What an incredible week we shared in June 2025, and none of it would have been possible without you! This year we enjoyed a theatre show with repurposed electric instruments, a moving tribute to Orkney poet Robert Rendall, and new commissions inspired by our land and landscape. Echo Choir gave a series of concerts (including one with our own Festival Chorus), alongside pianists Mihai Ritivoiu and Nikita Lukinov, and a host of writers, poets and novelists. New venues were added to our musical map – Swannay Brewery, Deerness Distillery and Kirkwall Masonic Lodge. We also were able to launch our MagFest Explorer Scheme, giving free tickets to young people.
Thank you to our wonderful audiences, the talented artists and performers, our funders and supporters, and the local venues and businesses who opened their doors to us. A special thank you to all our volunteers and Festival team who worked tirelessly to make it all happen.
Relive some of the Festival moments in our photo gallery below …
A few numbers to celebrate
- 7,000+ attendees enjoyed Festival events in June 2025
- 40 unique events across music, literature, theatre and community engagement
- 42 visiting artists spent time in Orkney collaborating with 28 local performers
- 102 Festival Chorus members
- 100+ volunteers helped with Front of House, Technical and Venues.
- 17 venues, including new locations
Our Golden Year Is Coming!
In 2026, we celebrate 50 years of the Festival and we’d love your help. Do you have old photos, ticket stubs, or festival stories tucked away? If so, please get in touch and let us know what you have - we’d love to hear from you.
Contact: boxoffice@stmagnusfestival.com
We already have plenty of Ticket Brochures and Programmes, so no need to tell us about those!
Save The Date
St Magnus International Festival 19 - 28 June 2026
Join us as we celebrate 50 years of extraordinary arts and community in Orkney