Festival Calendar
Þjóðhátíð, Seamen's Day, Sheep round-up, Culture Night and more
Þjóðhátíð Westman Islands
Iceland's biggest festival — ~16,000 people. Music, bonfire, "beer run" and family days.
Seamen's Day
Day honoring fishermen. Fish market, competitions and open venues.
Sheep round-up
Sheep gathered from the highlands. Traditional event with families — visitors welcome.
Culture Night
Reykjavík's biggest cultural festival. Art, music, open shops and fireworks.
Bræðslan
Music festival in a remote fjord — held in an old fish factory.
Norðanpaunk
Punk and experimental music in the North. Free and family-friendly.
Iceland Airwaves
International music festival — local and international acts in many venues.
Secret Solstice
Music under the midnight sun — rock, electronic, hip-hop.
Aldrei fór ég suður
Free rock festival in Ísafjörður, Westfjords. Family-friendly and local.
Alþjóðlega kvikmyndahátíðin í Reykjavík (RIFF)
International film festival — international and Icelandic films.
Hinsegin dagar (Reykjavík Pride)
Pride festival — parade, music and events.
Christmas villages
Christmas towns, forests and markets in December. Lights, food and hot drinks.
Access and booking
Major festivals like Þjóðhátíð and Iceland Airwaves require early booking — accommodation and tickets sell fast. Smaller festivals are often free and family-friendly.
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