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National Day Of Iceland the 17th of June
The Icelandic National Day celebrations in Reykjavík take place annually in the city centre on June 17th from 10:00 in the morning until 19:00. The programme includes family oriented entertainment with street theatre and a variety of wonderful activites, followed by a concert at Arnarhóll and an accordion ball at City Hall. The programme starts with the chiming of all church bells in…

National Day of Iceland
Every year, Icelanders' national holiday is celebrated with all kinds of entertainment and events in the city centre.

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.

What is new in Reykjavík
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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…

Easter in Reykjavík
Roughly 70% of Icelanders belong to the Lutheran Church of Iceland, though only 45% claim to be religious. Whatever people think of god and religion, it's a fact that Easter is a National holiday in Iceland. This means a lot of places are closed on Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, as well as Easter Sunday & Monday. Most restaurant will stay open, but one can expect the majority of stores to close…

Easter in Iceland
Easter is a National holiday in Iceland.

New display and street festival
On May 7, Reykjavík City Museum will open a new exhibition in Aðalstræti 10. A fun street theatre and festival will be held on this occasion, starting at 13:00 – 16:00.

The Spirit of Humanity Forum in Reykjavík
The third Spirit of Humanity Forum will take place from the 27-29 April 2017 in Reykjavík, Iceland at Háskólabíó Cinema. This follows two successful Spirit of Humanity (SoH) Forums supported by the City of Reykjavík.