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May 18 - May 31
Lystigarður Akureyrar, Eyrarlandsvegur, Akureyri

Winterland - Photography Exhibition

ÁLFkonur The Womans Photoclub open an exhibition for the twelth time.
For the kids Exhibitions No charge
May 18 - May 31
12:00-17:00
Listasafnið á Akureyri, Kaupvangsstræti, Akureyri

Brynhildur Kristinsdóttir - To Be a Being

Exhibitions
May 18 - May 31
12:00-17:00
Listasafnið á Akureyri, Kaupvangsstræti, Akureyri

Collection: Hildigunnur Birgisdóttir and works from the collection

Exhibitions
May 18 - May 26
12:00-17:00
Listasafnið á Akureyri, Kaupvangsstræti, Akureyri

Sigurður Atli Sigurðusson - Scene

Exhibitions
May 18 - May 26
12:00-17:00
Listasafnið á Akureyri, Kaupvangsstræti, Akureyri

Alexander Steig - Eyjafjörður Pebbles

Exhibitions
May 18 - May 26
12:00-17:00
Listasafnið á Akureyri, Kaupvangsstræti, Akureyri

Guðný Kristmannsdóttir - Play Me

Exhibitions
May 18 - May 31
12:00-17:00
Listasafnið á Akureyri, Kaupvangsstræti, Akureyri

Group exhibition - Interplay

Exhibitions
May 18 - May 31
12:00-17:00
Listasafnið á Akureyri, Kaupvangsstræti, Akureyri

Heiðdís Hólm Hope - I Don't Burn It All Down

Exhibitions
May 18 - May 31
12:00-17:00
Listasafnið á Akureyri, Kaupvangsstræti, Akureyri

Salóme Hollanders - An Angel and a Fly

Exhibitions
Saturday 20-22
20:00-22:00
Menningarhúsið Hof, Strandgata, Akureyri

Old cars

Take a look at the nice old steel falcons by the Cultural house Hof
No charge Festivals
May 18
08:00-14:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri

Arnarstaðaskál in Eyjafjörður - hiking

Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport
May 18
14:00-17:00
Kaktus, Kaupvangsstræti, Akureyri

Trapped in

Tereza Kociánová opens her exhbition Trapped In in Kaktus
Exhibitions No charge
May 19
10:00-11:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri

Short Sunday Walks

Free walks provided by Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport No charge Festivals
May 19
14:00-17:00
Kaktus, Kaupvangsstræti, Akureyri

Trapped in

Tereza Kociánová opens her exhbition Trapped In in Kaktus
Exhibitions No charge
May 20
14:00-17:00
Hof Cultural and Conference Centre, Strandgata, Akureyri

Hr. Hnetusmjör in Hofi - Family concert

I am coming north with a concert suited for the whole family
Concert
May 22
17:00-19:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri

Children and family tour: Bird watching tour

Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips For the kids Sport No charge
Wednesday 20-22
20:00-22:00
Menningarhúsið Hof, Strandgata, Akureyri

Old cars

Take a look at the nice old steel falcons by the Cultural house Hof
No charge Festivals
May 22
20:00-21:00
Akureyrarkirkja, við Eyrarlandsveg, Akureyri

Choir concert - Hymnodia Chamber Choir

Hymnodia Chamber Choir with music by František Tůma, Lars-Erik Larsson and Sigurður Sævarsson, including a piece written for Hymnodia.
Concert
May 24
21:00-23:30
Græni hatturinn, Hafnarstræti, Akureyri

Band Dimma

DIMMA will soon rise from hibernation and return to the stage at Græni Hatturinn after a two-year hiatus!
Exhibitions No charge Festivals Concert
May 25
08:00-18:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri

Bird watching trip on the Melrakkaslétta

Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport
May 25
21:00-23:30
Græni hatturinn, Hafnarstræti, Akureyri

Dimma

Concert with DIMMA. The band will soon rise from hibernation and return to the stage at Græni Hatturinn
Festivals Concert
May 26
10:00-11:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri

Short Sunday Walks

Free walks provided by Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport No charge Festivals
May 27 - May 28
Hof Cultural and Conference Centre, Strandgata, Akureyri

Carnival of the Animals

In May, the school concert Carnival of the Animals by Saint-Saëns takes place.
Concert
Wednesday 20-22
20:00-22:00
Menningarhúsið Hof, Strandgata, Akureyri

