The Oie Voaldyn Fire Festival is a vibrant reinterpretation of the traditional Manx May Fire Festival, celebrating the ancient custom of Oie Voaldyn, or May Day Eve. This event historically utilized fire to honor the return of fertility to the land, signifying the end of darkness and the welcoming of summer!
In 2026, Oie Voaldyn will feature an exhilarating community celebration that showcases the timeless battle between Summer and Winter. Two lively parades, embodying these opposing forces, will come together on Peel beach where their champions will engage in a dramatic combat. Ultimately, Summer triumphs, bringing forth the warmth and vitality of the upcoming months...
Becoming a member allows you to join the main Oie Voaldyn show as a costumed performer, support crew or torchbearer. To find out more about membership, click the Membership button!
Skimmee Aile are our dedicated team of local fire performers and will be supporting a fantastic fire show at this year's Oie Voaldyn.
The team use a variety of props from poi, staff, fans as well as flaming swords and lyco props
Voices of the Fire are a community choir lead by Christa McCartney, who provide emotive and rhythmic singing, harmonies and chants adding dramatic atmosphere to the main Oie Voaldyn performance. They sing traditional Manx songs such as Shee Eriu (Peace be on you).
Bring The Fire Project are professional fire performers based in Liverpool who not only provide the show's finale, but also provide invaluable support to local performers Skimmee Aile through training and skill sharing
The Jarls Squad is the elite central troupe of the Shetland Up Helly Aa fire festivals, made up of approximately 50 men clad in hand crafted authentic one-of-a-kind viking suits of armour. Up Helly Aa is Europe's largest Fire Festival and we are ecstatic to welcome the Jarls Squad at this year's Oie Voaldyn!
Bands to be announved for 2026 Oie Voaldyn.
As a non-profit organization, we rely on sponsorship and donations to fund the Oie Voaldyn festival, a vibrant community celebration that highlights the Manx May Fire Festival. Every little contribution helps! If you would like to support our efforts, please visit our JustGiving page here: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/johnshakespeare?utm_medium=CF&utm_source=CL
Check out this video from the Oie Voaldyn community celebration, showcasing the vibrant atmosphere of the Manx May Fire Festival. Join us as we celebrate this traditional event!
Check out this exciting video capturing the essence of our community celebration at the Manx May Fire Festival, also known as Oie Voaldyn. Experience the vibrant traditions and festivities that bring everyone together.
Check out the highlights from the recent community celebration at the Manx May Fire Festival, also known as Oie Voaldyn. You can watch the event here: https://fb.watch/wPYLgkYbCZ/ and see more moments from the festival at https://fb.watch/wPZ3hTZjsn/
Join us for a vibrant community celebration at the Manx May Fire Festival, also known as Oie Voaldyn, where we honor the arrival of spring with traditional festivities.
Join us for a vibrant community celebration at the Manx May Fire Festival, where Oie Voaldyn comes alive with tradition and excitement. Check out the festivities in this video: https://www.facebook.com/oievoaldyn/videos/635511405804014.
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