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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.
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- Activities
- Arts and Culture
- Community
- Maritime
- Music
- Sport
- Walking
Today's Events:
Friday, May 9, 2008 |
Bingo Every Friday. Come along and join in the fun! |
Other Events This Month:
May 9th, 2008 (Fri) |
7:30 PM |
| Bingo Every Friday. Come along and join in the fun! |
May 12th, 2008 (Mon) |
8:00 PM |
| Bingo Every Monday. Come along and join in the fun! |
May 13th, 2008 (Tue) |
| Shetland Western Line Dancing Islesburgh Community Centre |
May 14th, 2008 (Wed) |
8:00 PM |
| 500 Cards Every Wednesday. |
May 14th, 2008 (Wed) |
9:30 PM |
| Traditional Music Sessions in the Lounge The Lounge Bar, Mounthooly Street, Lerwick |
May 16th, 2008 (Fri) |
7:30 PM |
| Bingo Every Friday. Come along and join in the fun! |
May 19th, 2008 (Mon) |
| Amadea Cruise Ship Cruise Ship Visiting Lerwick |
May 19th, 2008 (Mon) |
8:00 PM |
| Bingo Every Monday. Come along and join in the fun! |
May 20th, 2008 (Tue) |
| Shetland Western Line Dancing Islesburgh Community Centre |
May 21st, 2008 (Wed) |
| Polar Star Cruise Ship Cruise Ship Visiting Lerwick |
May 21st, 2008 (Wed) |
8:00 PM |
| 500 Cards Every Wednesday. |
May 21st, 2008 (Wed) |
9:30 PM |
| Traditional Music Sessions in the Lounge The Lounge Bar, Mounthooly Street, Lerwick |
May 22nd, 2008 (Thu) |
| National Geographic En Cruise Ship Cruise Ship Visiting Lerwick |
May 22nd, 2008 (Thu) |
| Musical Evenings in the Asta Golf Clubhouse Traditional Scottish/Shetland music. |
May 23rd, 2008 (Fri) |
7:30 PM |
| Bingo Every Friday. Come along and join in the fun! |
May 25th, 2008 (Sun) |
| Polar Star Cruise Ship Cruise Ship Visiting Lerwick |
May 25th, 2008 (Sun) |
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM |
| North Isles Farmers' Market Seafoods, meat, veg, preserves, plants, crafts. |
May 26th, 2008 (Mon) |
8:00 PM |
| Bingo Every Monday. Come along and join in the fun! |
May 27th, 2008 (Tue) |
| Shetland Western Line Dancing Islesburgh Community Centre |
May 28th, 2008 (Wed) |
8:00 PM |
| 500 Cards Every Wednesday. |
May 28th, 2008 (Wed) |
9:30 PM |
| Traditional Music Sessions in the Lounge The Lounge Bar, Mounthooly Street, Lerwick |
May 30th, 2008 (Fri) |
| Quest Cruise Ship Cruise Ship Visiting Lerwick |
May 30th, 2008 (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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Feature
White Nights
'White Nights', Ann Cleeves' sequel to her award-winning 'Raven Black', has now been published. Don't miss a reading and signing from Ann in the Lerwick tourist office, Market Cross at 11.30am on Saturday 17th June.
Feature
21st Century Shetland Travelogue
'Between Weathers', the new Shetland Travelogue will be launched in Lerwick on 6th June 2008...
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Swan Trips 2008
Enjoy a trip on the Swan this summer and experience the world of a resilient vessel restored to glory. Join a crew who love the sea, and be part of a learning experience!
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Focus on Wildlife - Spring 2008
Fair Isle is famous in spring for its huge seabird colonies and rare migrants. Shetland birder Hugh Harrop is your expert guide on the ‘Mecca’ of British birding…
News
Shetland Museum shortlisted for The Art Fund Prize
The Shetland Museum and Archives on short list for The Art Fund Prize for museums and galleries 2008...
News
Shetland's First Ever Festival of Nature
Organisers of Shetland’s first ever Festival of Nature, to be piloted from 4th to 12th July 2008, are calling on local businesses...
Read full Press Release (pdf)
News
The Centre for Nordic Studies
A new campus is to be set up in Lerwick for the new interdisciplinary Centre for Nordic Studies.
More Info (pdf)