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Reykjavik Jazz Festival
The festival hosts performances in a variety of styles, from contemporary jazz and the avant-garde to Latin jazz, gospel, and big bands. It features many acclaimed international Jazz players and Iceland’s leading Jazz musicians.
Winter Lights Festival
The long winter days of darkness in Reykjavík will be illuminated magnificently at the city’s next annual Winter Lights Festival.
Reykjavík Jazz Festival
The annual Reykjavík Jazz Festival takes place between 4th and the 8th of September this year. The festival is an increasingly prestigious event on the international jazz scene. It has been running since 1990 which makes it the second oldest music festival in Iceland. Therefore this year it will be held for the 30th time. You'll find performances in a variety of styles, from contemporary…
Two more Reykjavík festivals receive a partnership agreement with Reykjavík City
The Reykjavik Culture, Sports and Leisure Council has chosen six Reykjavik city festivals that will receive a partnership agreement with the city for the next three years. The festivals which were chosen are: Reykjavik Pride, Design March, Iceland Airwaves, RIFF - Reykjavik International Film Festival, Dark Music Days and Reykjavik Dance Festival. The role of a city festival is to promote…
Extreme Chill Festival starts today
The 10th anniversary of the Icelandic experimental music festival Extreme Chill starts today September 12th and lasts until September 15th here in Reykjavík. This year, the Extreme Chill festival will be larger than ever before, taking place in four main venues in central Reykjavík. The festival pass cost a meager 9.900 ISK, with a limited amount of festival passes being available this…
THE REYKJAVÍK WINTER LIGHTS FESTIVAL 2014 OPENS TONIGHT!
IT'S TIME TO LIGHT THE LIGHTS AT THE REYKJAVÍK WINTER LIGHTS FESTIVAL 2014! The Winter Lights Festival will be opened officially at 7:30pm tonight by the Mayor of Reykjavík, Jón Gnarr, at the Einar Jónsson Museum. From this location ten stunning light installations, which appear at various locations around the city, will be ceremoniously switched on. In addition to the illuminations, this…
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!
10 Reasons to go to a Music Festival in Reykjavik
Timeout Magazine says that Iceland is basically nature’s version of Wonka’s Chocolate Factory, with everything your imagination can handle on display; spurting geysers, steaming hot springs, and lights dancing in the sky.
11 years of Stockfish Film Festival
Stockfish Film and Industry Festival proudly announces its 11th edition, taking place from April 3rd to April 13th, 2025.
Hafnarfjörður Christmas Itinerary
Hafnarfjörður is just the place to get in the Christmas spirit. A charming and vibrant seaside town, Hafnarfjörður is packed with colourful houses perched amidst sprawling lava fields, beautiful nature and fresh ocean air.