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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.
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.
Our Annual Festival Calendar is Online!
There are 74 exciting annual festivals in the city of Reykjavík. With our annual events calendar, you can plan your trip to Iceland around the festivals which arouse your interests.
WINTER LIGHTS FESTIVAL STARTING THE 7TH OF FEBRUARY!
Winter Lights Festival 2019 Winter Lights Festival is an annual event that celebrates both the winter world and the growing sun light after a long period of darkness. The program consists of light installations, culture and outdoor activities. The festival provides entertainment for Reykjavík’s locals and guests alike. The programme reflects the many faces of Reykjavík´s capital area; with the…
The vast majority of inhabitants of Reykjavík have a favourable attitude to tourists
Inhabitants in the capital area of Reykjavík generally still have a favourable view of tourists, as they did last year, according to a survey carried out in April for Visit Reykjavík. In the intervening year the number of tourists has increased greatly: in the first four months of 2016 visitor numbers were 35% up on the same period in 2015, according to figures from the Iceland Tourist Board.
Easter in Reykjavík
Roughly 70% of Icelanders belong to the Lutheran Church of Iceland, though only 45% claim to be religious. Whatever people think of god and religion, it's a fact that Easter is a National holiday in Iceland. This means a lot of places are closed on Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, as well as Easter Sunday & Monday. Most restaurant will stay open, but one can expect the majority of stores to close…
Reykjavík Jazz Festival starts the 29th of August
The annual Reykjavík Jazz Festival will be held from the 29th of August - 5th of September. The festival hosts performances in a variety of styles, from contemporary jazz and the avant-garde to Latin jazz, gospel and big bands.
Lókal Performing Arts Festival
Late 2023 LÓKAL is a performing arts platform that produces and introduces contemporary performance to audiences in Iceland and connects local performance practitioners with fellow artists and presenters from abroad.
New flight option to Reykjavik
British Airways flies now to IcelandWe welcome a new airline company to Iceland.Their announcement says:"Our direct flights from London Heathrow (LHR) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF) means that visiting Iceland's coastal capital couldn't be easier. In just three hours you could be exploring cosmopolitian Reykjavik and beyond."This addition mean more options for our guests to visit…
Tasting Iceland: Phil Explores Reykjavík's Culinary Delights
In the latest season of "Somebody Feed Phil" on Netflix, viewers are treated to a mouthwatering journey through Reykjavík.