It's always a good time to visit Shetland in 2026. With events celebrating the islands' musical heritage, our world-famous knitwear, and the internationally-acclaimed Shetland Folk Festival, there's plenty to keep you entertained. You can start the year experiencing one of Shetland's famous Up Helly Aa fire festivals, or perhaps a summer outing to the UK's most northerly festival, UnstFest. Throughout the year, you can enjoy culture, classic cars, rock 'n' roll or traditional dance music; Shetland country shows, sailing regattas, or a the Simmer Dim bike festival. There's an event for everyone in Shetland in 2026.