Events across the villages of East Iceland, from concerts and markets to matches and guided walks.
Exhibition during Dagar myrkurs, with works for sale and drinks on site. Open 29 Oct 15:00-18:00 and 30 Oct 14:00-17:00.
Horror-themed waffles and other dreadful treats at Tryggvabúð. Part of Dagar myrkurs.
Death Cafe at Skriðuklaustur during Days of Darkness. Enter through the main doors; Klausturkaffi is closed but light refreshments are provided. Free admission.
A poetry reading as part of Dagar myrkurs (Days of Darkness). Coffee is served and everyone is welcome.
Puzzle trail for the whole family hosted by the Egilsstaðir Secondary School drama club. Meet at the stage; children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Art collective Mercury Maze turns the church into an interactive light, sound and projection work during Dagar myrkurs. Free admission.
Exhibition of moving image, sound, sculpture and installation by Helga Dóróthea Fannon, rooted in the legend of the seeress grave on Hólmaháls; curated by Þórhildur Tinna Sigurðardóttir. Open Fridays and Saturdays 14:00–17:00 until 31 October.
Solo exhibition by Heiðdís Hólm, the first show in the new artist-run Gallerí Lokað upstairs in the old net factory. The artist plans a talk at the close of the show (time not yet announced).
Group exhibition curated by Þórhildur Tinna Sigurðardóttir with Cecilia Fiona, Kristín Morthens, Hayden Dunham, Morehshin Allahyari and Gerður Helgadóttir; the Seyðisfjörður half of a two-part show. Open Tue–Fri and Sat afternoons.
Photography and storytelling exhibition by Paraguayan-born, East Iceland-based photographer Juanjo Ivaldi, with portraits and stories of people of foreign origin who have settled in Egilsstaðir.
Small display made with the Fljótsdalshérað senior citizens' association: four participants each chose an object from the museum collection and wrote a memory connected to it. On show until the end of November.
Bring yarn, needles, hooks or other craft supplies you no longer need and take something else home; organised by Minjasafn Austurlands and Bókasafn Múlaþings. Leftovers go to the Red Cross on 1 November.
East Iceland's annual community festival celebrating the darkest time of year, coordinated by Austurbrú; events across the region are collected at dagarmyrkurs.is.
Turnip lantern carving and darkness bingo at the museum, with a reading and Halloween crafts for children at the library. Children must be accompanied by an adult; bring your own turnips and a flashlight.
A Zumba class under disco lights; costumes welcome. Part of Dagar myrkurs.
Closing event of the exhibition, combining text, sound and light in a dark space. Free admission.
Art collective Mercury Maze turns the church into an interactive light, sound and projection work during Dagar myrkurs. Free admission.
Days of Darkness pizza night at Frystiklefinn: homemade pizzas and fries only on the menu that evening.
Residents of Djúpivogur and the surrounding area are encouraged to wear costumes at play and work during Dagar myrkurs.
A Halloween ball for all primary school children, organised by the Djúpavogsskóli parents association and the Zion youth centre. Costumes welcome.
Children in Djúpivogur go door to door for treats. Residents who want to welcome them put a candle or lantern outside.
Screening of Verity at Herðubíó, the cinema in the Herðubreið community centre; book via the cinema's booking page. Standard tickets 1,650 ISK (less for children, seniors and disabled people).
A farce about alcoholism and memory loss. Tickets on svid.is.
An experimental project by four brass players exploring composition and improvisation.
Town-wide trick-or-treating ("grikk eða gott") for children, going door to door between 17:00 and 19:00.
Traditional sheep head feast during Days of Darkness. Reservations on 898 6056 or [email protected].
A farce about alcoholism and memory loss. Tickets on svid.is.
Most lights are turned off and candlelight sets the mood in the baths.
Days of Darkness night drive around Borgarfjörður searching for the vanished JólaNaddi and Jólaskotta, with mead, Christmas lights and festive music; pick-up around the village or at KHB brewery. Free, 18+ only.
