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June 6 - June 6
08:00-16:00
Lystigarður Akureyrar, Eyrarlandsvegur, Akureyri

“Framed”, photography Exhibition in Akureyri Botanic Gardens

"Framed" photo exhibition in Akureyri Botanical Gardens.
No charge Exhibitions
August 31 - February 22
12:00-17:00
Listasafnið á Akureyri

Ýmir Grönvold - Beween Mountain and Shore

Ýmir Grönvold (born 1994) lives and works in Reykjavík.
Exhibitions
September 28 - February 8
Listasafnið á Akureyri

James Merry - Nodens, Sulis, Taranis

James Merry is a visual artist from the UK, now based in Iceland where he has lived and worked for the last decade.
Exhibitions
November 28 - May 17
12:00-17:00
Listasafnið á Akureyri

Jóhannes Sveinsson Kjarval - In the Open Air

Jóhannes Sveinsson Kjarval (1885-1972) holds a distinct place within Icelandic cultural and art history
Exhibitions
November 28 - February 8
12:00-17:00
Listasafnið á Akureyri

Group exhibition - Creative Responses

The exhibition is inspired by a collection of articles titled Creative Responses to Environmental Crises in Nordic Art and Literature (2025)
Exhibitions
November 29 - February 22
14:00-16:59
Menningarhúsið Hof

Solstice Guðrún Sigurðardóttir

The exhibition includes textile works, oil paintings, and drawings.
Concert
January 19
15:00-16:00
Amtsbókasafnið á Akureyri

Board game club for kids

For the kids No charge
January 20
10:00-12:00
Amtsbókasafnið á Akureyri

Parents' mornings every Tuesday at Amtsbókasafnið

Cozy time for parents and children
For the kids No charge Festivals
January 22
16:30-18:00
Amtsbókasafnið á Akureyri

Story time every Thursday at 4:30pm

Story time and craft
For the kids No charge Festivals
January 24
13:00-15:00
Amtsbókasafnið á Akureyri

Play with lego

Let's play together with Lego blocks
For the kids No charge Festivals
January 24
14:00-16:00
Amtsbókasafnið á Akureyri

VEGAN potluck party

We are hosting a Vegan Potluck on Saturday, January 24th between 2-4 pm!
No charge
January 24
21:00-23:00
Menningarhúsið Hof

A Tribute to Dolly Parton

Icelandic artists honor one of the most beloved and influential musicians of all time — the incomparable Dolly Parton.
Concert
January 26
15:00-16:00
Amtsbókasafnið á Akureyri

Board game club for kids

For the kids No charge
January 27
10:00-12:00
Amtsbókasafnið á Akureyri

Parents' mornings every Tuesday at Amtsbókasafnið

Cozy time for parents and children
For the kids No charge Festivals
January 28
17:30-19:00
LYST

LYST Winter Running Series with UFA! #3

Join us for a winter run where the atmosphere comes first — this event is for everyone
For the kids Sport Festivals
January 29
16:30-18:00
Amtsbókasafnið á Akureyri

Story time every Thursday at 4:30pm

Story time and craft
For the kids No charge Festivals
January 29
19:30-22:00
Amtsbókasafnið á Akureyri

Sköpun & slökun | Vision boards and goal bingos!

Let's start the year by making a vision board and a goal bingo together!
No charge
January 29
20:00-22:30
Vamos AEY, Akureyri

Salsa night and free lesson for beginners

Everyone welcome and no need to bring a dance partner
Dance No charge Festivals
January 30
20:30-23:00
LYST

Pub Quiz | Villi Vandræðaskáld |

LYST presents Pub Quiz with Villa Vandræðaskáld — an event that was a huge hit last year. In Icelandic.
Theater No charge Festivals Concert
February 2
15:00-16:00
Amtsbókasafnið á Akureyri

Board game club for kids

For the kids No charge
February 3
10:00-12:00
Amtsbókasafnið á Akureyri

Parents' mornings every Tuesday at Amtsbókasafnið

Cozy time for parents and children
For the kids No charge Festivals
February 9
15:00-16:00
Amtsbókasafnið á Akureyri

Board game club for kids

For the kids No charge
February 10
10:00-12:00
Amtsbókasafnið á Akureyri

Parents' mornings every Tuesday at Amtsbókasafnið

Cozy time for parents and children
For the kids No charge Festivals
February 12
20:00-22:30
Vamos AEY, Akureyri

