What's on

September 18 - September 28

10:00-17:00

Listasafnið á Akureyri, Kaupvangsstræti, Akureyri

Margrét Jónsdóttir - Kimarek-Keramik

Exhibition by Margrét Jónsdóttir

Exhibitions

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

September 18

16:30-18:00

Amtsbókasafnið, Brekkugata, Akureyri

Story time every Thursday at 4:30pm

Storytime and craft

For the kids No charge Festivals

September 18

17:00-19:00

Flóra - Eyrarlandsvegur 3, Akureyri, Ísland

Wood carving with birch brances

WOOD CARVING WITH ÓLAFUR SVEINSSON - MINI ART COURSE

Exhibitions Festivals

September 19 - September 20

09:00-16:30

Háskólinn á Akureyri, Norðurslóð, Akureyri, Akureyrarbær, Northeastern Region, 603, Iceland

Community is the Key to Icelandic

Conference on Teaching Icelandic as a Second Language - in icelandic

Lectures

September 19 - September 20

17:00-18:00

Hof Cultural and Conference Centre, Strandgata, Akureyri

Cultural Trio from the South

Concerts in Hof

Concert

September 19

21:00-23:00

Græni hatturinn, Hafnarstræti, Akureyri

Rögnvaldur gáfaði – 60 Years Old

An evening with Rögnvaldur gáfaði /"the Wise", where he will celebrate reaching the milestone of turning 60

Festivals

September 20

08:00-17:00

Strandgata, Akureyri

Kambur in Flateyjardalur

The drive goes to Flateyjardalur, near Véskvíar, where participants will be transported across the river by jeep if conditions allow

Daytrips

September 20

11:00-16:00

Amtsbókasafnið á Akureyri, kaffitería

A Drop in the Ocean | UU workshop

The Young Environmentalists host a workshop about the future of the artic ocean

For the kids Lectures No charge

September 20

13:00-13:30

Flóra culture house Sigurhæðir - concept show - studios - shop, Sigurhæðir, Eyrarlandsvegur, Akureyri

Saturday tours in Sigurhæðir - quick and informative

Weekly saturday tours in Sigurhæðir

For the kids Lectures Theater Exhibitions No charge Festivals Concert

September 20

21:00-23:30

Græni hatturinn, Hafnarstræti, Akureyri

Concert with Á móti sól

The band Á móti sól is back from hibernation and ready to play all their best songs at Græni hatturinn!

Festivals Concert

September 20

21:00-23:00

hof

The Hvanndalsbræður Entertainment House

It’s that time again – the annual Fjörleikahús of the Hvanndalsbræður at Hof Cultural Centre!

Concert

September 21

10:00-11:00

Ferðafélag Akureyrar, Strandgata, Akureyri

Let’s Take a Step

Exercise, fresh air, and good company – everyone is welcome!

Daytrips Sport No charge

September 24

17:00-19:00

Amtsbókasafnið, Brekkugata, Akureyri

International Book Club

The book of the month The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid

No charge

September 25

16:30-18:00

Amtsbókasafnið, Brekkugata, Akureyri

Story time every Thursday at 4:30pm

Pippi storytime and Pippi craft

For the kids No charge Festivals

September 25

19:00-20:00

Amtsbókasafnið, Brekkugata, Akureyri

The Silent Book Club

Welcome to introverts happy hour, The Silent Book Club, Thursday evening, September 25th from 19:00-22:00.

No charge

September 25

20:00-23:00

Vamos AEY, Akureyri

Salsa night and free lesson for beginners

Everyone welcome and no need to bring a dance partner

No charge Festivals

September 25

20:00-22:00

Amtsbókasafnið á Akureyri, kaffitería

Sköpun & slökun | Steinamyndir og bíó

Make stone pictures in frames and watch a good film

Movie No charge

September 26

21:00-23:30

Græni hatturinn, Hafnarstræti, Akureyri

An evening with Beggi of Sóldögg

Who wouldn't want to spend an evening listening to Beggi in Sóldögg review his career?

Festivals Concert

September 27

10:00-15:00

Strandgata, Akureyri

Skuggabjargaskógur - Autumn Colors Hike

The route begins at Draflastaðir, hiking up the hillside to Múlarnir, where the forestry area will be explored.

Daytrips No charge

September 27

11:15-12:45

Amtsbókasafnið á Akureyri

Lego workshop for kids

Lego workshop for children age 7-14.

