What's on

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

October 20 - November 4

Hafnarstræti 88

WOMEN´S STRIKE - The 50 year anniversary of the first Icelandic Women’s Strike

Hafnarstræti 88

Exhibitions No charge

October 24 - November 9

20:00-17:00

Listasafnið á Akureyri

Boreal Screendance Festival 2025

International screendance festival in Akureyri's Art Street

Dance Lectures Movie Exhibitions No charge Festivals Concert

October 30

16:30-18:00

Amtsbókasafnið á Akureyri

Halloween storytime

Storytime and craft

For the kids No charge Festivals

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

19:30-20:30

Kaupvangsstræti 8, Akureyri, Iceland

Textavarpið XVII - Völva - Live Music

Local legend Völva will perform a super heavy rock show in Kaktus

No charge Festivals Concert

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

October 31

20:00-23:00

Svartar bækur fornbókabúð

Theatrical Séance

Theatrical Séance for Halloween

Lectures Theater Festivals

October 31

21:00-23:30

Græni Hatturinn

Hvítá Concert

This fresh addition to Iceland’s music scene is giving its first concert here.

Festivals Concert

November 1

12:00-12:30

Akureyrarkirkja, Eyrarlandsvegur, Miðbær, Akureyri, Akureyrarbær, Northeastern Region, 600, Iceland

The Organ Ghost – A Musical Show for Kids

A musical adventure for children in Akureyri Church! 🎶👻

Akureyrarvaka 2025

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 3

15:00-16:00

Brekkugata 17, Akureyri, Iceland

Board game club for kids

At the library

For the kids No charge

November 4

17:00

Brekkugata 17, Akureyri, Iceland

Board Game Night

At the library

No charge Festivals

November 6

16:30-18:00

Amtsbókasafnið á Akureyri

Story time every Thursday at 4:30pm

Story time and craft

For the kids No charge Festivals

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 - November 9

14:00-17:00

Gilfélagið/Deiglan

BLACK

Exhibition of new paintings and watercolors by Ragnar Hólm

Exhibitions No charge

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 10

15:00-16:00

Brekkugata 17, Akureyri, Iceland

Board game club for kids

At the library

For the kids No charge

November 10

20:00-22:00

Menningarhúsið Hof

Ennio Morricone In Memoriam – 97th Birthday

Daniele Basini, Jón Þorsteinn Reynisson, and Steinunn Arnbjörg Stefánsdóttir perform music by the beloved film composer Ennio Morricone

Concert

November 11

17:00

Brekkugata 17, Akureyri, Iceland

Board Game Night

At the library

No charge Festivals

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 17

15:00-16:00

Brekkugata 17, Akureyri, Iceland

Board game club for kids

At the library

For the kids No charge

November 18

17:00

Brekkugata 17, Akureyri, Iceland

Board Game Night

At the library

No charge Festivals

November 19

16:00-18:00

Amtsbókasafnið á Akureyri, kaffitería

Humour and culture

An international gathering of scholars, artists, and comedians

Lectures Theater 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 24

15:00-16:00

Brekkugata 17, Akureyri, Iceland

Board game club for kids

At the library

For the kids No charge

November 24

17:00

Brekkugata 17, Akureyri, Iceland

Board Game Night

At the library

No charge Festivals

November 26

17:00-19:00

Amtsbókasafnið, Brekkugata, Akureyri

International Book Club

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 27

21:00-23:00

grænihatturinn

Women Just Need To… Stand-Up Comedy

A side-splitting new comedy show with Sóley Kristjánsdóttir and Auðbjörg Ólafsdóttir. In icelandic.

Theater Festivals

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 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 29

21:00-23:30

Græni hatturinn

The JólaSúlur have now firmly established themselves as an essential part of Christmas celebrations in the North

Festivals Concert

December 20

13:00

Samkomuhúsið

The Symphony Orchestra of Norðurland Honors Jón Nordal

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 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 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 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

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