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Ten Quirky and Beloved Icelandic Traditions
Discover 10 fascinating Icelandic traditions that celebrate history, culture, and community through unique festivals and cherished customs. From sweet treats and maritime tributes to literary wonders, experience the heart of Iceland’s vibrant heritage!
ICELAND AIRWAVES MUSIC FESTIVAL
Celebrating its twentieth year in 2018, Iceland Airwaves Festival is the world’s most northerly music showcase and industry festival, situated halfway between North America and Europe. Iceland Airwaves brings together the country’s brightest emerging musical talent and forward-thinking international acts. Each November for four days and nights, downtown Reykjavík comes alive, filled non-stop…
Sonar music festival is on this weekend
The 6th annual instalment of Sónar Reykjavík will take place on 16th-17th of March. Like before, the focus is on the world of electronica, hip-hop and other modern music.
The Festival of the Sea
This weekend, the first weekend of June, an annual event of celebrating the Seaman’s Day is held throughout all of Iceland’s coastline towns and villages. The Seaman's Day has been celebrated in Iceland since 1938 to honour those who work at sea and the fishery in Iceland.
Secret Solstice Music Festival this weekend!
The Secret Solstice festival is being held here in Reykjavík this weekend, 21.-23. of June. This is the biggest music festival held in Iceland with huge names in music performing every year. The festival takes place over the summer solstice during the brightest part of the year. 100-150 acts perform at the festival each year from a variety of genres, both domestic and foreign, established and…
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, …
National Day Of Iceland the 17th of June
The Icelandic National Day celebrations in Reykjavík take place annually in the city centre on June 17th from 10:00 in the morning until 19:00. The programme includes family oriented entertainment with street theatre and a variety of wonderful activites, followed by a concert at Arnarhóll and an accordion ball at City Hall. The programme starts with the chiming of all church bells in…
Seaman´s Day Celebrations this Weekend
Don´t miss the Seaman´s Day celebrations in Reykjavík this weekend. This is a festival which has been held annually throughout Iceland´s coastline towns and villages since 1938. The festival honours all those that work at sea and in fisheries in Iceland.
MUSEUM NIGHT!
Museum Night, takes place on Friday February 7th and was established to shine a light on Reykjavik’s captivating cultural heritage. By re-opening the museum doors at night-time, city residents and guests will get the chance to explore our diverse facilities during the more enchanting and magical hours leading up to midnight.On Museum Night 2014 a total of forty museums in Reykjavík City…
Kringlan shopping mall
Kringlan is the largest shopping mall in Reykjavík. Kringlan offers a wide variety of over 150 shops, 23 places to eat and a range of services. At Kringlan you will find everything from a public library and a cinema to some of the finest fashion shops and restaurants in town. We are situated in the heart of Reykjavík, but don’t worry - there’s plenty of parking space. Make the most of…