Stromness Glimmers

In the dark evenings of 12–14 November 2026, the festival will transform the streets of Stromness into a free, spectacular gallery of illuminated artworks for all to enjoy and explore. Featuring work by some of Móti’s members along with a selection of other talented local artists, supported by Orkney Islands Council Culture Fund.

This will be an event presenting an outdoor gallery of video projections and sculptural light art installations via a walking trail through the town – reimagining familiar places through the eyes of artists. We aim to light up the built environment with ‘Glimmers’, bringing art to the whole community.

Inspiration for the naming of the festival came from the closing line of the beautiful reflective poem ‘Lux Perpetua’ by Stromness’s very own ‘Poet Laureate’, George Mackay Brown – ‘By such glimmers we seek you.’