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July 25 - August 3
14:00-17:00
Mjólkurbúðin Kaupvangsstræti

Intimately Entangled

Visual arts exhibition
Exhibitions
July 31 - August 3
Akureyri

Family festival "Ein með öllu"

A family friendly event including fairground, exhibitions, concerts, and sport events
For the kids Sport Movie Theater Exhibitions Festivals Concert
August 3 - August 16
12:00-17:00
Listasafnið á Akureyri

May God reward you

Logason explores European art history, in particular the historical painting.
Exhibitions
August 3 - August 16
12:00-17:00
Listasafnið á Akureyri

History of Iceland: Part two

Dr. Eiríkur Páll Sveinsson, scoped out the internet in its early days.
Exhibitions
August 3 - August 16
12:00-17:00
Listasafnið á Akureyri

Impression - colors - forms I

By examining colors and forms one can learn a lot about visual art.
Exhibitions
August 3 - August 16
Menningarhúsið Hof

HÉDNA

Exhibition of Sixty-One Members of the Akureyri Art Society
Concert Exhibitions
May 16 - September 6
11:00-17:00
Listasafnið á Akureyri

An exhibition about a holy bird

Kristfinnsson‘s exhibition is a tribute to the great auk.
Exhibitions
May 16 - September 6
11:00-17:00
Listasafnið á Akureyri

S-I-L-I-C-A-0-3

Hulda Rós utilizes certain research-processes in creating her work.
Exhibitions
May 16 - September 13
15:00-17:00
Listasafnið á Akureyri

Magnús´s engines of inner values

Art that spreads joy to everyone
Exhibitions
June 4 - September 6
10:00-17:00
Listasafnið á Akureyri

Zimoun

His installations unfold condensed, hypnotic atmospheres.
Exhibitions
June 6 - May 31
08:00-22:00
Lystigarðurinn á Akureyri

A rendezvous with the past

Outdoor photography exhibition
Exhibitions No charge
June 6 - October 4
11:00-17:00
Minjasafnið á Akureyri

Land Ahoy - Icelands oldest maps

The oldest maps of Iceland - only to be seen in Akureyri
June 6 - December 31
11:00-17:00
Minjasafnið á Akureyri

Under Occupation

The war years in Akureyri through the eyes of soldiers and locals
August 5
20:00-22:00
Menningarhúsið Hof

Old cars

Take a look at the nice old steel falcons by the Cultural house Hof
No charge Festivals
August 7 - August 14
16:00-17:00
Akureyrarbær, Norðurland eystra, Islanda

The Magic of Wind Music in the Heart of Akureyri - WindWorks in the North, August 7–14, 2026

Pure wind magic in Akureyri, where music, art, and history dance together
For the kids Exhibitions No charge Concert
August 8 - August 9
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Children’s and Family Trip – Adventure in Lambi, Glerárdalur

A hike from Súlubílastæði through Glerárdalur to the mountain hut Lambi, with an overnight stay.
For the kids
August 8
08:00-18:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Möðruvallafjall in Eyjafjörður – East Route

Möðruvallafjall is a majestic mountain rising over eastern Eyjafjarðarsveit. Connected to nearby mountains and highland areas
Daytrips
August 8 - August 23
14:00-17:00
Mjólkurbúðin

Dóra Emils - Art exhibition

A selection of artworks created over recent years using mixed media on paper
Exhibitions No charge Festivals
August 9
10:00-11:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Let’s Take a Step

Exercise, fresh air, and good company – everyone is welcome!
Daytrips Sport No charge
August 10
09:00-11:00
Amtsbókasafnið

Summer workshops 2026 August

Board games
For the kids No charge Festivals
August 11
09:00-11:00
Amtsbókasafnið

Summer workshops 2026 August

Paint some jars and stones
For the kids No charge Festivals
August 12
09:00-11:00
Amtsbókasafnið

Summer workshops 2026 August

Badges and bookmarks
For the kids No charge Festivals
August 12
20:00-22:00
Menningarhúsið Hof

Old cars

Take a look at the nice old steel falcons by the Cultural house Hof
No charge Festivals
August 15
08:00-17:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Mt Strýta

A hike up Mannshrygg on Hlíðarfjall, across Vindheimajökull, and to Strýta (1,456 m).
Daytrips
August 15
16:00
Hríseyjarkirkja

A concert at Hrísey Church

Óskar Magnússon and Ragnhildur D. Þórhallsdóttir perform gentle melodies from various countries.
Concert
August 15
20:00-22:00
Menningarhúsið Hof

Stand up Comedy in broken English • Victor Patrascan in Akureyri

Laugh with Europe’s comedy nomad, Victor Pãtrãşcan - the rebel comedian-philosopher whose sharp jokes have taken him to about 60 countries.
Other
August 16
08:00-15:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Hvalvatnsfjörður – E-Bike Tour

