What’s On

Please note that changes and/or cancellations to this list can occur which are not notified to us so please check with organisers if unsure.

Some useful numbers: Islesburgh Community Centre – 01595 745100; Shetland Amenity Trust (SAT) – 01595 694688; Shetland Arts – 01595 743843; Shetland Arts Box Office – 01595 745500 (www.shetlandarts.org); Shetland Library – 01595 743868; Shetland Museum & Archives – 01595 695057.

Some useful hall links: Aith Hall/Rankin Lounge – Bigton Hall – Brae Hall – Carnegie Hall – Cunningsburgh Hall – Mossbank Hall – North Ness Hall – Ollaberry Hall – Quarff Hall – Sandness Hall – Sound Hall – South Nesting Hall – Staney Hill Hall – Symbister Hall – Trondra Hall – Vidlin Hall – Voe Hall – Walls Hall

APRIL 2024

all month: Films & Events at Mareel

all month (until 1st May): Shetland Aid Trust – Charity Shop open in ex-Globe Butchers building, Commercial Road, open 10am-4pm

25th: Shetland Museum – ‘Thursday Lates’: ‘Arctic Connections’: Shetland Museum & Archives Highlights from the 2024 St Magnus Conference, in the Museum, 7-9pm

25th: Burra Isles Grazing Committee – AGM in Bridge End Hall at 7pm

25th: Shetland Arts – Singer Songwriter Night at Mareel, 7.30pm, free entry

26th & 27th: Shetland Young Fiddler of the Year 2024 at Mareel – juniors Fri 9.15am-12.30pm; intermediates Fri 2.15-5.15pm; seniors Sat 9.15am-1pm; finals concert, Sat 7pm

26th: Emma Roddick MSP – Surgeries in Lerwick, Cunningsburgh & Scalloway, book at emma.roddick.msp@parliament.scot

26th: Shetland Family History Society – AGM in Garthspool Office at 4pm

26th: Live Music with Arthur Nicholson & Sarah McFadyen in the Marlex

26th: Live Music with Leeshinat in the Lounge

26th: Shetland Family History Society – AGM in Garthspool Office at 4pm

27th: Emma Roddick MSP – Surgery in Papa Stour, book at emma.roddick.msp@parliament.scot

28th: Cruise Ships Regal Princess & Dar Mlodziezy in Lerwick Harbour

28th: Brae Hall – Soup & Sweet + Live Music, Sales Tables & Car Boot, 12noon-4pm, in aid of Relay for Life

28th: Live Music with Shetland Young Musicians in Mareel Café Bar (afternoon)

28th: Tingwall, Whiteness & Weisdale History Group – Photo Exhibition on ‘sports & entertainment’ + Teas etc in Whiteness & Weisdale Hall, 2-5pm

28th: Shetland Film Archive – Films from 1950s to 1980s by Charlie Smith, + Teas etc in Carnegie Hall, Sandwick, 3pm

28th: Ebenezer Hall – Family Service & Buffet Tea, 5.30pm

28th: Country & Western Concert in Mareel

29th: Shetland Mandolin Band meet in Islesburgh Community Centre at 7.30pm

30th: Lerwick Boating Club – AGM in the clubhouse at 7pm

30th: Scalloway Public Hall – AGM in upstairs meeting room at 7pm

30th: Shetland Arts – ‘When Mountains Meet’ music, theatre, storytelling and visuals event, 7.30pm

MAY 2024

all month: Films & Events at Mareel

all month: Shetland Arts/SIC – ‘Dispecta est Thule’ photographic exhibition by Dave Donaldson on display at old Anderson High School railings, Twageos Road and upper café bar at Mareel

1st: Cruise Ships Viking Venus and Rotterdam in Lerwick Harbour

1st: Yell Health Centre Support Group – AGM in the Health Centre, Mid Yell

1st: ‘Sing May Day’ folk songs from around Europe, with Shetland Community Choir, at the Big Kirk (St Columba’s), 7.30pm

