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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260128
SUMMARY:Up Helly Aa – Shetland Viking Fire Festival
LOCATION:Lerwick Town Centre\, Shetland\, Lerwick
DESCRIPTION:Up Helly Aa – Shetland Viking Fire FestivalWhen January arriv
 es in the remote Shetland Islands\, one of Britain's most distinctive celeb
 rations comes to life. Up Helly Aa takes place on 27 January 2026 in Lerwic
 k\, where torchlit processions and ceremonial fire mark the end of the wint
 er festival season. The festivities begin at 19:30\, offering visitors a ch
 ance to witness a tradition steeped in Norse heritage and local pride.This 
 is not a typical tourist attraction – it's a genuine community celebratio
 n where locals dress in Viking-inspired costumes and guide flaming torches 
 through the town centre. The event draws thousands of visitors from across 
 the world to experience the raw energy of fire\, music\, and historic pagea
 ntry. Admission is free\, making it accessible to all who can brave the She
 tland winter.Lerwick sits at coordinates that place it remarkably far north
 \, giving the event an authentic Arctic atmosphere. The January timing mean
 s preparation is essential – warm clothing\, waterproof gear\, and sturdy
  footwear are practical necessities rather than optional extras. The island
 's rugged landscape and northern location create a setting where ancient tr
 aditions feel genuinely alive.
URL:https://www.uphellyaa.org/
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