What's on

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

December 1 - 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 1 - January 6

16:00-18:00

Hafnarstræti 88, Akureyri

The Christmas Window in Hafnarstræti 88

A merry Christmas adventure

Akureyrarvaka 2024 Exhibitions

December 5

16:30-18:00

Amtsbókasafnið, Brekkugata, Akureyri

Story time every Thursday at 4:30pm

Christmasstorytime. Santa claus come to visit.

For the kids No charge Festivals

December 6

21:00-23:30

Græni hatturinn, Hafnarstræti, Akureyri

Laddi and Hljómsveit mannan

Laddi and Hljómsveit mannan and all Laddi's best songs

Festivals Concert

December 7

Samkomuhúsið, Hafnarstræti, Akureyri

Christmas Lóa

Advent show for people of all ages who want to feel the Christmas child in themselves - in icelandic.

Concert

December 7

13:00-15:00

Amtsbókasafnið, Brekkugata, Akureyri

Christmas sensory workshop

Gingerbread clay, cereal sand, colored rice and sensory toys

For the kids No charge Festivals

December 7

21:00-23:00

Hof, Strandgata, Akureyri

Vitringarnir 3

The friends, entertainers and singers Eyþór Ingi, Jógvan Hansen and Friðrik Ómar are now joining forces for the Christmas season with a great concert show in December

Concert

December 7

21:00-23:30

Græni hatturinn, Hafnarstræti, Akureyri

Christmass program - Laddi and Hljómsveit mannan

Laddi and Hljósveit mannan returns to Græni hatturinn with the program "Snowflakes fall on the Græni hatturinn"

Festivals Concert

December 12

20:00-22:00

Vamos AEY, Akureyri

Salsa night and free lesson for beginners

Everyone welcome and no need to bring a dance partner

No charge Festivals

December 13

20:00-22:00

Menningarhúsið Hof, Strandgata, Akureyri

Bubbi Morthen's Þorláksmessu concert

Bubbi Morthen's Þorláksmessu concert series is one of the most long-lived concert traditions in the run-up to Christmas

Concert

December 13

21:00-23:30

Græni hatturinn, Hafnarstræti, Akureyri

Christmas Special - Hvanndals brothers together with Óskar Péturs and Rögnvaldur Gáfaði

The Hvanndalsbræður show up again with their Christmas Special show

Festivals Concert

December 14

20:00-22:00

Menningarhúsið Hof, Strandgata, Akureyri

Christmas in Hof

The great singers Margrét Eir, Hera Björk and Dísella will perform Christmas songs at a unique Christmas concert in Hof

Concert

December 14

21:00-23:30

Græni hatturinn, Hafnarstræti, Akureyri

Christmas Special - Hvanndals brothers together with Óskar Péturs and Rögnvaldur Gáfaði

The Hvanndals brothers together with Óskar Péturs and Rögnvaldur Gáfaði

Festivals Concert

December 15

20:00-22:00

Menningarhúsið Hof, Strandgata, Akureyri

The Christmas concert of Kammerkór norðurlands

At the Christmas concert of the Chamber Choir, the choir performs works by Icelandic and foreign composers.

Concert

December 19

16:00-18:00

Amtsbókasafnið, Brekkugata, Akureyri

Christmas beads

All welcome to come and bead

For the kids No charge Festivals

December 20

21:00-23:30

Græni hatturinn, Hafnarstræti, Akureyri

Jóla Súlur - The funnest Christmas celebration of the year

Concert

March 15

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

April 1 - April 27 April 1 - April 27 Akureyri

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.

April 23 - April 26

Hlíðarfjall

Donald Duck Children Ski Competition

The Donald Duck Ski Competition has been hosted in Mt.Hlidarfjall in Akureyri at the end of April every year since 1976.

For the kids Sport Festivals

April 24

13:00-16:00

Aðalstræti 58

Eyjafjörður Museum Day - the first day of summer

Summer starts at the museums - free entry

For the kids

June 1

Torfunefsbryggja

Fishermen's Day

A day celebrated in many towns and villages around Iceland

For the kids No charge Festivals

June 19 - June 21

Jaðar, Akureyri

Arctic Open Golf Tournament

This international golf tournament takes place at the end of June around Summer Solstice.

Sport Festivals

June 20 - June 21

Hrísey

Hrisey Pride 2025

The main festival program takes place on Saturday from 14:00 in the outdoor area by the harbor.

Festivals

July 2 - July 4

KA Völlurinn, Dalsbraut, Akureyri

N1 Football Tournament

One of the largest football competitions held annually in Iceland, for young boys

For the kids Sport

July 17 - July 19

20:00-04:00

Óseyri 16, Akureyri

Mannfólkið breytist í slím 2024

Akureyri's most spectacular cultural project!

Exhibitions No charge Festivals Concert

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 15 - August 16

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