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May 4 - August 23
Hof, Strandgata, Akureyri
Exhibition: A fulfillment of the heart's desires
An art exhibition of 43 members of the Visual Art Association, May 4th – August 23rd 2024 at Hof Cultural House.
Concert
May 31 - May 31
Lystigarður Akureyrar, Eyrarlandsvegur, Akureyri
Daily Life, photography Exhibition in Akureyri Botanic Gardens
ÁLFkonur the Womans Photoclub open an exhibition for the thirteenth year
No charge
Saturday 20-22
20:00-22:00
Menningarhúsið Hof, Strandgata, Akureyri
Old cars
Take a look at the nice old steel falcons by the Cultural house Hof
No charge
Festivals
July 27 - July 28
20:00-04:00
Óseyri 16, Akureyri
Mannfólkið breytist í slím 2024
Akureyri's most spectacular cultural project!
Exhibitions
No charge
Festivals
Concert
Saturday 19:30-21:30
19:30-21:30
Deiglan Gilfélagið, Kaupvangsstræti, Akureyri
The Look of Our Land: Akureyri
The exhibition of Jonathan Smith the July guest artist og The Gil-society
Akureyrarvaka 2024
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Siglufjörður
Trilludagar - Family festival at Siglufjörður
Go sea angling, sailing on the fjord and taste fresh grilled fish
Festivals
July 27
09:00-16:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri
Mt. Laufáshnjúkur
Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips
Sport
July 27
13:00-18:00
Kaktus, Kaupvangsstræti, Akureyri
It's Nottabird
Duo exhibition by Jessie Evans and Boaz Yosef Friedman in Kaktus.
Exhibitions
No charge
July 27
16:00-17:00
Hríseyjarkirkja, Hólabraut, Hrísey
Concert in Hríseyjarkirkja
Sweet classical tunes from various countries
Concert
July 28
10:00-11:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri
Short Sunday Walks
Free walks provided by Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips
Sport
No charge
Festivals
July 28
13:00-18:00
Kaktus, Kaupvangsstræti, Akureyri
It's Nottabird
Duo exhibition by Jessie Evans and Boaz Yosef Friedman in Kaktus.
Exhibitions
No charge
July 28
14:00-15:00
Laufás Museum and heritage site, Grýtubakkahreppur
Folk dances at Laufás heritage site
Traditional Icelandic folk dances at Laufás heritage site
For the kids
Festivals
July 28
17:00-18:00
Akureyrarkirkja, við Eyrarlandsveg, Akureyri
Summerconcert in Akureyri-church - KAMEL
No charge
Festivals
Concert
July 30
12:00-12:30
Hof Cultural and Conference Centre, Strandgata, Akureyri
Open space dance
Akureyri’s summer artist invites you to watch her ballet practice!
No charge
Festivals
July 31
09:00-17:00
Amtsbókasafnið, Brekkugata, Akureyri
Harry Potter's birthday
Crafts, movies, puzzles and more on the occasion of Harry Potter's 44th birthday
For the kids
Lectures
Movie
No charge
Festivals
Wednesday 20-22
20:00-22:00
Menningarhúsið Hof, Strandgata, Akureyri
Old cars
Take a look at the nice old steel falcons by the Cultural house Hof
No charge
Festivals
August 1 - August 4
Akureyri
Family festival
A family friendly event including fairground, exhibitions, concerts, and sport events
For the kids
Sport
Movie
Theater
Exhibitions
Festivals
Concert
August 1
21:00-23:30
Græni hatturinn, Hafnarstræti, Akureyri
Classic rock with Matti Matt and Magni
The cream of the best rock songs of the last century.
Festivals
Concert
August 2 - August 3
Ráðhústorg, Akureyri
Súlur Vertical
Mountain trail run organized since 2016. Four race distances 100km, 43km, 28km and 19km
Sport
Festivals
Concert
August 2
21:00-23:30
Græni hatturinn, Hafnarstræti, Akureyri
Classic Rock with Magni and Matti
The cream of the best rock songs of the last century.
Festivals
Concert
August 3
12:00-13:00
MA túnið Lystigarðinn á Akureyri
Bangsímon the musical - Lotta theatre group in Akureyri
Lotta theatre group performs musical Bangsímon (Winnie the Pooh) in Akureyri
For the kids
Theater
Festivals
August 4
10:00-11:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri
Short Sunday Walks
Free walks provided by Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips
Sport
No charge
Festivals
Wednesday 20-22
20:00-22:00
Menningarhúsið Hof, Strandgata, Akureyri
Old cars
Take a look at the nice old steel falcons by the Cultural house Hof
No charge
Festivals
August 9
21:00-23:30
Græni hatturinn, Hafnarstræti, Akureyri
Concert Valdimar
The band Valdimar at their favorite venue, the Green Hat.