2nd to 5th: Shetland Folk Festival

2nd: Cruise Ship Renaissance in Lerwick Harbour

5th: Cruise Ship Aidasol in Lerwick Harbour

6th: South Nesting Hall/Caravan Park – AGM in the hall at 7pm

7th: Cruise Ship Fridtjof Nansen in Lerwick Harbour

7th: GLK Promotions presents Norah Howie, Psychic Medium, in Mareel, 7pm (show rescheduled from April)

8th: Statkraft – Public Exhibitions re Mossy Hill Wind Farm Substation in Islesburgh Community Centre on 8th, 1-7pm, and in Scalloway Public Hall on 9th, 9am-3pm

9th: Shetland Net Zero Energy Forum – AGM in Islesburgh Community Centre at 4pm

9th: South Cunningsburgh Common Grazings – Meeting in the Ben End, Cunningsburgh Hall at 7pm to set up a committee

10th: Cruise Ships Regal Princess & Ocean Albatross in Lerwick Harbour

11th: Cruise Ships Borealis & Ocean Nova in Lerwick Harbour

12th: Cruise Ship Le Bellot in Lerwick Harbour

12th: Fetlar Hall – Sunday Teas, 12-3pm

13th & 27th: Shetland Mandolin Band meet in Islesburgh Community Centre at 7.30pm

13th: Cruise Ships Viking Saturn & MSC Virtuosa in Lerwick Harbour

14th: Cruise Ship Aidaluna in Lerwick Harbour

15th: Shetland Fiddlers’ Society – AGM in Room 10, Islesburgh Community Centre at 7pm

17th: Cruise Ship Ocean Albatros in Lerwick Harbour

18th: Cruise Ship Viking Sky in Lerwick Harbour

19th: Cruise Ship Jewel of the Seas in Lerwick Harbour

20th: Cruise Ships Hebridean Sky & MSC Virtuosa in Lerwick Harbour

21st: Cruise Ship Viking Neptune in Lerwick Harbour

22nd: Cruise Ships Le Champlain, Celebrity Silhouette & Le Bellot in Lerwick Harbour

23rd: Cruise Ships Sea Spirit & Aidasol in Lerwick Harbour

24th: Cruise Ships Viking Saturn & Ocean Nova in Lerwick Harbour

25th: Cruise Ships Ocean Albatros & Norwegian Star in Lerwick Harbour

25th: Relay for Life at Clickimin, 12noon-midnight

26th: Cruise Ships Silver Endeavour & Le Bellot in Lerwick Harbour

27th: Cruise Ship Nieuw Statendam in Lerwick Harbour

28th: Cruise Ships Amadea, Le Champlain & World Navigator in Lerwick Harbour

30th: Cruise Ships Balmoral, Ocean Albatros & Seabourn Venture in Lerwick Harbour

30th: Shetland Arts – Singer Songwriter Night at Mareel, 7.30pm, free entry

31st: Cruise Ships Spitsbergen & Deutschland in Lerwick Harbour

31st: Closing date for entries to Shetland Library’s Young Writer 2024 + Shetland Dialect Short Story Competition for the Rhoda Bulter Award

JUNE 2024

1st & 2nd: Shetland Classic Motor Show at Clickimin

9th: Fetlar Hall – Sunday Teas, 12-3pm

10th & 24th: Shetland Mandolin Band meet in Islesburgh Community Centre at 7.30pm

15th & 16th: Shetland Climate Festival 2024 at Clickimin Bowls Hall

15th: Shetland Pride 2024 inc. Parade, Pride Village (Family Fun Afternoon) in Gilbertson Park, Adult Evening Event in Sound Hall and Youth Evening Event in Lerwick Legion

20th: Shetland Arts – Singer Songwriter Night at Mareel, 7.30pm, free entry

JULY 2024

14th: Fetlar Hall – Sunday Teas, 12-3pm

15th to 21st: UnstFest 2024

AUGUST 2024

1st: Shetland Arts – Singer Songwriter Night at Mareel, 7.30pm, free entry

3rd: Voe Show (tbc)

5th to 9th: Shetland Fiddle Week 2024

7th: Cunningsburgh Show

10th: Walls Show (tbc)

