What's on

April 24 - April 27
Hlíðarfjall
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 25 - April 27
10:00-16:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri
Daytrips Sport
June 3 - May 31
Lystigarður Akureyrar, Eyrarlandsvegur, Akureyri
ÁLFkonur The Womans Photoclub open an exhibition for the twelth time.
For the kids Exhibitions No charge
August 26 - May 31
12:00-17:00
Listasafnið á Akureyri, Kaupvangsstræti, Akureyri
Exhibitions
December 2 - May 31
12:00-17:00
Listasafnið á Akureyri, Kaupvangsstræti, Akureyri
Exhibitions
January 27 - May 26
12:00-17:00
Listasafnið á Akureyri, Kaupvangsstræti, Akureyri
Exhibitions
January 27 - May 26
12:00-17:00
Listasafnið á Akureyri, Kaupvangsstræti, Akureyri
Exhibitions
January 27 - May 26
12:00-17:00
Listasafnið á Akureyri, Kaupvangsstræti, Akureyri
Exhibitions
February 24 - May 31
12:00-17:00
Listasafnið á Akureyri, Kaupvangsstræti, Akureyri
Exhibitions
April 27 - April 30
16:00-18:00
Háskólinn á Akureyri, Norðurslóð, Akureyri
The art group Gellur sem mála í bílskúr will open an exhibition at the Universit
Exhibitions No charge
March 23 - May 31
12:00-17:00
Listasafnið á Akureyri, Kaupvangsstræti, Akureyri
Exhibitions
March 23 - May 31
12:00-17:00
Listasafnið á Akureyri, Kaupvangsstræti, Akureyri
Exhibitions
April 27 - April 28
Hof Cultural and Conference Centre, Strandgata, Akureyri
Art fund application
Concert
April 27 - April 30 April 27 - April 30 Akureyri
An annual festival with the aim to create events for children and youth and encourage them to participate in culture and art.
April 27 - April 30
Amtsbókasafnið, Brekkugata, Akureyri
Art exhibition on folk creatures made by 1st grade in Glerárskóli
For the kids Exhibitions No charge
April 27 - April 30
08:00-19:00
Amtsbókasafnið, Brekkugata, Akureyri
Lego exhibition and voting for the best lego artwork.
For the kids No charge
April 27 - April 30
09:00-15:00
Ráðhús Akureyrarbæjar, Geislagata, Akureyri
Children build their dream kindergarten with lively ideas
No charge For the kids Exhibitions
April 27 - April 29
Sundlaug Akureyrar, Skólastígur, Akureyri
A project about buildings in Akureyri and animals that live in Iceland
For the kids Exhibitions No charge
April 27 - April 29
Hof, Strandgata, Akureyri
Hulduverur er sýning nemenda í Brekkuskóla í Menningarhúsinu Hofi
For the kids Exhibitions No charge
April 27 - April 29
10:00-19:00
Amtsbókasafnið, Brekkugata, Akureyri
For the kids
April 27
12:00-15:00
Amtsbókasafnið, Brekkugata, Akureyri
For the kids No charge
April 27
13:00-15:00
Iðnaðarsafnið, Eyjafjarðarbraut vestri, Akureyri
Make your own toy for summer at the Industrial Museum
For the kids No charge
April 27 - April 28
13:00-18:00
Deiglan Gilfélagið, Kaupvangsstræti, Akureyri
Paul Landon shows in Deiglan and leads a walk at 14.00 on Saturday
Exhibitions No charge
April 28
Rósenborg, Skólastígur, Akureyri, 4. hæð
A nice music moment for 6-12 month old babies and their parents/supervisors.
For the kids No charge Concert
April 28
10:00-11:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri
Free walks provided by Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport No charge Festivals
April 28
20:00-22:00
Hof Cultural and Conference Centre, Strandgata, Akureyri
Arctic Opera performs musical programs from the world's most popular musicals
Concert
April 29
15:00-16:00
Amtsbókasafnið, Brekkugata, Akureyri
For the kids No charge
April 30
17:00
Hof Cultural and Conference Centre, Strandgata, Akureyri
Children's culture festival
Concert
May 1
20:00-22:00
Braggaparkið Skatepark, Laufásgata, Akureyri
Evening session with instructors (16+)
Sport Festivals
May 2
16:30-18:00
Amtsbókasafnið, Brekkugata, Akureyri
Story time and crafts every Thursday
Daytrips For the kids
May 3
Strandgata 23, Akureyri
Akureyri Touring Club
Sport
May 3
20:00-23:00
Vamos AEY, Akureyri
Salsa night 20:30-23:00. Free lesson for beginners 20-20:30. Happy hour offers
No charge Festivals
May 3
21:00-23:30
Græni hatturinn, Hafnarstræti, Akureyri
Skálmöld returnes to Græni Hatturinn
Festivals Concert
May 4
10:00-16:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri
Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport
May 4
16:00-17:00
Akureyrarkirkja, við Eyrarlandsveg, Akureyri
Spring concert on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the Republic of Iceland.
