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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, July 3, 2009 |
Exhibition: Growing in the Sun..., by Peter Davis ...Children of West Africa |
Exhibition: Glansin, by Ivan Hawick Part of the Bonhoga Gallery Touring |
Exhibition: Peat Hills by Susan Pearson Part of the Bonhoga Gallery Touring |
Exhibition: In My Time, by Amy Lightfoot Part of the Bonhoga Gallery Touring |
Exhibition: Wild Shetland by Brydon Thomason Part of the Bonhoga Gallery Touring |
Temporary exhibition: Farewell to Sails Remembering the last days of sailing ships |
Temporary Exhibition: St Magnus Sails Banners by Orcadian artists |
Walter Scott's Herbarium Focus Display |
Shetland Nature Festival The festival is to be held on these dates. More information available closer to the date. |
Bingo Every Friday. Come along and join in the fun! |
Other Events This Month:
May 8th, 2009 (Fri) -- Jul 31st, 2009 (Fri) |
| Exhibition: Peat Hills by Susan Pearson Part of the Bonhoga Gallery Touring |
May 8th, 2009 (Fri) -- Jul 31st, 2009 (Fri) |
| Exhibition: In My Time, by Amy Lightfoot Part of the Bonhoga Gallery Touring |
May 8th, 2009 (Fri) -- Jul 31st, 2009 (Fri) |
| Exhibition: Growing in the Sun..., by Peter Davis ...Children of West Africa |
May 8th, 2009 (Fri) -- Jul 31st, 2009 (Fri) |
| Exhibition: Glansin, by Ivan Hawick Part of the Bonhoga Gallery Touring |
May 8th, 2009 (Fri) -- Jul 31st, 2009 (Fri) |
| Exhibition: Wild Shetland by Brydon Thomason Part of the Bonhoga Gallery Touring |
Jun 2nd, 2009 (Tue) -- Sep 4th, 2009 (Fri) |
| Temporary exhibition: Farewell to Sails Remembering the last days of sailing ships |
Jun 17th, 2009 (Wed) -- Jul 31st, 2009 (Fri) |
| Temporary Exhibition: St Magnus Sails Banners by Orcadian artists |
Jul 1st, 2009 (Wed) -- Oct 1st, 2009 (Thu) |
| Walter Scott's Herbarium Focus Display |
Jul 3rd, 2009 (Fri) -- Jul 10th, 2009 (Fri) |
| Shetland Nature Festival The festival is to be held on these dates. More information available closer to the date. |
Jul 3rd, 2009 (Fri) |
7:30 PM |
| Bingo Every Friday. Come along and join in the fun! |
Jul 4th, 2009 (Sat) |
| Karaoke Night Every Saturday Night. |
Jul 4th, 2009 (Sat) -- Jul 5th, 2009 (Sun) |
| Brae Regatta More info to follow |
Jul 4th, 2009 (Sat) |
| Noss Open Day More info to follow |
Jul 4th, 2009 (Sat) |
| Baltasound Regatta More information to follow (Unst) |
Jul 4th, 2009 (Sat) |
| Fetlar Sheepdog Trials More info to follow |
Jul 4th, 2009 (Sat) -- Jul 5th, 2009 (Sun) |
| Party at the Pier More info to follow |
Jul 4th, 2009 (Sat) -- Aug 3rd, 2009 (Mon) |
| Exhibition: Crossing Waater Veer North is a professional association and a network for visual artists in Shetland. Initially exhibited in Denmark, this North Atlantic touring show includes paintings, prints, photography and sculpture. |
Jul 4th, 2009 (Sat) |
8:50 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Shetland Field Studies Guided Walk: Unst Unst walk Woodwick/ Pettister - dramatic gorge, cliffs, birds, flowers, history... |
Jul 5th, 2009 (Sun) |
| Delting Regatta Delting Regatta |
Jul 5th, 2009 (Sun) |
| Teas and Photo Exhibitions More info to follow |
Jul 5th, 2009 (Sun) |
2:00 PM |
| Mousa Guided Walk Part of the Shetland Nature Festival |
Jul 5th, 2009 (Sun) |
8:00 PM |
| Quiz Staggy's Quiz |
Jul 6th, 2009 (Mon) -- Jul 10th, 2009 (Fri) |
| RSPB Event: Go Wild With Your Child During the Shetland Nature Festival, RSPB are running activities particularly for families. Parents and children will learn about nature in fun and interesting ways at a variety of locations across Shetland. There will be intrepid exploration of wild habitats, art-themed activites, rock pooling and more. Appropriate clothing and footwear should be worn, being aware that Shetland weather can change dramatically. Please call to find out more on 01950 460800 |
Jul 6th, 2009 (Mon) |
