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Winter Lights Festival 2026
Thank you for attending the Winter Lights Festival!
The festival was a great success, with close to 150 events taking place throughout the weekend.
The 2026 Winter Lights Festival will be held in all six municipalities of the capital area from February 5-8. This festival of light and darkness consists of three main pillars: Museum Night, Pool Night, and Light Trail. Over 150 events feature many artists creating a unique atmosphere in the city. All events are free to attend.
See you at Winter Lights Festival 2026!
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Pool Night at Laugardalslaug Pool
Laugardalslaug will be bustling with activity during Pool Night, staying open until 11pm. Circus acts, DJ and troubadour
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Lightbattle III - Light, speed and excitement at the Winter Lights Festival
Join an incredible experience where biking and light art merge in a unique game of light and speed!
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Photos from Winter Lights Festival
Workers' Brass Band at the Winter Lights Festival opening
Team 1 competitors
Team 2 competitors
Concert at Reykjavík City Hall
Dance performance at Reykjavík Art Museum during Museum Night
Museum Night at Reykjavík Art Museum
Dance performance at Reykjavík Art Museum during Museum Night
GDRN and Magnús Jóhann
Steiney Skúladóttir at Grófin City Library during Museum Night
Poetry slam at Grófin City Library
Ring games at Pool Night
DJ Fusion Groove at Pool Night
The Whales of Iceland Museum during Museum Night
Sculptures at Ásmundasafn Museum
