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June 6 - June 6
08:00-16:00
Lystigarður Akureyrar, Eyrarlandsvegur, Akureyri

“Framed”, photography Exhibition in Akureyri Botanic Gardens

"Framed" photo exhibition in Akureyri Botanical Gardens.
No charge Exhibitions
August 31 - February 22
12:00-17:00
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Ýmir Grönvold - Beween Mountain and Shore

Ýmir Grönvold (born 1994) lives and works in Reykjavík.
Exhibitions
September 28 - February 8
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James Merry - Nodens, Sulis, Taranis

James Merry is a visual artist from the UK, now based in Iceland where he has lived and worked for the last decade.
Exhibitions
September 28 - January 18
12:00-17:00
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Óli G. Jóhannsson - The Rythm of Life

Óli G. Jóhannsson (1945-2011) was born in Akureyri, Iceland.
Exhibitions
September 28 - January 18
12:00-17:00
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Bergþór Morthens - Controlled Chaos

In Bergþór Morthens‘s artwork the lines between a painting and a sculpture are unclear
Exhibitions
September 28 - January 18
12:00-17:00
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Barbara Long - Stairway to Heaven

In her sprawling, interactive and immersive installation “Stairway to Heaven,”
Exhibitions
September 28 - January 18
12:00-17:00
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Sigurd Ólason - Grandad´s DNA

Sigurd Ólason is born in Copenhagen 2003 and has been immersed in creativity since childhood.
Exhibitions
November 28 - February 8
12:00-17:00
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Group exhibition - Creative Responses

The exhibition is inspired by a collection of articles titled Creative Responses to Environmental Crises in Nordic Art and Literature (2025)
Exhibitions
November 28 - May 17
12:00-17:00
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Jóhannes Sveinsson Kjarval - In the Open Air

Jóhannes Sveinsson Kjarval (1885-1972) holds a distinct place within Icelandic cultural and art history
Exhibitions
November 29 - February 22
14:00-16:59
Menningarhúsið Hof

Solstice Guðrún Sigurðardóttir

The exhibition includes textile works, oil paintings, and drawings.
Concert
November 30 - January 6
Hafnarstræti 88

The night before christmas

Enjoy the true christmas spirit and fill your heart with joy and peace
Exhibitions
January 8
16:30-18:00
Amtsbókasafnið á Akureyri

Story time every Thursday at 4:30pm

Storytime and craft
For the kids No charge Festivals
January 10
21:00-23:30
grænihatturinn

Dimma

DIMMA will soon rise from its slumber and take the stage again at Græni Hatturinn at the beginning of the new year.
Festivals Concert
January 15
16:30-18:00
Amtsbókasafnið á Akureyri

Story time every Thursday at 4:30pm

Story time and craft
For the kids No charge Festivals
January 16
21:00-23:30
Græni hatturinn

Todmobile

Todmobile party at Græni Hatturinn
Festivals Concert
January 17 - January 18
20:00-22:00
Samkomuhúsið

Kafteinn frábær

Kafteinn Frábær – January 17 & 18 at Samkomuhúsið. In icelandic.
Concert
January 17
21:00-23:30
Græni hatturinn

Todmobile

Todmobile party at Græni Hatturinn
Festivals Concert
January 24
21:00-23:00
Menningarhúsið Hof

A Tribute to Dolly Parton

Icelandic artists honor one of the most beloved and influential musicians of all time — the incomparable Dolly Parton.
Concert
February 14
21:00-23:30
Græni Hatturinn

AC/DC Tribute concert

AC/DC TrAC/DC — the legendary rock band behind Back in Black, the best-selling rock album of all timeibute concert
Festivals Concert
February 20
20:00-22:00
Menningarhúsið Hof

HAMPARAT

HAM and Apparat Organ Quartet Ignite Eldborg in Reykjavík as HAMPARAT
Concert
February 26 - March 14
20:00
Samkomuhúsið

Birtíngur

Birtíngur – Premiere February 26, 2026! In icelandic
Concert
February 28
21:00-23:00
Menningarhúsið Hof

I will sing for you.

Einar Ágúst sings the poems of Jónas Friðrik, accompanied by the band Gosarnir from Vestmannaeyjar.
Concert
March 8
16:00-18:00
Menningarhúsið Hof

Jón Nordal Concert

The Symphony Orchestra of Norðurland Honors Jón Nordal
Concert
March 13 - March 15
20:00-22:00
Menningarhúsið Hof

Ljóska í gegn - Musical

The MA Theatre Company (MA = Menntaskólinn á Akureyri / Akureyri Junior College)
Concert
March 19
20:00-22:00
Menningarhúsið Hof

Kvöldroði – New Jazz Music by Eik

New jazz music by the singer EIK will be performed, arranged by her for a mini big band.
Concert
March 27
21:00-23:30
Græni Hatturinn

Sú Ellen

SúEllen Concert – An Unmissable Adventure for All Fans!
Festivals Concert
March 28
21:00-23:30
Græni Hatturinn

Ensími

Ensími celebrates 30 years
Festivals Concert
April 2
16:00-18:00
Menningarhúsið Hof

Ljós í myrkri Concert

Major Event in Hof
Concert
April 10
21:00-23:00
Menningarhúsið Hof

Deep Purple Tribute Concert

The Vintage Caravan, one of Iceland’s most powerful live rock bands, will perform many of Deep Purple’s greatest hits
Concert
April 18
21:00-23:00
Menningarhúsið Hof

