EVENT CALENDAR Summer 2015
SECRET SOLSTICE FESTIVAL
FESTIVAL OF THE SEA
First held in June 2014, and received unanimous praise from both Icelandic and foreign guests. 8000 people attended the festival in its first year, including 2000 foreign guests. It received rave reviews both from domestic and foreign media.
JUNE 6TH-7TH // HATIDHAFSINS.IS
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A very special day in Iceland as it reminds us of how important the sea and its sailors are to our history, our economy and our people. Every ship in Iceland is in harbour and the sailors have a day off. A light-hearted occasion with lots of fun for the whole family.
BRIGHT DAYS IN HAFNARFJORDUR // HAFNAFJORDUR.IS
The Hafnarfjordur arts and cultural festival Bright Days is held annually in June. The aim of Bright Days is to provide entertainment for locals and visitors, and to promote Hafnarfjordur arts and artists. The varied programme offers something for everyone.
VIKING FESTIVAL IN HAFNARFJÖRÐUR JUNE 12TH-17TH // FJORUKRAIN.IS
The Viking Village in Hafnarfjordur town hosts a Solstice Festival with Viking clothing, instruments, jewellery, crafts, and of course food and drink.
NATIONAL DAY JUNE 17TH // 17JUNI.IS
The National Day of Iceland has been celebrated on June 17th since 1944. The festivities in Reykjavík include colourful parades, street theatre and music, sideshows and dancing.
JUNE 19TH-21ST // SECRETSOLSTICE.IS
INGÓLFSHÁTÍÐ VIKING FESTIVAL JULY 11TH //
Hljómskálagarður Park is transformed from modern to medieval as the Einherjar Vikings, dressed in full costume and character the festival, invites fellow Vikings from all over the world to enjoy a weekend of wonderful festivities and to celebrate the fascinating cultural heritage of the Vikings!
REY CUP 2015 INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL FESTIVAL JULY // REYCUP.IS
Football and Fun! During the previous years a number of international teams have participated in Rey Cup from the UK to the other Nordic countries at the Laugardalur Sport Center.
INNIPUKINN FESTIVAL JULY 31ST-AUGUST 2ND //
Innipúkinn is an annual music festival, held in Reykjavík on the August bank holiday weekend. Past guests include Cat Power, Blonde Redhead, Mugison, Raveonnettes, Hjálmar, Mínus, Dikta,FM Belfast, Televison + many more.