Culture Night
Saturday, 22 August 2026in 7 days
Culture Night (Menningarnótt) is Iceland's biggest city festival, held in Reykjavík on the Saturday on or right after 18 August - the city's birthday (founded 1786). Since 1996 the centre fills with concerts, exhibitions and happenings late into the evening, capped with fireworks over the harbour. The Reykjavík Marathon is run the same morning. The exact date is confirmed by the city each year.
Coming years
| Year | Date | Weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 22 August 2026 | Saturday |
| 2027 | 21 August 2027 | Saturday |
| 2028 | 19 August 2028 | Saturday |
| 2029 | 18 August 2029 | Saturday |
| 2030 | 24 August 2030 | Saturday |
| 2031 | 23 August 2031 | Saturday |
Questions & answers
- When is Culture Night 2026?
- Culture Night 2026 falls on Saturday, 22 August 2026.
- When is Culture Night 2027?
- Culture Night 2027 falls on Saturday, 21 August 2027.
- Is Culture Night a public holiday in Iceland?
- No, Culture Night is not a public holiday in Iceland - it is an observance, so shops and workplaces stay open.