Ólavsøka Festival 2017
27th of July •••••••••••JULY 27th – Cultural Events •••••••••••
9:00-21.00:
Kaffihúsið sells breakfast, light meals coffea and homemade cakes, Addr. Bryggjubakki 14
10.00- 14.00:
Kafe Kaspar is open, Addr. Áarvegur 4-10
09.00-17.00
Gallery Steinprent, art exhibition “Abstrakt Summar”, Addr. Skálatrøð 14
12.00-14.00:
Candyfloss sold by KFUM at Skálatrøð
10.00-16.00
Art exhibition – “Viscera Construct” in Inova, Addr. Hoyvíksvegur 51
12.00-14.00:
Katrina Christiansen serves Faroese Lunch, Addr. Bringsnagøta 6
11.00-17.00
The National Gallery is open as usual with displays of traditional and contemporary art, Addr. Gundadalsvegur 9
14.00-14.00:
Trappucaféin serves healthy food, Addr. Bryggjubakki 2
12.00-19.00
Tree art with Joel Cole in Ostahúsið, Addr. Magnus Heinsasonargøta 7
18.00-22.00
Katrina Christiansen serves Faroese Tapas, Addr. Bringsnagøta 6
14.00-17.00
At the aquarium, Føroya Sjósavn, you can explore and inspect what lies under the surrounding seas of the Faroe Islands, Addr. Rættargøta 8 (Argir)
18.00-24.00
African food sold in the city centre
18.00-24.00
BBQ in Green Field outside of Betri Bank, spareribs etc.
18.00-24.00
Food stall with durum, burgers etc. outside Betri Banki
18.00-24.00
BBQ with Grill Team outside Betri Banki
18.00-24.00
Indian food, beer, wine etc by Sirkus, Addr. Vágsbotnur
18.00-24.00
Take Away sells food and drinks, Addr. N. Finsensgøta 21
Listagluggin will be showing works by Ingálv av Reyni, Torbjørn Olsen, Arnold Vegghamar, S.J. Mikines, Tummas Arge, Olivur við Neyst og Eyðun av Reyni and many more, Addr. Dr. Jakobsensgøta 15
18.00-24.00
Marco Polo serves alcohol outside of Cleopatra in Walking Street
20.00-24.00
Food carriage at Posthúskjallarin, Addr. Tórsgøta
The annual Ólavsøku exhibition at Lions is on again with contributions from many artists. All money goes to charity. Addr. Múllers Pakkhús, Sigmundargøta 21
20.00-24.00
AB Hot dog stand open, Addr. On the pedestrian street, N. Finsensgøta.
20.00-24.00
Hot dog stand by Rowing club Knørrur, Addr. N. Finsensgøta 28’
14.00-17.00
14.00-17.00 15.00-17.00
16.00-20.00
The National Museum, Tjóðsavnið, exhibition about Faroese nature, history and culture. Special exhibition about Koltur, Addr. Brekkutún 6 The Open Air Museum in Hoyvík, Hoyvíksgarður. Has 11 houses from early 20th century, Addr. Kúrdalsvegur 18
8th
16.00-18.00
Faroe Pride 2017 is back for the time in a row with music, diversity and joy, at Vaglið, the city centre.
17.00-20.00
(Akvariufelagið) The aquarium society will be showcasing aquariums, –fish as well as selling homemade products, Addr. Tinghúsvegur 18
•••••••••••••• JULY 27th – Sports ••••••••••••••• 14.00
Dart competition, tickets DKK 100, Addr. Handan á 1
18.00
The annual running competition (Ólavsøkurenningin2017) is on again. This year it starts at Skálatrøð. For all age groups.
••••••••••• JULY 27th – Entertainment ••••••••••• 12.00-20.00
Paint ball at Sandvíkarhjalli, Addr. Sandvíkarhjalli 39
14.00-14.00
Tivoli with Entertainment for children and adults at Skálatrøð.