Salsa night and free lesson for beginners

Everyone welcome and no need to bring a dance partner
Dance No charge Festivals
February 14
21:00-23:30
Græni Hatturinn

AC/DC Tribute concert

AC/DC TrAC/DC — the legendary rock band behind Back in Black, the best-selling rock album of all timeibute concert
Festivals Concert
February 16
15:00-16:00
Amtsbókasafnið á Akureyri

Board game club for kids

For the kids No charge
February 17
10:00-12:00
Amtsbókasafnið á Akureyri

Parents' mornings every Tuesday at Amtsbókasafnið

Cozy time for parents and children
For the kids No charge Festivals
February 20
20:00-22:00
Menningarhúsið Hof

HAMPARAT

HAM and Apparat Organ Quartet Ignite Eldborg in Reykjavík as HAMPARAT
Concert
February 23
15:00-16:00
Amtsbókasafnið á Akureyri

Board game club for kids

For the kids No charge
February 24
10:00-12:00
Amtsbókasafnið á Akureyri

Parents' mornings every Tuesday at Amtsbókasafnið

Cozy time for parents and children
For the kids No charge Festivals
February 26
20:00-22:30
Vamos AEY, Akureyri

Salsa night and free lesson for beginners

Everyone welcome and no need to bring a dance partner
Dance No charge Festivals
February 26 - March 14
20:00
Samkomuhúsið

Birtíngur

Birtíngur – Premiere February 26, 2026! In icelandic
Concert
February 28
Kjarnaskógur

Súlur Vertical – Cross-Country Ski Race

Súlur Vertical offers a cross-country skiing competition with three different distances, suitable for both beginners and experienced skiers.
For the kids Sport Festivals
February 28
21:00-23:00
Menningarhúsið Hof

I will sing for you.

Einar Ágúst sings the poems of Jónas Friðrik, accompanied by the band Gosarnir from Vestmannaeyjar.
Concert
February 28
21:00-23:30
Græni Hatturinn

Hunang ásamt Kalla Örvars og Diskódívunum

The band Hunang performs at Græni Hatturinn for the first time—now joined by the Disco Divas.
Festivals Concert
March 2
15:00-16:00
Amtsbókasafnið á Akureyri

Board game club for kids

For the kids No charge
March 3
10:00-12:00
Amtsbókasafnið á Akureyri

Parents' mornings every Tuesday at Amtsbókasafnið

Cozy time for parents and children
For the kids No charge Festivals
March 6
21:00-23:30
Græni Hatturinn

Jónas Sig og Ritvélar framtíðarinnar

Jónas Sig will be performing concerts at Græni Hatturinn on March 6 and 7.
Festivals Concert
March 7
21:00-23:30
Græni Hatturinn

Jónas Sig og Ritvélar framtíðarinnar

Jónas Sig will be performing concerts at Græni Hatturinn on March 6 and 7.
Festivals Concert
March 8
16:00-18:00
Menningarhúsið Hof

Jón Nordal Concert

The Symphony Orchestra of Norðurland Honors Jón Nordal
Concert
March 9
15:00-16:00
Amtsbókasafnið á Akureyri

Board game club for kids

For the kids No charge
March 10
10:00-12:00
Amtsbókasafnið á Akureyri

Parents' mornings every Tuesday at Amtsbókasafnið

Cozy time for parents and children
For the kids No charge Festivals
March 12
20:00-22:30
Vamos AEY, Akureyri

Salsa night and free lesson for beginners

Everyone welcome and no need to bring a dance partner
Dance No charge Festivals
March 13 - March 15
20:00-22:00
Menningarhúsið Hof

Ljóska í gegn - Musical

The MA Theatre Company (MA = Menntaskólinn á Akureyri / Akureyri Junior College)
Concert
March 16
15:00-16:00
Amtsbókasafnið á Akureyri

Board game club for kids

For the kids No charge
March 17
10:00-12:00
Amtsbókasafnið á Akureyri

Parents' mornings every Tuesday at Amtsbókasafnið

Cozy time for parents and children
For the kids No charge Festivals
March 19
20:00-22:00
Menningarhúsið Hof

