Culture
Vetrarhátíð í Mývatnssveit/ Winter Festival in Mývatn
Reykjahlíðarkirkja Reykjahlíð Church SkútustaðarhreppurVetrarhátíð í Mývatnssveit er einstakur viðburður á landsvísu þar sem fjölbreytt og óhefðbundnar vetraríþróttir eru stundaðar. Nánar auglýst siðar. The Mývatnssveit Winter Festival is a unique national event where diverse and unconventional winter sports are practiced. More information published later.
Mývatn Open
The annual Mývatn Open is held in March on lake Mývatn in front of Sel-Hótel Mývatn. Yes, that is correct: the competition is held on the lake, on a very thick layer of ice when the water is frozen. More info will follow later.
Icelandic A1
Þekkingarnet Þingeyinga Hafnarstétt 3, Húsavík, IcelandIcelandic A2
Þekkingarnet Þingeyinga Hafnarstétt 3, Húsavík, IcelandMálþing 1200 ár frá Landnámi Náttafara/ Forum 1200 years of settlement by Náttfari
nánar auglýst siðar more information coming soon
6th Whale Congress
Hvalasafnið Hafnarstétt 1, Húsavík , Icelandmore information coming later
Violin colors from the past
Hvalasafnið Hafnarstétt 1, Húsavík , IcelandIn this program the two violin players Isolde Callisto Puts (Netherlands/Sweden) and Rebecka Karlsson (Sweden), present a palette of violin music.In a various mixture you get to know traditional Icelandic dance music, specific pieces from small Swedish villages, as well as pieces by famous baroque composers, music that draws musical paintings in many shades. Welcome… Read More »Violin colors from the past
Ásgeir Trausti- concert in the church of Húsavík
Húsavíkurkirkja/ Húsavík Church Garðarsbraut 9, Húsavík, IcelandThe beloved Icelandic musician Ásgeir Trausti will be travelling solo around Iceland this summer where he will perform on 13 concerts across Iceland.On the 5th of July, he’ll be playing in the church of Húsavík. Tickets are available HERE
The Dragon Festival at Skjálfandafljót
On Thursday, July 18th at 2:00 p.m., the Dragon Festival at Skjálfandafljót will be held outdoors at Goðafoss. Huldustígur and the Northern Lights Confucius Institute at the University of Iceland organize the event in collaboration with others. The goal is to connect the Icelandic and Chinese folklore heritage about dragons and rivers and to honor… Read More »The Dragon Festival at Skjálfandafljót
30th anniversary of Mærudagar Town Festival
Húsavík Harbour Hafnarstétt, Húsavík, IcelandJoin us for a spectacular celebration as we mark the 30th anniversary of the Mærudagar Town Festival in our beautiful hometown Húsavík! This year promises to be our best yet, with an exciting lineup of activities, music, food, and fun for the whole family! Whether you're a local or a visitor, come and experience the… Read More »30th anniversary of Mærudagar Town Festival
Window out to the world
Safnahúsið Húsavík Museum Stórigarður 17, Húsavík, Iceland
Vikar Mar
Safnahúsið Húsavík Museum Stórigarður 17, Húsavík, IcelandVikar Mar er ungur listamaður og bóndi á Ytri-Bakka við Hjalteyri, og starfrækir vinnustofu sína í gömlu rannsóknarstofunum í síldarverksmiðjuni á Hjalteyri. Verk hans einkennast af skærum litum, kraftmiklum formum og endurtekningu sem hann hefur þróað í sitt eigið listræna tungumál.
Ingunn V Sigmarsdóttir
Safnahúsið Húsavík Museum Stórigarður 17, Húsavík, IcelandIngunn V. Sigmarsdóttir (1966) er fædd og uppalin á Borgarfirði eystra. Hún hefur unnið ýmis störf víða um land, bjó m.a á Húsavík í 14 ár en er nú þjóðfræðingur og grunnskólakennari sem býr og starfar á Akureyri.
Flavie Mialon &Jorge Pascual Hernández
Safnahúsið Húsavík Museum Stórigarður 17, Húsavík, IcelandFlavie Mialon (FR) Alternative Folk/ Ambient Traveling through hope and melancholia, Flavie’s voice reminds you that loneliness has a friend and that you are understood and cherished. Deeply personal, wounded, loving and honest, her atmospheric songs take you on a journey that twist and spirals through inspiring melodies, holding all in a soft embrace. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Ke8XSd2XEU https://open.spotify.com/intl-es/artist/2zJWXcziiLTFfyVjIBiA6j?si=mGgdpI3kQOCCkWGDmlKNiQ… Read More »Flavie Mialon &Jorge Pascual Hernández
HönnunarÞing/Design thing
Öll velkomin á HönnunarÞing / Design Thing sem er hátíð hönnunar og nýsköpunar. Áherslan í ár er á tónlist og margvíslegar birtingarmyndir snertiflata hönnunar og tónlistar. Þetta verður skemmtilegt, fróðlegt og gagnlegt. Í gegnum tóna og tal dagskrárinnar kynnumst við því hvernig spila má á strengi nýsköpunar, þjálfa sköpunarvöðvann og sjá hugmynd verða að veruleika.… Read More »HönnunarÞing/Design thing