For the kids No charge Festivals

September 27

13:00-13:30

Flóra culture house Sigurhæðir - concept show - studios - shop, Sigurhæðir, Eyrarlandsvegur, Akureyri

Saturday tours in Sigurhæðir - quick and informative

Weekly saturday tours in Sigurhæðir

For the kids Lectures Theater Exhibitions No charge Festivals Concert

September 27

20:00-22:00

Hof Cultural and Conference Centre, Strandgata, Akureyri

The Beatles – Tribute Concert

In celebration of the 65th anniversary of The Beatles' formation, a grand concert will be held featuring a stellar lineup of Icelandic artists.

Concert

September 28

10:00-11:00

Ferðafélag Akureyrar, Strandgata, Akureyri

Let’s Take a Step

Exercise, fresh air, and good company – everyone is welcome!

Daytrips Sport No charge

September 28

16:00-18:00

Menningarhúsið Hof

Sigga Beinteins and Grétar Örvarsson will look back on their illustrious career and perform all of Stjórnin's biggest hits

Concert

October 5

10:00-11:00

Ferðafélag Akureyrar, Strandgata, Akureyri

Let’s Take a Step

Exercise, fresh air, and good company – everyone is welcome!

Daytrips Sport No charge

October 9 - October 12

akureyri

Cosy Days (October)

Enjoy treating yourself at Cosy Days with concerts, exhibitions and various events happening around the town.

Movie Theater Exhibitions Festivals Concert

October 9 - October 11

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 9

16:30-18:00

Amtsbókasafnið á Akureyri

Story time every Thursday at 4:30pm

Story time and craft

For the kids No charge Festivals

October 9

20:00-23:00

Vamos AEY, Akureyri

Salsa night and free lesson for beginners

Everyone welcome and no need to bring a dance partner

No charge Festivals

October 10 - October 11

21:00-22:00

Hof Cultural and Conference Centre, Strandgata, Akureyri

Concert 44 ár á fjöllum

Jóhann Sigurðarson takes us through his career with songs and stories, accompanied by the Kópavogur Men’s Choir

Concert

October 11

13:00-13:30

Flóra culture house Sigurhæðir - concept show - studios - shop, Sigurhæðir, Eyrarlandsvegur, Akureyri

Saturday tours in Sigurhæðir - quick and informative

Weekly saturday tours in Sigurhæðir

For the kids Lectures Theater Exhibitions No charge Festivals Concert

October 11 - October 24

20:00

Hof Cultural and Conference Centre, Strandgata, Akureyri

Darling, I’m Home?

New Season Opening Show at MAk! (in icelandic)

Concert

October 12

10:00-11:00

Ferðafélag Akureyrar, Strandgata, Akureyri

Let’s Take a Step

Exercise, fresh air, and good company – everyone is welcome!

Daytrips Sport No charge

October 16

16:30-18:00

Amtsbókasafnið á Akureyri

Story time every Thursday at 4:30pm

Story time and craft

For the kids No charge Festivals

October 16

21:00-23:00

Græni hatturinn, Hafnarstræti, Akureyri

Bjarni Ómar - Athvarf, release concert

Bjarni Ómar celebrates the release of his LP Athvarf

Festivals Concert

October 18

14:00-15:00

Amtsbókasafnið á Akureyri, kaffitería

Móðir, kona, meyja

A fragment from the play Móðir, kona, meyja at the library

Lectures Theater No charge Festivals

October 18

21:00-23:00

Hof Cultural and Conference Centre, Strandgata, Akureyri

Tribute Concert: Celebrating 60 Years of Pink Floyd

Experience the magic of one of the most iconic bands in music history!

Concert

October 19

10:00-11:00

Ferðafélag Akureyrar, Strandgata, Akureyri

Let’s Take a Step

Exercise, fresh air, and good company – everyone is welcome!

Daytrips Sport No charge

October 19

16:00-18:00

Menningarhúsið Hof

Grand Gala of the Guitar

It is with great pleasure that the Music Society presents the Italian guitarist Simone Salvatori.

Concert

October 23

20:00-23:00

Vamos AEY, Akureyri

Salsa night and free lesson for beginners

Everyone welcome and no need to bring a dance partner

No charge Festivals

October 23

21:00-23:00

Græni Hatturinn

Improv Iceland - Musical improvisation

Musical improvisation Show at the Græni Hatturinn

Theater Festivals Concert

October 25

16:00-18:00

Hof Cultural and Conference Centre, Strandgata, Akureyri

Concert with Óskar Pétursson

Joining Óskar will be a band led by Valmars Väljaots, the Heimir Male Choir, and special guests from Álftagerði.