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| A Night By The Fireside Storytelling & Music with Elma Johnson & friends |
Jul 6th, 2009 (Mon) |
8:00 PM |
| Bingo Every Monday. Come along and join in the fun! |
Jul 7th, 2009 (Tue) |
| Shetland Western Line Dancing Islesburgh Community Centre |
Jul 7th, 2009 (Tue) -- Aug 21st, 2009 (Fri) |
| Pool Inflatables Come and enjoy the fun at the Clickiman Leisure Centre |
Jul 7th, 2009 (Tue) |
10:30 AM |
| RSPB Event: The Secret Life of Phalaropes Fetlar is famous for one of Britain's rarest breeding birds - red-necked phalaropes. Join the wardens to find out what makes these tiny colourful waders very unusual, and find out more about other birds that frequent the reserve. Meet at Funzie car park for a short guided walk, followed by a wild art session in the afternoon at Fetlar's award winning Tresta Beach. It is advisable to book the ferry to and from Fetlar - call 01957 722259. Lunch available at Fetlar Community Cafe or bring a packed lunch. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear. Booking essential. |
Jul 7th, 2009 (Tue) |
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Linedancing Brand new beginner classes. Every Tuesday. |
Jul 7th, 2009 (Tue) |
11:30 AM |
| RSPB Fetlar Guided Walk Meet in Funzie car park. Booking essential 01957 733246 or 07721 918764 |
Jul 7th, 2009 (Tue) |
11:30 AM |
| Noss Guided Natural Walk Shetland Amenity trust Ranger Service - Guided natural history walk of Noss. Meet at Noss car park on Bressay (catch 11am ferry from Lerwick) |
Jul 7th, 2009 (Tue) |
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Shetland Gone to Pieces Quilters Shetland Gone to Pieces Quilters meet every week |
Jul 7th, 2009 (Tue) |
8:00 PM |
| Live Traditional Music Live Traditional Music |
Jul 8th, 2009 (Wed) |
| Sheepdog Trials On today |
Jul 8th, 2009 (Wed) -- Jul 9th, 2009 (Thu) |
| Geopark Shetland Family Activities Days Family Activity Days and Guided Walks for Shetland Nature Festival (01595 694688) |
Jul 8th, 2009 (Wed) |
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Greenfield Quilters Greenfield Quilters (Quilting & Patchwork) meet every week |
Jul 8th, 2009 (Wed) |
11:30 AM |
| Hermaness Guided Natural Walk Shetland Amenity Trust Ranger Service - guided natural history walk of Hermaness, Unst. Meet in Hermaness car park. More info on 01595 694688 |
Jul 8th, 2009 (Wed) |
6:15 PM |
| Tai Chi Tai Chi |
Jul 8th, 2009 (Wed) |
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Craft Group All welcome |
Jul 8th, 2009 (Wed) |
8:00 PM |
| 500 Cards Every Wednesday. |
Jul 8th, 2009 (Wed) |
8:30 PM |
| Games Night Games Night |
Jul 8th, 2009 (Wed) |
9:30 PM |
| Traditional Music Sessions in the Lounge Experience a fun night with traditional Shetland/Scottish music |
Jul 9th, 2009 (Thu) |
| Musical Evenings in the Asta Golf Clubhouse Musical Evening in the Asta Golf Clubhouse |
Jul 9th, 2009 (Thu) -- Jul 19th, 2009 (Sun) |
| Unst Fest Unst Fest - including crafts/ music workshops, exhibitions, guided walks, etc... |
Jul 9th, 2009 (Thu) |
11:00 AM |
| Keen of Hamar Guided Natural Walk Shetland Amenity Trust Ranger Service - guided natural history walk of Keen of Hamar, Unst. Meet in Keen of Hamar car park. Info on on 01595 694688. |
Jul 9th, 2009 (Thu) |
1:30 PM |
| RSPB Kirkabister Guided Walk 8 people max |
Jul 9th, 2009 (Thu) |
1:30 PM |
| RSPB Event: On the track of the� A rare chance to accompany the warden to monitoring some of the bird life and look for presence of otters. Booking essential as numbers limited on 07721 918764 or 01957 733246. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear and bring own pack lunch. |
Jul 9th, 2009 (Thu) |
2:00 PM |
| Mousa Guided Natural Walk Shetland Amenity Trust Ranger Service - guided natural history walk of Mousa. Ferry bookings 01950 431367. Leaves Sandwick at 2pm. |
Jul 9th, 2009 (Thu) |
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
