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November 28 - November 29
21:00-23:00
Menningarhúsið Hof

Baggalútur Christmas Concert

Baggalútur visits Akureyri at the end of November with a fine Christmas entourage.
Concert
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
Listasafnið á Akureyri

Ýmir Grönvold - Beween Mountain and Shore

Ýmir Grönvold (born 1994) lives and works in Reykjavík.
Exhibitions
September 28 - February 8
Listasafnið á Akureyri

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
Listasafnið á Akureyri

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
Listasafnið á Akureyri

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
Listasafnið á Akureyri

Barbara Long - Stairway to Heaven

In her sprawling, interactive and immersive installation “Stairway to Heaven,”
Exhibitions
September 28 - January 18
12:00-17:00
Listasafnið á Akureyri

Sigurd Ólason - Grandad´s DNA

Sigurd Ólason is born in Copenhagen 2003 and has been immersed in creativity since childhood.
Exhibitions
November 28 - May 17
12:00-17:00
Listasafnið á Akureyri

Jóhannes Sveinsson Kjarval - In the Open Air

Jóhannes Sveinsson Kjarval (1885-1972) holds a distinct place within Icelandic cultural and art history
Exhibitions
November 28 - February 8
12:00-17:00
Listasafnið á Akureyri

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
Saturday 12-18
12:00-18:00
Deiglan

Under a shared sky

An art exhibition
Exhibitions
November 29
13:00-17:00
Aðalstræti 6

Christmas market

Beautiful Christmas crafts, our delicious baked goods, and much more will be available.
No charge
November 29
13:00-15:00
Amtsbókasafnið á Akureyri

Family Christmas crafting

Christmascraft
For the kids No charge Festivals
November 29 - February 22
14:00-16:59
Menningarhúsið Hof

Solstice Guðrún Sigurðardóttir

The exhibition includes textile works, oil paintings, and drawings.
Concert
November 29
15:00-18:00
Vamos AEY, Akureyri

Christmas fun at Vamos

Get into the real spirit at Vamos in connection with the Christmas Market
For the kids No charge Festivals
November 29
16:00-17:00
Ráðhústorg, Akureyri

The Lights on the Christmas Tree

A festive moment at the Town Hall Square on Saturday.
For the kids No charge Festivals
November 29
21:00-23:30
Græni hatturinn

Ljótu hálvitarnir concert

Christmas concert or not a Christmas concert, that is the question.
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
November 30 - January 6
Hafnarstræti 88

The night before christmas

Enjoy the true christmas spirit and fill your heart with joy and peace
Exhibitions
November 30
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
November 30
12:00-14:00
Menningarhúsið Hof

Bréf til Jóla

Bréf til Jóla "Letters to Santa" is a dance performance that follows a child who writes a letter to the Christmas elves every year.
Concert
Sunday 12-18
12:00-18:00
Deiglan

Under a shared sky

An art exhibition
Exhibitions
November 30
14:00-18:00
Íþróttahöllin á Akureyri

Sound Bath

Want to experience sound therapy? Veronika uses Nepalese bowls for vibration
No charge Festivals Concert
November 30
15:00-18:00
Ráðhústorg, Akureyri

Christmas Market

In the Christmas houses various goods will be sold that are usually related to the festivities in one way or another
For the kids No charge Festivals
November 30
15:00-18:00
Vamos AEY, Akureyri

Christmas fun at Vamos

Get into the real spirit at Vamos in connection with the Christmas Market
For the kids No charge Festivals
November 30
16:00
Hrísey - hátíðarsvæðið

Lighting up the Christmas tree in Hrísey

The program begins at 4:00 PM. Let’s gather, walk around the Christmas tree, and sing Christmas carols together.
November 30
20:00-22:00
Menningarhúsið Hof

GDRN & Magnús Jóhann – Some Christmas Songs at Hof

Singer Guðrún Ýr Eyfjörð, better known as GDRN, and pianist Magnús Jóhann Ragnarsson are well-known to most Icelanders
Concert
December 2
17:00
Amtsbókasafnið á Akureyri

