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Krýsuvík
Not too far from the centre of Hafnarfjörður rest the remarkable solfatara fields of Krýsuvík, where you’ll discover an expanse of steaming volcanic vents and boiling hot springs, framed dramatically by a range of multi-coloured hills. A well-maintained boardwalk winds through the bubbling and hissing geothermal area, with informative signage explaining all the important geological facts. The…
MUSEUM NIGHT | Unifiled and MOTET
Two visual ensembles - bands that put equal emphasis on stimulating the eyes and ears and therefore operate on the border between music and visual art - will join forces at the Reykjavík Art Museum, Hafnarhús, on Museum Night. At 21.00: MOTET At 22.00: Unifiled
Poster explorations - Light Trail
Artwork by students of the Reykjavík School of Visual Arts. Poster explorations created by first-year students in the matriculation programme as part of a digital imaging course, where ideas were free to flow and originality led the way. The course was taught by Bjarni Hinriksson. The works are part of the Light Trail of the Winter Lights Festival and will be on display in bus shelters at…
Upprásin | j. bear & the cubs, Venus Volcanism and Gargan
This concert will feature j.bear & the cubs, Venus Volcanism and Gargan. 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…
Pool night at Grafarvogslaug
On the occasion of Pool Night, which is part of the Reykjavík Winter Festival program, there will be a good atmosphere in Grafarvogslaug between 5:00 PM and 9:00 PM, Saturday, February 7th. Admission is free from 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM! Bollywood Zumba at 6:00 PM Circus artists from Hringleikur perform at 8:20 PM All welcome!
The Annunciation of Mary – Evensong with The Choir of Hallgrímskirkja
The Annunciation of Mary Evensong with The Choir of Hallgrímskirkja Mary's Annunciation Day or Visitation of the blessed virgin Mary is also often referred to as Mary's mass. The Gospel of the Annunciation presents the story of when the archangel Gabriel appeared to Mary in Nazareth to give her a message from God that she should give birth to the Son of God, and call him Jesus, nine months…
Kids Baroque in Eldborg, Harpa
Kids Baroque in Eldborg 📅 March 29th, 15:00–16:00 📍 Eldborg, Harpa 👧 Ages: 5–15 years 🗣️ Language: Icelandic – easy to enjoy regardless of language 📝 Admission: Free – registration on harpa.is Kids Baroque in Eldborg is a family concert in collaboration with Reykjavík Early Music Festival where the chamber ensemble ReykjavíkBarokk performs a varied selection of music from the Baroque and…
make-a-thek | Visible Mending with Emma Shannon
This Visible Mending workshop introduces simple embroidery techniques to repair and strengthen worn or damaged clothing, while celebrating the repair as a visible and decorative element rather than something to hide. You’ll learn basic hand-stitching and embroidery methods that can be used to mend holes, tears and worn areas, adding colour, texture and character to your garments. Bring along an…
make-a-thek | Electric Textiles with Emma Shannon
In this introduction to E-Textiles we will explore the basics of combining textiles with simple electronics. This hands-on session, led by Emma Shannon, will introduce conductive materials, soft circuits and creative approaches to stitching, making and experimenting with fabric-based technology. No prior experience with electronics is required — this workshop is designed for beginners and anyone…
Guided tour at Árbær Open Air Museum
The guide takes guests to all the main houses of the museum and tells their stories. The guided tour is in English and takes just over an hour.