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Lystigarður Akureyrar, Eyrarlandsvegur, Akureyri
Daily Life, photography Exhibition in Akureyri Botanic Gardens
ÁLFkonur the Womans Photoclub open an exhibition for the thirteenth year
No charge
January 10 - February 17
Menningarhúsið Hof, Strandgata, Akureyri
Upptakturinn 2026
APPLICATION OPEN FROM JANUARY 10TH. Deadline for applications is February 16th at midnight.
Concert
January 30
16:30-18:00
Amtsbókasafnið, Brekkugata, Akureyri
Story time every Thursday at 4:30pm
Storytime and craft
For the kids
No charge
Festivals
January 30 - February 3
20:00-00:59
Hof Cultural and Conference Centre, Strandgata, Akureyri
Fúsi: Age and previous occupations
Fúsi, age and past jobs is a documentary play about Sigfús Sveinbjörn Svanbergsson.
Concert
January 30
20:00-22:00
Vamos AEY, Akureyri
Salsa night and free lesson for beginners
Everyone welcome and no need to bring a dance partner
No charge
Festivals
January 31
20:00-22:00
Hof Cultural and Conference Centre, Strandgata, Akureyri
Love and Anxiety - Release Concert
Love and anxiety is the second album by the artist Spacement.
Concert
February 1
17:00-19:00
Menningarhúsið Hof, Strandgata, Akureyri
Skálmöld and Hymnodia Perform the Best of Skálmöld
Experience the very best of Skálmöld as the band teams up with the chamber choir Hymnodia for a unique concert
Concert
February 1
21:00-23:00
Menningarhúsið Hof, Strandgata, Akureyri
Skálmöld and Hymnodia Perform the Best of Skálmöld
Experience the very best of Skálmöld as the band teams up with the chamber choir Hymnodia for a unique concert
Concert
February 2
10:00-11:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar, Strandgata, Akureyri
Let’s Take a Step
Exercise, fresh air, and good company – everyone is welcome!
Daytrips
Sport
No charge
February 6
16:30-18:00
Amtsbókasafnið, Brekkugata, Akureyri
Story time every Thursday at 4:30pm
Storytime and craft
For the kids
No charge
Festivals
February 6 - February 16
February 6 - February 16
Akureyri
French Film Festival in Akureyri
The Akureyri French Film Festival will be held in February 2025 with film screenings at several carefully selected locations.
February 13
16:30-18:00
Amtsbókasafnið, Brekkugata, Akureyri
Story time every Thursday at 4:30pm
Storytime and craft
For the kids
No charge
Festivals
February 14
21:00-23:30
Græni hatturinn, Hafnarstræti, Akureyri
Jónína Björt sings Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, Adele, and Beyoncé
Jónína Björt will perform all the greatest hits by Celine Dion, Whitney Hou
Festivals
Concert
February 14
21:00-23:30
Græni hatturinn, Hafnarstræti, Akureyri
Regína Ósk & Svenni Þór
Regína Ósk & Svenni Þór finally at Græni hatturinn
Festivals
Concert
February 15
13:00-15:00
Amtsbókasafnið, Brekkugata, Akureyri
Flag workshop
Let´s craft and bead flags
For the kids
No charge
Festivals
February 17 - February 22
12:00-16:00
Akureyri Municipal Library, Brekkugata, Akureyri
Mother language week: interactive exhibition and book swap market
Interactive exhibition in the foyer of the library and foreign book exchange
No charge
Festivals
February 18
10:00-12:00
Amtsbókasafnið, Brekkugata, Akureyri
Parent educational morning
For the kids
No charge
Festivals
February 20
16:30-18:00
Amtsbókasafnið, Brekkugata, Akureyri
Story time every Thursday at 4:30pm
Story time in several languages and craft
For the kids
No charge
Festivals
February 22
21:00-23:30
Græni hatturinn, Hafnarstræti, Akureyri
Sniglabandið 40th Anniversary Concert
Sniglabandið looks back on unforgettable moments from the band's history.
Festivals
Concert
February 28
21:00-23:30
Græni hatturinn, Hafnarstræti, Akureyri
Concert Mugison
Mugison is coming with his fantastic band.
