About the Festival

The Winter Lights Festival is from Feb. 5-8, 2026, in all six municipalities of the capital area. This festival of light and darkness includes Museum Night, Pool Night, and the Light Trail, along with over 150 events where numerous artists help create a unique atmosphere in the city.

All events are free of charge during the Winter Lights Festival.

Museum Night

On Museum Night, Feb. 6, many museums across the capital area open their doors and offer an entertaining and diverse program from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. The focus will be on unconventional events during the evening and giving visitors a new perspective on the museums. City residents and visitors of all ages can enjoy Museum Nights into the evening for free. 

Pool Night

Pool Night is Saturday, February 7, 2025. Swimming is free from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. in multiple capital area swimming pools.

Visitors can look forward to a magical evening set in captivating darkness. 

Light, darkness, and joy will fill the evening and guests are encouraged to relax and enjoy the moment.

Light Trail

The Light Trail of the Winter Festival is a walking path, and key feature, from Hallgrímskirkja down Skólavörðustígur and to Austurvöllur full of light art installations. The Light Trail artworks are by both local and international artists. 

Light art installations will illuminate the city center from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. throughout the Winter Lights Festival. Experience outdoor artworks at your own pace. 

Project manager

  • Aðalheiður Sveinsdóttir, Event Project Manager

Reykjavík outdoor art app

Reykjavík Art Museum offers an app for Reykjavík Art Walk. Users can easily learn about all outdoor artworks managed by Reykjavík Art Museum on municipal land, as well as other work, listen to audio guides, and enjoy fun games. 

The app is free to download for iOS and Android devices. It's available in Icelandic (Útilistaverk í Reykjavík) and English (Reykjavík Art Walk), based on device settings. The app is suitable for children and adults. Reykjavík Art Museum oversees about 200 outdoor artworks in the city. The app provides information about these works.