Danskir dagar

16–17.08.24

Local town festival in Stykkishólmur.

The weekend will be packed with family-friendly fun and activities – and you are welcome to join the party!

Á góðri stund

26–28.07.24

Local town festival in Grundarfjörður.

The weekend will be packed with family-friendly fun and activities – and you are welcome to join the party!

Bríet

18.07.24

Bríet is performing in Grundarfjörður on July 18. One of the biggest pop stars in Iceland.

Júníus Meyvant

17.07.24

Júníus Meyvant is a popular Icelandic musician, performing in The Freezer Hostel in Rif on July 17.

Sandara- og Rifsaragleði

12–14.07.24

Local town festival in Hellissandur and Rif.

The weekend will be packed with family-friendly fun and activities – and you are welcome to join the party!

Ásgeir Trausti

28.06.24

Ásgeir Trausti is an Icelandic singer-songwriter and musician who will be touring Iceland this summer.

He will perform in The Freezer Hostel in Rif on June 28.

Snæfellsjökull Glacier Run

22.06.24

A popular 22km trail run across the Snæfellsnes Peninsula.

Once voted the best trail run in Iceland, the run starts at the idyllic village Arnarstapi and ends in Ólafsvík. Mystical Snæfellsjökull glacier dominates the landscape and the area is one of Iceland’s most popular tourist attractions.

Icelandic National Day

17.06.24

Icelandic National Day is an annual holiday in Iceland which commemorates the foundation of the Republic of Iceland on 17 June 1944.

Celebrations and local gatherings in municipalities throughout the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. Great day to meet the inhabitants and enjoy local festivals.

Sátan Metal Festival

06–08.06.24

Sátan is a three day metal festival in Stykkishólmur. The festval focuses on offering a variety of Iceland’s best metal bands as well as a carefully curated selection of international bands.

Fisherman’s Day

02.06.24

We celebrate the Fisherman’s Day in honour of the brave people who have worked hard to support Iceland’s main industry and lifeline.

On Fishermen’s Day, family-friendly celebrations take place in towns and municipalities in the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, with typical festivities including boat rides, speeches and dances and various other nautical on the waterfront.

Ólafsvíkurvaka

29.06–02.07.23

Local town festival in Ólafsvík. The weekend will be packed with family-friendly fun and activities – and you are welcome to join the party!

Danskir dagar

23–25.06.23

Vantar lýsingu

Snæfellsjökull Glacier Run

24.06.23

A popular 22km trail run across the Snæfellsnes Peninsula.

Once voted the best trail run in Iceland, the run starts at the idyllic village Arnarstapi and ends in Ólafsvík. Mystical Snæfellsjökull glacier dominates the landscape and the area is one of Iceland’s most popular tourist attractions.

Icelandic National Day

17.06.23

Icelandic National Day is an annual holiday in Iceland which commemorates the foundation of the Republic of Iceland on 17 June 1944.

Celebrations and local gatherings in municipalities throughout the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. Great day to meet the inhabitants and enjoy local festivals.

Fisherman’s Day

04.06.23

We celebrate the Fisherman’s Day in honour of the brave people who have worked hard to support Iceland’s main industry and lifeline.

On Fishermen’s Day, family-friendly celebrations take place in towns and municipalities in the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, with typical festivities including boat rides, speeches and dances and various other nautical on the waterfront.

Bjartmar Guðlaugsson

21.04.23

Live music in the Freezer Hostel with one of the most iconic musicians in Iceland, Bjartmar Guðlaugsson.

Stykkishólmur Cocktail Weekend

06–09.04.23

Stykkishólmur Cocktail Weekend will be celebrated during the Easter holiday in 2023.

Júlíana – hátíð sögu og bóka

23–25.03.23

Vantar lýsingu.

Grand opening of a Visitor Centre for the Snæfellsjökull National Park

24.03.23

A long awaited grand opening for a new Visitor Center for the Snæfellsjökull National Park will be held March 24th.

The Northern Wave Film Festival

11–13.11.22

The Northern Wave International Film Festival was founded in 2007 and takes place in October/November each year. The Northern Wave weekend consist of a numerous screenings of a variety of international short films. The program also includes a lecture from a professional from the film industry, a fish soup competition at the local fish market and numerous concerts and events during the weekend.

Emmsjé Gauti

12.11.22

A part of The Northern Wave Film Festival, rapper Emmsjé Gauti performs on the festival Saturday in the Freezer Hostel, November 12th. This is the best way to get the blood flowing after all the movie-watching we’ll be doing, so we ask you to come join us for a dance.

Northern Lights Festival in Stykkishólmur

20–23.10.22

The cultural festival is usually held in October or November and enlivens the dark winter days, where townspeople and visitors have the opportunity to rejoice together and enjoy cultural events. The festival is mostly devoted to music, drama and art.

Bjúgnahátíð

22.10.22

A yearly food festival in Langaholt focusing on various dishes of Icelandic cuisine “bjúga”.

Mugison

21.10.22

Concert with Icelandic musician Mugison in Stykkishólmur.

Rökkurdagar cultural festival

09–16.10.22

Rökkurdagar is the Cultural Festival in Grundarfjörður which takes place every year in October.

Songs of Leonard Cohen

15.10.22

Icelandic musician Daníel Hjálmtýsson plays songs by Leonard Cohen in two concerts in the little black church of Búðir.

Sóli Hólm

13.10.22

A stand-up comedy in Grundarfjörður with Icelandic comedian, Sóli Hólm.

Bríet

10.08.22

Concert with one of the biggest pop stars in Iceland in the Freezer Hostel.

West Iceland’s Pride Festival

22–24.07.22

West Iceland’s Pride Festival in Ólafsvík July 22 – 24th 2022.

The weekend will be packed with family friendly fun and activities. The festival will draw colourful rainbows and a huge crowd to the seaside village. The big Pride Parade on Saturday is a special highlight.

Á góðri stund í Grundarfirði

21–24.07.22

Locals in Grundarfjörður celebrate their annual town festival on the last weekend in July.

Á góðri stund is usually translated as Good Times in Grundarfjörður, which does the festival justice! The town event offers fun activities for the whole family, ranging from art exhibitions to music concerts.

Systur

22.07.22

Concert with Eurovision-stars Systur in the Freezer Hostel.

Town festival in Rif and Hellissandur

07–10.07.22

Local town festival in Hellissandur and Rif. The weekend will be packed with family-friendly fun and activities – and you are welcome to join the party!

Blood Harmony

08.07.22

Concert with musicians and siblings Örn Eldjárn, Ösp Eldjárn and Björk Eldjárn.

Ari Eldjárn

07.07.22

A stand-up comedy with one of the most famous comedians in Iceland.

Vestfjarðarvíkingurinn

01–03.07.22

Icelandic strong man competition travelling through the Snæfellsnes Peninsula during the first weekend in July. Events in Stykkishólmur and Snæfellsbær.

Karítas

02.07.22

Concert: Karítas & party