Board Game Night

At the library
No charge Festivals
December 4
16:30-18:00
Amtsbókasafnið á Akureyri

Story time every Thursday at 4:30pm

Christmas story time. Santa is coming.
For the kids No charge Festivals
December 4
20:00-23:00
Vamos AEY, Akureyri

Salsa night and free lesson for beginners

Everyone welcome and no need to bring a dance partner
No charge Festivals
December 4
20:00
Amtsbókasafnið á Akureyri

Authors night at the library

Annual authors night at the library before christmas
Lectures No charge Festivals
December 5 - December 18
20:00-22:00
Samkomuhúsið

Jólaglögg

A brand-new Christmas comedy show about the holidays and all the chaos that comes with them
Concert Theater Festivals
December 5
20:00-22:00
Menningarhúsið Hof

Bubbi – Þorláksmessa Concert

BubbI Morthens’ Þorláksmessa concerts are one of the longest-running concert traditions leading up to Christmas
Concert
December 6
13:00
Samkomuhúsið

Jóla-Lóla

The popular family show “Jóla Lóla” is returning this Advent season! (in icelandic)
Concert
December 6 - December 7
15:00-18:00
Ráðhústorg, Akureyri

Christmas Market

In the weekend of 6-7th December.
For the kids No charge Festivals
December 6
15:00-18:00
Vamos AEY, Akureyri

Christmas fun at Vamos

Get into the real spirit at Vamos in connection with the Christmas Market
For the kids No charge Festivals
December 6
20:00-22:00
Menningarhúsið Hof

Jólaljós og lopasokkar Concert

Singer Jónína Björt Gunnarsdóttir presents Christmas Concerts at Hof
Concert
December 6
21:00-23:30
grænihatturinn

Daði Freyr - When Daði Stole Christmas

Finally, finally – Daði Freyr is performing at Græni Hatturinn!
Festivals Concert
December 7
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
December 7
12:00-15:00
Menningarhúsið Hof

How the Troll Stole Christmas!

Holiday Show by Steps Dancecenter
Concert
December 7
13:00
Samkomuhúsið

Jóla-Lóla

The popular family show “Jóla Lóla” is returning this Advent season! (in icelandic)
Concert
December 7
15:00-18:00
Vamos AEY, Akureyri

Christmas fun at Vamos

Get into the real spirit at Vamos in connection with the Christmas Market
For the kids No charge Festivals
December 7
16:00-17:00
LYST

Christmas Concert – Akureyri Brass Band

Get into the Christmas spirit at LYST when the Akureyri Brass Band visits and plays!
For the kids No charge Festivals Concert
December 12 - December 13
19:00-22:00
hof

The Three Wise Men

Friends, entertainers, and singers Eyþór Ingi, Jógvan Hansen, and Friðrik Ómar return to spread holiday cheer once again during Advent 2025.
Concert
December 12
21:00-23:00
LYST

Festive Concert – Elín Hall

The singer Elín Hall combines the warmth of the holidays with the melancholy of winter.
Festivals Concert
December 13
13:00
Samkomuhúsið

Jóla-Lóla

The popular family show “Jóla Lóla” is returning this Advent season! (in icelandic)
Concert
December 13
15:00-15:30
Listasafnið á Akureyri

A guided tour - Óli G. Jóhannsson.

A guided tour of the retrospective exhibition Lífsins gangur (The Course of Life), featuring the works of Óli G. Jóhannsson.
Lectures Exhibitions
December 13 - December 14
15:00-18:00
Ráðhústorg, Akureyri

Christmas Market

The weekend of December 13th-14th
For the kids No charge Festivals
December 13
15:00-18:00
Vamos AEY, Akureyri

Christmas fun at Vamos

Get into the real spirit at Vamos in connection with the Christmas Market
For the kids No charge Festivals
December 13
20:30-23:30
Vamos AEY, Akureyri

Christmas Salsa & Bachata social

Everyone welcome and no need to bring a dance partner
No charge Festivals
December 13
21:00-23:00
LYST

Festive Concert – Elín Hall (Additional Concert)