16th to 18th: Rising North Music Festival

18th: Fetlar Hall – Sunday Teas, 12-3pm

SEPTEMBER 2024

22nd: Fetlar Hall – Sunday Teas, 12-3pm

REGULAR EVENTS & ATTRACTIONS

(some events/attractions only operate seasonally; check locally for details)

MUSIC / ARTS / LEISURE / ACTIVITIES / FOOD & DRINK

Mon (fortnightly): Aith Hall – 500 from 7.30pm

Mon (Sep-Apr): Lerwick Bridge Club meet in Islesburgh Community Centre, 7pm

Mon & Fri: Living Well Hub – Drop-in Sessions at Brae Youth Centre, 10am-2pm on Mon; 10am-4pm on Fri

Mon: Rebel Fitness Classes in Sandwick Social Club: Senior Circuits 10.30-11.20am & Shredmax & Tone, 6.20-7.20pm

Mon: Rebel Fitness Classes in Gilbertson Park Games Hall: Hiitstep & Tone, 6.15-7.15pm

Mon: ‘Move It or Lose It’ exercise classes for over 60s in Sound Hall, 6-7pm

Tues & Thur (summer): Traditional Music Sessions in the Marlex (Douglas Arms) Lerwick from 8pm

Tues: Cuppas@Quoys – Community Café in Lerwick Baptist Church, 10am-12noon (Dementia Inclusive Activity)

Tues: Walk Da Rock ‘Health Walks’ in Scalloway at 10am and in Lerwick 2pm

Tues (term time): Brae Community Library open 4-6pm

Tues: Jazzercise class in South Nesting Hall, 6.15pm

Tues: Rebel Fitness Classes in Sandwick Social Club: Rebel Circuits, 6.20-7.20pm

Tues (fortnightly): Traditional Music Sessions at Asta Golf Club from 7pm

Tues: Northmavine Fiddle & Accordion Club meet in Hillswick Hall, 8pm

Weds (weekly, term time): ‘Bounce, Stay & Play’ in Sandveien Neighbourhood Centre, 1.30-3pm, run by New Life Church

Weds (exc. 1st Wed of month): Rebel Fitness Classes in Islesburgh Community Centre: ASN Sensory Sessions, 6.30-7.30pm

Wed (first Wed of month): The Well – worship experience for later life at Lerwick Methodist Church, 2-3pm (Dementia Inclusive Activity)

Wed: Living Well Hub – Drop-in Sessions at Scalloway Legion (note temporary change of venue), 9am-1pm & at Speldiburn Café, Bressay, 2-4pm

Weds: Jazzercise in Lerwick Masonic Hall, 6pm

Weds: Shetland Fiddlers Society meet in Islesburgh Community Centre, 7-9pm

Weds: Traditional Music Sessions in the Lounge Bar, Lerwick from 8pm

Thur: Walls Hall – Toddlers, 9.30-11.30am

Thur: Walk Da Rock ‘Health Walks’ in Westsandwick, Yell at 12noon and South Mainland at 2pm

Thu: Reminiscence Sessions with Cuppa & Chat at Hoswick Visitor Centre, 2.30-4pm (Dementia Inclusive Activity)(check details with centre on 01950 431406)

Thur: Rebel Fitness Classes in Sandwick Social Club: Soulsa® 6.20-7.10pm & Rebel Tone 7.20-7.50pm

Thur: Jazzercise in Walls Hall, 6.30pm

Fri: Rebel Fitness Classes in Lerwick Baptist Church: Rebel Babies 10-10.45am & Senior Aerobics 11am-12noon

Fri: Shetland Library – ‘Shetland Memories’ event in the Library Activities Room, 3-4pm

Fri: Rebel Fitness Classes in Gilbertson Park Games Hall: Intense Focus 5.15-6pm & Totally Shredded 6-6.45pm

Sat: Rebel Fitness Classes: Outdoor Bootcamp Rebel Circuits 9.30-10.30am, venue decided each week