Halloween party at Valhöll with DJ Tony Tjokko.
All Saints' Day church service at Hof church in Vopnafjörður.
Residents of Djúpivogur and nearby light outdoor candles and decorate rocks. An evening walk lets visitors see the lights.
Open talk in Austurbrú's Orkuskot energy series: Guðmundur Hólm Guðmundsson of RARIK on three-phase electricity and what it changes for an area. The talk is recorded.
Reading session at the library aimed at preschool-age children; everyone welcome.
Bónus-deild karla (men's top-flight basketball) 2026-27, regular-season home game for Höttur against Tindastóll.
Themed dinner night at the Bláfell restaurant with sushi, noodles, spring rolls and fried prawns. Time and price not published.
Film screening at Herðubíó cinema in Seyðisfjörður.
Unbroken-deild karla (men's top-flight volleyball) 2026-27, home game for Þróttur Fjarðabyggð against Afturelding. Part of a double-header weekend: the two teams meet twice in Neskaupstaður that weekend.
Unbroken-deild kvenna (women's top-flight volleyball) 2026-27, home game for Þróttur Fjarðabyggð against Afturelding. Part of a double-header weekend: the two teams meet twice in Neskaupstaður that weekend.
A walk led by Skúli Björn Gunnarsson. Meet at Tjarnarás 8 at 10:00 to carpool.
Unbroken-deild karla (men's top-flight volleyball) 2026-27, home game for Þróttur Fjarðabyggð against Afturelding. Part of a double-header weekend: the two teams meet twice in Neskaupstaður that weekend.
Unbroken-deild kvenna (women's top-flight volleyball) 2026-27, home game for Þróttur Fjarðabyggð against Afturelding. Part of a double-header weekend: the two teams meet twice in Neskaupstaður that weekend.
A four-hour first-aid course run by the Red Cross.
The sixth Matarmót of Matarauður Austurlands, where East Iceland food producers present their products and offer tastings.
Campfire storytime for children run by Bókasafn Múlaþings with Náttúruskólinn: meet at the library, walk to the fire, hear a story and heat a warm snack over the fire. Bring a mug and a seat cushion.
Open house at Seyðisfjörður school according to the school calendar. The time is not stated.
Theme exhibition by Nesskóli pupils according to the school calendar. The time is not stated.
Bónus-deild karla (men's top-flight basketball) 2026-27, regular-season home game for Höttur against Valur.
3. deild karla (men's fourth-tier basketball) 2026-27: Höttur's reserve team hosts Haukar b.
Kvenfélagið Lindin's annual Christmas market with a cake bazaar, waffle sales and guest sellers. Sales tables ISK 1,000.
Final talk in Austurbrú's Orkuskot energy series: a specialist from the energy-transition team at Umhverfis- og orkustofnun on electric cars. Open to all; the talk is recorded.
3. deild karla (men's fourth-tier basketball) 2026-27: Höttur's reserve team hosts Álftanes b.
Festive service for the first Sunday of Advent at Vopnafjörður church.
Advent celebration at Skeggjastaðir church in Bakkafjörður, listed in the Vopnafjörður municipal calendar.
The band LÓN, fronted by singer Valdimar, performs its Christmas album 5 mínútur í jól, with singer RAKEL as special guest. Doors open at 20:00.
Bónus-deild karla (men's top-flight basketball) 2026-27, regular-season home game for Höttur against Njarðvík.
Meet at the library and walk together to the campfire for a story reading and a warm drink or snack. Bring a mug and a seat cushion.
Unbroken-deild karla (men's top-flight volleyball) 2026-27, home game for Þróttur Fjarðabyggð against Þróttur Reykjavík.
Unbroken-deild kvenna (women's top-flight volleyball) 2026-27, home game for Þróttur Fjarðabyggð against Þróttur Reykjavík/Blakfélag Hafnarfjarðar.
Evening Advent celebration at Hof church in Vopnafjörður.