Cycling out along Hvalvatnsfjörður from Gljúfurá on Leirdalsheiði.
Daytrips
August 16
10:00-11:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Let’s Take a Step

Exercise, fresh air, and good company – everyone is welcome!
Daytrips Sport No charge
August 16
17:00-19:00
Menningarhúsið Hof

Indian Classical Kuchipudi Dance Performance

Experience the beauty of Kuchipudi dance.
Daytrips
August 17
09:00-11:00
Amtsbókasafnið

Summer workshops 2026 August

Build out of legos
For the kids No charge Festivals
August 18
09:00-11:00
Amtsbókasafnið á Akureyri

Summer workshops 2026 August

Bead workshop
For the kids No charge Festivals
August 19
09:00-11:00
Amtsbókasafnið

Summer workshops 2026 August

Create your own book
For the kids No charge Festivals
August 19
20:00-22:00
Menningarhúsið Hof

Old cars

Take a look at the nice old steel falcons by the Cultural house Hof
No charge Festivals
August 22
08:00-15:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Four Peaks in Eyjafjörður – The Laufásstrandarfjöll Mountains

The hike begins close to the main road between Ysta Vík and Fagrabær. The route ascends Ystuvíkurfjall and to Kræðufell
Daytrips
August 22
08:00-17:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Forvöð East of Jökulsárgljúfur

The walk explores the spectacular eastern side of Jökulsárgljúfur, including Vígabjarg, Grettisbæli, Réttarfoss, Hljóðaklettar, Kallbjörg, Hallhöfðaskógur
Daytrips
August 23
10:00-16:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Children’s and Family Trip – Einbúi in Öxnadalur

We drive to Hraun in Öxnadalur. From there, the hike goes up Draugadalur and continues to the summit of Einbúi
Daytrips For the kids No charge
August 23
10:00-11:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Let’s Take a Step

Exercise, fresh air, and good company – everyone is welcome!
Daytrips Sport No charge
August 26
20:00-22:00
Menningarhúsið Hof

Old cars

Take a look at the nice old steel falcons by the Cultural house Hof
No charge Festivals
August 27
16:30-18:00
Amtsbókasafnið

Story time every Thursday at 4:30pm

Storytime and craft
For the kids No charge Festivals
August 28 - August 29
Akureyri

Akureyrarvaka

Akureyrarvaka is an annual town festival, held on the last weekend of August closest to the town’s anniversary which is August 29th.
Dance For the kids Lectures Sport Movie Theater Exhibitions No charge Festivals Concert Daytrips
August 29
Akureyri

Acro dance

A live acro yoga dance performance
Akureyrarvaka 2026 Festivals No charge
August 29
08:00-17:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Gæsadalur – Gæsafjöll

We drive to the entrance of Gæsadalur and from there walk into the valley, crossing the scree slopes east of the river
Daytrips
August 29 - August 30
11:00-14:00
MA túnið

Viking camp at Akureyrarvaka

Viking camp with fights,games,axe & spear throwing,crafts and more.
Akureyrarvaka 2026 For the kids No charge Festivals
August 29 - March 7
12:00-17:00
Listasafnið á Akureyri

Echoes of Transformation: Into the Garden

Charlotte’s artistic practice is characterised by meticulous craftsmanship
Akureyrarvaka 2026 Exhibitions
August 29 - March 7
12:00-17:00
Listasafnið á Akureyri

Domestiscape

Cross-stitch embroideries to construct a new landscape
Akureyrarvaka 2026 Exhibitions
August 29 - March 7
12:00-17:00
Listasafnið á Akureyri

In Touch

Working with nature‘s spirit
Akureyrarvaka 2026 Exhibitions
August 30
10:00-11:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Let’s Take a Step

Exercise, fresh air, and good company – everyone is welcome!
Daytrips Sport No charge
September 1
10:00-12:00
Amtsbókasafnið

Parents' mornings every Tuesday at Amtsbókasafnið

Parent´s morning for parents and kids
For the kids No charge Festivals
September 1
17:00-19:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Children’s and Family Trip – Shore Exploration

We will explore the diverse life of the shoreline—small animals, seaweed, and birds—climb on rocks, and splash around in a stream.
Daytrips For the kids No charge
September 3
16:30-18:00
Amtsbókasafnið

Story time every Thursday at 4:30pm

Storytime and craft
For the kids No charge Festivals
September 5
10:00-14:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Riverbanks of the Eyjafjarðará

The walk starts at the parking area below Kaupang. From there, we walk to the old bridge over the Eyjafjarðará river and continue along its riverbanks.
Daytrips No charge
September 5
20:00-22:00
Menningarhúsið Hof

Mania: The ABBA Tribute

Mania: The ABBA Tribute is the world’s most successful ABBA tribute show and has toured more than 35 countries over the past two decades.
Concert
September 6
10:00-11:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Let’s Take a Step