The singer Elín Hall combines the warmth of the holidays with the melancholy of winter.
Festivals Concert
December 14
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
December 14
13:00
Samkomuhúsið

Jóla-Lóla

The popular family show “Jóla Lóla” is returning this Advent season! (in icelandic)
Concert
December 14
15:00-18:00
Vamos AEY, Akureyri

Christmas fun at Vamos

Get into the real spirit at Vamos in connection with the Christmas Market
For the kids No charge Festivals
December 16
16:00-20:00
Lystigarðurinn á Akureyri

JólaStuð in the Botanical gardens

Come join us for some FESTIVE FUN in the heart of Akureyri!
No charge Festivals Concert
December 17
16:00-17:00
LYST

Christmas Concert – Akureyri Women’s Choir 2025

The Akureyri Women’s Choir will help you get into the Christmas spirit.
No charge Festivals Concert
December 18
21:00-23:00
Græni Hatturinn

Ásgeir Trausti

Ásgeir Trausti – Finally in Akureyri!
Festivals Concert
December 19
21:00-00:05
Græni Hatturinn

Concert Jóla Súlur

The JólaSúlur have now firmly established themselves as an essential part of Christmas celebrations in the North
Festivals Concert
December 20
13:00
Samkomuhúsið

Jóla-Lóla

The popular family show “Jóla Lóla” is returning this Advent season! (in icelandic)
Concert
December 20 - December 21
15:00-18:00
Ráðhústorg, Akureyri

Christmas Market

The weekend of December 20th-21st
For the kids No charge Festivals
December 20
15:00-18:00
Vamos AEY, Akureyri

Christmas fun at Vamos

Get into the real spirit at Vamos in connection with the Christmas Market
For the kids No charge Festivals
December 20
18:00-20:00

Ari Eldjárn: New Year’s Show 2025

Ari Eldjárn invites you to say goodbye to the outgoing year with his unforgettable stand-up show, Áramótaskop!  NB in Icelandic
Concert
December 20
21:00-23:00
LYST

Christmas Concert – Kristján Edelstein

Kristján Edelstein, Halldór Gunnlaugur Hauksson, and Stefán Ingólfsson take the stage
Festivals Concert
December 21
13:00
Samkomuhúsið

Jóla-Lóla

The popular family show “Jóla Lóla” is returning this Advent season! (in icelandic)
Concert
December 21
15:00-18:00
Vamos AEY, Akureyri

Christmas fun at Vamos

Get into the real spirit at Vamos in connection with the Christmas Market
For the kids No charge Festivals
December 23
20:30-21:30
LYST Penninn Eymundsson

Cozy Þorláksmessa with Svavar Knútur at Eymundsson

Cozy Þorláksmessa with Svavar Knútur at Eymundsson
No charge Festivals Concert
December 23
21:00-23:00
LYST

Þorláksmessa Concert by Hrefna Logadóttir at LYST in the Botanical Garden

Hrefna Logadóttir plays and sings cozy Christmas songs on Þorláksmessa evening – Free admission
No charge Festivals Concert
December 26
21:00-23:30
Græni Hatturinn

Killer Queen

The guys from Killer Queen are coming home to Græni Hatturinn on Boxing Day! 🎸✨
Festivals Concert
December 27
13:00
Samkomuhúsið

Jóla-Lóla

The popular family show “Jóla Lóla” is returning this Advent season! (in icelandic)
Concert
December 28
13:00
Samkomuhúsið

Jóla-Lóla

The popular family show “Jóla Lóla” is returning this Advent season! (in icelandic)
Concert
December 28
21:00-23:30
Græni Hatturinn

Bríet

Bríet is one of the most exciting voices in Icelandic music today.
Festivals Concert
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 17 - January 18
20:00-22:00
Samkomuhúsið

Kafteinn frábær

Kafteinn Frábær – January 17 & 18 at Samkomuhúsið. In icelandic.
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 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
June 7
Akureyri

Seamen’s Day

A day celebrated in many towns and villages around Iceland
For the kids No charge Festivals
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, Eyrarlandsvegur, Akureyri

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 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