Sat: Jazzercise in Quarff Hall at 10am

Sat: South Mainland Dance Club meet in Carnegie Hall, Sandwick, 7.15pm-9.15pm

various: Paths for All Health Walks (Dementia Inclusive Activity) contact 01595 807494

Living Lerwick events (www.livinglerwick.co.uk)

Shetland Gallery at Sellafirth, Yell (www.shetlandgallery.com)

Vaila Fine Art Gallery (www.vailafineart.co.uk)

Bonhoga Gallery at Weisdale Mill (www.shetlandarts.org.uk)

Films and events at Mareel (www.tickets.shetlandarts.org/Sales)

Shetland Craft Trail (www.shetlandartsandcrafts.co.uk/crafttrail.html)

Creative Kids Art & Craft Club at Toll Clock Centre & Sandwick SYCC (see Facebook)

Shetland Reel Distillery, Unst (www.shetlandreel.com)

Lerwick Brewery Tours (www.lerwickbrewery.co.uk)

Speldiburn Café / Good as New Shop /Art Gallery (www.bressay.org)

Hoswick Visitor Centre, Sandwick (www.facebook.com/HoswickVisitorCentre)

Sumburgh Head Visitor Centre (www.shetlandamenity.org/visit-sumburgh-head)

MUSEUMS / HERITAGE CENTRES / EXHIBITIONS

Living Lerwick events (www.livinglerwick.co.uk)

Burra History Group, Easthouse Croft, Papil (www.facebook.com/Burra-History-Group-238479633663189)

Shetland Museum & Archives (www.shetland-museum.org.uk)

Shetland Textile Working Museum at Bod of Gremista (www.shetlandtextilemuseum.com)

The Cabin Museum, Vidlin (www.facebook.com/TheCabinMuseum)

Whalsay Heritage Centre (www.whalsayheritage.co.uk)

Bressay Heritage Centre open (www.bressay-history-group.org)

Cunningsburgh History Group (www.facebook.com/cunningsburghhistorygroup)

Quendale Water Mill (www.quendalemill.co.uk)

Tangwick Haa Museum, Northmavine (www.tangwickhaa.org.uk)

Unst Heritage Centre (www.unstheritage.com)

Unst Boat Haven (www.unstheritage.com)

Scalloway Museum (www.scallowaymuseum.org)

Old Haa, Burravoe, Yell (www.oldhaa.com)

Crofthouse Museum, Dunrossness (www.shetland-museum.org.uk)

Fetlar Interpretive Centre (www.fetlar.com)

Hoswick Visitor Centre, Sandwick (www.facebook.com/HoswickVisitorCentre)

Up-Helly-A’ Exhibition, Galley Shed, St Sunniva Street

Cullivoe Up-Helly-A’ Exhibition, Cullivoe Galley Shed, Yell (www.facebook.com/cullivoeuphellyaa)

TRIPS / TOURS / WILDLIFE

Sailing Trips on Dim Riv longship from Victoria Pier (www.dimriv.com)

Shetland Seabird Tours – Noss Boat Trips (www.shetlandseabirdtours.com)

Simmer Dim Charters Boat Trips from Aith (www.simmerdimcharters.com)

Sailing Trips on the Swan (www.swantrust.com)

Seabirds-and-Seals Noss Boat Trips (www.seabirds-and-seals.com)

Mousa Boat Trips (www.mousa.co.uk)

Westside Sea Adventures (see facebook page)

Island Vista Tours (www.islandvista.co.uk)

Island Trails Guided Tours (www.island-trails.co.uk)

Nicolson’s Tours (www.nicolsonsgroup.com)

Go Shetland Tours (www.goshetlandtours.co.uk)

Grantfield Garage Private Tours (www.grantfieldgarage.co.uk)

J & DS Halcrow Shetland Explorer Tours (www.shetlandexplorer.co.uk)

Robertsons Tours (www.rrobertsonandson.com)

Discover Shetland Tours (www.discovershetland.net)

Shetland Nature Tours (www.shetlandnature.net)

Shetland Rural Experience Tours (www.shetlandruralexperience.co.uk)