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Heading to Orkney for the St Magnus Festival? Sit back and relax and let us get you there.

The St Magnus Festival runs from 19th - 27th of June. Bringing with it world‑class music, arts and culture to venues across Orkney.

Whether you're attending one performance or planning a full week of events, travelling by bus makes it easy to explore.

Skip the stress of driving and parking, and enjoy the journey as part of your festival experience.


St Magnus International Festival
 

Services S1 and ST1 can get you where you need to be.

 

Additional journeys on the S1 route will run between Stromness, Kirkwall Travel Centre and St Margaret's Hope, giving you more flexibility! This includes later evening services after performances and events, with additional links to Haston Auction Mart for key performances.   

For selected shows, a dedicated ST1 shuttle will connect Kirkwall Travel Centre and Kirkwall Grammar School.

These services will run alongside our regular network, making it easier to travel between festival venues across Kirkwall, Stromness and St Margaret’s Hope.

Check the Orkney Public Bus Guide for all other Orkney services. 

View the full festival timetable

 
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What's on at St Magnus Festival 2026?

2026 is going to be the festival's 50th anniversary year, so be prepared for some fantastic events! We've picked out some fantastic events and listed them below, but we couldn't include them all! 

Check Out the Full Program

Save Money with Multi-Buy on the Stagecoach Bus App

With the everything this festival has to offer, you may find yourself exploring Orkney for a few days. You can get even more value out of traveling with Stagecoach during your visit with the Stagecoach Bus App! 

Grab a discount on DayRider tickets via Multi-buy with the Stagecoach Bus App, allowing you to spend less and see more. 

Download the Stagecoach Bus App. 

 

£2 Single Fares

Getting to your next performance is simple, with single journeys capped at just £2 across Orkney thanks to the Bus Fare Cap Pilot, funded by the Scottish Government and delivered in partnership with Transport Scotland.

Perfect for:

  • Short trips between venues
  • Flexible, pay‑as‑you‑go travel

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DayRider Tickets

Making a day of it? A DayRider gives you unlimited travel for the day, so you can explore more and travel at your own pace.         
                                

Perfect for:

  • Multiple events in one day
  • Exploring beyond the festival

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