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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 23
16:30-18:00
Amtsbókasafnið, Brekkugata, Akureyri
Story time every Thursday at 4:30pm
Storytime and craft
For the kids
No charge
Festivals
January 25
21:00-23:30
Græni hatturinn, Hafnarstræti, Akureyri
Úlfur Úlfur
An incredible evening awaits
Festivals
Concert
January 26
13:00-15:00
Menningarhúsið Hof, Strandgata, Akureyri
Music Workshop
Are you the next Laufey Lín, Jói Pé, Króli, or an undiscovered genius?
Concert
January 26
16:00
Hof Cultural and Conference Centre, Strandgata, Akureyri
Masters of the Strings
Samuel Barber - Pyotr Tchaikovsky - Ólafur Arnalds
Concert
January 28
10:00-12:00
Amtsbókasafnið, Brekkugata, Akureyri
Parent educational morning
For the kids
Lectures
No charge
Festivals
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 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 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
Regína Ósk & Svenni Þór
Regína Ósk & Svenni Þór finally at Græni hatturinn
Festivals
Concert
February 18
10:00-12:00
Amtsbókasafnið, Brekkugata, Akureyri
Parent educational morning
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 23
16:00
Menningarhúsið Hof, Strandgata, Akureyri
Harp Concert in Hof
Elísabet Waage and the North Iceland Symphony Orchestra
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
16:00-18:00
Menningarhúsið Hof, Strandgata, Akureyri
OUR FAVORITE ANIMATED MOVIE SONGS
Rún Events presents: OUR FAVORITE ANIMATED MOVIE SONGS
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 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 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 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 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
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 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 31
09:30-15:00
Menningarhúsið Hof, Strandgata, Akureyri
he international conference “Tales of the Nature Spirits”
he international conference “Tales of the Nature Spirits”
Concert
June 1
Torfunefsbryggja
Fishermen's Day
A day celebrated in many towns and villages around Iceland
For the kids
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 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 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
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 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