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Elliðaárstöð – Place of the Year and Architectural Nominee
In the heart of Reykjavík, where the Elliðaár River winds through its tranquil valley, a once-industrial site has been reborn as a vibrant celebration of creativity and connection.
Roundabout Baltic Plus Iceland at the Nordic House 13 - 31 March 2017
Roundabout Baltic is an international design exhibition presenting objects created in eight countries connected by the coastline of the Baltic Sea.
Wool & Words: knit and practice Icelandic
Do you want to gather with other knitting enthusiasts while practising Icelandic in a relaxed atmosphere? Are you an Icelandic speaker who loves crafts, wants to meet new people and share your knitting knowledge with others? Here you can share stories, tips, and meet people while enhancing language skills!
Where to eat and sleep in Reykjavík?
Follow your appetite. Rest when you need to. Reykjavík has room for both.
11 years of Stockfish Film Festival
Stockfish Film and Industry Festival proudly announces its 11th edition, taking place from April 3rd to April 13th, 2025.
Kyrja at the Crossroads of the Middle Ages: Josquin des Prez and Icelandic Folk Songs
Although separated by an ocean, Iceland and mainland Europe are bound in spirit and in song, sharing ancient musical roots. The vocal ensemble Kyrja will explore the musical landscape of the 15th, 16th, and 17th centuries in Iceland and beyond, performing ‘Missa Ave maris stella’ by Josquin des Prez (c. 1450–1521). The Mass was composed in Rome around 1490 and is regarded as one of the central…
Reykjavík Arts Festival opens tomorrow, 21 May
Reykjavík Arts Festival 2016 opens with a dance walk downtown on Saturday 21 May at 1 pm. The walk celebrates the diversity of dance in Iceland which is reflected in the many and diverse dance performances in the festival programme. The dance walk is made in collaboration with the Reykjavík Art Museum and the Icelandic dance scene.
Media Center
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Reykjavík Arts Festival
June BiannuallyThe Reykjavik Arts Festival is a biennial multidisciplinary festival with a special focus on new commissions and the creative intersection of the arts.
Libraries & Culture Houses
Icelanders love books! We have the highest number of authors per capita, several book-related festivals, and Reykjavík is the first UNESCO City of Literature that doesn't have English as its native tongue