Happy Festival!

Ritstjórn
The scouts are leading today's parade.

Happy National Day, June 17, 2025. A magnificent program will be held throughout the city for the holiday celebrations. 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.

The ceremony, hosted by Alþingi and the Prime Minister's Office, begins at Austurvöllur at 11:10am and will be broadcast on RÚV.

Iceland's President Halla Tómasdóttir delivered the ceremonial address on June 17.
Forseti Íslands frú Halla Tómasdóttir flytur hátíðarávarp á Austurvelli.

The ceremony will have a new format this year, as Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir has invited President of Iceland Halla Tómasdóttir to deliver the celebration address, which has always been given by the prime minister. The Prime Minister laid a wreath from the Icelandic people at the memorial of Jón Sigurðsson, and The Lady of the Mountain concluded with an address.

Actress Katrín Halldóra Sigurðardóttir is this year's Lady of the Mountain.
Katrín Halldóra Sigurðardóttir, leikkona, er fjallkonan í ár.

This year's Lady of the Mountain is Katrín Halldóra Sigurðardóttir. She delivered a speech written by author and poet Þórdís Helgadóttir.

Sanna Magdalena Mörtudóttir, President of City Council, with new graduates at the grave of Jón Sigurðsson and Ingibjörg Einarsdóttir
Sanna Magdalena Mörtudóttir, forseti borgarstjórnar, ásamt nýstúdentum við leiði Jóns Sigurðssonar og Ingibjargar Einarsdóttur

After the ceremony ended, a procession went from Austurvöllur to Hólavallagarður Cemetary where Sanna Magdalena Mörtudóttir, President of City Council, joined by new graduates Hermann Guðmundsson from the Garðabær Comprehensive Junior College in and Iðunn Gunnsteinsdóttir from the Reykjavík Women's Gymnasium, laid a wreath on behalf of Reykjavík residents at the grave of Jón Sigurðsson and his wife Ingibjörg Einarsdóttir.

The parade drew large crowds, and festival guests didn't let the rain dampen their spirits.
Skrúðgangan var fjölmenn og hátíðargesti létu rigninguna ekki á sig fá. 

Parade

Scouts will lead a parade from Hallgrímskirkja Church at 1pm. This year’s parade will be especially festive, with a longer route from Hallgrímskirkja to the main festival grounds in Hljómskálagarður.
Mystery guests will join the parade, including all of Iceland's guardian spirits. The Svanur Brass Band will set the pace.
Everyone is welcome to join.

Life and festivities in Hljómskálagarður and Klambratún

At Hljómskálagarður, there will be activities for all, including dance, circus, and bouncy castles. Hitt Húsið Youth Center arts groups will stage performances throughout the park. Hljómskálagarður will be packed with all kinds of entertainment for the whole family. Free admission to all program events and attractions.

We'll celebrate Iceland's National Day at Klambratún with a light and fun atmosphere for the whole family, starting at 1pm.

Accordion festivities at City Hall

Harmonikufélag Reykjavíkur (Reykjavík Accordion Society) invites you to an accordion concert and dance at City Hall. Admission is free, with ample seating and room to dance. The program runs from 3-4pm. This will be a lively celebration.

Árbær Open Air Museum

June 17 will be celebrated at Árbær Open Air Museum with a diverse and entertaining program featuring national costumes, folk dances, The Lady of the Mountain, vintage cars, accordion music, concessions and classic candy treats. Free admission for children, disabled people, Culture Card holders, and anyone wearing a national costume.

There's plenty to choose from, and you can view the full program and map of street closures for the celebrations at www.17juni.is 

Guests are encouraged to attend and participate in the festivities.

Everyone is welcome!

Happy Festival!