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DESIGN MARCH 2014 OPENS IN REYKJAVIK
Iceland’s most important annual design festival, now hosted for the sixth time in Reykjavík, opens today at the Harpa Concert Hall at 18:00 and is set to be the largest and most significant yet.With an expected 150 dedicated design events, the world’s most northerly capital is set to be transformed into one super venue for design. From fashion to furniture, architecture to food design…
Check out the first line up announcement for Secret Solstice 2020!
Secret Solstice, is pleased to announce the phase one lineup for its seventh edition this June 26 - 28, 2020 in Reykjavík, Iceland. Taking place once again during 72 hours of continuous sunlight from the Nordic islands fabled Midnight Sun. Performing in Iceland for the first time, Secret Solstice is proud to present pioneering Grammy-nominated Latino-American hip-hop collective, …
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.
Reykjavík Pride a ten day celebration!
Reykjavík Pride is celebrating 20 years of LGBTQ marching this year! The celebration starts tomorrow the 8th of August and ends with a bang with the Pride walk down Skólavörðurstígur on the 17th. This 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…
December in Reykjavík
Our wonderful Holiday season, crowned regularly with displays of enchanting Northern Lights, is one of the city’s main winter attractions; however, it’s not just those otherworldly illuminations and extravagant decorations getting all the attention.
December Delights in Reykjavík
The month of December will offer a packed programme of events in Reykjavík, formally launched on 27 November with the lighting of the Christmas lights on the Oslo tree on Austurvöllur. The event begins at 16:00, and some of the Icelandic Yuletide Lads (jólasveinar) are expected to make an appearance.
Museum Night at the Library of Hafnarfjörður / Winter Lights Festival
Museum Night at the Library of Hafnarfjörður: - Board Games in the music department - Music-thrifting market in the music department - Seweing workshop - 18:15-19:45 Sewing workshop for children - 19:30 Music and merriment performed by the band LEA - 20:10 Workshop for people insterested in historical and costuming crafts, lead by master tailor Hugrún Þráinsdóttir
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.
Iceland’s first and only circus
The circus tent Jökla has risen in Klambratún park, by the corner of Flókagata and Langahlíð. The circus will be in Reykjavík until July 13th. Then it travels to Ísafjörður, Akureyri, Selfoss and Keflavík and then back to Reykjavík late August. The circus has three different shows: Heima er best (Home is where the heart is) is the big family show performed to Icelandic music. Here is a short…