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Events at Various venues (Orkney)

Orkney Blues Festival

Location	Date	Tickets
	Characterised as the 'smallest, friendliest Blues Festival in the UK', this is a place to hear good tunes and meet others who share a passion for the blues. Previous acts include Chantel McGregor, The Paddy McGuire Band and Rhythm Zoo. View full details
Various venues	21 Sep–23 Sep Times vary	Most events free; finale event £12

Orkney Fine Wine Festival

Location	Date	Tickets
	A boutique collection of tastings and wine events, with bottles from vineyards around the world. The festival includes a fair, giving wine buffs the chance to mingle with makers and merchants and get top advice for your cellar. View full details
Various venues	9 Jun–26 Jun Times vary	01856 888792

Orkney Folk Festival

Location	Date	Tickets
	Slipping into its 30th year, the Orkney Folk Festival continues to delight locals and tourists with a mix of concerts, ceilidhs, informal sessions, workshops and talks. Last year's programme featured Session A9, Box Club, The Poozies and Four Men and a Dog. Stromness is very much the centre of the action, although some events do take place in Kirkwall and around the islands. The Town Hall, Stromness Academy's Lecture Theatre and the Stromness Hotel are the principal venues. View full details
Various venues	31 May–3 Jun Times vary	01856 851635 Prices vary

Orkney International Science Festival

Location	Date	Tickets
	A series of innovative talks and inspiring events with guest speakers covering all aspects of science. The festival includes social events in the evenings for continuation of the discussions. View full details
Various venues	6 Sep–12 Sep Times vary	Prices TBC

Orkney Storytelling Festival

Location	Date	Tickets
	A collection of storytelling treats from the Orcadian Story Trust, with treasures from local legend and international guests. An atmospheric island treat to tie in with the Scottish International Storytelling Festival. View full details
Various venues	25 Oct–28 Oct Times vary	Prices vary (£4–£8; child concessions available)

St Magnus Festival

Location	Date	Tickets
	Orkney's magical midsummer festival of classical and chamber music, with drama, dance, literature and even visual arts on the side. The 2012 festival is spiced up with a Spanish and Latin American tinge, and includes appearances from the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Catherine Wyn-Rogers, Trondheim Soloists, the Cardinall's Musick, Coro Arakaendar de Bolivia (performing on board a ferry!) and the Aronowitz Ensemble. View full details
Various venues	22 Jun–27 Jun Times vary	01856 871445 Prices vary (£5–£20)

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