Concert

October 26

10:00-11:00

Ferðafélag Akureyrar, Strandgata, Akureyri

Let’s Take a Step

Exercise, fresh air, and good company – everyone is welcome!

Daytrips Sport No charge

October 30

19:00-20:00

Amtsbókasafnið, Brekkugata, Akureyri

The Silent Book Club

Welcome to introverts happy hour, The Silent Book Club, Thursday evening, October 30th from 19:00-22:00.

No charge

October 30

20:00-22:00

Amtsbókasafnið á Akureyri, kaffitería

Sköpun & slökun | Hrekkjavökuskraut

We will be making halloween decorations from old books and watch a scary movie

Movie No charge

November 1 - November 2

20:00

Samkomuhúsið, Hafnarstræti, Akureyri

phigenia in Ásbrú

The powerful and much-talked-about play Iphigenia in Ásbrú will be performed at the Samkomuhúsið Theatre this November! In icelandic

Concert

November 1

20:00-22:00

Hof Cultural and Conference Centre, Strandgata, Akureyri

Rokkland 30 years

Rokkland on Rás 2 turns 30 this fall, and to celebrate, a special anniversary concert will be held at Hof in Akureyri.

Concert

November 2

10:00-11:00

Ferðafélag Akureyrar, Strandgata, Akureyri

Let’s Take a Step

Exercise, fresh air, and good company – everyone is welcome!

Daytrips Sport No charge

November 6

20:00-23:00

Vamos AEY, Akureyri

Salsa night and free lesson for beginners

Everyone welcome and no need to bring a dance partner

No charge Festivals

November 6

21:00-23:00

Græni Hatturinn

J. Bear & the Cubs

Come and experience the fresh music of the indie pop scene at Græni hatturinn

Festivals Concert

November 8

21:00-23:00

Menningarhúsið Hof

Helgi Björns Concert

Hello, I love you! This is the night you didn’t know you needed, but you do.

Concert

November 9

10:00-11:00

Ferðafélag Akureyrar, Strandgata, Akureyri

Let’s Take a Step

Exercise, fresh air, and good company – everyone is welcome!

Daytrips Sport No charge

November 9

16:00-18:00

Menningarhúsið Hof

The Piano Quartet Negla

White Columns – Akureyri Music Society Concert Series

Concert

November 15

21:00-23:00

Hof Cultural and Conference Centre, Strandgata, Akureyri

An Endless Adventure

The band Nýdönsk returns to Akureyri for their annual concert following an eventful year.

Concert

November 16

10:00-11:00

Ferðafélag Akureyrar, Strandgata, Akureyri

Let’s Take a Step

Exercise, fresh air, and good company – everyone is welcome!

Daytrips Sport No charge

November 20

20:00-23:00

Vamos AEY, Akureyri

Salsa night and free lesson for beginners

Everyone welcome and no need to bring a dance partner

No charge Festivals

November 22

21:00-23:30

Græni Hatturinn

Mr. Eydís & Hera Björk – The Ultimate ’80s Christmas Party

All the best ’80s Christmas songs mixed with the greatest hits of the decade.

Festivals Concert

November 23

10:00-11:00

Ferðafélag Akureyrar, Strandgata, Akureyri

Let’s Take a Step

Exercise, fresh air, and good company – everyone is welcome!

Daytrips Sport No charge

November 27

19:00-20:00

Amtsbókasafnið, Brekkugata, Akureyri

The Silent Book Club

Welcome to introverts happy hour, The Silent Book Club, Thursday evening, November 27th from 19:00-22:00.

No charge

November 28 - November 29

21:00-23:00

Menningarhúsið Hof

Baggalútur Christmas Concert

Baggalútur visits Akureyri at the end of November with a fine Christmas entourage.

Concert

November 28

21:00-23:30

Græni hatturinn

Ljótu hálvitarnir concert

Christmas concert or not a Christmas concert, that is the question.

Festivals Concert

November 29

21:00-23:30

Græni hatturinn

Ljótu hálvitarnir concert

Concert

April 2

16:00-18:00

Menningarhúsið Hof

Ljós í myrkri Concert

Major Event in Hof

Concert

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

June 7

Akureyri

Seamen’s Day

A day celebrated in many towns and villages around Iceland

For the kids No charge Festivals

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, Eyrarlandsvegur, Akureyri

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 19 - June 21

Grímsey

Summer Solstice Festival

The event is celebrated annually in Grímsey island.

Daytrips For the kids Lectures 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

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 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 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

October 8 - October 11

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

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