Menningarnótt

Menningarnótt or "cultural night" is a yearly event held in Reykjavík, the capital of Iceland, usually on the first Saturday after the 18th of August. It was created by the Reykjavík city council, and has now become one of the largest festivals in Iceland, rivalling the celebration of Iceland's national day on June 17th. It is estimated that as many as 100,000 people attend the annual concerts and festivities conducted in central Reykjavík, a staggeringly high percentage of Iceland's total population of 315,000 and Reykjavík's population of nearly 118,000.  The festival often consists of a main stage in the city centre and many smaller events mostly in the city's centre but also spread over the city. The highlight of the festival is often an outside concert on the main stage by 3-4 of the most popular musicians in Iceland followed by a rather glamorous fireworks show. Great night to be in Reykjavík.

 

Icelandic National Day

17.June, is a holiday in Iceland and celebrates the day in 1944 that The Republic of Iceland was formed. The date of 17 June was chosen because it is the birthday of Jón Sigurðsson, a major figure of Icelandic culture and the leader of the 19th century Icelandic independence movement. Great night to be in Reykjavík.

 

Iceland Airwaves

Iceland Airwaves is probably Scandinavia's largest music festival in October. The Iceland Airwaves Festival is a major annual event taking place in Reykjavík. Make sure not to miss a big part of the Iceland Airwaves Festival - the official Saturday night party in the Blue Lagoon! Amazing weekend that you are going to remember all your life.


Gay Pride

The Reykjavik Gay Pride is one of the fastest growing pride events in the world, with over 85,000 visitors each August. This annual event in Iceland always takes place in the second week of August.

 

New Year's Eve

New Year's Eve is big, or it´s huge.. in each quarter of the city, neighbours meet at a large bonfire to celebrate the new year in Reykjavik, while watching the numerous fireworks displays over the city.

Later, locals meet in Reykjavik's small downtown area for the party - after all, Reykjavik's nightlife is famous. On this last day of the year in Reykjavik, there is one rule: the colder the temperatures, the hotter the nightlife!

Iceland Food & Fun Festival in March

This week long festival of special promotions at restaurants and bars throughout Reykjavik brings to light the achievements of chefs and brew masters, as well as manufacturers of Icelandic gourmet products such as caviar, shrimp, lamb and cheese. Internationally renowned chefs visit the capital and are paired with a restaurant to create a special menu for the week. Make sure to reserve a table well in advanced as seats sell out quickly! www.foodandfun.is

DesignMarch - March 22th - 25th 2012

DesignMarch offers a diverse and exciting programme. A wealth of events, interesting lectures and exhibitions reflect the diversity of Icelandic design. DesignMarch is a four day feast for designers, businesses, design aficionados, the general public and tourists alike which brings a splash of colour to the city of Reykjavik and the country. It heralds the coming of spring, bright and joyous and throws light on new opportunities.

 

Reykjavík Blues Festival March 31st - April 5th 2012.

International Reykjavík Blues Festival will be held at Hilton Reykjavík Nordica. Watch blues artists from Europe, Iceland and North America perform together in some of the most unique jam sessions in the Northern Hemisphere. Also catch performances from young and promising blues artists of the future.

Marquise Knox and Vasti Jackson and the Blue Ice band are one of the major attractions at the annual International Reykjavík Blues Festival, that will be held from March 31st - April 5th. These magnificent blues musicians are bound to thrill the audiences at the Hilton Reykjavik Nordica Hotel, the venue of three grand gigs featuring international stars as well as Icelandic stars like Bo Halldorsson and Pall Rosinkranz.

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