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June 6 - May 31
08:00-22:00
Lystigarðurinn á Akureyri

A rendezvous with the past

Outdoor photography exhibition
Exhibitions No charge
October 3 - 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 30 - March 7
12:00-17:00
Listasafnið á Akureyri

In Touch

Working with nature‘s spirit
Akureyrarvaka 2026 Exhibitions
August 30 - March 7
12:00-17:00
Listasafnið á Akureyri

Domestiscape

Cross-stitch embroideries to construct a new landscape
Akureyrarvaka 2026 Exhibitions
August 30 - March 7
12:00-17:00
Listasafnið á Akureyri

Echoes of Transformation: Into the Garden

Charlotte’s artistic practice is characterised by meticulous craftsmanship
Exhibitions Akureyrarvaka 2026
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 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
October 3 - October 4
13:00-17:00
Akureyri

Art Walk 2026

Art Walk is a weekend event where artists studios are open to the public
Exhibitions No charge Festivals
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 4
15:00-15:45
Listasafnið á Akureyri

Guided tour with the curator of the exhibition Darkening Conflict

The exhibition is a multi-voiced dialogue about both war and peace.
Exhibitions
October 5
14:00-15:00
Háskólinn á Akureyri

Open house - Red flags

A Community Conversation on Online Safety and Information Disorder
Lectures No charge
October 6
10:00-12:00
Amtsbókasafnið

Parents' mornings

Cozy time together for parents and children
For the kids No charge Festivals
October 7
20:00-22:00
LYST, Akureyri

Writing Evening with Margrét S. Höskuldsdóttir

First Young Writers’ Workshop Evening 2026. In icelandic.
Lectures No charge
October 8 - October 11 October 8 - October 11 Akureyri

Cosy Days (October)

Enjoy treating yourself at Cosy Days with concerts, exhibitions and various events happening around the town.
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 8
16:30-18:00
Amtsbókasafnið

Story time every Thursday

Storytime and craft
For the kids No charge Festivals
October 8
20:00-22:00
Menningarhúsið Hof

Icelandic jazz gems

Are you ready for a wonderful evening of Icelandic jazz classics?
Concert
October 9 - November 7
20:00-22:00
Samkomuhúsið

Fasteignamartröðin

A darkly comic contemporary play about the absurd jungle of the housing market. In icelandic
Concert Theater
October 10
Menningarhúsið Hof

Helgi Björns & Reiðmenn vindanna

For more than 40 years, Helgi Björns has been singing alongside the nation.
Concert
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 11
15:00-17:00
Menningarhúsið Hof

Nýkveikt tungl - Kammerkór Norðurlands

The Northern Chamber Choir, conducted by Guðmundur Óli Gunnarsson, will perform a concert at Hamrar.
Concert
October 15
16:30-18:00
Amtsbókasafnið

Story time every Thursday

Storytime and craft
For the kids No charge Festivals
October 15
20:00-22:30
Vamos

Salsa & bachata social

Free admission and everyone welcome!
Dance No charge Festivals
October 15
21:00-23:00
græni hatturinn

Angurværð

Angurværð returns to Græni Hatturinn at last!
Concert
October 16
16:00-17:30
Amtsbókasafnið á Akureyri

Let's plant bulbs

To mark the 200th anniversary of our library, we are going to decorate the grounds with bulbs
No charge
October 16
17:00-18:30
Amtsbókasafnið á Akureyri

Best books

Looking for your next great read?
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 18
16:00-18:00
Menningarhúsið Hof

Undir sömu stjörnu

The opening event of Opera in Hof.
Concert
October 20
10:00-12:00
Amtsbókasafnið

Parent´s educational morning

Accidents and illnesses in young children.
For the kids No charge Festivals
October 23 - November 15
12:00-17:00
Listasafnið á Akureyri

Boreal Screendance Festival 2026

Screendance from around the world exhibited on wide screens, walls and windows
Dance Movie Exhibitions No charge Concert Festivals
October 23
18:30-22:00
Menningarhúsið Hof

I Wanna Dance With Somebody

RÚN EVENTS PRESENT - Party of the Year!!
Concert
October 24
12:00
Akureyrarkirkja

Organ Concert in Akureyrarkirkja

Organist Pétur Nói Stefánsson performs magnificent organ works spanning the centuries.
Concert
October 24
16:00-18:00
Menningarhúsið Hof

Life Is a Concert

Karlakór Eyjafjarðar (The Eyjafjörður Men’s Choir) celebrates its 30th anniversary with a major concert
Concert
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
October 28
18:00-19:00
Menningarhúsið Hof

Halloween Concert - Akureyri Music School

A spine-tinglingly exciting Halloween concert by the TónAk concert bands
For the kids No charge Festivals Concert
October 29
16:30-18:00
Amtsbókasafnið

