What's on

Mon 8 Jun 2026 - Sun 14 Jun 2026

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The Christophers Fri, 5 - Tue, 9 Jun 2026
Sir Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel spar in Oscar-winning director Steven Soderbergh's incisive chamber comedy of art and avarice.
1:00PM Tuesday, 9 June 2026 Screen 1
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Sights and Sounds of Shetland (Cert PG) 1 May - 4 Oct 2026
Sights and Sounds of Shetland
1:30PM Tuesday, 9 June 2026 Screen 2
1:30PM Wednesday, 10 June 2026 Screen 2
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Power Ballad Fri, 5 - Wed, 10 Jun 2026
Paul Rudd and singer Nick Jonas are a superb pairing in John Carney's terrific new musical comedy.
1:00PM Wednesday, 10 June 2026 Screen 1
2:30PM Tuesday, 9 June 2026 Screen 2
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Tuner Fri, 5 - Wed, 10 Jun 2026
Leo Woodall and Oscar winner Dustin Hoffman star in this captivating shapeshifter. It's part low-key thriller, part charming romance.
5:30PM Wednesday, 10 June 2026 Screen 1
2:30PM Wednesday, 10 June 2026 Screen 2
5:30PM Tuesday, 9 June 2026 (I) Screen 1 (Inclusive)
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Gilda (1946) Sat, 6 - Tue, 9 Jun 2026
Rita Hayworth delivers her most iconic role in Charles Vidor's classic film noir as Gilda, a sultry femme fatale with a hidden past.
6:15PM Tuesday, 9 June 2026 Screen 2
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Father Mother Sister Brother Sun, 7 - Wed, 10 Jun 2026
Funny, tender and astute, Father Mother Sister Brother is an intimate, insightful study of the universal intricacies of family dynamics.
6:15PM Wednesday, 10 June 2026 Screen 2
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Revolution Days Wed 10 Jun 2026, 7.30PM - 8.45PM Auditorium Mareel
Based on real-life experiences, this story explores how global events shape personal identity, belonging and resilience.
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Noir Cards & Day Cards Thu, 11 - Sun, 14 Jun 2026
Friday Card Fri 12 Jun 2026
Sunday Card Sun 14 Jun 2026
Noir Card Thu, 11 - Sun, 14 Jun 2026
Saturday Card Sat 13 Jun 2026
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Welcome Reception Thu 11 Jun 2026, 7.00PM - 10.00PM Auditorium
The beginning of a very busy festival!
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Meet The Panellists Fri 12 Jun 2026, 10.00AM - 11.00AM Auditorium
Get a taste of what's to come over the weekend.
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In Conversation with Louise Penny Fri 12 Jun 2026, 11.30AM - 12.30PM Auditorium
Join internationally bestselling author Louise Penny for a special evening of conversation.
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Film Screening: Homemade Highlights (Screening One) Fri 12 Jun 2026, 12.50PM - 1.20PM Screen 1
We are delighted to be bringing you Homemade Highlights from last year, showcasing just some of our local film making talent.
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Panel Session: Tough Guys & Gals Fri 12 Jun 2026, 1.30PM - 2.30PM Auditorium
Meet four writers with very different crime styles to find out about their approach to dangerous people.
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Author Readings: Authors Across Borders Fri 12 Jun 2026, 2.40PM - 3.20PM Screen 1
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Panel Session: Dealing With Real Life Crime Fri 12 Jun 2026, 3.00PM - 4.30PM Auditorium
Three authors whose day job is dealing with crime, talk about their work.
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Workshop: Researching a Historical Story Fri 12 Jun 2026, 3.00PM - 4.30PM Screen 2
Lexie Conyngham explores researching for a historical story, along with Mark Ryan Smith from the Shetland Archives to talk about local resources.
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In Conversation with Lorna Dawson Fri 12 Jun 2026, 5.00PM - 6.00PM Auditorium
Leading forensic soil scientist Lorna Dawson joins us for a fascinating discussion about the real science behind crime investigation.
