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Lighting of the Oslo Christmas Tree 2017!
The Advent this year will be formally launched on 3 December at 16:00, with the lighting of the Christmas lights on the Oslo Tree in Austurvöllur.
Yoko Ono’s Imagine Peace Tower Illumination Ceremony
Share a unique moment of peace in Reykjavík CityThe Illumination of Yoko Ono’s Imagine Peace Tower will take place on John Lennon’s birthday on 9 October 2013, at 8PM.As has become tradition over the past few years, Yoko Ono invites guests to share a moment of peace, and witness up-close the spectacular illumination of the Imagine Peace Tower – a powerful dedication to John…
Peace and multiculturalism celebrated on Viðey Island!
On Saturday December 8th between 2.15 – 5 p.m., the yearly Peace and Multiculturalism event will take place on Viðey Island. The event is a perfect opportunity for families to enjoy a fun programme and experience togetherness in the peaceful environment of Viðey Island.In Viðey House, Elsa Nielsen will read from her new book Brosbókin. Later, children can enjoy handicrafts and sing…
Recipients of the 2014 Lennon Ono Grant For Peace
YOKO ONO has announced the four recipients of the 2014 Lennon Ono Grant For Peace, the biennial award which she inaugurated in 2002. Previous recipients of the award have included Doctors Without Borders, Josh Fox, Michael Pollan, Alice Walker, The Centre for Constitutional Rights, Pussy Riot and the late Rachel Corrie. This year’s awards, which will be presented in Reykjavik,…
Christmas Tree Forest at Holmsheiði
You can pick out and chop down your own Christmas tree in the forest!
Imagine Peace Tower
Sigurjón Ólafsson Museum
The Sigurjón Ólafsson Museum is dedicated to exhibiting works by the Icelandic sculptor, Sigurjón Ólafsson. It was founded in 1984 by the artist's widow Birgitta Spur who had his studio at Laugarnes converted into an exhibition space and to house a large collection of his works. These include sculptures, sketches, and drawings, as well as biographical material. In addition to its exhibition of…
Dalslaug pool
Dalslaug is the latest addition to the swimming pools in Reykjavík. The pool opened on December 11th 2021. The pool is 25 meters long with six lanes. The pool is an outdoor pool but you can also find an indoor pool that is mainly used for teaching and practice. There are also hot tubs, a cold tub, a children's pool and a sauna. The Swimming Pool is located in the same building as the…
The illumination of IMAGINE PEACE TOWER at Viðey Island, October 9th 2020
IMAGINE PEACE TOWER will be illuminated on Viðey Island on Friday 9th October for the fourteenth time, in memory of John Lennon and as a symbol for John´s and Yoko Ono´s fight for peace. This year also marks the occasion of John Lennon’s 80th birthday.
SIGUR RÓS’S NORÐUR OG NIÐUR ART FESTIVAL SHOWCASES NEW WORKS
Sigur Rós announced day-by-day schedule in late October for NORÐUR OG NIÐUR, their ambitious curation of Harpa, Reykjavik’s premiere state-of-the-art venue. This December 27-30, the shortest, darkest days of Iceland’s Winter will play host to a multimedia event bringing together performances from friends and collaborators from all over the world, many of whom are showcasing brand new works!