Up Helly Aa 2027

When

26 January 2027

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Where

Lerwick, Shetland, United Kingdom

United KingdomLerwick, Shetland, United Kingdom

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About the event

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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Check-in 25 Jan, check-out 27 Jan 2027 — 2 nights around 26 January 2027. Change the dates to stay longer.

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Host country
  • Currency: British pound
  • Language: English
  • Driving: on the left
  • Capital: London
  • Phone: +44
  • Emergency: 999
  • Electricity: 230 V, plugs G

Coming years

2028

The organiser had not announced the 2028 edition as of 2026-09-03.