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Akureyrarvaka

Akureyrarvaka

Akureyrarvaka is an annual town festival, held on the last weekend of August closest to the town’s anniversary which is August 29th.

The town of Akureyri celebrates its 164rd anniversary this year and this year the celebrations will take place during 28th - 29th August 2026.


The 2026 programme is now visible on www.akureyrarvaka.is 

The festival is full of diverse events and experiences where guests and residents enjoy events together.

An english version of the festival calendar events and more events can be found here

When
August 28 - August 29
Where
Akureyri