What’s On

What’s On at Water Sound Festival 2026

The Water Sound Bluegrass & Roots Festival will include fantastic live performances from an international lineup of artists alongside outstanding musical talent from Orkney and unique musical experiences!

Tickets now on sale

Weekend Passes and Day Tickets are now on sale.

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We have confirmed the following artists, more will be announced soon:

Jean-Baptiste Cardineau
Lluis Gomez Ensemble
Owl in the Sun
Sociograss

Apply to play

The majority of our lineup for this year’s festival is now confirmed, however if you would like to be considered for playing this year, or future festivals please contact us.

Workshops

There will be opportunities for those attending the festival to learn from our amazing artists at a range of workshops for a small additional cost.

Jamming

An essential element of any bluegrass festival, jams will happen spontaneously wherever like-minded folk get together.