Festival profile30 Apr - 3 May 2026 · Lerwick, Shetland Islands

Shetland Folk Festival

Shetland Folk Festival is the UK's most northerly folk festival, held in Lerwick and villages across the Shetland Isles each spring. The 44th edition ran 30 April to 3 May 2026, and the festival has confirmed its 45th edition for 29 April to 2 May 2027.

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★ ON THE BILL30 Apr - 3 May 2026

Full line-up for Shetland Folk Festival 2026 — more acts on the official line-up, subject to change.

202729 Apr - 2 May 2027 · Dates announced

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Shetland Folk Festival returns in 2026, running 30 Apr - 3 May at Lerwick, Shetland Islands.

Expect a island, traditional, community feel. Folk, World fans will feel right at home.

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