Hrísey Festival (July)
The Hrísey Festival 2026 will take place on 10th–11th July
The annual Hrísey Festival takes place in July each year and includes family-friendly events such as a kids’ disco, bonfire, live music, art shows, and mystery tours. Hrísey is a small island in the middle of Eyjafjörður, 35 km from Akureyri, with a population of around 165. Since 1997, a Family Festival has been held on the island during one of the first weekends in July. During this weekend, the islanders invite guests to enjoy music, tractor trailer rides, local food, and many other activities.
The festival is first and foremost a family celebration where everyone should find something to their liking. A scheduled ferry connects Hrísey to the village of Árskógssandur, about 35 km from Akureyri. There are up to nine departures a day, and each crossing takes about 15 minutes. The ferry schedule and all transport information to and from the island can be found online.
Full details on how to get to Hrísey and other practical information can be found at www.hrisey.is.
Popular activities in Hrísey include exploring the small village, walking the island’s peaceful trails, or visiting the local exhibition about shark fishing and island history. Hrísey is also known as a tranquil energy point, where visitors can recharge with the mysterious ley-line power said to emerge from Mount Kaldbakur on the mainland. Services on the island include overnight accommodation, a restaurant, a shop, and a geothermal swimming pool.
The program for 2026 will be available on hrisey.is closer to the date.
Until then, the 2024 program can be viewed here (the program usually remains quite similar between years).
Hrísey ferry Sævar:
From Hrísey From Árskógssandur
09.00 09.30
11.00 11.30
13.00 13.30
15.00 15.30
17.00 17.30
19.00 19.30
21.00 21.30
23.00 23.30
The program for 2024 will be added when closer to the date.
For more info regarding Hrisey island visit their webpage www.hrisey.is
The festival was first held in 1997 og has been a annual event since.