Events 2012
New Year in Reykjavic
Known to some as the 'party capital of the north', Reykjavik
really lets loose on New Year's Eve. Icelandic fireworks laws are
relaxed for a few days, meaning anyone can set off their own
display and the skies are constantly lit up with...
see full detailsIndependence Day
Each year through most of the major towns and cities across
Iceland, parades and musical celebrations take place to commemorate
the date of Iceland attaining independence from Denmark in 1944.
The day is a celebration of Icelandic culture, exploring many of
the myths and...
see full detailsThe Arctic Open
The Arctic Open Golf Championship is an international event
which draws golfers - both amateur and professional - and
spectators from various parts of the world. Apart from the
magnificent natural scenery surrounding the Akureyri Golf Club, the
chief attraction of the tournament is...
see full detailsReykjavík Marathon
This event goes hand-in-hand with the Reykjavik Cultural Night
and although international attendance at the marathon is still
small, the overall cultural experience is increasing in popularity
every year. The marathon has a fantastic festive atmosphere with
many spectators encouraging the athletes from the...
see full detailsReykjavík Cultural Night
On Culture Night, the sun never sets on Reykjavik's
celebrations, with music, live performances and exhibitions taking
place under a bright summer night sky. Shops and bars stay open
later to cater for the thousands who attend. The Reykjavik Marathon
is run in the...
see full detailsReykjavik Jazz Festival
The Reykjavik Jazz Festival is one of the most popular events
for jazz enthusiasts, as the city itself appears to be so
well-suited to the bustling genre. Local and international acts
infiltrate the city for five days, bringing with them a variety of
different...
see full detailsThorrablot
Thorrablot, also known as the Mid-Winter Feast, sees the capital
of Reykjavic and her restaurants open up to crowds of thousands,
turning out menus surely concocted by the Addams Family's Lurch, or
possibly, the witches from Macbeth. If the vikings have been
historically misconstrued...
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