Dust off the winter blues at
Orkney Blues Festival
ELLES BAILEY TO HEADLINE 2027
+ALVIN YOUNGBLOOD HART
+BLUES ’N’ TROUBLE
+MANY MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED
23–25 APRIL 2027 | STROMNESS, ORKNEY
Elles Bailey is coming to Stromness. The award-winning Bristol singer-songwriter brings blues, soul and Americana to Orkney, joining Grammy Award-winner Alvin Youngblood Hart and Scottish blues favourites Blues ’N’ Trouble.
Join us for three days of live music, from headline shows at the Town Hall to free gigs in local pubs and venues.
Weekend Passes are on sale now and cover every ticketed show at Stromness Town Hall.
Visit Stromness for our Festival
23-25 APRIL 2027
Welcome to the Orkney Blues Festival – the most Northerly Blues Festival in the UK!
Come for the weekend and catch Elles Bailey, Alvin Youngblood Hart, Blues ’N’ Trouble and music from Orkney’s own artists.
Following our "Best Festival" nomination at the UK Blues Federation awards in 2026, we're more energised than ever to bring you unforgettable music, warm island hospitality, and that special Orkney magic.
Whether you're a returning friend or discovering us for the first time, you'll find passionate volunteers, incredible artists (both visiting and local), and a community that lives and breathes the blues.
This festival exists because of you – our fans, performers, volunteers, and sponsors.
Together, we write a new chapter in blues history every year.
See you in 2027!
Love, The Orkney Blues Festival Committee x
Weekend Pass Tickets for 2027
Our Sponsors and Partners
VENUE & TRAVEL SPONSORS
The Royal Hotel
The Ferry Inn
Northlink Ferries
The Orcadian
Highland Park
Westend Hotel
British Legion (Stromness)
The Pomona Inn (Finstown)
The Gable End Theatre (Hoy)
MAJOR EVENT SPONSORS
Cooke Seafarms
Orkney Brewery
Swannay Brewery
The Orkney Distillery (Kirkjuvagr)
Stockans
SUPPORTING SPONSORS
Scholes
K Swinney
D&H Law
Streamline Shipping Group
Argos
Wilson’s
Shorelands B&B
Brinkies Guest House