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Reykjavík Jazz Festival- The Best in Icelandic Music
The Reykjavík Jazz Festival starts 9 August at 5 pm with a Jazz parade which goes from the store Lucky Records in the center of Reykjavík. The programme is varied and includes many great musicians. The festival is held at Harpa Concert Hall and is on for five days, the final day is Sunday 13 August. The festival celebrates the Icelandic jazz scene as well as featuring collaborative…
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.
Reykjavík Arts Festival opens tomorrow, 21 May
Reykjavík Arts Festival 2016 opens with a dance walk downtown on Saturday 21 May at 1 pm. The walk celebrates the diversity of dance in Iceland which is reflected in the many and diverse dance performances in the festival programme. The dance walk is made in collaboration with the Reykjavík Art Museum and the Icelandic dance scene.
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…
Respecting diversity LGBTQIA+ Reykjavík
Reykjavik is very proud of its LGBTQ+ community and has become quite the beacon of rainbow-coloured light in the past few years.
Reykjavík International Literary Festival
AprilThis biannual festival has been held since 1985 and is one of the most important literary festivals in Europe. Meet authors, attend readings and seminars or dance with your favourite author at the Literary Ball!
Reykjavík Pride
AugustThis 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, and a fast-growing number of tourists, all come together to celebrate and support universal human rights.
THE REYKJAVÍK CHILDREN'S INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2014
Fun, films and family entertainment coming up at The Reykjavík International Children's Film Festival!The festival opens on March 20th at the city’s Bíó Paradís movie theatre in Downtown Reykjavík and runs until March 30th. During the festival a number of interesting films, animations, documentaries and shorts (for children of all ages) will be screened in addition to some special…
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…
Easter in Reykjavík: Exploring Museums and Icelandic Traditions
As spring breathes new life into Reykjavík, Easter offers a unique opportunity to delve into Icelandic culture while enjoying the city's vibrant atmosphere. For those who seek enriching experiences during this festive season, Reykjavík offers a plethora of museum visits intertwined with traditional Icelandic customs.