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Cream Bun Day - Explosion Day - Ash Wednesday!
Monday February 12th is Cream Bun Day or 'Bolludagur' in Iceland - a national day of indulgence where Icelanders devour an excess of choux pastry buns filled with jam and cream.
Kyrja at the Crossroads of the Middle Ages: Josquin des Prez and Icelandic Folk Songs
Although separated by an ocean, Iceland and mainland Europe are bound in spirit and in song, sharing ancient musical roots. The vocal ensemble Kyrja will explore the musical landscape of the 15th, 16th, and 17th centuries in Iceland and beyond, performing ‘Missa Ave maris stella’ by Josquin des Prez (c. 1450–1521). The Mass was composed in Rome around 1490 and is regarded as one of the central…
Upprásin | Laufkvist, glupsk and Anya Shaddock
This concert features Laufkvist, glupsk and Anya Shaddock. 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 2000 kr…
Art exhibition Kringlan
40 artists will exhibit paintings in the aisles of the Kringlan from February 5-22 during the Reykjavík Winter Festival
Spending Christmas in Reykjavík
Reykjavík’s growing reputation as an alternative Christmas destination has exceeded all expectations, attracting much international media attention and a record number of visitors to the city.
The 5k Color Run in Reykjavík!
This Saturday, The Color Run by Alvogen will take place in downtown Reykjavík, with approximately 12.000 people expected to participate in the fun.
Christmas Programme at Árbær Open Air Museum
Sundays 11 and 18 December from 13:001-17:00 Celebrate Christmas in an old-fashioned way at the Árbær Open Air Museum!
Barokkbandið Brák & Cantoque Ensemble: Opening concert
Opening concert: Baroque ensemble Brák and choir Cantoque Ensemble Welcome to the opening concert of the Reykjavík Early Music Festival 2026. The baroque ensemble Brák and the choir Cantoque Ensemble join forces once again to perform works by Avison and Handel, interwoven with Icelandic folk songs. The concert opens with a Concerto grosso by the English composer Charles Avison (1709–1770), which…
Design March starts tomorrow
Although the official opening is on Thursday, some of the events will take a head start and open as early as Tuesday.
Have some Food & Fun
If you're a foodie, you're lucky to be in Reykjavík this weekend. The annual gourmet feast, Food & Fun is on from 28th February to 4th of March. 21 chefs from 14 countries partake this year.