Annual Events
Reykjavík is already famous for its vibrant culture and nightlife, but certain occasions are particularly special.
The city of Reykjavík and its neighbouring towns host numerous festivals throughout the year, including Culture Night in August, the Winter Lights festival in February and the Festival of the Sea in June.
Click on the bars to the left to see what's on during each month of the year.
For a more detailed events calendar, and a list of upcoming events, click here.
February
Museum Night February 12th 2010
All of Reykjavik's museums stay open past midnight and offer special events, including theatre, street performances, dance, visual arts and much more. A special Museum Night bus circulates the museums and all entrance is free. safnanott.is
Food and Fun February 24th – 28th 2010
Food and Fun is an event which combines outstanding culinary skills, fresh natural ingredients, Icelandic outdoor adventure and the world-famous Reykjavik nightlife to create the ultimate recipe for fun. The core element of the festival involves world-acclaimed chefs who collaborate with Reykjavik's best restaurants. Each chef is assigned to one of the participating restaurants, where they prepare a special menu, made out of Icelandic ingredients only. The menu is presented at all the restaurants for an entire week. In addition, the chefs themselves are on site for three nights during the festival week.The second element of the festival is the chef competition, which takes place on the last day of the the festival. The chefs compete by making three courses, made out of Icelandic ingredients only. www.foodandfun.is