Christmas Eve evensong at Vopnafjörður church.
Festive church service on Christmas Day at 11:00.
Festive service on 26 December at Skeggjastaðir church, listed in the Vopnafjörður municipal calendar.
Bónus-deild karla (men's top-flight basketball) 2026-27, regular-season home game for Höttur against Sindri. East Iceland derby against Sindri from Höfn, the other newly promoted side.
New Year's Day festive service at Hof church.
Bónus-deild karla (men's top-flight basketball) 2026-27, regular-season home game for Höttur against Álftanes.
Bónus-deild karla (men's top-flight basketball) 2026-27, regular-season home game for Höttur against Stjarnan.
Quiz night at the Bláfell restaurant. Time and price not published.
3. deild karla (men's fourth-tier basketball) 2026-27: Höttur's reserve team hosts Valur b.
Bónus-deild karla (men's top-flight basketball) 2026-27, regular-season home game for Höttur against Keflavík.
Bónus-deild karla (men's top-flight basketball) 2026-27, regular-season home game for Höttur against KR.
Traditional þorrablót feast at the Frystihúsið hall, with an accommodation offer at Hótel Breiðdalsvík. Time and ticket price not yet published.
Unbroken-deild karla (men's top-flight volleyball) 2026-27, home game for Þróttur Fjarðabyggð against KA. Part of a double-header weekend: the two teams meet twice in Neskaupstaður that weekend.
Unbroken-deild kvenna (women's top-flight volleyball) 2026-27, home game for Þróttur Fjarðabyggð against KA. Part of a double-header weekend: the two teams meet twice in Neskaupstaður that weekend.
Unbroken-deild karla (men's top-flight volleyball) 2026-27, home game for Þróttur Fjarðabyggð against KA. Part of a double-header weekend: the two teams meet twice in Neskaupstaður that weekend.
3. deild karla (men's fourth-tier basketball) 2026-27: Höttur's reserve team hosts Stjarnan b.
Unbroken-deild kvenna (women's top-flight volleyball) 2026-27, home game for Þróttur Fjarðabyggð against KA. Part of a double-header weekend: the two teams meet twice in Neskaupstaður that weekend.
Unbroken-deild kvenna (women's top-flight volleyball) 2026-27, home game for Þróttur Fjarðabyggð against HK Ýmir. Part of a double-header weekend: the two teams meet twice in Neskaupstaður that weekend.
Unbroken-deild karla (men's top-flight volleyball) 2026-27, home game for Þróttur Fjarðabyggð against Hamar. Part of a double-header weekend: the two teams meet twice in Neskaupstaður that weekend.
Unbroken-deild kvenna (women's top-flight volleyball) 2026-27, home game for Þróttur Fjarðabyggð against HK Ýmir. Part of a double-header weekend: the two teams meet twice in Neskaupstaður that weekend.
Unbroken-deild karla (men's top-flight volleyball) 2026-27, home game for Þróttur Fjarðabyggð against Hamar. Part of a double-header weekend: the two teams meet twice in Neskaupstaður that weekend.
Bónus-deild karla (men's top-flight basketball) 2026-27, regular-season home game for Höttur against Grindavík.
Bónus-deild karla (men's top-flight basketball) 2026-27, regular-season home game for Höttur against Ármann.
Major concert premiering Bára Sigurjónsdóttir's new work Horft til framtíðar, with Beethoven's Third Symphony and Alexei Lebedev's bass trombone concerto (soloist Árni Pétur Árnason). The venue has not been announced.
Spring round of the Icelandic youth volleyball championship for U12 and U14 teams, hosted in Neskaupstaður according to the Volleyball Association of Iceland (BLÍ) fixture calendar. Venue assumed to be the town sports hall; check BLÍ for the final schedule.
One-night music festival held in the old fish-meal factory in Borgarfjörður eystri, broadcast live on Rás 2; locals run side events during the preceding week. Line-up to be announced early 2027, ticket sales from early April.