Up Helly Aa

The halls that are open on Up Helly Aa night are ticketed events that are mostly organised by volunteers. Those attending the halls are invited guests who also assist in the running of the hall. Their support is in a variety of forms such as helping in the kitchen, serving, tea, coffee, soup and sandwiches and organising the hall for the squads to perform their acts.

The Up Helly Aa Committee organise and run the Town Hall only. Information about applying for Town Hall tickets is provided below.

Please note that ALL other halls are run by groups of hosts and hostesses, and the Up Helly Aa Committee is unable to provide information or assistance about tickets for any other hall.

Town Hall Tickets

An application form for Town Hall tickets will be made available on this website between Christmas and New Year, approximately one month before Up Helly Aa. The date will be confirmed closer to the time.

To apply for Town Hall tickets, you must:

1. Print off and complete the Town Hall tickets application form
2. Write a cheque made payable to The Up Helly Aa Committee
3. Include a stamped self addressed envelope
4. Post the application to: The Up Helly Aa Committee, PO Box 99, Lerwick, Shetland

There is limited availability, and tickets are issued on a 'first come, first served' basis.

Applying by email prior to the application date gains no benefit.

Please do not send us email requests as we only process paper applications.

In the event your application is unsuccessful the application form and cheques will be destroyed.