Festivals
Concert
August 10
08:00-18:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri
Mt. Búrfell in Mývatnsveit
Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips
Sport
August 10
14:00-15:00
Laufás Museum and heritage site, Grýtubakkahreppur
Traditional Folk Dances at Laufás Heritage Site
Traditional dances at Laufás heritage site
For the kids
Festivals
August 11
10:00-11:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri
Short Sunday Walks
Free walks provided by Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips
Sport
No charge
Festivals
Wednesday 20-22
20:00-22:00
Menningarhúsið Hof, Strandgata, Akureyri
Old cars
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
Dance festival in Hrísey island
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
Nature viewing and self-cultivation at Glerárdal - weekend trip
Akureyri Touring Club
Sport
August 16
17:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri
Weekend trip to Herðubreid 16 - 18 August
Akureyri Touring Club
Sport
August 16
17:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri
Children's and family trip: Ski Valley - August 16 - 17
Akureyri Touring Club
For the kids
Sport
August 17
08:00-18:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri
Mt. Gusthnjúkur on Höfðaströnd
Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips
Sport
August 17
17:00-18:30
Lystigarður Akureyrar, Eyrarlandsvegur, Akureyri
Outdoor Concert Series - Júlí Heiðar
Outdoor Concert Series in support of Lystigarðurinn in Akureyri The third concert in the outdoor concert series in the summer of 2024!
Festivals
Concert
August 18
08:00-15:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri
Siglufjörður Pass: Mountain biking on an electric bike
Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips
Sport
August 18
10:00-11:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri
Short Sunday Walks
Free walks provided by Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips
Sport
No charge
Festivals
August 21
17:00-19:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri
Children's and family trip: Beach trip in Veigastaðabás
Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips
For the kids
No charge
Wednesday 20-22
20:00-22:00
Menningarhúsið Hof, Strandgata, Akureyri
Old cars
Take a look at the nice old steel falcons by the Cultural house Hof
No charge
Festivals
August 22
21:00-23:00
Græni hatturinn, Hafnarstræti, Akureyri
Concert Blood Harmony
The band Blood Harmony with the siblings from Svarfaðardalur was formed in the fateful year 2020.
Festivals
Concert
August 24
08:00-18:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri
Mt. Dýjafjallshnjúkur
Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips
Sport
August 25
09:00-16:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri
Waterfall tour in Bárðardal
Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips
Sport
August 25
10:00-11:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri
Short Sunday Walks
Free walks provided by Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips
Sport
No charge
Festivals
August 26
18:00-19:00
MA túnið við Lystigarðinn á Akureyri
Bangsímon the musical - Lotta theatre group in Akureyri
Lotta theatre group performs musical Bangsímon (Winnie the Pooh) in Akureyri
For the kids
Theater
Festivals
Wednesday 20-22
20:00-22:00
Menningarhúsið Hof, Strandgata, Akureyri
Old cars
Take a look at the nice old steel falcons by the Cultural house Hof
No charge
Festivals
August 30 - September 1
Ráðhústorg, Akureyri
Akureyri Town Festival
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
August 30
21:00-23:30
Græni hatturinn, Hafnarstræti, Akureyri
Concert Tónaútgáfan
All the best that Tónaúfgáfan released.
Festivals
Concert
September 1
10:00-23:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri
Húsavík - Botnsvatn
Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips
Sport
September 1
10:00-11:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri
Short Sunday Walks
Free walks provided by Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips
Sport
No charge
Festivals
September 4
17:00-19:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri
Children's and family trip: Hrossadalur - autumn trip
Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips
For the kids
Sport
No charge
September 6
21:00-23:30
Græni hatturinn, Hafnarstræti, Akureyri
Concert with Emmsje Gauti
Emmsjé Gauti with a release concert at the Green Hat.
Festivals
Concert
September 7
08:00-18:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri
Trolls on Glerárdal, hiking trail on the West-side
Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips
Sport
September 7
16:00-17:30
Lystigarður Akureyrar, Eyrarlandsvegur, Akureyri
OUTDOOR CONCERT SERIES - KK
OUTDOOR CONCERT SERIES to support the Lystigarðin in Akureyri Concert number four in the outdoor concert series in the summer of 2024!
Festivals
Concert
September 7
21:00-23:30
Græni hatturinn, Hafnarstræti, Akureyri
70's Pop party
All the best pop songs of the 70s.
Festivals
Concert
September 8
09:00-13:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri
Mt. Hálshnjúkur in Fnjóskadal
Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips
Sport
September 8
10:00-11:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri
Short Sunday Walks
Free walks provided by Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips
Sport
No charge
Festivals
September 12
21:00-23:00
Græni hatturinn, Hafnarstræti, Akureyri
Guðrún Árný - Singalong evening
Guðrún Árný once again with her hugely popular singalong evening.
