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Events & Festivals

Akureyri Cultural Night (August)

The Anniversary of Akureyri Municipality is celebrated annually on the weekend closest to the day of establishment which is the 29th of August. It´s a celebration including cultural events like exhibitions, visual art, music, science and so on.
For the whole family
Live Music

A! Performance Festival (October)

A! Is a four-day performance festival, a variety of performances and theatre-based projects of all kinds are on the agenda.
Art
Culture

Advent & Christmas Holidays in Akureyri (December)

Visitors coming to Akureyri during Christmas and New Year can enjoy the cultural festive celebrations of the holidays along with colourful Christmas lights & decorations.
Culture
For the whole family

AK Extreme

Annual snowboarding festival that brings snowboarding right into the center of Akureyri
For the whole family
Live Music
Sports

Donald Duck Children Ski Competition (April)

Donald Duck ski competition is always held on the last week of April. Every year about 900-1000 kids from all over Iceland get together in Mt. Hlidarfjall to compete in cross country skiing, alpine skiing and snowboarding.
For the whole family
Sports

Arctic Open Golf Tournament (June)

This international golf tournament takes place at the end of June around Summer Solstice, at he northernmost golf course in the world: Akureyri Golf Club.
Sports

New Year Celebrations (December)

The New Year in Akureyri is celebrated in the traditional Icelandic way. A large bonfire at Réttarhvammur (area on the way up to Hlíðarfjall ski centre) kicks off the celebrations around 8pm and then at 9pm a wonderful fireworks display follows, hosted by the local search and rescue organisation Súlur.
For the whole family

Annual Events and Festivals in Akureyri and Surroundings

All year around there’s something happening in Akureyri. Here you can find information about the annual events and festivals that takes place in Akureyri and surroundings.

Children Culture Festival

Art
Culture
For the whole family

Motorsport festival (June)

The Motorsport festival is one of the largest events of its kind held in Iceland and is an annual celebration of all cars, motorbikes and general motor sport vehicles from around Iceland.
Sports

Boreal Screendance Festival

Boreal Screendace Festival was founded in 2020 as an alternative approach to a traditional dance festival.
Art
Culture
Live Music

Cosy Days (October)

Enjoy treating yourself at Cozy Days with concerts, exhibitions and various events happening around the town. Many stores and companies invite guests to enjoy a special day or evening during the weekend with a variety of art, music and light refreshments along with new fashion and products. During the weekend stores offer various discounts and organized events for women of all ages.
Culture
For the whole family

Family festival & Iceland Summer Games (July /August)

A family friendly event
Art
Culture
For the whole family
Live Music
Sports

European Wast Reduction Week

The European Week for Waste Reduction aims to raise awareness of the need to reduce the amount of waste, by extending the life cycle of objects, sharing ect

Museum Day in Eyjafjörður (April)

Last Thursday in April is ' Museum Day ' in Eyjafjord. The numerous and interesting museums in the fjord organize different programs and open their doors collectively to the public.
Culture
For the whole family

Annual Airshow

The Annual Airshow is held in the end of June each year in Akureyri.
For the whole family

Hiking Week (June)

Each summer Akureyri Touring Club arranges a hiking week in addition to their day hike program and some more complex hikes with tour guides for club members and one-timers that want to join the fun.
Sports

School holidays (October)

Activities families can do together during the school holidays.
Art
Culture
For the whole family
Sports

Motorbike Days (July)

An annual motorbike event which consist of many divers events that suits all those who have a passion for motorbikes.

Hrísey Festival (July)

Hrísey is a small island in the middle of Eyfjafjörður 35 km from Akureyri with population of 165. During one of the first weekends in July a Family Festival has been held in the island since 1997.
Culture
For the whole family

Akureyri Art Summer (June/July)

Akureyri Art Summer (Listasumar) is a multievent festival in June and July. On the menu are concerts with pop and rock, classical music, visual Art, exhibitions, various happenings and outdoor Art.
Art
Culture

Humankind's yearly transformation into slime (July)

Annual music festival in Akureyri
Art
Culture
Live Music

N1 Football Tournament (July)

Held over 4 days with over 1,500 participants including coaches and managers, this is one of the largest football competitions held annually in Iceland. Based at KA football grounds, Akureyri.
Sports

Easter

Easter in Akureyri is an unforgettable experience. Whether you fancy going to a concert, a trip down the ski slopes of Mt. Hlíðafjall, a swim in one of the best Thermal pools in the country or treat yourself to a good meal or drink, Akureyri is the right place.
For the whole family

Pollamot Football Tournament (July)

The “Pollamót” is an annual sporting event held by Icelandair and Þór football club at the beginning of July. It is a football tournament for adult people who want to show they haven’t lost their touch.
Sports

Medieval Trading weekend at Gásir (July)

Each summer in July on the old medieval trading site Gásir, a medieval trading area is re-created. The interactive medieval market event takes place over two days with daily demonstrations in medieval crafts and games.
Culture
For the whole family

Fishermen's Day (June)

Fishermen's Day is an event dedicated to Iceland’s seamen, called Sjómannadagur in Icelandic. This is an annual event that commemorates Iceland’s seafaring culture and sailors.
Culture
For the whole family

Summer Solstice - Grímsey (June)

Summer solstice is celebrated on the days surrounding 22nd of June with a family festival, offering visitors a chance to participate in the celebrations.
Culture
For the whole family
Live Music

Summer Concerts in Akureyri Church

Summer Concerts in Akureyri Church is an annual concert series that is held every Sunday in July.
Culture
For the whole family
Live Music

Súlur Vertical (July - August)

The race takes participants from the highest peaks around Akureyri down to the central heart of town, arriving with a big smile on their face at the finishing line.
Sports

Family festival in Siglufjörður (July)

The local town festival "Trilludagar" in Siglufjörður is a family festival. Guests are invited on sea angling and sailing on the fjord. Barbeque where guests are invited to taste tasty fish straight from the sea.
Culture
For the whole family

Winter holiday (February)

In February most schools in Iceland have a winter break. Akureyri is a popular destination during these holidays. Families come to Akureyri for skiing, for a swim and a slide in Akureyri geothermal pool or to enjoy good food and relaxation in the winter scenery.
Art
Culture
For the whole family
Live Music
Sports

National Day of Iceland (17th of June)

The National Day of Iceland which is on the 17th of June is very important celebration for the people of Akureyri as it is to all the people of Iceland, as this is the day the Republic of Iceland was formed. The town is decorated with flags and a full celebratory program starts at 13.00 in and runs until midnight, suitable for all ages.
Culture
For the whole family
Live Music

Folk Music Festival in Siglufjörður (July)

The town of Siglufjörður is the venue for the annual Folk Music Festival, where music from all around the world is performed alongside traditional Icelandic music.
Culture
For the whole family

Thorvaldsdalur Terrain Run (July)

Thorvaldsdalur Terrain Run is the oldest terrain run in Iceland. which was first held on 1994 and every year since then.
Sports

Children's Culture Festival

An annual festival with the aim to create events for children and youth and encourage them to participate in culture and art.
Art
Culture
For the whole family
Live Music