Kvöldroði – New Jazz Music by Eik

New jazz music by the singer EIK will be performed, arranged by her for a mini big band.
Concert
March 20
21:00-23:30
Græni Hatturinn

Skálmöld

Skálmöld finally at Græni Hatturinn.
Festivals Concert
March 21
20:00-22:00
Menningarhúsið Hof

Gildran – 40 Years

The legendary and highly acclaimed band Gildran will hold a major concert at Hof
Concert
March 21
21:00-23:30
Græni Hatturinn

Skálmöld

Skálmöld finally at Græni Hatturinn.
Festivals Concert
March 23
15:00-16:00
Amtsbókasafnið á Akureyri

Board game club for kids

For the kids No charge
March 24
10:00-12:00
Amtsbókasafnið á Akureyri

Parents' mornings every Tuesday at Amtsbókasafnið

Cozy time for parents and children
For the kids No charge Festivals
March 26
20:00-22:30
Vamos AEY, Akureyri

Salsa night and free lesson for beginners

Everyone welcome and no need to bring a dance partner
Dance No charge Festivals
March 27
21:00-23:30
Græni Hatturinn

Sú Ellen

SúEllen Concert – An Unmissable Adventure for All Fans!
Festivals Concert
March 28
21:00-23:30
Græni Hatturinn

Ensími

Ensími celebrates 30 years
Festivals Concert
March 30
15:00-16:00
Amtsbókasafnið á Akureyri

Board game club for kids

For the kids No charge
April 2
16:00-18:00
Menningarhúsið Hof

Ljós í myrkri Concert

Major Event in Hof
Concert
April 6
15:00-16:00
Amtsbókasafnið á Akureyri

Board game club for kids

For the kids No charge
April 9
20:00-22:30
Vamos AEY, Akureyri

Salsa night and free lesson for beginners

Everyone welcome and no need to bring a dance partner
Dance No charge Festivals
April 10
21:00-23:00
Menningarhúsið Hof

Deep Purple Tribute Concert

The Vintage Caravan, one of Iceland’s most powerful live rock bands, will perform many of Deep Purple’s greatest hits
Concert
April 13
15:00-16:00
Amtsbókasafnið á Akureyri

Board game club for kids

For the kids No charge
April 18
21:00-23:00
Menningarhúsið Hof

ABBA Sing-Along Party

Come and sing along at a true celebration of ABBA’s music!
Concert
April 20
15:00-16:00
Amtsbókasafnið á Akureyri

Board game club for kids

For the kids No charge
April 22 - April 25
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 23
13:00-16:00
Aðalstræti 58

Eyjafjörður Museum Day - the first day of summer

Summer starts at the museums - free entry
For the kids
April 23
20:00-22:30
Vamos AEY, Akureyri

Salsa night and free lesson for beginners

Everyone welcome and no need to bring a dance partner
Dance No charge Festivals
April 24
20:00-22:00
Menningarhúsið Hof

Mannakorn in Hof

There are few artists who have left as strong a mark on Icelandic music history as Mannakorn.
Concert
April 25 - May 3
16:00-17:00
Menningarhúsið Hof

Rót

A new poetic puppet play for families about roots, belonging, and the stories that make us whole.
Concert
April 25
20:30-22:00
Menningarhúsið Hof

Á ljúflingshól

At this concert, several of the wonderful songs by the brothers Jónas and Jón Múli Árnason will be performed.
Concert
May 1
21:00-23:30
grænihatturinn

Hr. Eydís & Erna Hrönn - A True ’80s Party

A Real ’80s Party at Græni Hatturinn
Festivals Concert
May 7
20:00-22:30
Vamos AEY, Akureyri

Salsa night and free lesson for beginners

Everyone welcome and no need to bring a dance partner
Dance No charge Festivals
May 18
Menningarhúsið Hof

North Iceland Symphony Orchestra’s

School concerts of the North Iceland Symphony Orchestra’s Circus Band in Hof on May 18 and 19, 2026,
Concert
May 21
20:00-22:30
Vamos AEY, Akureyri

Salsa night and free lesson for beginners

Everyone welcome and no need to bring a dance partner
Dance No charge Festivals
May 23
20:00-22:00
Menningarhúsið Hof

Beethoven in a Summer Mood

Concert featuring works by Beethoven
Concert
May 28
21:00-23:00
Græni Hatturinn

Óskar Logi’s Blues Band

Óskar Logi’s Blues Band Finally at Græni Hatturinn
Festivals Concert
June 2
20:00-22:00
Menningarhúsið Hof

