You’re thinking about a spring visit to Iceland, but you need some inspiration on what to do during your stay? Well, we’ve got some news that’ll make you want to jump on the next plane to Reykjavik.
How about planning a trip around one of the festivals scheduled for March, April and May 2023 in and around the Icelandic capital? Iceland ProTravel can make all the arrangements. All you need to do is arrive!
Stockfish Film Festival
Late March, early April
A reincarnation of the long-running Reykjavík Film Festival, Stockfish creates a platform for collaboration between domestic and international film communities and gives the general audience an opportunity to see some of the world’s latest art-house movies.
https://stockfishfestival.is/en/front-page/
Children’s Culture Festival
April 5-10
Launched in 2010, the festival strives to introduce children and young people to a wide range of arts disciplines through workshops and performances. The unique aspect of this event is its emphasis on participation, focusing particularly on the child as an artist. There are a variety of activities for children, including theater workshops, circus, visual arts, storytelling, music, film, puppetry and dance activities, with many local schools, libraries, museums, theaters and other cultural institutions taking part.
https://www.childrensculturefestival.is/
Reykjavík International Literary Festival
April 19-23
This biannual festival has been held since 1985 and is one of the most important literary festivals in Europe. Meet authors, attend readings and seminars or dance with your favorite author at the Literary Ball!
Set in cozy venues in downtown Reykjavík, the festival offers interesting and entertaining programs for book enthusiasts. Over a span of more than 30 years, the event has welcomed Nobel-prize winners, novelists, historians, political activists, philosophers, cartoonists and more to take part in lively programs. All programs are in English and there’s no admission fee.
https://visitreykjavik.is/reykjavik-international-literary-festival
DesignMarch
May 3-7
Iceland´s largest design festival focuses on progressive design and innovation. The event heralds new and surprising approaches and is a vibrant platform for ideas, diverse perspectives and knowledge as driving forces that enrich and enhance society.
DesignMarch brings together all disciplines of design: fashion, architecture, furniture and interior design, graphic design and product design. Spread between individual, group and students shows, each year the event attracts around 400 participants, with an increasing number of foreign exhibitors and visitors coming to Iceland specifically for the festival.
https://designmarch.is/about-designmarch
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