Concert
May 4
21:00-23:30
Græni hatturinn, Hafnarstræti, Akureyri
Skálmöld returnes to Græni hatturinn
Festivals Concert
May 4
21:00-23:00
Hof Cultural and Conference Centre, Strandgata, Akureyri
In 1974, ABBA participated in Eurovision with the song "Waterloo" on behalf of Sweden and won.
Concert
May 5
10:00-11:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri
Free walks provided by Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport No charge Festivals
May 7
10:00-12:00
Amtsbókasafnið, Brekkugata, Akureyri
Education about harmful substances in children's environment.
Lectures No charge
May 10
13:30-15:00
Öldrunarheimilið Hlíð, Austurbyggð, Akureyri
Program of Valgerðar H. Bjarnadóttir about Davíð Stefánsson's travels in Italy. In Icelandic!
Lectures No charge
May 11
09:00-16:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri
Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport
May 11
13:00-16:00
Amtsbókasafnið, Brekkugata, Akureyri
Unique opportunity to chat with people with unusual life experiences.
No charge
May 11
20:00-22:00
Hof Cultural and Conference Centre, Strandgata, Akureyri
"In the mountain hall" - Grieg's most beautiful music.
Concert
May 12
10:00-11:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri
Free walks provided by Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport No charge Festivals
Wednesday 20-22
20:00-22:00
Menningarhúsið Hof, Strandgata, Akureyri
Take a look at the nice old steel falcons by the Cultural house Hof
No charge Festivals
May 17
21:00-23:30
Græni hatturinn, Hafnarstræti, Akureyri
Concert with the band Gildran - now or never.
Festivals Concert
May 18
08:00-14:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri
Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport
May 19
10:00-11:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri
Free walks provided by Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport No charge Festivals
May 22
17:00-19:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri
Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips For the kids Sport No charge
Wednesday 20-22
20:00-22:00
Menningarhúsið Hof, Strandgata, Akureyri
Take a look at the nice old steel falcons by the Cultural house Hof
No charge Festivals
May 24
21:00-23:30
Græni hatturinn, Hafnarstræti, Akureyri
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
Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport
May 25
21:00-23:30
Græni hatturinn, Hafnarstræti, Akureyri
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
Free walks provided by Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport No charge Festivals
Wednesday 20-22
20:00-22:00
Menningarhúsið Hof, Strandgata, Akureyri
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
Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport No charge
June 2
Torfunefsbryggja
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
Free walks provided by Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport No charge Festivals
June 3
17:00-19:00
Kjarnaskógur, Akureyri
Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips For the kids Sport No charge
Wednesday 20-22
20:00-22:00
Menningarhúsið Hof, Strandgata, Akureyri
Take a look at the nice old steel falcons by the Cultural house Hof
No charge Festivals
June 7
17:00-18:00
Amtsbókasafnið, Brekkugata, Akureyri
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
Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport
June 9
10:00-11:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri
Free walks provided by Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport No charge Festivals
Wednesday 20-22
20:00-22:00
Menningarhúsið Hof, Strandgata, Akureyri
Take a look at the nice old steel falcons by the Cultural house Hof
No charge Festivals
June 13 - June 17
Bílaklúbbur Akureyrar, Hlíðarfjallsvegur
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
Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips For the kids Sport
June 15
08:00-18:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri
Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport
June 15
14:00-17:00
Icelandic Aviation Museum, Akureyri
Aviation day is held in the end of June each year in Akureyri.
Festivals
June 16
10:00-11:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri
Free walks provided by Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport No charge Festivals
June 17
11:00-17:00
Lystigarður Akureyrar, Eyrarlandsvegur, Akureyri
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
Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport
June 19
18:30-23:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri
Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport
Wednesday 20-22
20:00-22:00
Menningarhúsið Hof, Strandgata, Akureyri
Take a look at the nice old steel falcons by the Cultural house Hof
No charge Festivals
June 20 - June 22
Jaðar, Akureyri
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
Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport
June 21 - June 23
Grímsey
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
The event is celebrated annually in Grímsey island.
