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Culture Night in Reykjavík

Reykjavík’s largest anniversary and city festival, Culture , Night, , will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2025. You could say the festival is the highlight of the summer, with fun events coloring daily life in the city center from morning to evening. The festival is for all city residents and guests who want to join the celebration and have fun. Many families and groups of friends now have a tradition of meeting up on Culture Night to enjoy a fun-filled day together.

Landsbankinn Culture Night Fund

Applications for grants from the Landsbankinn Culture Night Fund will open in May 2025.

Street closures on Culture Night

In consultation with the Reykjavík Metropolitan Police, parts of the city center will be closed to driving to ensure the safety of Culture Night attendees.

Street closures will generally be in effect from 7am on Saturday, Aug. 23, until 1am after midnight, unless otherwise specified.