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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
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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
Festivals
Concert
December 21
21:00-23:00
Græni hatturinn, Hafnarstræti, Akureyri
Retro Stefson
Finally, finally, Retro Stefson on the Green Hat on Dec. 21.
Festivals
Concert
December 26
21:00-23:30
Græni hatturinn, Hafnarstræti, Akureyri
Killer Queen
Killer queen returns to the Green Hat!
Festivals
Concert
December 27
21:00-23:30
Græni hatturinn, Hafnarstræti, Akureyri
Concert: Jónas Sig og ritvélar framtíðarinnar
Jónas Sig & Ritvélar framtíðarinnar finally back at the Græni hatturinn
Festivals
Concert
December 28
22:00-02:00
Strandgata 53, Akureyri
Hvanndal brothers' Christmas and New Year's dance
New Year's dance in Akureyri
Festivals
Concert
December 30
21:00-23:30
Græni hatturinn, Hafnarstræti, Akureyri
Helgi og hljóðfæraleikararnir - Concert
Helgi og Hljóðfæraleikararnir are celebrating the winter solstice in traditional style!
Festivals
January 17
21:00-23:30
Græni hatturinn, Hafnarstræti, Akureyri
Classic Rock 70s Rock
Classic Rock with Magni and Matti
Festivals
Concert
January 18
21:00-23:30
Græni hatturinn, Hafnarstræti, Akureyri
Classic Rock with Magna and Matta - 80's Rock
Classic Rock covers all the best in 80's rock.
Festivals
Concert
January 26
16:00
Hof Cultural and Conference Centre, Strandgata, Akureyri
Masters of the Strings
Samuel Barber - Pyotr Tchaikovsky - Ólafur Arnalds
Concert
January 30 - February 3
20:00-00:59
Hof Cultural and Conference Centre, Strandgata, Akureyri
Fúsi: Age and previous occupations
Fúsi, age and past jobs is a documentary play about Sigfús Sveinbjörn Svanbergsson.
Concert
January 31
20:00-22:00
Hof Cultural and Conference Centre, Strandgata, Akureyri
Love and Anxiety - Release Concert
Love and anxiety is the second album by the artist Spacement.
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