Cosy Days (October)

Enjoy treating yourself at Cosy Days with concerts, exhibitions and various events happening around the town. 

This is a weekend where girlfriends, friends, couples, families and work colleagues enjoy doing something fun together. You can choose from a number of events that make the heart happy, many shops and companies offer various pampering discounts for this occasion. The event is also a major sponsor of the Cancer Society of Akureyri and the surrounding area.
Cosy Days (Dekurdagar in icelandic) was first held in 2008.
For more information on events, visit the Cosy Days Facebook page, Dekurdagar

Cosy Days will be held 9rd - 12th October 2025

Program 2025

(The program is under development and events are added regularly. Schedule subject to change.)

Wednesday, October 8

General services: Akureyri Swimming Pool 6:45–21:00, Municipal Library 8:15–19:00, Forest Lagoon 10:00–00:00.
See also Leisure and Opening Hours.

12:00–17:00 Akureyri Art Museum: Exhibitions: Bergþór Morthens – Tamed Chaos, Barbara Long – Stairway to Heaven, Óli G. Jóhannsson – The Course of Life, Sigurd Ólason – Grandfather’s DNA, Selected works for creation and education – Margskonar II, Virtual Reality – Femina Fabula, Ýmir Grönvold – Between Mountain and Shore. [More info here]
13:00–16:00 Akureyri Museum, Nonnahús and the Museum Church: Exhibitions: Akureyri – The Town by the Pond, Akureyri – The Music Town, The Love Story of the Iceland Maps, June 17, 1944 in Akureyri.
For more information, see www.minjasafnid.is
17:00–19:00 Pink Tea Party in support of the Akureyri Cancer Society. [More info here]

Thursday, October 9

General services: Akureyri Swimming Pool 6:45–21:00, Municipal Library 8:15–19:00, children’s storytime 16:30, Forest Lagoon 10:00–00:00.
See also Leisure and Opening Hours.

October 9–12: A! Performance Festival – see full program here.
09:00–17:00 Flóra Culture House, Sigurhæðir: open.
10:00–22:00 Glerártorg: late opening until 22:00. [More info here]
12:00–17:00 Akureyri Art Museum: Exhibitions: Bergþór Morthens – Tamed Chaos, Barbara Long – Stairway to Heaven, Óli G. Jóhannsson – The Course of Life, Sigurd Ólason – Grandfather’s DNA, Selected works for creation and education – Margskonar II, Virtual Reality – Femina Fabula, Ýmir Grönvold – Between Mountain and Shore. [More info here]
13:00–16:00 Akureyri Museum, Nonnahús and the Museum Church: Exhibitions: Akureyri – The Town by the Pond, Akureyri – The Music Town, The Love Story of the Iceland Maps, June 17, 1944 in Akureyri.
For more information, see www.minjasafnid.is
16:30–18:00 Akureyri Municipal Library: Storytime and crafts – everyone welcome. [More info here]
17:00 Flóra Culture House, Sigurhæðir: Collages and texts with Hlynur Hallsson. [More info here]
20:00–20:40 Glerártorg: Dance class and introduction to Pampering Days. Try salsa and bachata with Salsa North. [More info here]
21:00–23:00 Vamos: Salsa night and free trial class. Everyone welcome – no partner or previous experience needed. [More info here]

Friday, October 10

General services: Akureyri Swimming Pool 6:45–21:00, Municipal Library 8:15–19:00, Forest Lagoon 10:00–00:00.
See also Leisure and Opening Hours.

