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Culture Night 2017 – a Feast of Music and Culture

The biggest festival of Reykjavík, Culture Night will be held for the 22nd time on Saturday 19 August 2017.

Reykjavík Jazz Festival- The Best in Icelandic Music
The Reykjavík Jazz Festival starts 9 August at 5 pm with a Jazz parade which goes from the store Lucky Records in the center of Reykjavík. The programme is varied and includes many great musicians. The festival is held at Harpa Concert Hall and is on for five days, the final day is Sunday 13 August.  
 
The festival celebrates the Icelandic jazz scene as well as featuring collaborative projects and international stars. This is 28th time it is held and it is dedicated to presenting the best in Icelandic Music.
 
The Reykjavík Jazz Festival is organized by the FIH Jazz Department, assisted by FIH cultural fund, The City of Reykjavik and  the State Fund for Music.
Festival pass for the whole festival and day tickets can be bought here.
 

Útihátíð Festival in Kópavogur

Útihátíð Festival takes place in SPOT Kópavogur this Saturday and Sunday, 5 - 6 August. This is the 8th time this festival is held!

Innipúkinn Music Festival on Tradesmen's Weekend

In Reykjavík we also celebrate the Tradesmen's Weekend with a festival called Innipúkinn. 

MANCHESTER CITY AND WEST HAM UNITED AT LAUGARDALSVÖLLUR STADIUM

The English Premier league is coming to Iceland next Friday 4th of August when two of the world’s greatest football teams, Manchester City and West Ham, face off at Laugardalsvöllur stadium at 2 pm. 

A New Restaurant and Café Have Opened in Perlan

In July a new restaurant and café were opened on the top floor of Perlan. Perlan is one of the many iconic sights to visit in Reykjavík.

Reykjavík in 5th Place as the Best Destination for City Breaks

Travel Weekly's has chosen Reykjavík as one of the best destinations in the world for city breaks. Reykjavík is in 5th place after New York, Barcelona, Rome and Amsterdam.

UEFA 2017 Fanzone in the heart of Reykjavik

An official Fanzone for the UEFA European Football Championship 2017 in Holland will open at Ingólfstorg on July 16 and be open to the public throughout the competition. All matches will be shown along with family friendly entertainment.

Reykjavik Classics in Harpa Summer 2017

Iceland´s award-winning concert hall Harpa proudly presents Reykjavik Classics in Eldborg summer 2017. This unique concert series is now in its second year and is indeed a welcome addition to the vibrant scene of arts and culture in the Capital. Reykjavik Classics features live classical music performed by artists of the highest caliber in “one of the ten best concert halls of the new millennium.”

Perlan Museum- Wonders of Iceland

Perlan Museum- Wonders of Iceland is one of the largest and most ambitious exhibition project in Reykjavík in recent years. The first exhibition, Glaciers and Ice, opened on 2 July and more will follow next year.

Reykjavík named best MICE destination in Europe

Reykjavík is named the Best MICE Destination in Europe 2017 by Business Destinations Magazine. The Business Destinations Travel Awards, now running for a consecutive six years, rewards businesses in a variety of categories for their exceptional contribution and excellence in services in the world of business and travel. Icelandic service providers have had great success at the awards over the past years.

LGBTQ-Friendly Reykjavík

Expedia's travel blog highlights some of the most LGBTQ-friendly cities around the world and among them is Reykjavík.  They searched the globe for places where the right to be yourself and considered equal are important aspects of the culture, laws, social scene, and employment structures.

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