Festivals
Concert
March 1
21:00-23:30
Græni hatturinn, Hafnarstræti, Akureyri
Concert Mugison
Mugison is coming with his fantastic band.
Festivals
Concert
March 1
21:00-23:00
Menningarhúsið Hof, Strandgata, Akureyri
Led Zeppelin Tribute Concert
The Vintage Caravan, one of Iceland's most powerful live bands, will perform many of Led Zeppelin’s greatest hits
Concert
March 14 - March 16
20:00-19:00
Samkomuhúsið, Hafnarstræti, Akureyri
The Wizard of Oz
The musical The Wizard of Oz by the MA theatre company (in icelandic)
Concert
March 14
21:00-23:30
Græni hatturinn, Hafnarstræti, Akureyri
Sú Ellen
Sú Ellen's first full concert in 6 years
Festivals
Concert
March 15
21:00-23:30
Græni hatturinn, Hafnarstræti, Akureyri
Ensími
The band Ensími is finally back at the music venue Græni Hatturinn (e.The Green Hat).
Festivals
Concert
March 15
21:00-23:00
Menningarhúsið Hof, Strandgata, Akureyri
ABBA Tribute Concert – Bigger and Better Than Ever!
The ABBA tribute show, which has been sold out for 15 years, is now going to be even larger and more spectacular than ever before.
Concert
March 21
21:00-23:30
Græni hatturinn, Hafnarstræti, Akureyri
DIMMA
Dimma finally back at Græni Hatturinn!
Festivals
Concert
March 22
20:30-22:00
Menningarhúsið Hof, Strandgata, Akureyri
Gunnar Þórðarsson – A Celebration of His Music
Gunnar Þórðarsson is one of Iceland's most beloved musicians, both past and present. With over 800 songs
Concert
March 22
21:00-23:30
Græni hatturinn, Hafnarstræti, Akureyri
Dimma
Finally, after a long break
Festivals
Concert
March 23
16:00-18:00
Menningarhúsið Hof, Strandgata, Akureyri
OUR FAVORITE ANIMATED MOVIE SONGS
Rún Events presents: OUR FAVORITE ANIMATED MOVIE SONGS
Concert
March 23
16:00
Menningarhúsið Hof, Strandgata, Akureyri
Harp Concert in Hof
Elísabet Waage and the North Iceland Symphony Orchestra
Concert
March 27 - March 29
Samkomuhúsið, Hafnarstræti, Akureyri
Saknaðarilmur theatreplay
Elísabet Jökulsdóttir's Magnificent Material Comes to Life on Stage - in icelandic
Concert
April 1 - April 27
April 1 - April 27
Akureyri
Children's Culture Festival
An annual festival with the aim to create events for children and youth and encourage them to participate in culture and art.
April 4
20:00-22:00
Menningarhúsið Hof, Strandgata, Akureyri
Skítamórall concert
Skítamórall, one of the most iconic Icelandic bands from the turn of the millennium, will celebrate its 35th anniversary this spring!
Concert
April 11
21:00-23:30
Græni hatturinn, Hafnarstræti, Akureyri
Vök
Vök Finally at Græni Hatturinn
Festivals
Concert
April 16
21:00-23:30
Græni hatturinn, Hafnarstræti, Akureyri
Valdimar
Things are going to be wild
Festivals
Concert
April 17
16:00-18:00
Menningarhúsið Hof, Strandgata, Akureyri
The Johannine Passion by Bach,
The Johannine Passion by Bach, often referred to as the "queen of all musical works," will be performed by the Sinfonia Orchestra of Northern Iceland
Concert
April 17
21:00-23:30
Græni hatturinn, Hafnarstræti, Akureyri
Valdimar
Things are going to be wild
Festivals
Concert
April 19
19:00-21:00
Menningarhúsið Hof, Strandgata, Akureyri
Vilhjálmur Vilhjálmsson 80 anniversary
The beloved singer Vilhjálmur Vilhjálmsson, born on April 11, 1945, would have turned 80 in April of this year.
Concert
April 19
21:00-23:30
Græni hatturinn, Hafnarstræti, Akureyri
Mr. Eydís
Finally, a Real '80s Party!
Festivals
Concert
April 20
21:00-23:30
Græni hatturinn, Hafnarstræti, Akureyri
Mr. Eydís
Finally, a Real '80s Party!
