Festivals & events
40 celebrations through the year — pick a day to see what's on.
- New Year's Eve (12, Reykjavík Capital Region) — Iceland's most celebrated night featuring massive bonfires across the country, fireworks displays, and street celebrations. The capital's c…
- Þorrablót (2, Reykjavík Capital Region) — A mid-winter festival celebrating Viking heritage with traditional Icelandic food including fermented shark, dried fish, and blood pudding.…
- Winter Lights Festival (2, Reykjavík Capital Region) — A celebration of winter and light featuring art installations, concerts, and cultural events throughout Reykjavík during the darkest season…
- National Day (6, Reykjavík Capital Region) — Iceland's independence day celebrating the founding of the Republic in 1944 with parades, traditional costumes, and flags throughout the co…
- Reykjavík Pride (8, Reykjavík Capital Region) — One of the world's largest pride parades relative to population, featuring vibrant street parties, concerts, and cultural events celebratin…
- Iceland Airwaves (11, Reykjavík Capital Region) — Iceland's premier international music festival featuring indie, alternative, and electronic artists from around the world. The multi-venue…
- Christmas Season (12, Reykjavík Capital Region) — Iceland's festive season with Christmas markets, traditional decorations, and the unique Icelandic Christmas tradition of giving books on C…
- Reykjavík Marathon (8, Reykjavík Capital Region) — One of the world's northernmost marathons running through the capital city with stunning views and midnight sun conditions. Thousands parti…
- Secret Solstice (6, Reykjavík Capital Region) — A unique music festival celebrating the summer solstice with performances during the midnight sun, featuring electronic and indie music act…
- Verslunarmannahelgi (8, Reykjavík Capital Region) — Iceland's summer shopping holiday weekend marking the unofficial end of summer with sales, camping trips, and outdoor festivals. Families h…
- Akureyri Winter Festival (12, North) — Northern Iceland's festive celebration featuring ice sculpture, Christmas markets, and cultural events in the country's second-largest city…
- Arctic Winter Lights Festival (1, Northwest) — A celebration of winter culture and the northern lights in the remote northwest region. The festival features traditional Icelandic culture…
- Ísafjarðarbær Arts Festival (7, Northwest) — A summer festival celebrating visual arts, music, and theatre in the beautiful Westfjords region. Local and international artists showcase…
- Stykkishólmur Summer Festival (7, West) — A charming coastal festival featuring music, theatre, and local culture in the West's picturesque harbor town. The festival brings vibrant…
- Borgarnes Settlement Festival (6, West) — A celebration of Iceland's Viking settlement heritage featuring historical reenactments and cultural activities. The festival brings the se…
- Hveragerði Spring Festival (5, South Coast) — A celebration of spring and geothermal energy in Iceland's geothermal hotspot town. The festival features traditional Icelandic food, craft…
- Vík Summer Festival (7, South Coast) — A coastal celebration in Iceland's southernmost village featuring local music, food, and cultural performances. The festival showcases the…
- Jökulsárlón Ice Lagoon Festival (8, South Interior) — A summer celebration at Iceland's most famous glacier lagoon featuring outdoor concerts and photography exhibitions. The festival celebrate…
- Egilsstaðir Summer Festival (7, East) — An East Iceland summer festival featuring music, theatre, and local crafts in the region's main town. The festival brings cultural entertai…
- Húsavík Whale Watching Festival (5, North) — A celebration of whale season in the whale watching capital of Iceland. The festival features informative talks, marine exhibitions, and ce…
- Mývatn Summer Festival (7, North) — A summer celebration at the geothermally active Lake Mývatn featuring music, food, and nature walks. The festival showcases the unique volc…
- Akureyri Arts Festival (8, North) — Northern Iceland's premier arts festival featuring visual art, music, and cultural performances. The festival highlights contemporary Icela…
- Húsavík Maritime Festival (6, North) — A celebration of maritime heritage and fishing culture in Iceland's whale watching capital. The festival features fishing vessel exhibition…
- Blóð Festival (7, Northeast) — An indie music festival in remote northeast Iceland featuring international and local alternative artists. The festival brings world-class…
- Berserkjahraun Viking Festival (8, West) — A Viking heritage festival celebrating Iceland's Norse settlement history with reenactments and traditional activities. The festival brings…
- Hafnarfjörður Viking Festival (6, Reykjavík Capital Region) — A colorful Viking festival near Reykjavík featuring costumed reenactors, traditional crafts, and marketplace entertainment. The festival ce…
- Sólarhringsútilegumenn - Midnight Sun Music (6, North) — A unique music event celebrating the midnight sun with outdoor concerts in northern Iceland. The festival takes advantage of 24-hour daylig…
- Heimaey Island Festival (7, South Coast) — A summer celebration on the Westman Islands featuring puffin watching, local food, and maritime culture. The festival showcases island life…
- Þingvellir Summer Festival (7, Reykjavík Capital Region) — A historical and cultural festival at Iceland's most important archaeological site celebrating the first parliament. The festival features…
- Easter Festival (4, Reykjavík Capital Region) — Iceland's Easter celebration featuring traditional egg hunts, church services, and family gatherings across the country. The holiday marks…
- Maundy Thursday (4, Reykjavík Capital Region) — A public holiday in Iceland marking the Thursday before Easter with religious observances and family time. Many Icelanders take time off to…
- First Day of Summer (4, Reykjavík Capital Region) — Iceland's official summer season begins with celebrations and the return of continuous daylight. The tradition marks the transition from wi…
- May Day (5, Reykjavík Capital Region) — Iceland's labor day celebration featuring parades, speeches, and gatherings across the country. The day honors workers and marks the beginn…
- Whit Sunday and Whit Monday (5, Reykjavík Capital Region) — Christian holidays celebrated in Iceland with church services and family gatherings marking the end of spring. Many Icelanders enjoy outdoo…
- Christmas Eve (12, Reykjavík Capital Region) — Iceland's main Christmas celebration on December 24th featuring the tradition of giving books and family gatherings. Christmas Day is a pub…
- Boxing Day (12, Reykjavík Capital Region) — A public holiday in Iceland following Christmas with family celebrations and outdoor activities. Many use this day for winter sports and ho…
- Selfoss Festival (8, South Coast) — A summer festival in South Iceland featuring music, food, and cultural performances along the scenic coastline. The festival celebrates loc…
- Seydisfjordur Summer Festival (7, East) — An arts and culture festival in a colorful East Iceland fjord town featuring visual art, music, and theatrical performances. The festival a…
- Borgarnes Historical Festival (5, West) — A celebration of Icelandic history and saga culture featuring storytelling and historical performances. The festival brings medieval Icelan…
- Snæfellsjökull National Park Festival (8, West) — A summer celebration of the mystical Snæfellsjökull glacier and national park featuring nature walks and local culture. The festival celebr…