October 9–12: A! Performance Festival – see full program here.
09:00–17:00 Flóra Culture House, Sigurhæðir: open.
10:00–22:00 Akureyri town center: late opening.
12:00–17:00 Akureyri Art Museum: Exhibitions: Bergþór Morthens – Tamed Chaos, Barbara Long – Stairway to Heaven, Óli G. Jóhannsson – The Course of Life, Sigurd Ólason – Grandfather’s DNA, Selected works for creation and education – Margskonar II, Virtual Reality – Femina Fabula, Ýmir Grönvold – Between Mountain and Shore. [More info here]
13:00–16:00 Akureyri Museum, Nonnahús and the Museum Church: Exhibitions: Akureyri – The Town by the Pond, Akureyri – The Music Town, The Love Story of the Iceland Maps, June 17, 1944 in Akureyri.
For more information, see www.minjasafnid.is
21:00–22:00 Hof Cultural and Conference Center: 44 Years on Stage. [More info here]

Saturday, October 11

General services: Akureyri Swimming Pool 9:00–19:00, Municipal Library 11:00–16:00, Forest Lagoon 10:00–00:00.
See also Leisure and Opening Hours.

October 9–12: A! Performance Festival – see full program here.
12:00–17:00 Akureyri Art Museum: Exhibitions: Bergþór Morthens – Tamed Chaos, Barbara Long – Stairway to Heaven, Óli G. Jóhannsson – The Course of Life, Sigurd Ólason – Grandfather’s DNA, Selected works for creation and education – Margskonar II, Virtual Reality – Femina Fabula, Ýmir Grönvold – Between Mountain and Shore. [More info here]
13:00–15:00 Akureyri Municipal Library: Pink Family Gathering – meditation and beading. [More info here]
13:00–13:30 Flóra Culture House, Sigurhæðir: Saturday guided tour – short and smart. [More info here]
13:00–13:59 Hof Cultural House, How can we break the circle? Creative space led by artists Linde Hanna Rongen (NL) and Eydís Rose Vilmundardóttir (IS). [More info here]
16:00–16:30 Akureyri Art Museum: Pampering Days guided tour. [More info here]
20:00–22:00 Akureyri Theatre: Darling, Are You Home? – the first production of the season. [More info here]
21:00–22:00 Hof Cultural and Conference Center: 44 Years on Stage. [More info here]
21:00–23:30 Deiglan: Populus tremula and Gilfélagið – live music and entertainment night. [More info here]

Sunday, October 12

General services: Akureyri Swimming Pool 9:00–19:00, Municipal Library 11:00–16:00, Forest Lagoon 10:00–00:00.
See also Leisure and Opening Hours.

October 9–12: A! Performance Festival – see full program here.
10:00–11:00 Ferðafélag Akureyrar: Take the Step – weekly Sunday walks with the Akureyri Hiking Association. Meeting point: Strandgata 23 at 10:00. [More info here]
12:00–17:00 Akureyri Art Museum: Exhibitions: Bergþór Morthens – Tamed Chaos, Barbara Long – Stairway to Heaven, Óli G. Jóhannsson – The Course of Life, Sigurd Ólason – Grandfather’s DNA, Selected works for creation and education – Margskonar II, Virtual Reality – Femina Fabula, Ýmir Grönvold – Between Mountain and Shore. [More info here]
13:00– Glerárlaug: Soothing Gong Relaxation in Water. In celebration of Cosy Days, Glerárlaug offers a relaxing gong bath in the pool. Only pool entry fee applies. [More info here]
13:00–16:00 Akureyri Museum, Nonnahús and the Museum Church: Exhibitions: Akureyri – The Town by the Pond, Akureyri – The Music Town, The Love Story of the Iceland Maps, June 17, 1944 in Akureyri.
For more information, see www.minjasafnid.is
16:00–18:00 Hof Cultural and Conference Center: The Soldier’s Tale. The North Iceland Symphony Orchestra, in collaboration with the Akureyri Theatre School, presents the family adventure The Soldier’s Tale by Igor Stravinsky and Charles Ferdinand Ramuz. [More info here]

About Cosy Days

Cosy Days (Dekurdagar) is an event initiated by local shop owners in Akureyri to bring life and joy to the town in October.
October is international Breast Cancer Awareness Month, dedicated to raising awareness and funds for breast cancer research. The event is a major supporter of the Akureyri Cancer Society and the surrounding area, and the color of the month—and the event—is pink.