ABBA Sing-Along Party

Come and sing along at a true celebration of ABBA’s music!
Concert
April 22 - April 25
Hlíðarfjall

Donald Duck Children Ski Competition

The Donald Duck Ski Competition has been hosted in Mt.Hlidarfjall in Akureyri at the end of April every year since 1976.
For the kids Sport Festivals
April 23
13:00-16:00
Aðalstræti 58

Eyjafjörður Museum Day - the first day of summer

Summer starts at the museums - free entry
For the kids
April 25 - May 3
16:00-17:00
Menningarhúsið Hof

Rót

A new poetic puppet play for families about roots, belonging, and the stories that make us whole.
Concert
April 25
20:30-22:00
Menningarhúsið Hof

Á ljúflingshól

At this concert, several of the wonderful songs by the brothers Jónas and Jón Múli Árnason will be performed.
Concert
May 18
Menningarhúsið Hof

North Iceland Symphony Orchestra’s

School concerts of the North Iceland Symphony Orchestra’s Circus Band in Hof on May 18 and 19, 2026,
Concert
May 23
20:00-22:00
Menningarhúsið Hof

Beethoven in a Summer Mood

Concert featuring works by Beethoven
Concert
June 2
20:00-22:00
Menningarhúsið Hof

Patti Smith Quartet

The one and only Patti Smith will perform in Hof on June 2 at 20:00.
Concert
June 7
Akureyri

Seamen’s Day

A day celebrated in many towns and villages around Iceland
For the kids No charge Festivals
June 12
20:00-22:00
Menningarhúsið Hof

Malinche

Malinche is the embodiment of the multivoiced, where cultural worlds meet and fuse understanding, knowledge, connections, and power into a magnificent blend.
Concert
June 17 - June 21
Bílaklúbbur Akureyrar, Hlíðarfjallsvegur

Motorsport festival

The Motorsport festival (Bíladagar in icelandic) is one of the largest motor sports events held in Iceland
For the kids Sport Festivals
June 17
11:00-17:00
Lystigarður Akureyrar

National Day of Iceland (17th of June)

The town is decorated with flags and a celebration program, suitable for all ages.
For the kids No charge Festivals
June 18 - June 20
Jaðar, Akureyri

Arctic Open Golf Tournament

This international golf tournament takes place at the end of June around Summer Solstice.
Sport Festivals
June 19 - June 21
Grímsey

Summer Solstice Festival

The event is celebrated annually in Grímsey island.
Daytrips For the kids Lectures Festivals
June 19 - June 20
Mótorhjólasafn Íslands / Motorcycle Museum of Iceland

Motorbike Days

An annual motorbike event with that suits all who have a passion for motorbikes.
Festivals
June 19
20:00-22:00
Menningarhúsið Hof

Raddir kvenna og kvára

Raddir kvenna og kvára is a concert celebrating women’s contributions to music and songwriting through the ages.
Concert
June 20
13:00-16:00
Icelandic Aviation Museum, Akureyri

Aviation Day

Aviation day is held in the end of June each year in Akureyri.
Festivals
July 1 - July 4
KA Völlurinn, Dalsbraut, Akureyri

N1 Football Tournament

One of the largest football competitions held annually in Iceland, for young boys
For the kids Sport
July 1 - July 5
20:00-16:00
Siglufjörður

Siglufjörður Folk Music Festival

Annual Folk Music Festival in Siglufjörður. Concerts, courses and Academia
Daytrips Exhibitions Festivals Concert
July 3 - July 4
Þórsvöllur, Skarðshlíð, Akureyri

Pollamot Football Tournament

Annual sporting event for men and women, competing in football for adult people who want to show they haven’t lost their touch.
Sport Festivals
July 4
Fornhagi, Hörgárdalsvegur

Thorvaldsdalur Terrain Run

Annual run from Hörgárdal north to Árskógsströnd, approximately 25 kilometers.
Sport Festivals
July 10 - July 11
Hrísey

Hrísey Festival

A annual festival including family friendly events such as kid-disco, bonfire, live-music, art-shows and mystery tours.
For the kids No charge Festivals
July 16 - July 18
20:00-04:00
Kaldbaksgata 9

Mannfólkið breytist í slím 2026

Akureyri's most perilous cultural event!
Exhibitions No charge Festivals Concert
July 25
Siglufjörður

Trilludagar - Family festival at Siglufjörður

Go sea angling, sailing on the fjord and taste fresh grilled fish
Festivals For the kids No charge Concert
July 31 - August 3
Akureyri

Family festival "Ein með öllu"

A family friendly event including fairground, exhibitions, concerts, and sport events
For the kids Sport Movie Theater Exhibitions Festivals Concert
August 28 - August 29
Listagilið

Akureyri Town Festival

Akureyrarvaka is an annual town festival, held on the last weekend of August closest to the town’s anniversary which is August 29th.
Dance For the kids Lectures Sport Movie Theater Exhibitions No charge Festivals Concert
November 29 - December 23
Ráðhústorg, Akureyri

Christmas Holidays in Akureyri

Visitors can enjoy the cultural festive celebrations of the holidays along with colorful Christmas lights & decorations
For the kids Movie Theater Exhibitions Festivals Concert