Exercise, fresh air, and good company – everyone is welcome!
Daytrips Sport No charge
September 10 - September 27
12:00-17:00
Listasafnið á Akureyri

Aurora Watercolour Festival

International watercolour festival
Exhibitions
September 10
16:30-18:00
Amtsbókasafnið

Story time every Thursday at 4:30pm

Storytime and craft
For the kids No charge Festivals
September 11
21:00-23:30
Græni Hatturinn

Sycamore Tree

Sycamore Tree: 10th Anniversary Concert
Festivals Concert
September 12
10:00-14:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Gæsadalur in Vaðlaheiði: Autumn Colors Hike

A walk from the parking area at the top of Víkurskarð north through Gæsadalur to Gæsagil.
Daytrips
September 13
10:00-11:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Let’s Take a Step

Exercise, fresh air, and good company – everyone is welcome!
Daytrips Sport No charge
September 17
16:30-18:00
Amtsbókasafnið

Story time every Thursday at 4:30pm

Storytime and craft
For the kids No charge Festivals
September 18
20:00-22:00
Menningarhúsið Hof

1991

1991 – The Year That Changed Rock Music
Concert
September 19
10:00-15:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Húsavík – Botnsvatn: Autumn Colors Hike

We drive to Húsavík. The walk follows a hiking path on the mountain known as the Blue Mountain, Húsavíkurfjall.
Daytrips
September 20
10:00-11:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Let’s Take a Step

Exercise, fresh air, and good company – everyone is welcome!
Daytrips Sport No charge
September 26 - January 10
12:00-17:00
Listasafnið á Akureyri

1/3 Musical Entertainment, A Stitch, Pilling and Washing Instructions

Artwork and research as vacuums that suck up and help shape shadow material
Exhibitions
September 26 - August 5
12:00-17:00
Listasafnið á Akureyri

Black spot

New approach in sculpture where the borders of conception and width are shifted
Exhibitions
September 26 - January 10
12:00-17:00
Listasafnið á Akureyri

Darkening Conflict

The works show us how war can both divide and unite
Exhibitions
September 27
10:00-11:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Let’s Take a Step

Exercise, fresh air, and good company – everyone is welcome!
Daytrips Sport No charge
October 3
10:00-14:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Mt Böggvisstaðafjall

We drive to Dalvík Church and leave the cars there. Roads and tracks are followed up the mountain. The final slope up Böggvisstaðafjall is fairly
Daytrips
October 4
10:00-11:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Let’s Take a Step

Exercise, fresh air, and good company – everyone is welcome!
Daytrips Sport No charge
October 8 - October 10
12:00-17:00
Listasafnið á Akureyri

A! Performance Festival

A! is a four-day international festival
Theater Exhibitions No charge
October 11
10:00-11:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Let’s Take a Step

Exercise, fresh air, and good company – everyone is welcome!
Daytrips Sport No charge
October 18
10:00-11:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Let’s Take a Step

Exercise, fresh air, and good company – everyone is welcome!
Daytrips Sport No charge
October 23 - November 15
12:00-17:00
Kaupvangsstræti 8, Akureyri, Iceland

Boreal Screendance Festival 2026

Screendance from around the world exhibited on wide screens, walls and windows
Dance Movie Exhibitions No charge Concert Festivals
October 25
10:00-11:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Let’s Take a Step

Exercise, fresh air, and good company – everyone is welcome!
Daytrips Sport No charge
November 1
10:00-11:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Let’s Take a Step

Exercise, fresh air, and good company – everyone is welcome!
Daytrips Sport No charge
November 8
10:00-11:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Let’s Take a Step

Exercise, fresh air, and good company – everyone is welcome!
Daytrips Sport No charge
November 15
10:00-11:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Let’s Take a Step

Exercise, fresh air, and good company – everyone is welcome!
Daytrips Sport No charge
November 22
10:00-11:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Let’s Take a Step

Exercise, fresh air, and good company – everyone is welcome!
Daytrips Sport No charge
November 29 - 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
November 29
10:00-11:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Let’s Take a Step

Exercise, fresh air, and good company – everyone is welcome!
Daytrips Sport No charge
December 6
10:00-11:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Let’s Take a Step

Exercise, fresh air, and good company – everyone is welcome!
Daytrips Sport No charge
December 13
10:00-11:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Let’s Take a Step

Exercise, fresh air, and good company – everyone is welcome!
Daytrips Sport No charge
December 20
10:00-11:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Let’s Take a Step

Exercise, fresh air, and good company – everyone is welcome!
Daytrips Sport No charge
December 27
10:00-11:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Let’s Take a Step

Exercise, fresh air, and good company – everyone is welcome!
Daytrips Sport No charge