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Up Helly Aa

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  • Dates26 January 2027
  • VenueLerwick, Shetland, United Kingdom
  • CityLerwick, Shetland
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
  • FormatTradition event
  • StatusScheduled

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Up Helly Aa is a fire festival held in Lerwick, Shetland, marking the end of the Yule season with Viking-themed torchlit processions. It culminates in squads of costumed 'guizers' burning a full-scale replica Viking longship.

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AirportLerwick, Shetland

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ArrivalArrive before 26 January if you need local check-in or opening-day access.

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Recommended areasLerwick, Shetland

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Up Helly Aa is dated 26 January 2027; use that range when planning arrival, tickets and reminders.