BOOKING INFORMATION
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GOLD MEMBERS (£275) opens 10am, Friday 27 March 2026
MEMBERS (£125) opens 10am, Wednesday 1 April 2026
GENERAL BOOKING
Opens 10am, Monday 6 April 2026
Box Office
From 27 March to 12 June 2026 Monday to Friday, 2pm until 4pm
From 15 to 27 June Monday to Sunday, 10am until 4pm
Address: St Magnus Internaitonal Festival, 13 Albert Street, Kirkwall KW15 1LH
How to Book
Tickets can be booked online at www.stmagnusfestival.com, by phone on 01856 871445, in person at the Box Office (13 Albert Street, Kirkwall), or on the door if the event is not sold out.
REFUNDS AND EXCHANGES
Tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded after purchase.
If a performance is cancelled due to exceptional circumstances, ticket holders will be offered an alternative performance or refund.
ACCESSIBILITY
Wheelchair spaces must be booked in advance as they are limited. Each wheelchair user may bring one companion free of charge.
We will do our best to satisfy seating requests. See our Accessibility Guide.
For assistance please call 01856 871445 or email boxoffice@stmagnusfestival.com
Concessions
Concessions are for full time students and registered unemployed people.
Magfest Explorer tickets are for young people under 18.
Proof of status may be required.
Frequently Asked Questions
When are ticket brochures available?
Brochures are usually available early April.
IS ACCOMMODATION HARD TO FIND during the Festival?
Many people travel to Orkney to visit the Festival, and accommodation is limited. It is advisable to book early.
A range of hotels, B&Bs, and self-catering accommodations are available and hiring a car can widen your options. The Festival cannot book accommodation. Please use Orkney.com.
Does the Festival provide transport to performances?
Not usually. Most events take place in Kirkwall or Stromness, which are 15 miles (30 minutes) apart.
Public buses run regularly; details are available from Orkney Islands Council Bus Services.
What are the pricing and seating choices?
Prices vary by band. Some tickets are unreserved or restricted view. Some seats in St Magnus Cathedral may have no view.
What is a rover ticket?
Access to all online Festival content, but not live events.
Can I join a waiting list for Festival tickets?
No official waiting list, but we can sometimes connect people who have spare tickets.
Can I collect tickets from the Box Office?
Yes. Tickets can also be posted, printed at home, or used as e-tickets.
What if I lose my tickets?
Duplicates can be issued from the Box Office.
What I arrivE LATE?
Latecomers are admitted only during an appropriate break in the performance. If no break occurs, entry will not be permitted.
Can I take photos or videoS during performances?
No. The use of photographic and video recording equipment is prohibited during performances. Mobile phones must be switched off.
IS FOOD AVAILABLE AT EVENTS?
Not usually but please note any food served may contain or come into contact with common allergens.
What COVID-19 MEASURES ARE IN PLACE?
Please refer to our COVID-19 Safety page for full details.