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Events
Homemade 2026
Deadlines for submission: 4 – 12 minute films: Friday 17 July / 0 – 4 minute films: Friday 31 July
Shetlanders are once again being invited to create short films for Shetland Arts’ annual celebration of local film-making talent, Homemade. As well as having the regular screening of films up to 4 minutes in length, there will be an additional screen
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Film
Supergirl
10 July 2026 to 17 July 2026
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Film
Time and Water
12 July 2026 to 15 July 2026
Everything is bigger in Iceland. The landscapes, the elements, the presence and depth of time. This is where Magnason grew…
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Music
K-Pop Trio
12 July 2026
Hear hits like Golden, Soda Pop and many more…
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Music
Old Man Luedecke
13 July 2026
Returning to the islands for a show this summer, more than a decade after he performed at the 2013 Shetland…
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Film
Jackass: Best and Last
17 July 2026 to 23 July 2026
Johnny Knoxville and the gang return for one final fling at the big screen.
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Film
The Odyssey (Cert TBC)
17 July 2026 to 30 July 2026
The must-see film of 2026, The Odyssey’s all-star cast includes Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o, Zendaya and Charlize Theron.
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Film
SUBTITLED: Minions & Monsters (Cert TBC)
18 July 2026
Fresh off the worldwide blockbuster success of summer 2024’s funniest comedy, Despicable Me 4, Illumination expands its joyful animated universe…
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Film
The Last Viking
19 July 2026 to 22 July 2026
Manfred is the only one who knows where the loot is buried, but he’s forgotten.
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News
Lerwick Shortlisted for UK Town of Culture 2028
We’re delighted to share some exciting news: Lerwick has been selected as one of just 15 places shortlisted for the UK Town of Culture 2028 competition.
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