Old cars

Take a look at the nice old steel falcons by the Cultural house Hof
No charge Festivals
June 1
08:30-18:00
Þelamerkurskóli, Akureyri

Staðartunguháls to Hraun in Öxnadal

Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport No charge
June 2
Torfunefsbryggja

Fishermen's Day

A day celebrated in many towns and villages e.g. Ólafsfjörður, Akureyri, Hrísey and Grímsey.
For the kids No charge Festivals
June 2
10:00-11:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri

Short Sunday Walks

Free walks provided by Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport No charge Festivals
June 3
17:00-19:00
Kjarnaskógur, Akureyri

Children's and family trip: The world's largest treasure hunt (Geocaching)

Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips For the kids Sport No charge
Wednesday 20-22
20:00-22:00
Menningarhúsið Hof, Strandgata, Akureyri

Old cars

Take a look at the nice old steel falcons by the Cultural house Hof
No charge Festivals
June 5
20:00-22:00
Braggaparkið Skatepark, Laufásgata, Akureyri

Evening session with instructors (16+)

This is a two-hour skateboard meeting/session where beginners and more advanced can attend and have fun in a group of good people.
Sport
June 7
17:00-18:00
Amtsbókasafnið, Brekkugata, Akureyri

Greenlandic Music at the Library

The rock band Nanook tells about Greenlandic music and plays some songs
Lectures No charge Festivals Concert
June 8
08:00-18:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri

Flatey island on Skjálfandi bay

Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport
June 9
10:00-11:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri

Short Sunday Walks

Free walks provided by Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport No charge Festivals
Wednesday 20-22
20:00-22:00
Menningarhúsið Hof, Strandgata, Akureyri

Old cars

Take a look at the nice old steel falcons by the Cultural house Hof
No charge Festivals
June 13 - June 17
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 13
19:00-22:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri

Children's and family trip: Evening trip to Þengilhöfði

Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips For the kids Sport
June 13
20:00-22:00
Hof, Strandgata, Akureyri

Icelandic Jazz Pearls – Helga Margrét & Vigdís Þóra

The singers Helga Margrét Clarke and Vigdís Þóra sing Icelandic jazz by Icelandic authors.
Concert
June 15
08:00-18:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri

Four peaks trip in Eyjafjörður - Laufásstrandarfjöllin

Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport
June 15
14:00-17:00
Icelandic Aviation Museum, Akureyri

Aviation Day

Aviation day is held in the end of June each year in Akureyri.
Festivals
June 16
10:00-11:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri

Short Sunday Walks

Free walks provided by Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport No charge 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
19:00-22:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri

Hiking week: Gásir - Skipalón

Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport
June 19
18:30-23:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri

Hiking week: Solstice walk in Hrísey

Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport
Wednesday 20-22
20:00-22:00
Menningarhúsið Hof, Strandgata, Akureyri

Old cars

Take a look at the nice old steel falcons by the Cultural house Hof
No charge Festivals
June 20 - June 22
Jaðar, Akureyri

Arctic Open Golf Tournament

This international golf tournament takes place at the end of June around Summer Solstice.
Sport Festivals
June 20
18:00-22:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri

Hiking week - Þingmannavegur

Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport
June 21 - June 23
Grímsey

Summer Solstice Festival

The inhabitants of Grímsey, celebrate the summer solstice around 20th June each year with a festival, offering visitors a chance to participate in the celebrations.
Festivals
June 21 - June 23
Grímsey

Summer Solstice Festival

The event is celebrated annually in Grímsey island.
Daytrips For the kids Lectures
June 21
19:00-23:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri

Hiking week: Draflastaðarfjall

Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport
June 22
20:00-00:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri

Walking week: Solstice walk on Múlakolla

Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport
June 23
10:00-11:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri

Short Sunday Walks

Free walks provided by Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport No charge Festivals
Wednesday 20-22
20:00-22:00
Menningarhúsið Hof, Strandgata, Akureyri

Old cars

Take a look at the nice old steel falcons by the Cultural house Hof
No charge Festivals
June 29
08:00-18:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri

Elliði in Hjaltadalur in Skagafjörður - hiking

Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport
June 29
09:00-20:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri

Children's and family tour: Hólmaturung - Vesturdalur

Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips For the kids Sport
June 30
10:00-11:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri

Short Sunday Walks

Free walks provided by Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport No charge Festivals
July 3 - July 6
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 3 - July 7
Siglufjörður

