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September 7 - September 13
15:00-17:00
Listasafnið á Akureyri

Magnús´s engines of inner values

Art that spreads joy to everyone
Exhibitions
June 6 - May 31
08:00-22:00
Lystigarðurinn á Akureyri

A rendezvous with the past

Outdoor photography exhibition
Exhibitions No charge
June 6 - October 4
11:00-17:00
Minjasafnið á Akureyri

Land Ahoy - Icelands oldest maps

The oldest maps of Iceland - only to be seen in Akureyri
June 6 - December 31
11:00-17:00
Minjasafnið á Akureyri

Under Occupation

The war years in Akureyri through the eyes of soldiers and locals
September 7 - September 17
Hafnarstræti 88

THE WEDDING

Window exhibition in Hafnarstræti 88, Welcome!
Akureyrarvaka 2026 Exhibitions No charge Festivals
September 7 - September 29
20:00
Leyni, Akureyri

Chasing Light - Art Show of Gillian Pokalo at Leyni

Show runs from 27.9.26-9.9.26 Opening is 29.8.26 at 20
Akureyrarvaka 2026 Exhibitions
August 30 - March 7
12:00-17:00
Listasafnið á Akureyri

In Touch

Working with nature‘s spirit
Akureyrarvaka 2026 Exhibitions
August 30 - March 7
12:00-17:00
Listasafnið á Akureyri

Domestiscape

Cross-stitch embroideries to construct a new landscape
Akureyrarvaka 2026 Exhibitions
August 30 - March 7
12:00-17:00
Listasafnið á Akureyri

Echoes of Transformation: Into the Garden

Charlotte’s artistic practice is characterised by meticulous craftsmanship
Exhibitions Akureyrarvaka 2026
September 7 - September 9
20:00-21:00
Leyni, Akureyri

Chasing Light - Art Show of Gillian Pokalo at Leyni

Show runs from 27.9.26-9.9.26 Opening is 29.8.26 at 20
Exhibitions
September 10 - September 27
12:00-17:00
Listasafnið á Akureyri

Aurora Watercolour Festival

International watercolour festival
Exhibitions
September 10
16:30-18:00
Amtsbókasafnið

Story time every Thursday at 4:30pm

Storytime and craft
For the kids No charge Festivals
September 11 - September 20
Mjólkurbúðin

Hips

Art exhibition
Exhibitions No charge
September 11
21:00-23:30
Græni Hatturinn

Sycamore Tree

Sycamore Tree: 10th Anniversary Concert
Festivals Concert
September 12
10:00-14:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Gæsadalur in Vaðlaheiði: Autumn Colors Hike

A walk from the parking area at the top of Víkurskarð north through Gæsadalur to Gæsagil.
Daytrips
September 13
10:00-11:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Let’s Take a Step

Exercise, fresh air, and good company – everyone is welcome!
Daytrips Sport No charge
September 17
16:30-18:00
Amtsbókasafnið

Story time every Thursday at 4:30pm

Storytime and craft
For the kids No charge Festivals
September 18
17:00-18:30
Amtsbókasafnið

Best books

Looking for your next great read?
Akureyrarvaka 2026 Festivals No charge
September 18
20:00-22:00
Menningarhúsið Hof

1991

1991 – The Year That Changed Rock Music
Concert
September 19
10:00-15:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Húsavík – Botnsvatn: Autumn Colors Hike

We drive to Húsavík. The walk follows a hiking path on the mountain known as the Blue Mountain, Húsavíkurfjall.
Daytrips
September 19
14:30-16:30
Sílabás

Bingo at the beach with Skoppa and Skritla!