15.00-14.00
High-speed crafts boat operated by RIB62, Addr. Undir Bakka
10.00- 23.00
Skrímsalív, Children’s play by Karavella Marionett-Theatre, Addr. Tórsgøta 9
Jewellery shop, Glimmur, open, Addr. N. Finsensgøta 9
12.00-20.00
Torkilsdóttir sells clothes in Ostahúsið, Addr. Magnus Heinasonar gøta 7b
20.00-23.00
Balloon stall organized by Scouts, Addr. Vágsbotnur 14
15.00 18.00-21.00
Go-cart racing, Addr. Vestara Bryggja
18.00-24.00
Actionboat is on this year with their high-speed crafts, Addr. Undir Bakka
18.00-24.00
7D cinema, Addr. Right opposite Tórsgøta 5
18.30
Skrímsalív, Children’s play by Karavella Marionett-Theatre, Addr. Tórsgøta 9
•••JULY 27th - Opening hours for restaurants, cafes and bars•••
••••••• JULY 27th – Opening hours for shops ••••••••
Ólavsøkuaftan •••••••• JULY 28th – Cultural events •••••••••
20.00
Gleðiboð – Christian Open Air meeting, Addr. N. Finsensgøta 18
20.00
Meinigheitshúsið – Christian Open Air meeting, Addr. Húsagøta 1
21.00
Ebenezer – Christian Open Air meeting
21.00
Live Music – Bragi pallurin outside of Glitnir, Addr. Gríms Kambansgøta 13
09.00-20.00
Gallery Steinprent, art exhibition “Abstrakt Summar”, Addr. Skálatrøð 16
11.00-20.00
National Gallery with art on sales and display. The annual art exhibition, Ólavsøkuframsýningin, begins at 15.00, Addr. Gundadalsvegur 9
22.00
Ebenezer – Open house for everyone
22.00
Meinigheitshúsið – song of praise
12.00-17.00
Art exhibition – “Viscera Construct” in Inova, Addr. Hoyvíksvegur 51
23.00
Frelsunarherðurin – Christian Open Air meeting
12.00-19.00
Tree art with Joel Cole in Ostahúsið, Addr. Magnus Heinsasonargøta 7
23.00-04.00
Faroese Chain Dance Sjónleikarahúsið, Addr. N. Finsensgøta 34
24.00-04.00 14.00-20.00
Art exhibition – “Í klipping” Paintings of Sheep by Anita Køtlum – A9TA - in Køtlum Hairdresser, Addr. Tróndargøta 25
Irish Pub – Live Music by Shannon, Addr. Gríms Kambansgøta 13
14.00-20.00
Art exhibition – “Hugbirtingar” by Kári Svensson in Smiðjan í Lítluvík, Addr. Gr. Kambansgøta 15
14.00-20.00
Lions´ annual Ólavsøku exhibition is on again with contributions from many artists. All the money goes to charity, Addr. Múllers Pakkhús, Sigmundargøta 21
14.00-22.00
Art Exhibition by Tummas Jákup Thomsen, Addr. Kongagøta 8
14.00-15.00
Ólavsøka 2017 inauguration in city centre. Speech and Parade with music, sport clubs and members of the city council.
14.00-19.00
At the aquarium, Føroya Sjósavn, you can explore and inspect what lies under the surrounding seas of the Faroes, Addr. Rættargøta 8 (in Argir).
14.00-18.00
Special exhibition “One Year in The Faroe Islands” opens in the Nordic House, Addr. Norðari Ringvegur 14
14.00-17.00
The National Museum, Tjóðsavnið, exhibition about Faroese nature, history and culture. Special exhibition about Koltur, Addr. Brekkutún 6
14.00-17.00
The Open Air Museum in Hoyvík, Hoyvíksgarður. Has 11 houses from early 20th century. Location: Kúrdalsvegur 18
14.00-20.00
The aquarium society, Akvariufelagið, will display aquariums, –fish as well as selling homemade products. Location: Tinghúsvegur 18
••••••••••• JULY 28th – Entertainment •••••••••••• 12.00-02.00
Tivoli with Entertainment for children and adults at Skálatrøð.
12.00-20.00
Paint ball at Sandvíkarhjalli, Addr. Sandvíkarhjalli 39
13.00-18.00
‘Homluland’ is a Faroese funfair for children where they can partake in activities such as beading, climbing, skipping rope, play hopscotch, walk on stilts, blow soap bubbles and much, much more. Location(s): Eystara Bryggja, Tinganes, Molin, Vestara Bryggja, Ískaiin, Bursatangi.
