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Opening at Reykjavík Art Museum

City Life — the city of culture

A website dedicated to the vibrant cultural life of Reykjavík. A dynamic, visual events calendar where people of all ages can find information and discover entertainment suited to their interests.
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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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Photo of the new outdoor area. September 30, 2026

New addition brings 34 more preschool openings to Hulduheimar

Hulduheimar Preschool in Grafarvogur recently opened a new addition, creating 34 openings. Children from the waitlist have already filled about two-thirds of the new openings, and more will join as the phase-in period progresses.

Author Max Porter September 30, 2026

All of This Unreal Time — Max Porter at Tjarnarbíó

British author Max Porter will perform his one-man show All of This Unreal Time at Tjarnarbíó on Saturday evening, Oct. 3.

Bridge over Dimma September 29, 2026

New bridges for pedestrians and cyclists

"This remarkable cycling and pedestrian bridge goes to the heart of how we live and move in the city — and how we want it to develop in the years ahead," said Margrét Rós Sigurjónsdóttir, deputy city councilor and member of the Environment and Planning Council, as she opened a bridge over Dimma in Víðidalur, the easternmost part of Elliðaárdalur, on behalf of Reykjavík.

Director David Leitch and producer Kelly McCormick receive the Reykjavík International Film Festival's honorary award. September 28, 2026

David Leitch and Kelly McCormick receive RIFF honorary award

Director David Leitch and producer Kelly McCormick received the Reykjavík International Film Festival's honorary award for exemplary artistry on Saturday, Sept. 26.

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.

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Events

Toddler Time in Spöngin
Toddler Time in Spöngin
6. October 2026 | 10:00–11:00
Reykjavík City Library Spöngin
Coast Guard Vessel Óðinn - Guided Tour on Board
Coast Guard Vessel Óðinn - Guided Tour on Board
6. October 2026 | 13:00–14:00
Reykjavík Maritime Museum
Introduction to 3D printing
Introduction to 3D printing
5. October 2026 | 16:00–17:00
Grófin City Library
Guided tour at Árbær Open Air Museum
Guided tour at Árbær Open Air Museum
5. October 2026 | 13:00–14:00
Árbær Open Air Museum
Church in the Making – Lunchtime lectures at Hallgrímskirkja on Tuesdays in Octobe
Church in the Making – Lunchtime lectures at Hallgrímskirkja on Tuesdays in Octobe
6. October 2026 | 12:00–13:00
Hallgrímskirkja
DRAWN BY WOMEN - Pioneers in architecture
DRAWN BY WOMEN - Pioneers in architecture
5. October 2026 | 16:00–18:00
Arctic space
Læti!! Music lessons for children and adults
Læti!! Music lessons for children and adults
6. October 2026 | 14:00–18:00
Music Centre in Völvufell 17
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
6. October 2026 | 20:00–20:30
Reykjavik’s Lutheran Cathedral
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