Annual Events
Reykjavík is already famous for its vibrant culture and nightlife, but certain occasions are particularly special.
The city of Reykjavík and its neighbouring towns host numerous festivals throughout the year, including Culture Night in August, the Winter Lights festival in February and the Festival of the Sea in June.
Click on the bars to the left to see what's on during each month of the year.
For a more detailed events calendar, and a list of upcoming events, click here.
July
Cheery Kjós July 17th 2010
Cheery Kjós is a festival celebrated in the parish Kjós, around 40 km to the north of Reykjavík. The festival is a celebration of life in the countryside and features leisure activities such as kayaking, horse riding, fishing and golf as well as handicrafts and food products spiced up with music and a friendly atmosphere. A highlight of the festival is the annual hay-wrapping decoration championship. www.kjos.is
Visa-ReyCup July 21th - 25th 2010
The 5th Annual Reykjavík International Football (Soccer) Festival. The ReyCup Festival is growing each year. Last year there were around 1,000 participants, and 27 clubs with 73 teams in the tournament. The Football and fun festival is for both girls and boys playing U13, U14, U15, U16. www.reycup.is