Reykjavik is renowned for its extravagant New Year's Eve celebrations, featuring fireworks and bonfires.

A midwinter festival celebrating traditional Icelandic foods, often held throughout January and February.

A celebration of Icelandic culture, art, and light installations that brighten up Reykjavik during the dark winter months.

A culinary event where world-renowned chefs collaborate with local restaurants to create exciting, Icelandic-inspired dishes.

Iceland’s premier design festival, showcasing local and international designers in fields such as architecture, fashion, and graphic design.

A celebration of Icelandic folk music, with live performances from both emerging and established artists.

A festival that brings together renowned authors from around the world for readings, panels, and discussions.

Iceland observes Easter with religious services, family gatherings, and traditional food.

Celebrated in late April, this public holiday marks the beginning of summer with parades, outdoor activities, and festivities.

A biennial arts festival featuring a variety of exhibitions, performances, and installations across multiple art forms, including theater, music, and visual arts.

Reykjavik’s streets come alive with parades, street performances, concerts, and celebrations marking the country’s independence from Denmark in 1944.

A major music festival with a lineup of Icelandic and international artists, taking advantage of the near 24-hour daylight.

A dynamic arts festival celebrating experimental and independent artists across theater, comedy, and performance arts.

A music festival that typically happens in July, featuring Icelandic and international metal and rock bands.

A vibrant celebration of LGBTQ+ pride with parades, concerts, and parties that attract thousands of participants.

One of the city’s largest annual festivals, held in August, featuring cultural performances, art exhibitions, and a massive fireworks display.

A world-renowned film festival that showcases independent films and documentaries from Iceland and around the world.

An international theatre festival featuring avant-garde performances and innovative productions.

One of the most popular music festivals in Iceland, featuring Icelandic and international musicians performing at venues across Reykjavik.

The annual lighting of the Imagine Peace Tower on Viðey Island in honor of John Lennon’s birthday, a work of art conceived by Yoko Ono.

A crime fiction festival featuring authors and fans of crime fiction, discussing the genre’s themes and trends.

Reykjavik turns into a winter wonderland with festive markets, light displays, and traditional Icelandic holiday traditions such as the arrival of the 13 Yule Lads.

Reykjavik hosts one of the most spectacular New Year’s Eve parties with bonfires, fireworks, and festivities across the city.