Patti Smith Quartet

The one and only Patti Smith will perform in Hof on June 2 at 20:00.
Concert
June 4 - June 7
10:00-16:00
Þórisstaðir, Svalbarðsstrandarhreppur, Northeastern Region, Iceland

Body Weather workshop - From touch to dance

Develop deeper more sensitive awareness of the body and its creative possibility
Dance Movie Theater Exhibitions
June 4
20:00-22:30
Vamos AEY, Akureyri

Salsa night and free lesson for beginners

Everyone welcome and no need to bring a dance partner
Dance No charge Festivals
June 7
Akureyri

Seamen’s Day

A day celebrated in many towns and villages around Iceland
For the kids No charge Festivals
June 12
20:00-22:00
Menningarhúsið Hof

Malinche

Malinche is the embodiment of the multivoiced, where cultural worlds meet and fuse understanding, knowledge, connections, and power into a magnificent blend.
Concert
June 17 - June 21
Bílaklúbbur Akureyrar, Hlíðarfjallsvegur

Motorsport festival

The Motorsport festival (Bíladagar in icelandic) is one of the largest motor sports events held in Iceland
For the kids Sport Festivals
June 17
11:00-17:00
Lystigarður Akureyrar

National Day of Iceland (17th of June)

The town is decorated with flags and a celebration program, suitable for all ages.
For the kids No charge Festivals
June 18 - June 20
Jaðar, Akureyri

Arctic Open Golf Tournament

This international golf tournament takes place at the end of June around Summer Solstice.
Sport Festivals
June 18
20:00-22:30
Vamos AEY, Akureyri

Salsa night and free lesson for beginners

Everyone welcome and no need to bring a dance partner
Dance No charge Festivals
June 19 - June 20
Mótorhjólasafn Íslands / Motorcycle Museum of Iceland

Motorbike Days

An annual motorbike event with that suits all who have a passion for motorbikes.
Festivals
June 19 - June 21
Grímsey

Summer Solstice Festival

The event is celebrated annually in Grímsey island.
Daytrips For the kids Lectures Festivals
June 19
20:00-22:00
Menningarhúsið Hof

Raddir kvenna og kvára

Raddir kvenna og kvára is a concert celebrating women’s contributions to music and songwriting through the ages.
Concert
June 20
13:00-16:00
Icelandic Aviation Museum, Akureyri

Aviation Day

Aviation day is held in the end of June each year in Akureyri.
Festivals
July 1 - 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 1 - July 5
20:00-16:00
Siglufjörður

Siglufjörður Folk Music Festival

Annual Folk Music Festival in Siglufjörður. Concerts, courses and Academia
Daytrips Exhibitions Festivals Concert
July 2
20:00-22:30
Vamos AEY, Akureyri

Salsa night and free lesson for beginners

Everyone welcome and no need to bring a dance partner
Dance No charge Festivals
July 3 - July 4
Þórsvöllur, Skarðshlíð, Akureyri

Pollamot Football Tournament

Annual sporting event for men and women, competing in football for adult people who want to show they haven’t lost their touch.
Sport Festivals
July 4
Fornhagi, Hörgárdalsvegur

Thorvaldsdalur Terrain Run

Annual run from Hörgárdal north to Árskógsströnd, approximately 25 kilometers.
Sport Festivals
July 10 - July 11
Hrísey

Hrísey Festival

A annual festival including family friendly events such as kid-disco, bonfire, live-music, art-shows and mystery tours.
For the kids No charge Festivals
July 16 - July 18
20:00-04:00
Kaldbaksgata 9

Mannfólkið breytist í slím 2026

Akureyri's most perilous cultural event!
Exhibitions No charge Festivals Concert
July 17 - July 19
12:00-18:00

SUMMER & BEER FESTIVAL LYST

The Summer & Beer Festival LYST will take place on July 17–19, 2026, in the Akureyri Botanical Garden 
Festivals Concert
July 25
Siglufjörður

Trilludagar - Family festival at Siglufjörður

Go sea angling, sailing on the fjord and taste fresh grilled fish
Festivals For the kids No charge Concert
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 28 - August 29
Listagilið

Akureyri Town Festival

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
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