14.00-02.00
H71 Tombola, Addr. Tórsgøta
14.00-24.00
Go-cart racing, Addr. Vestara Bryggja
14.00-02.00
Arrow throwing in front of posthúskjallarin
14.00-01.00
7D cinema, Addr. Right opposite Tórsgøta 5
15.00
Skrímsalív, Children’s play by Karavella Marionett-Theatre, Addr. Tórsgøta 9
15.00-04.00
High-speed crafts boat operated by RIB62, Addr. Undir Bakka
15.00-04.00
Actionboat is on this year with their high-speed crafts, Addr. Undir Bakka
16.00-22.00
Folk music festival in Reinsaríiði, Addr. Tórsgøta 3
15.00
The exhibition “ÓLAVSØKUFRAMSÝNINGIN” opens at The National Galery. Location: Gundadalsvegur 9
16.00-24.00
KFUM’s Ólavsøka booth with wheel of fortunes, fishing pond etc. Addr. Hoydalsvegur 6
15.00-20.00
The friendship association Faroe Islands – Israel welcomes people to Sloans hús, Addr. Tinghúsvegur 10
16.00
Fívlar children’s entertainment with music, Addr. Skálatrøð
15.00-20.00
Tórshavn RC association display old vechiles by the Swimming Pool, Addr. Gundadalur 4
16.30
Skrímsalív, Children’s play by Karavella Marionett-Theatre, Addr. Tórsgøta 9
17.00-20.00
The schooner Westward Ho is open to the public. Location: Høgakai, nearby Müllers Pakkhús.
17.00
Pettson and Findus children’s play in Sjónleikarahúsið, Addr, N. Finsensgøta 34
17.00
Frelsunarherurin open-air meeting, city centre
17.30
Ernst and Friends concert in the Cathedral.
17.30
Open - Air meeting in Føroya fólkaháskúli. Speech by Ólavur Ellefsen, Addr. Háskúlavegur 14
18.00
Beinir concert on Skálatrøð
18.00
Jasmin concert on Tórspallur, Addr. Vaglið
17.30
Ernst and friends Concert in the Cathedral
18.00-18.40
GHM brass band concert, Addr. N. Finsensgøta 6
18.00-23.00
Listagluggin Sales exhibition of works by Ingálv av Reyni, Torbjørn Olsen, Arnold Vegghamar, S.J. Mikines, Tummas Arge, Olivur við Neyst og Eyðun av Reyni etc. and many more, Addr. Dr. Jakobsensgøta 15
19.00-19.45
Accordion Association concert at city centre
20.00-20.45
Hettarher concert on Tórspallur. Addr. Vaglið
20.00-22.00
Accordion and dance at Vágsbotnur
21.00
Eyðun Nolsøe concert at Skálatrøð
19.00-04.00
Living Religion get-together on the parking spot outside of Maria Poulsen, Addr. Tórsgøta 10.
22.00
Silvurdrongur concert at Tórspallur. Addr. Vaglið
15.00-22.00
Irish Pub kitchen is open, Addr. Gríms Kambansgøta 13
23.00-04.00
Glitnir – Karaoke, Addr. Gríms Kambansgøta 13
16.00-04.00
Food Trucks Fish & Chips is open in Vágsbotnur
24.00
YOHNA concert on Tórspallur. Addr. Vaglið
17.00-22.00
Angus Steakhouse is open, Addr. Havnargøta 1
17.00-22.00
Heima í Havn Áarstova, Ræst, Fútastova and Barbara Fishhouse are open, Addr. Gongin
••••••••••••••• JULY 28th – Sports ••••••••••••••• 14.00-18.00
17.00-23.00
Katrina Christiansen Faroese tapas, Addr. Bringsnagøta 6
Final round in Faroese Rowing Championships. Ólavsøkukappróður 2016. The course stretches from Argir to the pier in the eastern harbour (Eystara Bryggja).
22.00-04.00
Food truck durum burgers, Addr. Sverrisgøta
A real highlight in Faroese sports. Children row at 14.00, adults start at 15.00. Addr. Eystara Bryggja
12.00-19.00
Torkilsdóttir sells clothes in Ostahúsið, Addr. Magnus Heinasonar gøta 7b
••••••• JULY 28th – Opening hours for shops •••••••
17.00
Ocean swimming competition at the Eastern dock
14.00-20.00
Photographing in Marjun Heima, Addr. N. Finsensgøta 14
18.00
B36 – 07 Vestur football match, Addr. Ovari vøllur, Gundadalur 6
14.00-04.00
Jewellery shop, Glimmur, open, Addr. N. Finsensgøta 9
18.30-22.00
Kyndil-VÍF Handball match in Høllin á Hálsi, Hallarheygur 4.
