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Shetland Folk Festival
Shetland Folk Festival

29th April - 2nd May 2010 5 Burns Lane, Lerwick, Shetland, ZE1 0EL

Local and invited musicians perform at venues throughout the islands.

Shetland Accordion and Fiddle Festival
Shetland Accordion and Fiddle Festival

7th - 11th October 2010 Pitt Lane, Lerwick, Shetland, ZE1 ODW

The highlight of this lively festival of concerts and dances, that take place throughout the islands, is the Grand Dance, where up to a dozen bands play virtually non-stop accordion and fiddle music.

Scalloway Fire Festival
Scalloway Fire Festival

(Date tbc) January 2011 Scalloway, Shetland, Scotland, UK

A torchlit procession and galley burning, with music, dances and performance in various venues.

Up Helly Aa
Up Helly Aa

25th January 2011 Market Cross, Lerwick, Shetland, ZE1 OLU

Traditional Viking fire festival featuring a torch-lit procession and culminating in the burning of a replica galley. Entertainment througout the night in locations around the village.

1 Shetland Folk Festival 5 Burns Lane, Lerwick, Shetland, ZE1 0EL
2 Shetland Accordion and Fiddle Festival Pitt Lane, Lerwick, Shetland, ZE1 ODW
3 Scalloway Fire Festival Scalloway, Shetland, Scotland, UK
4 Up Helly Aa Market Cross, Lerwick, Shetland, ZE1 OLU

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