon) |
| Mike McDonnell - Exhibition 'Harmonies & Discords' Collage, paintings and sculptures. This solo exhibition shows the broad interest and poetic nature of McDonnell's work. His ideas are often inspired by found or discarded objects which are recycled or reinterpreted. |
Nov 21st, 2008 (Fri) |
| Whist Whist |
Nov 21st, 2008 (Fri) |
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Coffee Morning Fisherman's Mission presents Coffee Morning |
Nov 21st, 2008 (Fri) |
7:00 PM |
| Snow White Splinters Youth Theatre presents Snow White |
Nov 21st, 2008 (Fri) |
7:30 PM |
| Bingo Every Friday. Come along and join in the fun! |
Nov 21st, 2008 (Fri) |
8:30 PM |
| Stand up at Sound An evening of stand up comedy with new local comedians. |
Nov 22nd, 2008 (Sat) |
2:00 PM |
| Snow White Splinters Youth Theatre presents Snow White |
Nov 22nd, 2008 (Sat) |
8:30 PM |
| Horse Race Night Delting Football Club presents Horse Race Night with cheese and wine |
Nov 22nd, 2008 (Sat) |
9:00 PM |
| Live Music Loveshack playing live |
Nov 23rd, 2008 (Sun) |
| Quiz Special Quiz night in aid of Clan |
Nov 23rd, 2008 (Sun) |
| Craft Fair and Whalers Night Craft Fair 2-6pm |
Nov 23rd, 2008 (Sun) |
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Store Sale For CLAN 123 |
Nov 23rd, 2008 (Sun) |
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Craft Fair and Teas Usual Stalls |
Nov 23rd, 2008 (Sun) |
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM |
| Sunday Teas & Stalls organised by Friends of Guiding (LK) |
Nov 23rd, 2008 (Sun) |
2:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
| Bressay Arts and Crafts Exhibition and Sale Entry £2/ £1/ 50p. Includes Wassail Cup and Homebakes |
Nov 23rd, 2008 (Sun) |
8:00 PM |
| Quiz Staggy's Quiz |
Nov 24th, 2008 (Mon) |
| Whist Whist on at the North Ness Hall, Yell |
Nov 24th, 2008 (Mon) |
6:30 PM |
| Equestrian Demonstration Evening Adults £3, Children £1. Raffle and Teas |
Nov 24th, 2008 (Mon) |
8:00 PM |
| Bingo Every Monday. Come along and join in the fun! |
Nov 25th, 2008 (Tue) |
| Shetland Western Line Dancing Islesburgh Community Centre |
Nov 25th, 2008 (Tue) |
7:00 PM |
| Bridal Reels Learn all the dances you will need for your wedding including The Bridal Reel and The Grand March. |
Nov 26th, 2008 (Wed) |
8:00 PM |
| 500 Cards Every Wednesday. |
Nov 26th, 2008 (Wed) |
9:30 PM |
| Traditional Music Sessions in the Lounge The Lounge Bar, Mounthooly Street, Lerwick |
Nov 27th, 2008 (Thu) |
| Bridge Bridge on tonight at the Hilltop Bar, Mid Yell, Yell |
Nov 27th, 2008 (Thu) |
7:00 PM |
| Ladies Night - Partilite Everyone Welcome |
Nov 27th, 2008 (Thu) |
7:30 PM |
| Caramel - Shetland Film Club Members free, guests £4.50 |
Nov 27th, 2008 (Thu) |
7:30 PM |
| Alan Roy Shetland Accordion and Fiddle Club presents Alan Roy (accordion) |
Nov 27th, 2008 (Thu) |
8:00 PM |
| Karaoke Night Karaoke on every Thursday night. |
Nov 28th, 2008 (Fri) |
| Art Club Workshop Sakura Pens |
Nov 28th, 2008 (Fri) |
| 75th anniversary of North Ness Hall 75th Anniversary of North Ness Hall, Yell |
Nov 28th, 2008 (Fri) |
7:00 PM |
| Shetland Variety Concert Doors open at 7pm. 7.30pm concert starts. |
Nov 28th, 2008 (Fri) |
7:00 PM |
| Mr & Mrs Part of the Shetland Clan House Appeal |
Nov 28th, 2008 (Fri) |
7:30 PM |
| Shetland Variety Concert More info to follow |
Nov 28th, 2008 (Fri) |
7:30 PM |
| Bingo Every Friday. Come along and join in the fun! |
Nov 28th, 2008 (Fri) |
9:00 PM |
| GTL Disco GTL Disco on tonight |
Nov 29th, 2008 (Sat) |
| Bar Suppers and Quiz Night Suppers served 6.30-7.30pm |
Nov 29th, 2008 (Sat) |
| Workshop- Making wooden pictures Making wooden pictures with Mike McDonnell |
Nov 29th, 2008 (Sat) |
| The Shetland Merchant Navy Reunion Dinner/ Dance Tickets £20 |
Nov 29th, 2008 (Sat) |
| Farmer's Market Usual Stalls |
Nov 29th, 2008 (Sat) |
| Music Night Music on this afternoon with Riff Raff, the Revellers and Stallions of the Highway |
Nov 29th, 2008 (Sat) |
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Farmer's Market Fresh lamb, pork, beef and organic trout |
Nov 29th, 2008 (Sat) |
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM |
| Films by Margaret Tait Films by Margaret Tait introduced by Andrew Parkinson of the Pier Arts Centre, Orkney |
Nov 29th, 2008 (Sat) |
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Christmas Market Homebakes/ Teas |
Nov 29th, 2008 (Sat) |
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| CANCELLED-Christmas Shopping Afternoon-CANCELLED THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED |
Nov 29th, 2008 (Sat) |
8:00 PM |
| Football Quiz Teams of up to 4 people. Members and Guests welcome. |
Nov 29th, 2008 (Sat) |
9:00 PM - 1:00 AM |
| Riccocha Over 16s only. Tickets £10 from High Level Music and Ulsta shop |
Nov 29th, 2008 (Sat) |
9:00 PM - 12:30 AM |
| MM Disco £7 entry, no under 14s. POA required |
Nov 30th, 2008 (Sun) |
| Christmas Fair Christmas Fair on today at Westsandwick Hall, Yell |
Nov 30th, 2008 (Sun) |
| Carboot Sale Santa's Grotto, Raffle, Teas, Crafts... |
Nov 30th, 2008 (Sun) |
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM |
| North Isles Farmers' Market Seafoods, meat, veg, preserves, plants, crafts. |
Nov 30th, 2008 (Sun) |
7:30 PM |
| Short Seasonal Concert Featuring Shetland Youth Wind Band, Shetland Youth brass Band, Shetland Youth Jazz with Guests Anderson High School Choir and vocalist Erin Sandison |
Nov 30th, 2008 (Sun) |
8:00 PM |
| Christmas Carolcade The Fishermen's Mission presents Christmas Carolcade |
Nov 30th, 2008 (Sun) |
8:00 PM |
| Quiz Staggy's Quiz |
Colour Key
- Activities
- Arts and Culture
- Community
- Maritime
- Music
- Sport
- Walking
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2008 Photo Competition
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News
Fiddle Frenzy Nominated Best Event of the Year
Fiddle Frenzy 2008 has been nominated for Best Event of the Year in the Scottish Traditional Music Awards, and needs your vote to be successful!
News
Fiddlers' Bid Return to Japan
Shetland ambassadors, Fiddlers Bid return to Japan this month for their second tour and to record with top Japanese artists!