Festivals
Concert
September 13
21:00-23:30
Græni hatturinn, Hafnarstræti, Akureyri
Biggi Maus & Memm - Release concert
Biggi Maus & Memm / Release concert at the venue Græni Hatturinn (e.The Green Hat)
Festivals
Concert
September 14
08:00-18:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri
Kálfsvatn by Siglufjörður
Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips
Sport
September 14
18:00-22:00
Hof, Strandgata, Akureyri
Girls Just Want To Have Fun
Concert and party of the year
Concert
September 14
21:00-23:30
Græni hatturinn, Hafnarstræti, Akureyri
Maideniced - Iron Maiden Tribute concert
On the occasion of Powerslave's 40th anniversary, a tribute concert is being played.
Festivals
Concert
September 15
10:00-11:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri
Short Sunday Walks
Free walks provided by Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips
Sport
No charge
Festivals
September 21
13:00-18:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri
Walk on the trails of the army at Melgerðismelum in Eyjafjarðarsveit
Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips
Sport
September 21
21:00-23:30
Græni hatturinn, Hafnarstræti, Akureyri
Concert Á móti sól
The boys promise all the best songs and blazing fun.
Festivals
Concert
September 22
10:00-11:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri
Short Sunday Walks
Free walks provided by Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips
Sport
No charge
Festivals
September 27
21:00-23:00
Græni hatturinn, Hafnarstræti, Akureyri
Concert Moses Hightower
Moses Hightower are full of anticipation to play at the Green Hat.
Festivals
Concert
September 28
10:00-16:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri
Krossastaðagil near Þelamörk; fall color tour
Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips
Sport
No charge
September 28
21:00-23:00
Hof, Strandgata, Akureyri
Concert with Nýdönsk
The band Nýdönsk is holding its annual concert in Hofi, Akureyri on September 28
Concert
September 29
10:00-11:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri
Short Sunday Walks
Free walks provided by Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips
Sport
No charge
Festivals
September 29
16:00-18:00
Hof, Strandgata, Akureyri
Concert Raggi Bjarna 90 years anniversary
We celebrate the birthday of Ragnar Bjarnason, one of the nation's most admired singers and entertainers
Concert
October 4
20:00
Strandgata 53, Akureyri
Eyrarrokk
Music festival Eyrarrokk in Akureyri 4.-5. okt.
Concert
October 4
21:00-23:30
Græni hatturinn, Hafnarstræti, Akureyri
Consert Hjálmar
Helmets return to the Green Hat to celebrate the band's 20th anniversary.
Festivals
Concert
October 5
19:00-21:00
Hof, Strandgata, Akureyri
Concert Dimma and Symphonynord
DIMMA celebrates its 20th anniversary with a big concert together with the Norðurland Symphony Orchestra in Hof, Akureyri on October 5.
Concert
October 5
20:00
Strandgata 53, Akureyri
Eyrarrokk
Eyrarrokk music festival in Akureyri 4.-5 okt.
Concert
October 5
21:00-23:30
Græni hatturinn, Hafnarstræti, Akureyri
Concert Hjálmar
The band Hjálmar return to the Green Hat to celebrate the band's 20th anniversary.
Festivals
Concert
October 6
10:00-11:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri
Short Sunday Walks
Free walks provided by Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips
Sport
No charge
Festivals
October 10 - October 13
Kaupvangsstræti, Akureyri
A! Performance Festival
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
Short Sunday Walks
Free walks provided by Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips
Sport
No charge
Festivals
October 20
10:00-11:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri
Short Sunday Walks
Free walks provided by Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips
Sport
No charge
Festivals
October 26
22:30
Hof, Strandgata, Akureyri
GusGus | Arabian Horse | Concert
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
Short Sunday Walks
Free walks provided by Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips
Sport
No charge
Festivals
November 1
20:30-22:30
Hof, Strandgata, Akureyri
Concert Mannakorn 50 years
On the occasion of Mannakorn's 50th anniversary, there will be a big anniversary concert in Hofi on November 1.
Concert
November 1
21:00-23:30
Græni hatturinn, Hafnarstræti, Akureyri
Ensími
The band Ensími is finally back at the music venue Græni Hatturinn (e.The Green Hat).
Festivals
Concert
November 2
21:00-23:30
Græni hatturinn, Hafnarstræti, Akureyri
Mr. Eydís
A real 80's party with Mr. Eydís
Festivals
Concert
November 3
10:00-11:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri
Short Sunday Walks
Free walks provided by Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips
Sport
No charge
Festivals
November 10
10:00-11:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri
Short Sunday Walks
Free walks provided by Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips
Sport
No charge
Festivals
November 11
Grímsey, Félagsheimilið Múli
Fiske-Celebration
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
Short Sunday Walks
Free walks provided by Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips
Sport
No charge
Festivals
November 24
10:00-11:00
Strandgata 23, Akureyri
Short Sunday Walks
Free walks provided by Akureyri Touring Club
Daytrips
Sport
No charge
Festivals
November 30 - December 23
Ráðhústorg, Akureyri
Christmas Holidays in 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
December 7
21:00-23:00
Hof, Strandgata, Akureyri
Vitringarnir 3
Concert