Siglufjörður Folk Music Festival

The event takes place in July each year
Festivals Concert
Wednesday 20-22
20:00-22:00
Menningarhúsið Hof, Strandgata, Akureyri

Old cars

Take a look at the nice old steel falcons by the Cultural house Hof
No charge Festivals
July 5 - July 6
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 5 - July 7
08:30-20:00
Grímsey

High on Life Festival

Music and outdoor activities festival in Grímsey (alcohol and drug free)
No charge Festivals Concert
July 6
Fornhagi, Hörgárdalsvegur

Thorvaldsdalur Terrain Run

Thorvaldsdalur Terrain Run is the oldest terrain run in Iceland. The total distance is aprox. 25 km.
Sport Festivals
July 6
08:00-21:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri

Mt Kerling: Seven peaks hike

Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport
July 6
16:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri

Hike: Krepputunga - Sönghofsdalur - Weekendtour 6-7th July

Akureyri Touring Club
Sport
July 7
10:00-11:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri

Short Sunday Walks

Free walks provided by Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport No charge Festivals
Wednesday 20-22
20:00-22:00
Menningarhúsið Hof, Strandgata, Akureyri

Old cars

Take a look at the nice old steel falcons by the Cultural house Hof
No charge Festivals
July 12 - July 14
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 13
08:00-18:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri

Mt. Torfufell Eyjafjörður valley

Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport
July 14
08:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri

Herðubreiðalindir - Bræðrafell - Askja 14th-17th July

Akureyri Touring Club
Sport
July 14
10:00-18:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri

History journey in Víðasel: "On wobbly feet"

Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport
July 14
10:00-11:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri

Short Sunday Walks

Free walks provided by Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport No charge Festivals
Wednesday 20-22
20:00-22:00
Menningarhúsið Hof, Strandgata, Akureyri

Old cars

Take a look at the nice old steel falcons by the Cultural house Hof
No charge Festivals
July 19 - July 21
Mótorhjólasafn Íslands / Motorcycle Museum of Iceland

Motorbike Days

An annual motorbike event with that suits all who have a passion for motorbikes.
Festivals
July 19 - July 21
10:00
LYST, Akureyri

Summer & beer festival LYST

Festivals Concert
July 20
08:00-18:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri

Seljahjallagil in Myvatnssveit

Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport
July 21
Strandgata 23, Akureyri

Öskjuvegur; five day tour 21.-25. July

Akureyri Touring Club
Sport
July 21
08:00-15:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri

Þeistareykir: Mountain biking on an electric bike

Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport
July 21
10:00-11:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri

Short Sunday Walks

Free walks provided by Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport No charge Festivals
Wednesday 20-22
20:00-22:00
Menningarhúsið Hof, Strandgata, Akureyri

Old cars

Take a look at the nice old steel falcons by the Cultural house Hof
No charge Festivals
July 26
20:00-04:00
Óseyri 16, Akureyri

Music Festival "Humanity turns into slime in 2024"

Akureyri's most perilous cultural event!
Concert Festivals For the kids No charge
July 27
Siglufjörður

Trilludagar - Family festival at Siglufjörður

Go sea angling, sailing on the fjord and taste fresh grilled fish
Festivals
July 27
09:00-16:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri

Mt. Laufáshnjúkur

Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport
July 28
10:00-11:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri

Short Sunday Walks

Free walks provided by Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport No charge Festivals
Wednesday 20-22
20:00-22:00
Menningarhúsið Hof, Strandgata, Akureyri

Old cars

Take a look at the nice old steel falcons by the Cultural house Hof
No charge Festivals
August 2 - August 3
Ráðhústorg, Akureyri

Súlur Vertical

Mountain trail run organized since 2016. Four race distances 100km, 43km, 28km and 19km
Sport Festivals Concert
August 2 - 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 4
10:00-11:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri

Short Sunday Walks

Free walks provided by Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport No charge Festivals
Wednesday 20-22
20:00-22:00
Menningarhúsið Hof, Strandgata, Akureyri

Old cars

Take a look at the nice old steel falcons by the Cultural house Hof
No charge Festivals
August 8 - August 11
Dalvíkurhöfn, Norðurgarður, Dalvík

Fish Festival in Dalvík

The Great Fish day is an annual festival in Dalvíkurbyggð (44 km north of Akureyri) held on the second Saturday of August.
For the kids No charge Festivals Concert
August 10
08:00-18:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri

