Placing the arts at the heart of Shetland

Highlights

Young Musicians Sessions
Music
Young Musicians Sessions
31 Aug - 30 Nov 2025
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Singer Songwriter Nights
Music
Singer Songwriter Nights
28 Aug - 18 Dec 2025
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SALT
Drama & Dance
SALT
5-7 Sep 2025
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VACMA Information Sessions
Visual Art & Craft
VACMA Information Sessions
9 Sep 2025
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Gary Meikle: Neurospicy
Comedy
Gary Meikle: Neurospicy
26 Oct 2025, 8:00pm - 9:30pm
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Shetland Noir 2026
Festivals
Shetland Noir 2026
11-14 Jun 2026
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What We Do

Shetland Arts promotes a year round programme of music, dance, drama, new media, film, literature, visual art and craft.

We own, and or, run a range of facilities and act as promoter for other arts and cultural organisations from across Scotland. We own and run Mareel, a multi arts venue & cinema and Bonhoga Gallery and cafe. We own The Booth which is managed by WASPS and provides space and accommodation for artist residencies. We run the Garrison theatre, owned by the Shetland Charitable Trust, which hosts professional and community drama performances.

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EDUCATION

We work with schools, creative practitioners and UHI Shetland to provide:

  • Further & Higher Education courses
  • Creative lab workshops
  • School events
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