14.00-23.00
Balloon sales, Addr. Vágsbotnur 14
14.00-01.00
Kiwanis lottery tickets, Addr. Áarvegur
15.00-03.00
Bottle re-cycling station in Skálatrøð
16.00-19.00
Liv Lívið Alcohol free summer, Addr. Tórsgøta 10
•••JULY 28th - Opening hours for restaurants, cafes and bars ••• 09.00-04.00
Kaffihúsið sells breakfast, light meals coffea and homemade cakes, Addr. Bryggjubakki 14
10.00- 04.00
Kafe Kaspar is open, Addr. Áarvegur 4-10
11.00-16.00
Sirkus Føroyar are serving Indian food and alcohol in Vágsbotnur
11.00-04.00
Eta is open in city centre and Vágsbotnur
11.30-04.00
Angus Steakhouse is open, Addr. Havnargøta 1
11.30-22.00
Hvonn brasserie is open, Addr. Tórsgøta 4
12.00-22.00
KÍF sales booth balloons, toast, Sunkist etc. Addr. N. Finsensgøta 10
12.00-04.00
African food sold in the city centre
12.00-04.00
Alcohol free Summer outside of Maria Poulsen
12.00-04.00
AB Hot dog stand open, Addr. On the pedestrian street, N. Finsensgøta.
12.00-04.00
Greek Food sold in Tórsgøta
12.00-04.00
Take Away is open, Addr. N. Finsensgøta 21
12.00-24.00
No.12 is open in Vágsbotnur
12.00-04.00
Etika boat sushi and other food, Addr. Áarvegur
13.00-04.00
Marco Polo serves alcohol outside of Cleopatra in Walking Street
13.00-22.00
Etika is open, Addr. Áarvegur.
14.00-04.00
Trappucaféin serves healthy food, Addr. Bryggjubakki 2
14.00-02.00
Toast and Hot dogs sold by Havnar Svimjifelag,
14.00-04.00
Pancakes and Belgian waffles in the walking street
14.00-04.00
BBQ with Grill Team, Addr. Tinghúsgarðurin
14.00-04.00
Food booth outside Posthúskjallarin
14.00-04.00
KFUM Candyfloss at Skálatrøð
14.00-04.00
Knørrur Hot dog stand in N. Finsensgøta 28
15.00-22.00
Restaurant Hafnia serve Ólavsøku-buffét on 6th floor with panoramic view, Addr. Áarvegur 4-10
14.00-22.00
Gras – Ólavsøkuborðið on Hotel Føroyar
15.00-04.00
Rullupylsan sells hot dogs etc.
15.00-04.00
BBQ outside of Betri Bank
Ólavsøkudagur
20.00
Meinigheitshúsið Christian Open Air Meeting, Addr. Tórsgøta 10
•••••••••••• JULY 29th – Cultural events •••••••••••
21.00
Live music at Bragi Pallurin, Gríms Kambansgøta 13
09.00-20.00
Gallery Steinprent, art exhibition “Abstrakt Summar”, Addr. Skálatrøð 14
21.00
Frelsunarherðurin Christian Open Air Meeting in city centre
11.00
Ólavsøku-service with Anne Mette Greve Klemensen at the cathedral, Havnar Kirkja, Addr. Kirkjuvegur 3.
24.00-04.00
Live Music in Irish Pub with Shannon, Gríms Kambansgøta 13
11.00-20.00
The annual art exhibition, Ólavsøkuframsýningin 2017, is open, Addr. Gundadalsvegur 9
24.00
Midnight singing and Faroese chain dance. Location: Vaglið.
12.00-17.00
Art exhibition – “Viscera Construct” in Inova, Addr. Hoyvíksvegur 51
01.00-04.00
Faroese Chain Dance in the theatre “Sjónleikarhúsið” Address: Niels Finsensgøta 34
12.00
The Ólavsøka-parade with politicians, clergymen and priests walking in procession from the cathedral to the front of the parliament building followed by a performance with the Ólavsøku-choir, Addr. Vaglið.
