June 17th

National Day, June 17, will have varied events. There’s a parade from Hallgrímskirkja, concerts, street theater, dance parties, a circus, playgrounds, food trucks, and vintage car exhibitions at Hljómskálagarður and Klambratún and more.

Spotlight

Morning ceremony at Austurvöllur

The ceremony will begin at Austurvöllur at 11:10am and will be broadcast on RÚV. The Lady of the Mountains will address the crowd, but her identity will remain a secret until the ceremony.

People and a giant dragon in the parade on June 17th.

Parade from Hallgrímskirkja

The National Day parade will start at 1pm from Hallgrímskirkja, going down Skólavörðustígur to the festival area in Hljómskálagarður. A giant mystery troll will join the crowd, and a brass band will play along.

National Day festivities in Hljómskálagarður

From 1:30pm-5pm, Hljómskálagarður will feature concerts and family entertainment, including a nature obstacle course, playground equipment, a bouncy castle, circus performers, art groups, Götuleikhúsið, Húllastelpan, Hringleikur, trolls, and food trucks.

June 17th at Klambratún

At Klambratún, there will be a light and fun atmosphere for the whole family starting at 1pm. Bouncy castles, food trucks, DJ Fusion Groove, Dance by Brynja Péturs, and HEMA fencing.