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Ingólfshátíð Viking Festival
No date yet for 2023 Vikings and tent camp will be at Austurvöllur between 12.00 and 17.00 everyone is welcome. It is free for everybody. Speak to us and get a glimpse of days long gone. Take a look at our outfits and equipment. There could be some sagas told. This a part of a project called Landnámsmenning 2019 sponsored by the city of Reykjavík.
Reykjavík Pride
AugustThis colourful event brings tens of thousands of people into the city centre every year to show solidarity and to have fun with the LGBTQ community in Reykjavik. People of all genders, friends, relatives, and a fast-growing number of tourists, all come together to celebrate and support universal human rights.
Countdown to Iceland Airwaves
One of Reykjavík's finest music festival, Iceland Airwaves, begins tomorrow and is on until 5 November.
A Seasonal Guide to the Best Times of Year to Visit Reykjavík
Discover the best time to visit Reykjavík with our seasonal guide. Explore unique activities, weather tips, and events for every season to plan your perfect trip.
HyperOrgan – Concert following the opening of Reykjavík Winter Lights Festival at Hallgrímskirkja
HyperOrgel Concerts at Hallgrímskirkja immediately following the opening of Reykjavík Winter Lights Festival 2026 Thursday, February 5, 7:00–7:40 PM Interactive musical works with computer-connected instruments Tómas Manoury – premiére Steinunn Harðardóttir – premiére Jesper Pedersen – premiére Áki Ásgeirsson – premiére Friday, February 6, 3:00 PM Open Lab at Veröld – House of Vigdís (Note: Not…
Reykjavík: One of the Happiest Cities in the World
Iceland is the third happiest country in the world and Reykjavík was awarded Gold Status by the Happy City Index, making it one of the happiest cities in the world.
Get ready for Iceland Airwaves 2013 – the biggest yet!
The City of Reykjavík is set to receive thousands of guests who’ll be flying in from around the world to experience Iceland’s biggest music event - Iceland Airwaves. The festival, which started as a one-off gig in an airplane hangar back in 1999: showcasing only 5 bands, is now firmly established as one of hippest events on the international music festival calendar and has the reputation of…
RIFF starts today
The 13th Reykjavík International Film Festival starts today. As before, RIFF focusses on introducing brand new films and documentaries from young and upcoming directors, this time with a particular emphasis on world peace.
DesignMarch opens next Thursday, 23 March 2017
DesignMarch is Iceland’s most important annual design festival. Organized for the ninth time this year, it will be the largest and most significant yet, with an expected 100 or so events that will transform the most northerly capital in the world into one big venue for design.
Reykjavík’s literary life blooming in September
The 79th PEN International Congress will be held in Reykjavík from September 9 – 12 2013. The theme is Digital Frontiers: Linguistic Rights and Freedom of Speach. Parts of the Congress programme are open to the public, as part of PEN International’s roaming event series, Free the Word! The Reykjavík International Literary Festival will coincide with the congress, as it starts on…