Wheelchair access and lift. Use main entrance on upper level. 

Additional access information for the event is here.

Here is My Home is a video art installation that explores the theme of rooting and belonging in a new environment. Through a heartfelt collection of experiences, it portrays the journey of adaptation and the quest to find a sense of belonging in a foreign land. This piece serves as a tribute to Iceland's immigrant community, capturing emotions with depth and sensitivity.

Here is My Home transcends language barriers, resonating with audiences of all backgrounds. It is a poignant reflection of the universal longing for belonging.

Yuliana Palacios is an artist from Mexico who has been living in Iceland since 2016. During these years she has worked independently on her own projects but often in collaboration with local artists. She is currently pursuing an MA degree in Performing Arts at the Iceland University of the Arts.

Gerðarsafn
Rocinante Oaxaca
Ásta Vilhelmína Guðmundsdóttir
Fözz Studio
Artists' Salary Fund

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The event takes place outdoors in the public space. There is good wheelchair access on the pavements by Iðnó and Ráðhúsið. Nuts and seeds are used in the artworks. 

The nearest bus stop is Ráðhúsið. Bus stop MR is also close by, as is Hallargarðurinn and Lækjartorg.

The flora and fauna of the Reykjavík pond, Tjörnin, are two interconnected systems that form a symbiotic pattern. This outdoor exhibition consists of interactive ceramic sculptures that tell us the stories of the pond, pulling its characteristics onto its banks. This gives people a chance to strengthen their relationship with the species that live by or visit the pond.

Agnes Ársæls and Anna Andrea Winther began collaborating after graduating from the Iceland University of the Arts in 2018. Their joint creative output is marked by critical play and the relationship between humans and their environment. They have exhibited in Iceland and abroad, and also taken part in various international projects. This exhibition forms part of their research project, Inter-bite, exploring the cohabitation of people and animals in our everyday lives through the sharing of a snack.

The exhibition can be viewed at any point during the festival. A family workshop will also take place at the Festival Hub on the opening day, with participants putting together recipes catering to people and the birds at the pond.

Myndhöfundasjóður Íslands
City of Reykjavik

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The main venue is Alþýðuhúsið in Siglufjörður, which has wheelchair access but no accessible toilets. One exhibition will take place at Ráðhússalur Siglufjarðar which is wheelchair accessible. Other events at INTO Festival are held in various locations around the town, some outdoors and some indoors in unconventional exhibition spaces which are not fully accessible for wheelchairs.

INTO is an international festival of creative people hosted by Alþýðuhúsið in Siglufjörður, the recipient of the 2023 Eyrarrósin award. A diverse group of artists will join the festivities, with an open mind and a sincere longing to be influenced by each other and the locals.

INTO is curated by Aðalheiður S. Eysteinsdóttir (IS) and Will Owen (US) who have jointly curated events in Denmark and Iceland, in collaboration with Aros museum in Denmark and local teams. INTO was first held in Assedrup in 2023 and the 2025 edition is expected to take place in New York.

Siglufjörður will be throbbing with creative energy throughout the festival which features visual art exhibitions, performances, outdoor art, concerts and poetry. Events take place at Alþýðuhúsið and at other locations in the town, both indoors and outside. 

There is no fixed admission fee for the festival. Below is a reference price, but choose the price that suits you best. The festival does not accept credit cards, but it is easy to pay by bank transfers, aur, kass and cash.

Reference price:
Weekend pass 15000 ISK.
Day pass ISK 5000 ISK
All proceeds go to the artists performing at INTO Festival.

2 - 5 pm: Ljósastöðin - Tommy Nguyen, Will Owen og Sholeh Asgary 
3 - 5 pm: Kompan, Alþýðuhúsið - Styrmir Örn Guðmundsson, opening
3:30 - 10 pm: Garden by Alþýðuhúsið - Brák Jónsdóttir, Will Owen, Aðalheiður S. Eysteinsdóttir, Haraldur Jónsson 
4 - 5:30 pm: Vinnustofa Ástþórs - Arnar Ómarsson, opening
4 - 6 pm: Ráðhússalur - Bergþór Morthens, opening
4 - 5:30 pm: Herhúsið - Arna Guðný Valsdóttir 
4 - 5:30 pm: Segull 67 - Anders Visti, Ditte Lyngkær Pedersen 
4 - 5:30 pm: Söluturninn - Örlygur Kristfinnsson
5:30 - 6 pm: Alþýðuhúsið - Reykjavík Arts Festival and Eyrarrósin Reception  
6 - 7 pm: Alþýðuhúsið - concert with Þórir Hermann Óskarsson
9 - 10 pm: Tankurinn, Síldarminjasafnið - Abdul Dube 
10 - 11 pm: Alþýðuhúsið - Will Owen, Magnús Trygvason Eliassen 