Halloween storytime

Halloween sorytime and craft
For the kids No charge Festivals
October 29
20:00-22:30
Vamos

Salsa & bachata social

Free admission and everyone welcome!
Dance No charge Festivals
October 31
13:00-15:00
Amtsbókasafnið

Horrifying storytime

Halloween storytime and halloween craft
For the kids No charge Festivals
October 31
21:00-23:00
Menningarhúsið Hof

Nýdönsk - Fullkomið farartæki

The band Nýdönsk is back for its annual autumn concert at Hof.
Concert
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 1
16:00-18:00
Menningarhúsið Hof

Ingimar Eydal 90 ára

Ingimar Eydal – 90 Years. The Ingimar Eydal Band was one of Iceland’s most popular dance bands for many years.
Concert
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 12
20:00-22:00
Menningarhúsið Hof

Afnám Tilviljunar - Abolishing Chance

Abolishing Chance is a new interdisciplinary project by Puruñeka Duo, bringing together six new works for percussion duo.
Concert
November 12
20:00-22:30
Vamos

Salsa & bachata social

Free admission and everyone welcome!
Dance No charge Festivals
November 14
20:00-22:00
Menningarhúsið Hof

Todmobile

Todmobile received an Honorary Award at the Icelandic Music Awards earlier this year and will now celebrate with a special commemorative concert.
Concert
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 20
20:00-22:00
Menningarhúsið Hof

Celebrating George Michael

Enjoy the music of George Michael, performed by an outstanding singer and a fantastic band featuring Wham!’s original bass player.
Concert
November 20
21:00-23:30
Græni Hatturinn

Skálmöld

Skálmöld perform Baldur in its entirety.
Festivals Concert
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 26
20:00-22:30
Vamos

Salsa & bachata social

Free admission and everyone welcome!
Dance No charge Festivals
November 27 - December 5
18:30-21:00
Samkomuhúsið

Jólaglögg

Umskiptingar are back with their hilarious Christmas show. In icelandic
Theater
November 27
Menningarhúsið Hof

Baggalútur

Baggalútur’s Christmas concerts are an essential part of the festive season.
Concert
November 28 - December 6
20:00-22:00
Menningarhúsið Hof

At a Red Light

Kristín Þóra Haraldsdóttir is heading north with her hugely popular comedy show. In icelandic.
Theater
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 4 - December 5
15:00-16:00
Menningarhúsið Hof

Skoppa and Skritla´s Christmas party!

The hit family show returns and now at Hof, Akureyri´s cultural center!
Dance For the kids Theater Festivals Concert
December 5
20:30-22:30
Menningarhúsið Hof

Bubbi - Þorláksmessutónleikar

Bubbi Morthens’ Þorláksmessa concert series is one of Iceland’s longest-running Christmas traditions
Concert
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 11 - December 13
19:00-21:00
Menningarhúsið Hof

Vitringarnir 3 - 2026

Vitringarnir 3 are coming to town this December, bringing their trademark outrageous Christmas comedy
Concert
December 11
20:30-23:30
Vamos

Christmas Social

Free admission and everyone welcome!
Dance No charge Festivals
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 19
21:00-22:30
Menningarhúsið Hof

Ari Eldjárn: Áramótaskop 2026

Ari Eldjárn invites you to bid farewell to the year with his unforgettable stand-up show. NB in icelandic
Concert
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
January 10
16:00-18:00
Menningarhúsið Hof

Í tunglsljósi á ís

New Year’s Concert by the North Iceland Symphony Orchestra & Akureyri School of Music
Concert
January 20 - February 6
20:00-22:00
Samkomuhúsið

120th Anniversary of Samkomuhúsið

120th Anniversary of Samkomuhúsið
Concert Theater
January 30
20:00
Menningarhúsið Hof

Pernille Haaland - Nordic AF

Award winning comedian Pernille Haaland (HBO Max, Netflix, Discovery, NRK, TV2)
Festivals
February 13
20:00-22:00
Menningarhúsið Hof

A Country Night in Nashville

Dominic Halpin is an exceptionally charismatic singer who comes to Hof with his talented band
Concert
February 21
16:00-18:00
Menningarhúsið Hof

Daníel Bjarnason conducts Brahms

Daníel Bjarnason conducts the North Iceland Symphony Orchestra in performances of two of Johannes Brahms’ most beloved works
Concert
April 29 - April 30
20:00-22:00
Menningarhúsið Hof

Gæðablóð

“I want tourists to see me and ask: ‘Where is Hallgrímskirkja?’” In icelandic
Concert
May 9
16:00-18:00
Menningarhúsið Hof

BaKaBa – Spring Quartet Fun

The string quartet of the North Iceland Symphony Orchestra takes on a spectacular and lively spring programme
Concert