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Enjoy Reykjavík on a budget
It's no secret the Reykjavík has ranked high on the World's priciest cities index in recent years. That doesn't mean you can't enjoy the city's charm and culture on a budget. Here are some suggestions on how to make your awesome stay budget friendly.
Yoko Ono Announces the Recipients of the 2016 Lennon Ono Grant for Peace
Yoko Ono has today announced the four recipients of the 2016 Lennon Ono Grant For Peace, the biennial award she inaugurated in 2002.
Upprásin | Lindy Lin, Splitting Tongues and Jelena Ciric
This concert features Lindy Lin, Splitting Tongues and Jelena Ciric. Harpa, in collaboration with the Reykjavík Music City, Rás 2 and Landsbankinn, is hosting Upprásin, a concert series dedicated to grassroots Icelandic music, across musical genres. Upprásin is now taking place for the third year in a row and a total of 27 bands will perform, three on each concert night. Ticket prices are only…
The European Film Awards 2022 Go To Reykjavík
The European Film Awards will be held in the Icelandic capital in December 2022. Originally it was supposed to be held in December 2020, but because of the pandemic, it was postponed. The decision was announced by the European Film Academy, the City of Reykjavík, and the Icelandic government.
Museum Night at Hafnarborg
Friday February 6th from 6-10 p.m., Hafnarborg invites guests to celebrate Museum Night, welcoming visitors to the museum in the evening to experience the exhibitions and a special programme connected to art, nature and well-being. Two events will take place during the evening, offering visitors the opportunity to encounter live paper flower folding and take part in a deeply relaxing sonic…
Celebrating Fishermen's Day in Reykjavík and Hafnarfjörður
The Icelandic Fishermen's Day, Sjómannadagurinn, celebrates the country's rich maritime heritage. The day is packed with activities for all ages at both the Old Harbour in Reykjavík and Hafnarfjörður Harbour, ensuring a memorable experience for attendees.
Winter Lights Festival Opening
The Winter Lights Festival will open on Thursday, February 5 at 7:00 PM in the garden of the Einar Jónsson Museum, Hallgrímstorg 3, Reykjavík. The festival will be officially opened by Heiða Björg Hilmisdóttir, Mayor of Reykjavík. On the occasion, Logi Einarsson, Minister of Culture, Innovation and Higher Education, will also give a short address to mark the recent merger of the National Gallery…
Reykjavík Classics
Iceland´s award-winning concert hall Harpa and Reykjavik City proudly present a new concert series, Reykjavik Classics in Eldborg Harpa, summer 2016.
Iceland appointed as one of the safest countries for solo female travellers
Iceland is one of the safest countries for solo female travelers according to Globelink International.
New display and street festival
On May 7, Reykjavík City Museum will open a new exhibition in Aðalstræti 10. A fun street theatre and festival will be held on this occasion, starting at 13:00 – 16:00.