2 - 5 pm: Kompan, Alþýðuhúsið - Styrmir Örn Guðmundsson
2 - 10 pm: Garden by Alþýðuhúsið - Brák Jónsdóttir, Will Owen, Aðalheiður S. Eysteinsdóttir, Haraldur Jónsson
2 - 5 pm: Herhúsið - Arna Guðný Valsdóttir, opening
2 - 5 pm: Tankurinn, Síldarminjasafnið - Abdul Dube 
2 - 5 pm: Vinnustofa Ástþórs - Arnar Ómarsson 
4 - 5 pm: Söluturninn - Örlygur Kristfinnsson
5 - 5:30 pm: Alþýðuhúsið - poetry, Brynja Hjálmsdóttir
8 - 8:45: Alþýðuhúsið - concert with Katrin Hahnar
9 - 10 pm: Alþýðuhúsið - concert with Magnús Trygvason Eliassen, Tumi Árnason 

2 - 5 pm: Kompan, Alþýðuhúsið - Styrmir Örn Guðmundsson
2 - 10 pm: Garden by Alþýðuhúsið - Brák Jónsdóttir, Will Owen, Aðalheiður S. Eysteinsdóttir, Haraldur Jónsson
2 - 5 pm: Segull 67 - Anders Visti, Ditte Lyngkær Pedersen 
2 - 5 pm: Herhúsið - Arna Guðný Valsdóttir 
2 - 5 pm: Tankurinn, Síldarminjasafnið - Abdul Dube 
4 - 5 pm: Söluturninn - Örlygur Kristfinnsson

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Sóknaráætlun Norðurlands estra
Fjallabyggð
Byggðastofnun
Icelandair

Reykjavik Arts Festival will take place 1-16 June 2024.

Vigdís' guiding principle in her work was that art and culture should not be the privilege of the few but the right of all. These were certainly not empty words, as she let her actions speak for themselves. During her tenure, she led an important strategic direction for the festival, focusing on accessibility and environmental issues, inspiring her colleagues to work towards this vision. She constantly sought new ways to bring high-quality cultural events to as many people as possible and emphasized that the artists and events at the festival should reflect the diversity and beauty of society in all its forms.

Vigdís demonstrated ambition, courage, and creativity in her role. These qualities shone brightly during the 2020-2021 pandemic when the program for the 2020 Festival was extended over a year, and events were carried out as public health restrictions allowed. It drew significant attention when the festival announced that it would not be canceled, unlike many festivals and events at that time. Towards the end of 2020, ArtGifts were delivered to the public across the country, an initiative that brought joy to both the people and the artists, who had hardly been able to perform for months.

The board and executive director of Reykjavík Arts Festival thank Vigdís for her generous and successful collaboration and for showing ambition, courage, and warmth in her work. We wish her all the best in whatever she takes on next and express our gratitude for the valuable legacy she leaves behind at the festival.

Photograph of Vigdís Jakobsdóttir was taken by Golli for Heimildin.

Vigdís concludes her role as Artistic Director

Reykjavík Arts Festival has moved from Gimli, Laekjargata 3 to Austurstraeti 5, 4th floor. 

The festival is now in excellent company as the same floor also houses the Icelandic Literature Center, Performing Arts Center Iceland, The Museum Council of Iceland and List fyrir alla. Iceland Music can also be found on the 2nd floor of the same building. 

The Reykjavík Arts Festival has been located in Bernhöftstorfa since its inception, starting operations in a single room in Gimli in 1969. From 1995 to 2010, the festival operated in the rear building that now houses Kornhladan, before moving back to Gimli.

Currently, access is only from Austurstræti, but the elevator there is old and not accessible to all. Improvements are underway to provide access from Hafnarstræti, and full accessibility to the festival’s office is expected within a few weeks.

The festival’s new postal address is Austurstræti 5, 101 Reykjavík.

Reykjavík Arts Festival has a new office

The Arts Festival Hub is the throbbing heart of the festival, offering a variety of exciting events - open to all, free of charge!

Reykjavík Arts Festival is a biennale and will next take place in June 2026.

Reykjavík Arts Festival hosts outstanding artistic creations from all corners of the world while also nurturing a powerful and vibrant relationship with its audiences, widening the circle to include as many as possible so that they may enjoy the arts on their own terms.

Reykjavík Arts Festival celebrates diversity and prioritises accessibility and respect for the environment in all decision making. Programming is driven by courage, professionalism, joy and big thinking.

We look forward to seeing you at the 2026 Reykjavík Arts Festival!

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Here is My Home

Inter-bite: feathers, fingers, antennas

INTO Festival

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The Arts Festival Hub is the throbbing heart of the festival, offering a variety of exciting events - open to all, free of charge!

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Reykjavík Arts Festival has a new office

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