| Shetland Western Line Dancing Every Thursday |
Jul 9th, 2009 (Thu) |
8:00 PM |
| Karaoke Night Karaoke on every Thursday night. |
Jul 10th, 2009 (Fri) |
11:30 AM |
| Noss Guided Walk Part of the Nature Festival |
Jul 10th, 2009 (Fri) |
1:30 PM |
| Hermaness Guided Walk Part of the Shetland Nature Festival |
Jul 10th, 2009 (Fri) |
7:30 PM |
| Bingo Every Friday. Come along and join in the fun! |
Jul 11th, 2009 (Sat) |
| Karaoke Night Every Saturday Night. |
Jul 11th, 2009 (Sat) |
| Burravoe Regatta More information to follow (Yell) |
Jul 11th, 2009 (Sat) -- Jul 16th, 2009 (Thu) |
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Living History Activities Living History at the Skidblander Longship, Unst |
Jul 11th, 2009 (Sat) |
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| RSPB Event: Seabird Spectacular Sumburgh Head is home to thousands of seabirds, including puffins. It is one of the most accessible seabird colonies in Britain, with cliffs teeming with guillemots, fulmars and other seabirds. RSPB staff and volunteers will help show you the birds and learn about their lives. There will be games and activities. As well as the drama of the seabirds, Sumburgh Head has played an important part in protecting human life, most obviously through the Stevenson's Lighthouse. However, there is an important but little known World War 2 story, which will be shared with you by the Shetland Amenity Trust Assistant Archaeologist at 12pm and 3pm. Not to be missed! |
Jul 11th, 2009 (Sat) |
8:00 PM - 12:30 AM |
| Traditional Dancing Evening Lerwick Old Time Dance Club presents an evening of live music and dancing with Da Fustra. |
Jul 12th, 2009 (Sun) |
| Aith Regatta Aith Regatta |
Jul 12th, 2009 (Sun) |
7:30 PM |
| Viking Feast Viking Feast |
Jul 12th, 2009 (Sun) |
8:00 PM |
| Quiz Staggy's Quiz |
Jul 13th, 2009 (Mon) |
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| A Night By The Fireside Storytelling and Music with Elma Johnson & Friends |
Jul 13th, 2009 (Mon) |
8:00 PM |
| Bingo Every Monday. Come along and join in the fun! |
Jul 14th, 2009 (Tue) |
| Shetland Western Line Dancing Islesburgh Community Centre |
Jul 14th, 2009 (Tue) |
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Linedancing Brand new beginner classes. Every Tuesday. |
Jul 14th, 2009 (Tue) |
11:30 AM |
| Noss Guided Natural Walk Shetland Amenity trust Ranger Service - Guided natural history walk of Noss. Meet at Noss car park on Bressay (catch 11am ferry from Lerwick) |
Jul 14th, 2009 (Tue) |
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Shetland Gone to Pieces Quilters Shetland Gone to Pieces Quilters meet every week |
Jul 14th, 2009 (Tue) |
8:00 PM |
| Live Traditional Music Live Traditional Music |
Jul 15th, 2009 (Wed) |
| Baltasound Foy Foy at Baltasound Hall, Unst |
Jul 15th, 2009 (Wed) |
| Geopark Shetland Guided walk and evening lecture for Unst Festival |
Jul 15th, 2009 (Wed) |
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Greenfield Quilters Greenfield Quilters (Quilting & Patchwork) meet every week |
Jul 15th, 2009 (Wed) |
11:30 AM |
| Hermaness Guided Natural Walk Shetland Amenity Trust Ranger Service - guided natural history walk of Hermaness, Unst. Meet in Hermaness car park. More info on 01595 694688 |
Jul 15th, 2009 (Wed) |
6:15 PM |
| Tai Chi Tai Chi |
Jul 15th, 2009 (Wed) |
8:00 PM |
| 500 Cards Every Wednesday. |
Jul 15th, 2009 (Wed) |
8:30 PM |
| Games Night Games Night |
Jul 15th, 2009 (Wed) |
9:30 PM |
| Traditional Music Sessions in the Lounge Experience a fun night with traditional Shetland/Scottish music |
Jul 16th, 2009 (Thu) -- Jul 19th, 2009 (Sun) |
| Viking Conference Viking Conference |
Jul 16th, 2009 (Thu) |
| Shetland Night Shetland Night at the Baltasound Hall |
Jul 16th, 2009 (Thu) |
| Films at the Garrison More info to follow |
Jul 16th, 2009 (Thu) |
11:00 AM |