Mt. Búrfell in Mývatnsveit

Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport
August 11
10:00-11:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri

Short Sunday Walks

Free walks provided by Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport No charge Festivals
Wednesday 20-22
20:00-22:00
Menningarhúsið Hof, Strandgata, Akureyri

Old cars

Take a look at the nice old steel falcons by the Cultural house Hof
No charge Festivals
August 16 - August 17
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 16
13:00
Súluvegur, Akureyri

Nature viewing and self-cultivation at Glerárdal - weekend trip

Akureyri Touring Club
Sport
August 16
17:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri

Weekend trip to Herðubreid 16 - 18 August

Akureyri Touring Club
Sport
August 16
17:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri

Children's and family trip: Ski Valley - August 16 - 17

Akureyri Touring Club
For the kids Sport
August 17
08:00-18:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri

Mt. Gusthnjúkur on Höfðaströnd

Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport
August 18
08:00-15:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri

Siglufjörður Pass: Mountain biking on an electric bike

Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport
August 18
10:00-11:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri

Short Sunday Walks

Free walks provided by Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport No charge Festivals
August 21
17:00-19:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri

Children's and family trip: Beach trip in Veigastaðabás

Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips For the kids No charge
Wednesday 20-22
20:00-22:00
Menningarhúsið Hof, Strandgata, Akureyri

Old cars

Take a look at the nice old steel falcons by the Cultural house Hof
No charge Festivals
August 24
08:00-18:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri

Mt. Dýjafjallshnjúkur

Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport
August 25
09:00-16:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri

Waterfall tour in Bárðardal

Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport
August 25
10:00-11:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri

Short Sunday Walks

Free walks provided by Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport No charge Festivals
Wednesday 20-22
20:00-22:00
Menningarhúsið Hof, Strandgata, Akureyri

Old cars

Take a look at the nice old steel falcons by the Cultural house Hof
No charge Festivals
August 30 - September 1
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
September 1
10:00-23:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri

Húsavík - Botnsvatn

Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport
September 1
10:00-11:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri

Short Sunday Walks

Free walks provided by Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport No charge Festivals
September 4
17:00-19:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri

Children's and family trip: Hrossadalur - autumn trip

Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips For the kids Sport No charge
September 7
08:00-18:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri

Trolls on Glerárdal, hiking trail on the West-side

Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport
September 8
09:00-13:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri

Mt. Hálshnjúkur in Fnjóskadal

Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport
September 8
10:00-11:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri

Short Sunday Walks

Free walks provided by Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport No charge Festivals
September 14
08:00-18:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri

Kálfsvatn by Siglufjörður

Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport
September 15
10:00-11:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri

Short Sunday Walks

Free walks provided by Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport No charge Festivals
September 21
13:00-18:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri

Walk on the trails of the army at Melgerðismelum in Eyjafjarðarsveit

Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport
September 22
10:00-11:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri

Short Sunday Walks

Free walks provided by Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport No charge Festivals
September 28
10:00-16:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri

Krossastaðagil near Þelamörk; fall color tour

Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport No charge
September 29
10:00-11:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri

Short Sunday Walks

Free walks provided by Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport No charge Festivals
October 6
10:00-11:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri

Short Sunday Walks

Free walks provided by Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport No charge Festivals
October 10 - October 13
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
October 13
10:00-11:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri

Short Sunday Walks

Free walks provided by Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport No charge Festivals
October 20
10:00-11:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri

Short Sunday Walks

Free walks provided by Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport No charge Festivals
October 26
22:30
Hof, Strandgata, Akureyri

GusGus | Arabian Horse | Concert

The landmark piece Arabian Horse performed in its entirety along with other major compositions by the band.
Concert
October 27
10:00-11:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri

Short Sunday Walks

Free walks provided by Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport No charge Festivals
November 3
10:00-11:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri

Short Sunday Walks

Free walks provided by Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport No charge Festivals
November 10
10:00-11:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri

Short Sunday Walks

Free walks provided by Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport No charge Festivals
November 11
Grímsey, Félagsheimilið Múli

Fiske-Celebration

A celebration of the islands patron, Mr. Daniel Willard Fiske, with an auspicious cake-buffet on his birthday, 11th November.
No charge Festivals
November 17
10:00-11:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri

Short Sunday Walks

Free walks provided by Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport No charge Festivals
November 24
10:00-11:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri

Short Sunday Walks

Free walks provided by Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport No charge Festivals
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