The best time to attend Up Helly Aa in 2027 is January 26, 2027.
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Fire festival · January 26, 2027
Shetland Viking fire festival ends with a torch-lit procession burning a full-size galley ship.
Peak: Last Tue of Jan
Where it is visible: Lerwick, Shetland, Scotland
It is a tiny island town in deep winter with very limited beds. Ferries and flights fill fast.
Up Helly Aa 2027: January 26, 2027.
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