Fall break
Reykjavík primary schools’ fall break runs Oct. 22-26, offering a wide range of activities for children and families across the city. Museums, libraries and other venues offer creative workshops, scavenger hunts, crafts, games and family events. Adults accompanying children receive free admission to City museums during fall break.
Events
Christmas City Event Fund 2026 – applications welcome
Preparations for the Christmas season are getting underway, and applications are now open for the Christmas City Event Fund.
The project aims to enhance daily life and support businesses, shops, restaurants and other services in the area. The events enliven the city center for residents and visitors to enjoy during Advent. Those planning events in December can apply for support up to 400,000 krónur.
Competition for light art at Winter Lights Festival 2027
Reykjavík City is holding a competition for light artworks in public spaces across the city during the 2027 Winter Lights Festival. The festival takes place Feb. 4-7.
Want to get your events out there?
Anyone can submit events to the city's event calendar.
Submitted events appear on City Life at borginokkar.is and are also available for other platforms to pull from — visir.is and the GJUGG app, for example, both draw their event listings from the same source.
The Reykjavík City Card on your phone
Build your card and choose what works for you. The Reykjavík Card gives you access to the best the city has to offer.
You choose what goes on the card and can store everything on your phone: a swim pass, a Culture Card, the geothermal beach at Nauthólsvík, the Reykjavík Family Park and Zoo or fitness access at Klébergslaug. The choice is yours!