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In Conversation with Lee Child Fri 12 Jun 2026, 8.00PM - 9.00PM Auditorium
Join creator of the legendary Jack Reacher series and internationally bestselling author Lee Child, for a rare live conversation.
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Panel Session: The Shaetlan Panel Sat 13 Jun 2026, 10.00AM - 11.00AM Auditorium
Immerse yourself in the newly-official Shaetlan language.
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In Conversation with Vaseem Khan Sat 13 Jun 2026, 11.30AM - 12.30PM Auditorium
Shetland Noir Curator Ann Cleeves talks to Vaseem Khan, author of two award-winning crime series set in India and the upcoming Quantum of Menace.
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Film Screening: Sights & Sounds Of Shetland Sat 13 Jun 2026, 12.50PM - 1.20PM Screen 1
Step back in time and take a journey through Shetland's past with exclusive archived film footage on the big screen.
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Panel Session: Authors Around The World Sat 13 Jun 2026, 1.30PM - 2.30PM Auditorium
How does the publishing world compare for authors in the UK, the EU and the USA?
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Author Readings Sat 13 Jun 2026, 2.40PM - 3.20PM Screen 1
A chance to hear five authors reading from their own novels.
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Workshop: Unreliable Narrators Sat 13 Jun 2026, 3.00PM - 4.30PM Screen 2
Every narrator lies. The question is whether they know it.
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Panel Session: Amateurs At Work Sat 13 Jun 2026, 3.30PM - 4.30PM Auditorium
Three authors discuss the advantages and difficulties of having an amateur sleuth, and how that affects their crime novels.
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In Conversation with Yrsa Sigurdardottir Sat 13 Jun 2026, 5.00PM - 6.00PM Auditorium
Join internationally acclaimed Icelandic author Yrsa Sigurdardottir for a conversation with Dr Jacky Collins, Founder and Director of Newcastle Noir.
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Tunes and Stories at St. Ninian's Isle Sat 13 Jun 2026, 7.30PM - 11.00PM
Join us at St Ninian's Isle in Bigton for a relaxed evening of food, stories, tunes and excellent company by the fire.
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Film Screening: In A Lonely Place (1950) Sat 13 Jun 2026, 8.00PM Screen 1
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Panel Session: Murder Most Complicated Sun 14 Jun 2026, 10.00AM - 11.00AM Auditorium
How do writers go about creating the kind of plot that gets more and more baffling and ends with a surprise solution?
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Panel Session: Fantastical Crimes Sun 14 Jun 2026, 11.30AM - 12.30PM Auditorium
Time-travelling detectives, trows and njuggles, and eerie goings-on in the Scottish countryside.
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Film Screening: Homemade Highlights (Screening Two) Sun 14 Jun 2026, 12.50PM - 1.20PM Screen 1
We are delighted to be bringing you Homemade Highlights from last year, showcasing just some our local film making talent.
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Panel Session: Policing The World Sun 14 Jun 2026, 2.00PM - 3.00PM Auditorium
Four authors from all round the world discuss the policing styles and problems of their countries, and how that shapes the crime novels they write.
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Author Readings Sun 14 Jun 2026, 2.40PM - 3.20PM Screen 1
A chance to hear four authors reading from their own novels.
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Panel Session: You The Jury Sun 14 Jun 2026, 3.30PM - 4.30PM Auditorium
Will you agree with the original verdict?
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In Conversation with Ann Cleeves Sun 14 Jun 2026, 5.00PM - 6.00PM Auditorium
Literary scholar, critic and interviewer, Dr Tim Rideout sits down with our Curator Ann Cleeves to reflect on 20 years of Jimmy Perez, Shetland, and t's to come.
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Noir Quiz! Sun 14 Jun 2026, 8.00PM - 10.00PM Auditorium
A fun way to end the festival, with prizes up for grabs!
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