Reykjavík Arts Festival

The Reykjavík Arts Festival is a multidisciplinary event that takes place every two years, bringing together different art forms and often focusing on new collaborations and fresh ideas.

It offers a mix of exhibitions and performances — from contemporary to classical — held in both well-known venues and unexpected spaces across the city, making art accessible to a wide audience.

Since it started in 1970, the festival has welcomed artists from all over the world. Along the way, it has helped build strong connections between Icelandic and international artists, sparked the creation of new work, and played an important role in growing cultural diversity in Iceland. Today, the festival continues to showcase exciting art from across the globe while staying closely connected to its audience. It aims to make art open and enjoyable for as many people as possible, inviting everyone to experience it in their own way.

At the same time, the festival strives to surprise, pop up in different parts of the city, and even reach beyond Reykjavík, bringing art to new places and people. 

For more information, please visit the Reykjavík Arts Festival website.