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Exciting events and experiences happening this month in Reykjavik.

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Reykjavik Culture Night 2025 (Menningarnótt)

August 23, 2025
Various locations across Reykjavik
Free

A city-wide celebration marking the anniversary of Reykjavik's founding. Features a vast array of cultural events, art installations, music performances, and culminates in a spectacular fireworks display over the harbour.

The most significant annual event in Reykjavik, with something for everyone and a vibrant atmosphere.

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Reykjavik Jazz Festival 2025

August 13-17, 2025
Harpa Concert Hall and various Reykjavik clubs
ISK 3,500 - 9,900 per concert

An internationally acclaimed music festival showcasing a mix of local and international jazz artists across various venues. Expect diverse styles from traditional jazz to contemporary fusion.

A must-attend for jazz enthusiasts, offering a blend of intimate club performances and grand concert hall shows.

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Taste of Reykjavik Food Festival 2025

August 8-10, 2025
Grandi Food Hall and participating restaurants
ISK 2,000 - 7,000 per tasting/dish

A culinary event where Reykjavik's top chefs and restaurants present special tasting menus and street food experiences, highlighting Icelandic ingredients and modern Nordic cuisine.

An excellent opportunity to sample the best of Icelandic gastronomy in one place.

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Reykjavik Marathon 2025

August 23, 2025
Starts and ends at Lækjartorg, downtown Reykjavik
ISK 8,000 - 15,000 (registration fee)

An annual marathon event featuring various distances (marathon, half-marathon, 10k, fun run) that takes participants through the scenic streets of Reykjavik, often coinciding with Culture Night.

Run through the beautiful capital city, cheered on by enthusiastic crowds, and experience the buzz of Culture Night.

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Harpa Summer Concert Series: Icelandic Classics

Select Thursdays: August 7, 14, 21, 28, 2025
Harpa Concert Hall, Eldborg Hall
ISK 6,900

A series of captivating concerts held in the iconic Harpa Concert Hall, featuring performances of classic Icelandic musical compositions and folk-inspired pieces by local musicians.

Experience the unique sound of Icelandic classical music in one of the world's most stunning concert venues.

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Outdoor Sculpture Park Exhibition: Nordic Visions

Throughout August 2025
Einar Jónsson Museum Garden
Free (garden access)

An inspiring outdoor exhibition featuring contemporary Nordic sculptures nestled within the beautiful and serene garden of the Einar Jónsson Museum, providing a unique blend of art and nature.

A peaceful escape offering a chance to appreciate art in a tranquil outdoor setting, with stunning views of the city.

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Reykjavik Pride 2025 (Hinsegin Dagar)

August 5-10, 2025 (Parade on Aug 9)
Downtown Reykjavik, Arnarhóll (main stage), various venues
Free (parade), ticketed events vary

A vibrant and inclusive celebration of LGBTQ+ rights and culture, featuring a colourful parade through the city center, concerts, parties, and various cultural events.

One of the most joyful and welcoming festivals, showcasing Reykjavik's spirit of equality and diversity.

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Whale Watching Tours: Midnight Sun Sailings

Daily throughout August 2025 (evening departures)
Old Harbour, Reykjavik
ISK 11,500 - 15,000

Experience the unique phenomenon of the midnight sun while searching for whales, dolphins, and seabirds in Faxaflói Bay. These evening tours offer spectacular lighting and a different perspective.

A magical way to observe marine wildlife, enhanced by the extended daylight of the Icelandic summer.

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Grandi Festival of Lights 2025

August 29-30, 2025
Grandi Harbour Area, Reykjavik
Free

An enchanting evening festival transforming the Grandi harbour area with stunning light installations, projection mapping, live music, and street food vendors, celebrating the transition from summer into autumn's lengthening nights.

A visually spectacular event that brings a magical glow to Reykjavik's hip harbour district.

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The Phallological Museum: Late Night Guided Tour

Fridays in August 2025 (Aug 1, 8, 15, 22, 29)
Icelandic Phallological Museum
ISK 2,500

An unusual and educational late-night guided tour through the world-renowned Icelandic Phallological Museum, home to a collection of phallic specimens belonging to various creatures.

A quirky and surprisingly insightful experience, offering a unique perspective on biology and folklore.

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