Welcome to the programme for the 2023 Festival. There's a wealth of events this year bringing an eclectic mix to the Orkney Islands at Midsummer. To book tickets follow the links on events, to join our Magfest Members follow the link here., or for any further information contact boxoffice@stmagnusfestival.com. 14th April 2023 Priority Booking for Magfest Members, 21st April 2023 General Booking.
Visual Arts
June 16, 2023 @ The Pickaquoy Centre, INFIELD
A riot of colour to explore
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June 16, 2023 @ St Magnus Cathedral
Music from the Court of Louis XIV
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June 17, 2023 @ Pier Arts Centre
Poetry at the Pier
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June 17, 2023 @ Pier Arts Centre
Poetry at the Pier
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June 17, 2023 @ Hoy
Music in Scapa Flow Museum and Hoy Kirk with lunch.
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June 17, 2023 @ Stromness Town Hall
Music from Cafe Society of Leipzig
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June 17, 2023 @ The Writing Room, Kirkwall Hotel
Readings and launch of a new collection by this well-known poet, actor and director.
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June 17, 2023 @ St Magnus Cathedral
Piano recital by one of the finest young pianists from the Netherlands
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June 17, 2023 @ St Magnus Cathedral
Schubert's masterpiece in a stunning arrangement
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June 18, 2023 @ St Nicholas Kirk
Baroque music with coffee and pastries.
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June 18, 2023 @ Stromness Town Hall
String Quartets from across the centuries
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June 18, 2023 @ The Writing Room, Kirkwall Hotel
An exploration of her new book about Norse Myths in the world of art, literatrue, film and opera.
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June 18, 2023 @ St Magnus Cathedral
A mix of choral and instrumental music
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June 19, 2023 @ St Magnus Cathedral
Piano and strings lunchtime concert
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June 19, 2023 @ St Peter's Kirk
Head south for solo cello and a premiere
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June 19, 2023 @ St Magnus Cathedral
Orchestral music by Ravel reduced for chamber ensemble
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June 20, 2023 @ Stromness Town Hall
Violin and Accordion recital
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June 20, 2023 @ St Ninian's Kirk
Trumpet and accordion by the sea.
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June 20, 2023 @ Shapinsay Hall
Violin and Accordion on tour
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June 20, 2023 @ St Magnus Cathedral
Multi artform immersive promenade performance
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June 20, 2023 @ St Magnus Cathedral
Multi artform immersive promenade performance
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June 21, 2023 @ St Magnus Cathedral
A percussion and trumpet experience in the round
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June 21, 2023 @ Stromness Town Hall
The life and works of Bessie Skea
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June 21, 2023 @ St Magnus Cathedral
Eight accordions in concert
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June 22, 2023 @ St Magnus Cathedral
Stravinksy's incredible orchestral score on two accordions
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June 22, 2023 @ The Writing Room, Kirkwall Hotel
Tales of motorbikes, motherhood, freedom and more ...
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June 22, 2023 @ The Pickaquoy Centre
Tennessee William's torrid masterpiece transformed into the world of dance.
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June 23, 2023 @ The Pickaquoy Centre
A selection of hits from the ballet with scenes from the Nutcracker
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June 23, 2023 @ Stromness Town Hall
The life and works of Bessie Skea
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June 23, 2023 @ The Pickaquoy Centre
Tennessee William's torrid masterpiece transformed into the world of dance.
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