| Keen of Hamar Guided Natural Walk Shetland Amenity Trust Ranger Service - guided natural history walk of Keen of Hamar, Unst. Meet in Keen of Hamar car park. Info on on 01595 694688. |
Jul 16th, 2009 (Thu) |
2:00 PM |
| Mousa Guided Natural Walk Shetland Amenity Trust Ranger Service - guided natural history walk of Mousa. Ferry bookings 01950 431367. Leaves Sandwick at 2pm. |
Jul 16th, 2009 (Thu) |
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
| Shetland Western Line Dancing Every Thursday |
Jul 16th, 2009 (Thu) |
8:00 PM |
| Karaoke Night Karaoke on every Thursday night. |
Jul 17th, 2009 (Fri) -- Jul 19th, 2009 (Sun) |
4:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
| Blue Sky Holidays - Shetlands Natural And Built Landscapes These Holidays will be focused on the natural and built landscapes of Shetland, giving participants the opportunity to sketch and paint our rugged coastlines, traditional croft houses and the historic lanes of Lerwick. |
Jul 17th, 2009 (Fri) |
7:30 PM |
| Bingo Every Friday. Come along and join in the fun! |
Jul 18th, 2009 (Sat) |
| Karaoke Night Every Saturday Night. |
Jul 18th, 2009 (Sat) |
| Walls Regatta More info to follow |
Jul 18th, 2009 (Sat) |
| Fancy Dress Wheelbarrow Race More info to follow |
Jul 18th, 2009 (Sat) |
| Sheepdog Trial On today |
Jul 18th, 2009 (Sat) -- Jul 23rd, 2009 (Thu) |
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Living History Activities Living History at the Skidblander Longship, Unst |
Jul 18th, 2009 (Sat) |
11:00 AM |
| Burn of Lunklet Guided Natural Walk Shetland Amenity Trust Ranger Service - Guided natural history walk of the Burn of Lunklet to Scallafield & Gruti Field |
Jul 19th, 2009 (Sun) |
| Walls Regatta Walls Regatta |
Jul 19th, 2009 (Sun) |
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Shetland Field Studies Guided Walk: West Mainland West Mainland- Footabrough to Burrastow - beaches, local stories, ruins, scenery, sea views of Vaila and Foula... |
Jul 19th, 2009 (Sun) |
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
| North Isles Farmers' Market Also Teas and Homebakes in aid of local fund raising |
Jul 19th, 2009 (Sun) |
8:00 PM |
| Quiz Staggy's Quiz |
Jul 20th, 2009 (Mon) |
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| A Night By The Fireside Storytelling & Music with Elma Johnson & friends |
Jul 20th, 2009 (Mon) |
8:00 PM |
| Bingo Every Monday. Come along and join in the fun! |
Jul 21st, 2009 (Tue) |
| Shetland Western Line Dancing Islesburgh Community Centre |
Jul 21st, 2009 (Tue) |
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Linedancing Brand new beginner classes. Every Tuesday. |
Jul 21st, 2009 (Tue) |
11:30 AM |
| Noss Guided Natural Walk Shetland Amenity trust Ranger Service - Guided natural history walk of Noss. Meet at Noss car park on Bressay (catch 11am ferry from Lerwick) |
Jul 21st, 2009 (Tue) |
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Shetland Gone to Pieces Quilters Shetland Gone to Pieces Quilters meet every week |
Jul 21st, 2009 (Tue) |
8:00 PM |
| Live Traditional Music Live Traditional Music |
Jul 22nd, 2009 (Wed) |
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Greenfield Quilters Greenfield Quilters (Quilting & Patchwork) meet every week |
Jul 22nd, 2009 (Wed) |
11:30 AM |
| Hermaness Guided Natural Walk Shetland Amenity Trust Ranger Service - guided natural history walk of Hermaness, Unst. Meet in Hermaness car park. More info on 01595 694688 |
Jul 22nd, 2009 (Wed) |
6:15 PM |
| Tai Chi Tai Chi |
Jul 22nd, 2009 (Wed) |
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Craft Group All welcome |
Jul 22nd, 2009 (Wed) |
8:00 PM |
| 500 Cards Every Wednesday. |
Jul 22nd, 2009 (Wed) |
8:30 PM |
| Games Night Games Night |
Jul 22nd, 2009 (Wed) |
9:30 PM |
| Traditional Music Sessions in the Lounge Experience a fun night with traditional Shetland/Scottish music |
Jul 23rd, 2009 (Thu) |
| Musical Evenings in the Asta Golf Clubhouse Musical Evening in the Asta Golf Clubhouse |
