The Orkney Rock Festival brings a weekend of the very best rock, punk and metal music to venues across Kirkwall every year.

Talented local acts are joined by bands and musicians from further afield for the event, now in its 11th year.

There is always a packed schedule of free pub gigs for 18s+ in Kirkwall's pubs, all within a short walk of each other, as well as ticketed events for all ages too,

The event is organised every year by Orkney Live Wire. Keep up to date with previews, band profiles and programme information via the official Facebook page.

, Visit Orkney, Culture & Events, Kirkwall & St Ola