•••••••••••• 29. JULI – Entertainment •••••••••••••
14.00-22.00
14.00-20.00
14.00-20.00
12.00-02.00
Tivoli with Entertainment for children and adults at Skálatrøð.
Art exhibition – “Í klipping” Paintings of Sheep by Anita Køtlum – A9TA - in Køtlum Hairdresser, Addr. Tróndargøta 25
12.00-20.00
Paint ball at Sandvíkarhjalli, Addr. Sandvíkarhjalli 39
14.00-02.00
H71 Tombola, Addr. Tórsgøta
The aquarium society, Akvariufelagið, will display aquariums, –fish as well as selling homemade products. Location: Tinghúsvegur 18
14.00-24.00:
Go-cart racing, Addr. Vestara Bryggja
14.00-02.00
Arrow throwing in front of posthúskjallarin
The annual Ólavsøku exhibition at Lions is on again with contributions from many artists. All the money goes to charity, Addr. Múllers Pakkhús, Sigmundargøta 21
14.00-01.00
7D cinema, Addr. Right opposite Tórsgøta 5
15.00-17.00
Licentia Poetica Poets read aloud. 15.00 at N. Finsens memorial in Laðabrekkuni, 15.30 at Skinnaraskeri, at 16.00 in Bojsensgarði and at 16.00 in Steinprent.
15.00
Skrímsalív, Children’s play by Karavella Marionett-Theatre, Addr. Tórsgøta 9
15.00
Tórshavn Brass Band concert at Perlutorgið, Addr. Tórsgøta 3
15.00-04.00
High-speed crafts boat operated by RIB62, Addr. Undir Bakka
15.00-04.00
Actionboat is on this year with their high-speed crafts, Addr. Undir Bakka
16.00-22.00
Folk music festival in Reinsaríiði, Addr. Tórsgøta 3
16.00-24.00
Art exhibition with Kári Svensson at Smiðjan í Lítluvík, Addr. 15 Gríms Kambansgøta
KFUM’s Ólavsøka booth with wheel of fortunes, fishing pond etc. Addr. Hoydalsvegur 6
16.30
The schooner Westward Ho is open for the public, Addr. Høgakai, close to Müllers Pakkhús.
Skrímsalív, Children’s play by Karavella Marionett-Theatre, Addr. Tórsgøta 9
17.00
The friendship association Faroe Islands – Israel welcomes people to Sloans hús, Addr. Tinghúsvegur 10
Pettson and Findus children’s play in Sjónleikarahúsið, Addr, N. Finsensgøta 34
18.00
Beinir concert on Skálatrøð
18.00
Project Ásgar magic show for adults with Holgar Johannesen and Ásbjørn Berthelsen, Addr. J.H. Schrøtersgøta 7
18.00
Ung í Trúarvirki concert on Tórspallur in city centre
19.00
Son of Fortune concert on Tórspallur in city centre
20.00
Project Ásgar magic show for adults with Holgar Johannesen and Ásbjørn Berthelsen, Addr. J.H. Schrøtersgøta 7
20.00
Robert McBirnie concert on Tórspallur in city centre
20.00-22.00
Accordion and dance at Vágsbotnur
21.00
Signar í Homrum concert at Skálatrøð
21.30
Rosanne Cash concert on Tórspallur in city centre
23.00-04.00
Glitnir – Karaoke, Addr. Gríms Kambansgøta 13
24.00
Midnight community singing, city centre
14.00-18.00
Art exhibition in Skjólið with Tummas Jákup Thomsen, Addr. Kongagøta 8
14.00-19.00
At the aquarium, Føroya Sjósavn, you can explore and inspect what lies under the surrounding seas of the Faroes, Addr. Rættargøta 8 (Argir).
