Up Helly Aa (Lerwick)
Shetland's fire festival in Lerwick, held in late January, with a torchlit procession and the burning of a replica Viking galley.
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OrganiserLerwick Up Helly Aa Committee
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked19 October 2026
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About the day
Lerwick Up Helly Aa is run by the Up Helly Aa Committee in Shetland. A Jarl squad in Viking dress leads the day's events, ending with a torchlit procession and the burning of a galley, followed by celebrations through the night.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Tuesday 26 January 2027 | UK | Confirmed by the organiser |
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