All families welcome to join Skoppa and Skritla at the beach playing bingo!
For the kids No charge Festivals
September 20
10:00-11:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Let’s Take a Step

Exercise, fresh air, and good company – everyone is welcome!
Daytrips Sport No charge
September 22
10:00-12:00
Amtsbókasafnið á Akureyri

Parent´s educational morning

Education on accidents and illnesses in young children
Lectures No charge Festivals
September 24
16:30-18:00
Amtsbókasafnið

Story time every Thursday at 4:30pm

Storytime and craft
For the kids No charge Festivals
September 26 - January 10
12:00-17:00
Listasafnið á Akureyri

Darkening Conflict

The works show us how war can both divide and unite
Exhibitions
September 26 - August 5
12:00-17:00
Listasafnið á Akureyri

Black spot

New approach in sculpture where the borders of conception and width are shifted
Exhibitions
September 26 - January 10
12:00-17:00
Listasafnið á Akureyri

1/3 Musical Entertainment, A Stitch, Pilling and Washing Instructions

Artwork and research as vacuums that suck up and help shape shadow material
Exhibitions
September 26
13:00-15:00
Amtsbókasafnið, Akureyri, Ísland

Bracelet making

Everyone is welcome to make their own bracelet.
For the kids No charge Festivals
September 26
20:00-22:00
Menningarhúsið Hof

Við syngjum tvö

Two of Iceland’s most beloved voices join forces for the concert Við syngjum tvö (We Sing Together).
Concert Festivals
September 27
10:00-11:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Let’s Take a Step

Exercise, fresh air, and good company – everyone is welcome!
Daytrips Sport No charge
October 3
10:00-14:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Mt Böggvisstaðafjall

We drive to Dalvík Church and leave the cars there. Roads and tracks are followed up the mountain. The final slope up Böggvisstaðafjall is fairly
Daytrips
October 3
20:00-22:00
Menningarhúsið Hof

Friðrik Dór & SinfoniaNord

Friðrik Dór has long established himself as one of Iceland’s leading pop artists
Concert Festivals
October 4
10:00-11:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Let’s Take a Step

Exercise, fresh air, and good company – everyone is welcome!
Daytrips Sport No charge
October 8 - October 10
12:00-17:00
Listasafnið á Akureyri

A! Performance Festival

A! is a four-day international festival
Theater Exhibitions No charge
October 8
20:00-22:00
Menningarhúsið Hof

Icelandic Jazz Classics

Lydía Rós and Risto Laur will fill Hof with beautiful melodies, celebrating the music of Jón Múli Árnason
Concert Festivals
October 11
10:00-11:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Let’s Take a Step

Exercise, fresh air, and good company – everyone is welcome!
Daytrips Sport No charge
October 18
10:00-11:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Let’s Take a Step

Exercise, fresh air, and good company – everyone is welcome!
Daytrips Sport No charge
October 23 - November 15
12:00-17:00
Kaupvangsstræti 8, Akureyri, Iceland

Boreal Screendance Festival 2026

Screendance from around the world exhibited on wide screens, walls and windows
Dance Movie Exhibitions No charge Concert Festivals
October 25
10:00-11:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Let’s Take a Step

Exercise, fresh air, and good company – everyone is welcome!
Daytrips Sport No charge
November 1
10:00-11:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Let’s Take a Step

Exercise, fresh air, and good company – everyone is welcome!
Daytrips Sport No charge
November 8
10:00-11:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Let’s Take a Step

Exercise, fresh air, and good company – everyone is welcome!
Daytrips Sport No charge
November 15
10:00-11:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Let’s Take a Step

Exercise, fresh air, and good company – everyone is welcome!
Daytrips Sport No charge
November 22
10:00-11:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Let’s Take a Step

Exercise, fresh air, and good company – everyone is welcome!
Daytrips Sport No charge
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
November 29
10:00-11:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Let’s Take a Step

Exercise, fresh air, and good company – everyone is welcome!
Daytrips Sport No charge
December 6
10:00-11:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Let’s Take a Step

Exercise, fresh air, and good company – everyone is welcome!
Daytrips Sport No charge
December 13
10:00-11:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Let’s Take a Step

Exercise, fresh air, and good company – everyone is welcome!
Daytrips Sport No charge
December 20
10:00-11:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Let’s Take a Step

Exercise, fresh air, and good company – everyone is welcome!
Daytrips Sport No charge
December 27
10:00-11:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Let’s Take a Step

Exercise, fresh air, and good company – everyone is welcome!
Daytrips Sport No charge