Festivals
Concert
April 23 - April 26
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 24
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 24
20:00-22:00
Menningarhúsið Hof, Strandgata, Akureyri
Smokie
The iconic British band Smokie will be performing in Hof on April 24. Smokie was one of the most popular bands of the 1970s,
Concert
April 26
09:00-17:00
Strandgata, Akureyri
Stóragjá - Grjótagjá - Hverfjall - Dimmuborgir
The hike begins at Reykjahlíð in the Mývatn area. The route mostly follows paths and trails through lava fields, which are rough and uneven in some places.
Daytrips
Sport
May 2
13:00
Strandgata, Akureyri
Weekend Trip: Ski Tour to Laugafell, May 2–4
Weekend Trip: Cross-Country Skiing to Laugafell in the highlands.
Sport
May 2
21:00-23:30
Græni hatturinn, Hafnarstræti, Akureyri
Band Klaufar
The band Klaufar for the first time at the Green Hat.
Festivals
Concert
May 4
16:00-18:00
Menningarhúsið Hof, Strandgata, Akureyri
The accordion
The accordion has touched the hearts of Icelanders since its arrival in the country, and from the mid-19th century well into the 20th century,
Concert
May 10
09:00-15:00
Strandgata, Akureyri
Hegranes Lighthouse in Skagafjörður
Drive towards Skagafjörður and continue along Blönduhlíð to the mouth of Héraðsvatn. The hike starts at the monument of Jón Ósmann
Daytrips
Sport
Festivals
May 17
09:00-13:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri
Birdwatching Trip in Eyjafjörður
The annual FFA birdwatching tour, led by experienced guides, will once again take place in Eyjafjörður.
Daytrips
Sport
Festivals
May 21
17:00-18:00
Strandgata, Akureyri
Birdwatching Trip
Children & Family Tour: Birdwatching
For the kids
No charge
May 24
17:00-18:00
Strandgata Akureyri
Búrfellshraun and Surroundings
The hike will start and end at the Mývatn Nature Baths.
Daytrips
Sport
Festivals
May 26 - May 27
Menningarhúsið Hof, Strandgata, Akureyri
Peter and the Wolf
The Symphony Orchestra of the North invites students from Akureyri to enjoy this exciting school concert.
Concert
May 28
17:00-19:00
Naustaborgir, Akureyri
Children and Family Trip: Geocaching – The World's Largest Treasure Hunt
A walking treasure hunt using coordinates to find hidden caches in the forest.
For the kids
No charge
Festivals
May 31
09:30-15:00
Menningarhúsið Hof, Strandgata, Akureyri
The international conference “Tales of the Nature Spirits”
he international conference “Tales of the Nature Spirits”
Concert
May 31
10:00-15:00
Strandgata, Akureyri
Melrakkadalur valley
The hike starts at Dalvík Church, following a beautiful canyon and a dirt track.
Daytrips
Sport
Festivals
June 1
Torfunefsbryggja
Fishermen's Day
A day celebrated in many towns and villages around Iceland
For the kids
No charge
Festivals
June 7
08:00-18:00
Strandgata, Akureyri
Trip to Flatey island on Skjálfandi Bay
Drive to Húsavík, then take a boat with Norðursigling to Flatey.
Daytrips
Festivals
June 8
13:00-17:00
Strandgata, Akureyri
Krossanesborgir - Skjaldarvík
The hike starts at the parking lot at Krossanesborgir.
Daytrips
Sport
No charge
Festivals
June 8
20:00-22:00
Menningarhúsið Hof, Strandgata, Akureyri
Magnificent Mendelssohn: Romance and Passion
Magnificent Mendelssohn: Romance and Passion
Concert
June 14
09:00-15:00
Strandgata, Akureyri
Böggvisstaðadalur - Upsadalur
The hike starts at Dalvík Church and follows a gravel road leading up the mountain.
Daytrips
Sport
Festivals
June 19 - June 21
Jaðar, Akureyri
Arctic Open Golf Tournament
This international golf tournament takes place at the end of June around Summer Solstice.
Sport
Festivals
June 19
19:00-22:00
Strandgata, Akureyri
Children and Family Trip: Evening Hike to Haus
The route follows the eastern side of Eyjafjörður to Öngulsstaðir.