Jul 23rd, 2009 (Thu) -- Jul 25th, 2009 (Sat) |
| Skeld Regatta Including Eela competition on 23rd from 6.30 to 8.30pm; |
Jul 23rd, 2009 (Thu) |
11:00 AM |
| Keen of Hamar Guided Natural Walk Shetland Amenity Trust Ranger Service - guided natural history walk of Keen of Hamar, Unst. Meet in Keen of Hamar car park. Info on on 01595 694688. |
Jul 23rd, 2009 (Thu) |
2:00 PM |
| Mousa Guided Natural Walk Shetland Amenity Trust Ranger Service - guided natural history walk of Mousa. Ferry bookings 01950 431367. Leaves Sandwick at 2pm. |
Jul 23rd, 2009 (Thu) |
7:30 PM |
| RSPB Event: Puffin Evening Join RSPB staff to learn more about the nations favourite seabird. Evenings can often be a better time to watch puffins, known locally as "Tammy Nories." Puffins will be the main focus of the evening, but we will also take a look at their neighbours at this busy seabird colony. Meet at the car park, before walking up to the lighthouse. Easy terrain, though steep in places. Less able-bodied people may park within the lighthouse complex. |
Jul 23rd, 2009 (Thu) |
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
| Shetland Western Line Dancing Every Thursday |
Jul 23rd, 2009 (Thu) |
8:00 PM |
| Karaoke Night Karaoke on every Thursday night. |
Jul 24th, 2009 (Fri) |
7:30 PM |
| Bingo Every Friday. Come along and join in the fun! |
Jul 25th, 2009 (Sat) |
| Sheepdog Trial On today |
Jul 25th, 2009 (Sat) |
| Karaoke Night Every Saturday Night. |
Jul 25th, 2009 (Sat) |
| Whalsay Regatta To be confirmed |
Jul 25th, 2009 (Sat) -- Jul 30th, 2009 (Thu) |
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Living History Activities Living History at the Skidblander Longship, Unst |
Jul 26th, 2009 (Sun) |
| Reawick Regatta Reawick Regatta |
Jul 26th, 2009 (Sun) |
| Whalsay Regatta Whalsay Regatta |
Jul 26th, 2009 (Sun) |
| Yell Farmers' market On today |
Jul 26th, 2009 (Sun) |
8:00 PM |
| Quiz Staggy's Quiz |
Jul 27th, 2009 (Mon) |
8:00 PM |
| Bingo Every Monday. Come along and join in the fun! |
Jul 28th, 2009 (Tue) |
| Shetland Western Line Dancing Islesburgh Community Centre |
Jul 28th, 2009 (Tue) |
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Linedancing Brand new beginner classes. Every Tuesday. |
Jul 28th, 2009 (Tue) |
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Shetland Gone to Pieces Quilters Shetland Gone to Pieces Quilters meet every week |
Jul 28th, 2009 (Tue) |
8:00 PM |
| Live Traditional Music Live Traditional Music |
Jul 29th, 2009 (Wed) |
| Sheepdog Trials On today |
Jul 29th, 2009 (Wed) |
| Baltasound Foy Foy at the Baltasound hall |
Jul 29th, 2009 (Wed) |
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Greenfield Quilters Greenfield Quilters (Quilting & Patchwork) meet every week |
Jul 29th, 2009 (Wed) |
6:15 PM |
| Tai Chi Tai Chi |
Jul 29th, 2009 (Wed) |
8:00 PM |
| 500 Cards Every Wednesday. |
Jul 29th, 2009 (Wed) |
8:30 PM |
| Games Night Games Night |
Jul 29th, 2009 (Wed) |
9:30 PM |
| Traditional Music Sessions in the Lounge Experience a fun night with traditional Shetland/Scottish music |
Jul 30th, 2009 (Thu) |
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
| Shetland Western Line Dancing Every Thursday |
Jul 30th, 2009 (Thu) |
8:00 PM |
| Karaoke Night Karaoke on every Thursday night. |
Jul 31st, 2009 (Fri) -- Aug 2nd, 2009 (Sun) |
4:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
| Blue Sky Holidays - Shetlands Natural and Built Landscapes These Holidays will be focused on the natural and built landscapes of Shetland, giving participants the opportunity to sketch and paint our rugged coastlines, traditional croft houses and the historic lanes of Lerwick. |
Jul 31st, 2009 (Fri) |
7:30 PM |
| Bingo Every Friday. Come along and join in the fun! |
Colour Key
- Activities
- Arts and Culture
- Community
- Maritime
- Music
- Sport
- Walking
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