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First Day of Summer at the Children's Culture Festival

First Day of Summer at the Children's Culture Festival

A day full of events!
The First Day of Summer is a highlight of the Children's Culture Festival in Akureyri. A diverse program takes place all over town, and everything is free of charge.


Events of the Day:

(Schedule is subject to change as events are still being finalized.)

 


12:00 – 15:00 | Anything & Everything – Akureyri Art Museum
🎨 Open workshop where you can create your own artwork.


12:00 – 13:00 | Hula Hoop Workshop – Akureyri Industrial Museum
Dance into summer with your own summer toy, led by Húlladúllan.

12:00 – 17:00 | Student Art Exhibition – Akureyri Art Museum
 A collaborative exhibition between the museum and art teachers from local schools.

 

13:30 – 13:50 | A Glimpse of the Concert "Our Cartoon Songs"
Enjoy selected songs from this magical performance.



13:00 – 15:00 | "Iceland Through Our Eyes" Art Exhibition – Hof
Original artworks by students from grades 2-10 at Naustaskóli.

 

13:00 – 15:00 | "Iceland Through Our Eyes" Art Exhibition – Hof
 Original artworks by students from grades 2-10 at Naustaskóli.


13:00 – 15:00 | Theater Costume Workshop – Hof
Try on costumes from popular plays and take a fun photo!

 

13:00 – 15:00 | "The Golden Plover" Art Workshop – Hof
Learn to create and sew your own decorative birds.


14:00 – 14:30 | CRANZ Fashion Show – Hof
 Designers Helgi Hrafn Magnússon & Kjartan Gestur Guðmundsson showcase their latest work.


14:30 – 15:00 | Dance & Music Workshop: The Search for the Rainbow – Hof
Open workshop for children aged 2-6.


 14:30 & 15:00 | African Drum & Dance Performance – Hof
 A rhythmic and energetic performance straight from Africa!

Ongoing Exhibitions
Don't forget to check out other ongoing exhibitions around town! See the full festival schedule here.

Follow the Children’s Culture Festival on social media via Akureyri’s Facebook page and Instagram. Use hashtags #barnamenningak & #hallóakureyri to share your experience!

When
Thursday, April 24
Where
Akureyri