For the kids
No charge
Festivals
June 20 - June 21
Hrísey
Hrisey Pride 2025
The main festival program takes place on Saturday from 14:00 in the outdoor area by the harbor.
Festivals
June 21
20:00-00:00
Strandgata, Akureyri
Sólstöðuganga á Múlakollu (Solstice Hike on Múlakollu)
The hike begins up Múlakollu from the old Múla road, heading up the valley north of Brimnesá
Daytrips
Sport
Festivals
June 22
09:00-16:00
Strandgata, Akureyri
Hiking Week: Mystery Hike in Kinninni
Hiking Week: Mystery Hike in Kinninni
Daytrips
Sport
Festivals
June 23
17:00-23:00
Strandgata, Akureyri
Hiking Week: Four Peaks Hike in Eyjafjörður - Laufásstrandarfjöllin (Midsummer Evening Hike)
The hike begins at the gravel pit along the main road between Ystuvík and Fagrabær.
Daytrips
Sport
Festivals
June 24
19:00-23:00
Strandgata, Akureyri
Hiking Week: Fálkafell - Gamli - Kjarni - Fálkafell
Drive to the parking lot at Fálkafell. The hike begins with a visit to the Fálkafell Scout Hut
Daytrips
Sport
No charge
Festivals
June 25
18:00-22:00
Strandgata, Akureyri
Hiking Week: Arnarstaðaskál in Eyjafjörður
Arnarstaðaskál in Eyjafjörður is a charming, grassy ledge in the mountains above Arnarstaðir
Daytrips
Sport
Festivals
June 26
18:00-21:00
Strandgata, Akureyri
Hiking Week: Waterfall Tour – Myrkárgil in Hörgárdalur
Svavar will lead participants through Myrkárgil in Hörgárdalur, where you can see several waterfalls
Daytrips
Sport
No charge
Festivals
June 28
08:00-18:00
Strandgata, Akureyri
Mt. Gusthnjúkur on Höfðaströnd
Mt Gusthnjúkur, located in Skagafjörður (590 m), is situated above the village of Vatn on Höfðaströnd
Daytrips
Sport
Festivals
June 28
10:00-16:00
Strandgata, Akureyri
Children and Family Trip: Hike to Skeiðsvatn
The journey begins with private cars driving to Skeiði in Svarfaðardal.
Daytrips
For the kids
No charge
July 2 - 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 5
08:00-21:00
Strandgata, Akureyri
Kerling: Seven Summit Hike
The journey begins with private cars to the parking area at Súluveg, where the cars will be left.
Daytrips
Sport
July 17 - July 19
20:00-04:00
Óseyri 16, Akureyri
Mannfólkið breytist í slím 2024
Akureyri's most spectacular cultural project!
Exhibitions
No charge
Festivals
Concert
August 1 - August 4
Akureyri
Family festival
A family friendly event including fairground, exhibitions, concerts, and sport events
For the kids
Sport
Movie
Theater
Exhibitions
Festivals
Concert
August 15 - August 16
Íþróttamiðstöðin í Hrísey, Norðurvegur, Hrísey
Dance festival in Hrísey island
An annual event where people come together during a weekend and dance to the music of different bands.
Sport
Festivals
Concert
August 29 - August 30
Ráðhústorg, Akureyri
Akureyri Town Festival
The Anniversary of Akureyri Municipality is celebrated annually closest to the day of establishment, 29th of August
For the kids
Lectures
Movie
Theater
Exhibitions
Festivals
Concert
October 2 - October 5
akureyri
Cosy Days (October)
Enjoy treating yourself at Cosy Days with concerts, exhibitions and various events happening around the town.
Movie
Theater
Exhibitions
Festivals
Concert
October 3 - October 4
20:00
Strandgata 53, Akureyri
Eyrarrokk Music Festival
Eyrarrokk music festival in Akureyri 4.-5 okt.
Concert
October 9 - October 11
Kaupvangsstræti, Akureyri
A! Performance Festival
A! Is a four-day performance festival, a variety of performances and theatre-based projects of all kinds are on the agenda.
Theater
Festivals
Concert
November 30 - 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