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Festivals and events in Reykjavík
Reykjavík City is a hotbed of activity all year round, with a remarkable number of annual festivals and seasonal events attracting countless festivalgoers and media attention from around the world.
A small city with a big heart
From its beautiful nature to its thriving cultural scene, Reykjavík offers something for everyone. Explore parks, go hiking, and witness the Northern Lights. Dive into its rich music and film culture, savor its creative culinary scene, and unwind in geothermal pools. Nurturing, inclusive, and lively, Reykjavík awaits your adventure, day and night.
International Festival of Children’s Literature
Next in 2023 The International Festival of Children’s Literature: In the Moorland is a children’s and youth literature festival held biennially.
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’s literary life blooming in September
The 79th PEN International Congress will be held in Reykjavík from September 9 – 12 2013. The theme is Digital Frontiers: Linguistic Rights and Freedom of Speach. Parts of the Congress programme are open to the public, as part of PEN International’s roaming event series, Free the Word! The Reykjavík International Literary Festival will coincide with the congress, as it starts on…
Acclaimed authors at Reykjavík International Literary Festival
Reykjavík International Literary Festival will take place from 6-9 September for the13th time. Its ambitious event schedule brings 17 internationally acclaimed authors from outside of Iceland together with some of the most well-known Icelandic authors.
Nordic House
The Nordic House in Reykjavík is a cultural institution opened in 1968 and operated by the Nordic Council of Ministers. Its goal is to foster and support cultural connections between Iceland and the other Nordic countries. To this end, the Nordic House organizes a diverse program of cultural events and exhibitions. The house is the venue for front row activities in the Icelandic cultural…