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European Week of Sport: Sept. 23–30

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Opnun í Listasafni Reykjavíkur

Borgin okkar - menningarborgin

Vefsvæði um fjölbreytt menningarlíf í Reykjavík. Lifandi og myndrænt viðburðadagatal þar sem fólk á öllum aldri getur sótt upplýsingar og fundið afþreyingu við sitt hæfi.
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Good neighbors - good city

Neighborhood watch is a collaborative program of Reykjavík City, the police, and residents to prevent crime. Neighborhood watch is essential for reducing break-ins while also bringing people together to create safer, more welcoming communities.
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The Reykjavík Card goes digital

Digital access to swimming pools, museums, the geothermal beach, and Reykjavík Family Park and Zoo. Reykjavík City has launched a new digital solution to simplify access to its wide range of services.
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You can submit any suggestions through the Reykjavik Suggestion Portal. All suggestions are read and categorized by the Service Center and passed on to the relevant people who will reply. Note that the form is in Icelandic.
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Long table on Laugavegur September 25, 2026

City Life — Culture, events and leisure in Reykjavík, all in one place

Borginokkar.is is a new Reykjavík City website where residents and visitors can find information about culture, festivals, events, swimming pools and outdoor life in the city.

Aerial view of Breiðholt. September 24, 2026

Building rights in Suðurhólar and Hraunberg

Reykjavík City is accepting purchase offers for building rights on two residential lots in Breiðholt.

Tjörnin September 24, 2026

Reykjavík City's sustainable drainage forum

A well-attended open forum on the progress of the LIFE Icewater project in Reykjavík — covering improved water quality and ecosystems in Tjörnin and Vatnsmýri, flood protection in Kvosin, and the implementation of Sustainable Drainage Systems — was held at Tjarnarsal on Sept. 23.

By Reykjavík Pond September 23, 2026

City grants — applications now open

Reykjavík City is accepting applications for City Grants for the year 2027. The application deadline is Sept. 30.

A child is seen playing with a toy car. September 22, 2026

Available openings with day parents in Reykjavík

Openings are available at 19 day care locations with day parents in Reykjavík. Children who begin care with day parents are typically between 6 and 9 months old.

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Events

Toddler Time in Spöngin
Toddler Time in Spöngin
29. September 2026 | 10:00–11:00
Reykjavík City Library Spöngin
J.S. Bach on the Piano. Every Tuesday Night at: 20:00 - 20:30
J.S. Bach on the Piano. Every Tuesday Night at: 20:00 - 20:30
29. September 2026 | 20:00–20:30
Reykjavik’s Lutheran Cathedral
Læti!! Music lessons for children and adults
Læti!! Music lessons for children and adults
28. September 2026 | 14:00–18:00
Music Centre in Völvufell 17
Mini Tour on Exhibitions | Kjarvalsstaðir
Mini Tour on Exhibitions | Kjarvalsstaðir
29. September 2026 | 14:00–14:15
Kjarvalsstaðir
Mini Tour on Exhibitions | Hafnarhús
Mini Tour on Exhibitions | Hafnarhús
28. September 2026 | 14:00–14:15
Hafnarhús
Coast Guard Vessel Óðinn - Guided Tour on Board
Coast Guard Vessel Óðinn - Guided Tour on Board
28. September 2026 | 14:00–15:00
Reykjavík Maritime Museum
DRAWN BY WOMEN - Pioneers in architecture
DRAWN BY WOMEN - Pioneers in architecture
28. September 2026 | 16:00–18:00
Arctic space
Prayers
Prayers
28. September 2026 | 12:00–12:15
Hallgrímskirkja
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