Daytrips For the kids Lectures
June 21
19:00-23:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri
Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport
June 22
20:00-00:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri
Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport
June 23
10:00-11:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri
Free walks provided by Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport No charge Festivals
Wednesday 20-22
20:00-22:00
Menningarhúsið Hof, Strandgata, Akureyri
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
Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport
June 29
09:00-20:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri
Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips For the kids Sport
June 30
10:00-11:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri
Free walks provided by Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport No charge Festivals
July 3 - July 6
KA Völlurinn, Dalsbraut, Akureyri
One of the largest football competitions held annually in Iceland, for young boys
For the kids Sport
July 3 - July 7
Siglufjörður
The event takes place in July each year
Festivals Concert
Wednesday 20-22
20:00-22:00
Menningarhúsið Hof, Strandgata, Akureyri
Take a look at the nice old steel falcons by the Cultural house Hof
No charge Festivals
July 5 - July 6
Þórsvöllur, Skarðshlíð, Akureyri
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
Music and outdoor activities festival in Grímsey (alcohol and drug free)
No charge Festivals Concert
July 6
Fornhagi, Hörgárdalsvegur
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
Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport
July 6
16:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri
Akureyri Touring Club
Sport
July 7
10:00-11:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri
Free walks provided by Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport No charge Festivals
Wednesday 20-22
20:00-22:00
Menningarhúsið Hof, Strandgata, Akureyri
Take a look at the nice old steel falcons by the Cultural house Hof
No charge Festivals
July 12 - July 14
Hrísey
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
Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport
July 14
08:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri
Akureyri Touring Club
Sport
July 14
10:00-18:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri
Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport
July 14
10:00-11:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri
Free walks provided by Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport No charge Festivals
Wednesday 20-22
20:00-22:00
Menningarhúsið Hof, Strandgata, Akureyri
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
An annual motorbike event with that suits all who have a passion for motorbikes.
Festivals
July 20
08:00-18:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri
Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport
July 21
Strandgata 23, Akureyri
Akureyri Touring Club
Sport
July 21
08:00-15:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri
Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport
July 21
10:00-11:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri
Free walks provided by Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport No charge Festivals
Wednesday 20-22
20:00-22:00
Menningarhúsið Hof, Strandgata, Akureyri
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
Akureyri's most perilous cultural event!
Concert Festivals For the kids No charge
July 27
Siglufjörður
Go sea angling, sailing on the fjord and taste fresh grilled fish
Festivals
July 27
09:00-16:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri
Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport
July 28
10:00-11:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri
Free walks provided by Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport No charge Festivals
Wednesday 20-22
20:00-22:00
Menningarhúsið Hof, Strandgata, Akureyri
Take a look at the nice old steel falcons by the Cultural house Hof
No charge Festivals
August 2 - August 3
Ráðhústorg, Akureyri
Mountain trail run organized since 2016. Four race distances 100km, 43km, 28km and 19km
Sport Festivals Concert
August 2 - August 4
Akureyri
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
Free walks provided by Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport No charge Festivals
Wednesday 20-22
20:00-22:00
Menningarhúsið Hof, Strandgata, Akureyri
Take a look at the nice old steel falcons by the Cultural house Hof
No charge Festivals
August 8 - August 11
Dalvíkurhöfn, Norðurgarður, 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
Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport
August 11
10:00-11:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri
Free walks provided by Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport No charge Festivals
Wednesday 20-22
20:00-22:00
Menningarhúsið Hof, Strandgata, Akureyri
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
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
Akureyri Touring Club
Sport
August 16
17:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri
Akureyri Touring Club
Sport
August 16
17:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri
Akureyri Touring Club
For the kids Sport
August 17
08:00-18:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri
Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport
August 18
08:00-15:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri
Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport
August 18
10:00-11:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri
Free walks provided by Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport No charge Festivals
August 21
17:00-19:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri
Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips For the kids No charge
Wednesday 20-22
20:00-22:00
Menningarhúsið Hof, Strandgata, Akureyri
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
Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport
August 25
09:00-16:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri
Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport
August 25
10:00-11:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri
Free walks provided by Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport No charge Festivals
Wednesday 20-22
20:00-22:00
Menningarhúsið Hof, Strandgata, Akureyri
Take a look at the nice old steel falcons by the Cultural house Hof
No charge Festivals
August 30 - September 1
Ráðhústorg, Akureyri
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
Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport
September 1
10:00-11:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri
Free walks provided by Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport No charge Festivals
September 4
17:00-19:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri
Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips For the kids Sport No charge
September 7
08:00-18:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri
Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport
September 8
09:00-13:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri
Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport
September 8
10:00-11:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri
Free walks provided by Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport No charge Festivals
September 14
08:00-18:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri
Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport
September 15
10:00-11:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri
Free walks provided by Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport No charge Festivals
September 21
13:00-18:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri
Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport
September 22
10:00-11:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri
Free walks provided by Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport No charge Festivals
September 28
10:00-16:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri
Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport No charge
September 29
10:00-11:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri
Free walks provided by Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport No charge Festivals
October 6
10:00-11:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri
Free walks provided by Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport No charge Festivals
October 10 - October 13
Kaupvangsstræti, Akureyri
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
Free walks provided by Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport No charge Festivals
October 20
10:00-11:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri
Free walks provided by Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport No charge Festivals
October 26
22:30
Hof, Strandgata, Akureyri
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
Free walks provided by Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport No charge Festivals
November 3
10:00-11:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri
Free walks provided by Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport No charge Festivals
November 10
10:00-11:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri
Free walks provided by Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport No charge Festivals
November 11
Grímsey, Félagsheimilið Múli
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
Free walks provided by Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport No charge Festivals
November 24
10:00-11:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri
Free walks provided by Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips Sport No charge Festivals
November 30 - December 23
Ráðhústorg, 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