Rumbo North Isles: Orkney

Rumbo North Isles is a brand new latin & local music festival, bringing together the rich musical traditions of Orkney and Shetland with the vibrant, colourful rhythms of Latin America. 

Join us in the Marquee at Picky for our Orkney festival show - an afternoon and evening of performances from Argentinian groups Lohdóh and El Guapo, alongside Orkney favourites The Chair, Kris Drever (with full band), Catriona Price, and Auskerry. The show will feature intercultural collaborations between the Latin American and Northern Isles musicians throughout.

The artists:

The Chair is Orkney’s legendary stomp band, renowned for their infectious energy, driving rhythms and crowd-rousing blend of traditional island music, original songs and unmistakable Orcadian spirit. Kris Drever is one of Scotland’s most acclaimed folk singers and songwriters, renowned for his powerful voice, masterful guitar playing and deeply evocative songs. Lohdóh (pronounced lo-DOH) is an Argentine duo exploring songcraft through a contemporary urban aesthetic, blending rich vocal textures, electronic influences and poetic storytelling. Orcadian fiddle player, singer and composer Catriona Price is known for her work with Fara and Twelfth Day, blending contemporary influences with traditional styles in a fresh, fiddle-led, full band sound. El Guapo combines Latin American songwriting with elements of rock, funk, jazz and global music traditions to create an energetic and genre-crossing sound. Auskerry is one of Orkney’s most exciting emerging folk bands, bringing together five exceptional young musicians to create a fresh, energetic sound rooted in the rich traditions of the islands.

About Routes to Roots

Rumbo North Isles is produced by Routes to Roots — an artist-led organisation dedicated to bringing diverse musicians together to create powerful new intercultural musical experiences. Founded by Scottish musician Catriona Price, and co-led with Argentinian duo El Guapo, Routes to Roots produced their first festival ‘Rumbo Oaxaca’ in Mexico in 2026, and have collaborated with Celtic Connections and Edinburgh International Festival. Rumbo North Isles aims to shine a spotlight on the creative spirit of the North Isles while opening new channels for international collaboration, connection and exchange.

Tickets + timings

Your ticket gives you access to the full afternoon and evening. Specific timings will be released on the Routes to Roots social media pages closer to the event date.

All tickets are standing tickets – limited unreserved seating will be available at the venue. Please contact us directly if you have specific access needs. 

Connect with Routes to Roots:

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YouTube @routestorootsmusic

Website routestorootsmusic.org

Watch our documentary from Rumbo Oaxaca 2026