- The Ba’ is a unique and historic game played on Christmas day and New Years day in Kirkwall
- Orkney Nature Festival began in 2013 and is held each May
- Orkney Folk Festival began over 30 years ago, takes place at the end of May in Stromness and around Orkney
- Stromness Shopping Week is held in July and is fun for the whole family
- The County Show takes place in August and is a highlight of the summer for many Orcadians. Other agricultural shows are held around the same time, including the Dounby Show, East Mainland Show, Sanday Show, Shapinsay Show and the St Margarets Hope Show
- The Orkney Vintage Rally takes place in August each year
- Orkney International Science Festival is held in September and has a variety of events for all ages
- Orkney Wine Festival is the only one of its kind in Scotland
- Orkney Storytelling Festival in October is a great chance to hear some of Orkneys many folklore tales
