SÁLMAFOSS – A CELEBRATION OF HYMNS ON REYKJAVÍK CULTURE NIGHT Saturday, August 23, 2025 | 2:00–6:00 PM Free Admission Join us for Sálmafoss in Hallgrímskirkja on Reykjavik Culture Night, a joyful and creative celebration of hymns. From 2–6 PM on Saturday, August 23, Hallgrímskirkja opens its doors with a vibrant program dedicated to the hymn. The event was first initiated in 2007 by Hörður Áskelsson, former Director of Music for the National Church of Iceland and long-time organist at Hallgrímskirkja. The program includes: Congregational singing, choir performances, organ music and improvisation, hymn preludes and church choirs Hosts: Rev. Irma Sjöfn Óskarsdóttir and rev. Eiríkur Jóhannsson priests at Hallgrímskirkja. Children’s Program | 2:00–4:00 PM A special children’s program will be offered inside the church, where kids and families are invited to participate in fun and engaging activities. Among the highlights: Waterfall of Hymns: Children will make a waterfall from pages of the old hymn book, they will also be able to make a rainbow and make and decorate their own Hallgrímskirkja crowns. Come and experience the living tradition of hymn singing in a warm, festive, and inspiring atmosphere. All are welcome! SEE YOU AT HALLGRÍMSKIRKJA ON REYKJAVÍK CULTURE NIGHT!