Founded in 1977 by a group including Orkney's distinguished resident composer Sir Peter Maxwell Davies, the Festival has grown from small beginnings into one of Britain's most highly regarded and adventurous arts events.
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FERRY DISRUPTION
The MV Hamnavoe, the ferry that links Stromness and Scrabster, which suffered a serious engine failure, is now not expected to resume service until 24 May 2013. For full details and info on alternative routes from Caithness and Aberdeen, see the NorthLink Ferries website or FB page:
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   Alasdair Nicolson introduces the 2013 programme:
 

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A summer celebration of folk tales, myths and legends comes to Orkney with symphony orchestra, ensembles, music theatre, cabaret opera and burlesque.

The 2013 Festival will feature, amongst others, the BBC Symphony Orchestra, Soprano Christine Brewer and the Hebrides Ensemble.

2013 also sees a celebration of the life of the Orcadian explorer John Rae.

See the
full programme here
General booking opens 7 May. For details of priority booking for Benefactors, Patrons and Friends see booking page.

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Festival Travel Discount Offers
Available between 14 June and 6 July 2013

NorthLink Ferries and Pentland Ferries offer discounts to Festival Patrons and Benefactors on their Ferry Services to Orkney.

For more details see the Supporters page