14.00-18.00
Special exhibition “One Year in The Faroe Islands” in the Nordic House, Addr. Norðari Ringvegur 14
14.00-17.00
The National Museum, Tjóðsavnið, exhibition about Faroese nature, history and culture. Special exhibition about Koltur, Addr. Brekkutún 6
14.00-17.00
The Open Air Museum in Hoyvík, Hoyvíksgarður. Has 11 houses from early 20th century, Addr. Kúrdalsvegur 18
14.00-20.00 15.00-20.00 15.00-20.00 15.00-20.00
Tórshavn RC association are displaying old vehicles outside the swimming pool, Addr. Gundadalur 4
15.00
Horse-riding competition in Marknagil
16.00-18.00
The parliament house is open to the public, Addr. Tinghúsvegur 1-3
16.00-18.00
The city hall is open to the public, Addr. Vaglið 1
16.00-18.00
The reception house “Móttøkuhúsið” will be open for the public. Address: Tróndargøta 42
17.00
Frelsunarherðurin Christian Open Air meeting at Vaglið.
17.00-22.00
Listagluggin will be showing works by Ingálv av Reyni, Torbjørn Olsen, Arnold Vegghamar, S.J. Mikines, Tummas Arge, Olivur við Neyst and Eyðun av Reyni, Addr. Dr. Jakobsensgøta 15
19.00-21.00
Popular meeting on Doktaragrund arranged by the young republican movement, Addr. Reynagøta 12
19.00-04.00
Liv Lívið Alcohol free summer, Addr. Tórsgøta 10
••••••••••••••• JULY 29th – Sports •••••••••••••••• 14.00-17.00
Horse race in Marknagil
16.00
HB-KÍ football match, Addr. Ovari vøllur,Gundadalur 6
••• JULY 29th - Opening hours for restaurants, cafes and bars ••• 09.00-04.00
Kaffihúsið sells breakfast, light meals coffea and homemade cakes, Addr. Bryggjubakki 14
10.00-04.00
Kafe Kaspar is open, Addr. Áarvegur 4-10
11.00-04.00
Sirkus Føroyar are serving Indian food and alcohol in Vágsbotnur
11.00-04.00
Eta is open in city centre and Vágsbotnur
11.30-16.00
Angus Steakhouse is open, Addr. Havnargøta 1
11.30-22.00
Hvonn brasserie is open, Addr. Tórsgøta 4
11.30-03.45
Hvonn Café is open, Addr. Tórsgøta 4
12.00-04.00
African food sold in the city centre
12.00-04.00
Alcohol free container outside of Maria Poulsen
12.00-04.00
AB Hot dog stand open, Addr. On the pedestrian street, N. Finsensgøta.
12.00-04.00
Greek Food sold in Tórsgøta
12.00-04.00
Take Away is open, Addr. N. Finsensgøta 21
12.00-24.00
No.12 is open in Vágsbotnur
12.00-04.00
Etika boat sushi and other food, Addr. Áarvegur
12.00-22.00
Gras – Ólavsøkuborðið on Hotel Føroyar
12.00-22.00
Restaurant Hafnia serve Ólavsøku-buffét on 6th floor with panoramic view, Addr. Áarvegur 4-10
12.00-23.00
Katrina Christiansen Faroese tapas, Addr. Bringsnagøta 6
13.00-04.00
Marco Polo serves alcohol outside of Cleopatra in Walking Street
14.00-22.00
KÍF Sales truck Ballons, toast, sunkist etc. N.Finsensgøta10
14.00-04.00
Trappucaféin serves healthy food, Addr. Bryggjubakki 2
14.00-02.00
Toast and Hot dogs sold by Havnar Svimjifelag,
14.00-04.00
Pancakes and Belgian waffles in the walking street
14.00-04.00
BBQ with Grill Team, Addr. Tinghúsgarðurin
14.00-04.00
Food booth outside Posthúskjallarin
14.00-04.00
KFUM Candyfloss at Skálatrøð
14.00-04.00
Knørrur Hot dog stand in N. Finsensgøta 28
14.00-22.00
Etika is open, Addr. Áarvegur.
15.00-04.00
Rullupylsan sells hot dogs etc.
15.00-04.00
BBQ outside of Betri Bank
15.00-22.00
Irish Pub kitchen is open, Addr. Gríms Kambansgøta 13
16.00-04.00
Food Trucks Fish & Chips is open in Vágsbotnur
17.00-22.00
Heima í Havn Áarstova, Ræst, Fútastova and Barbara Fishhouse are open, Addr. Gongin
17.30-22.00
Angus Steakhouse is open, Addr. Havnargøta 1
22.00-04.00
Food truck durum burgers, Addr. Sverrisgøta