Festivals in Iceland

One of the most attractive things about Iceland is the festival. Everyone is aware of Iceland's natural beauty, but only a few are aware of the country's cultural and festive splendor. Festivals in Iceland bring warmth and good spirits to counteract the cold weather. All holidays are joyfully commemorated, and they are accompanied by decorations, parades, and festivities that take place all around the island.

The Winter Lights Festival honors both winters and the return of daylight after the long dark days of winter. Many people are drawn to this lovely event, in which all of the city's buildings and facades are illuminated to commemorate the return of daylight to the country. This is an extremely important holiday for the Icelandic people, with festivities such as Museum Night and Pool Night taking place over several days. The country's museums offer their doors to the public for free so that they can participate in various cultural activities. On Pool Night, guests are offered a complimentary pass to use the geothermal hot pools.

Each year in August, the largest event honoring the LGBT community-Reykjavik Pride takes place on the streets of Iceland's capital city. Seminars, talks, pride marches, and fancy dress competitions are all part of the week-long celebration. This festival attracts approximately 100,000 visitors from all around the world. You can purchase a pride pass to gain access to all of the events taking place throughout the festival. The biggest day of the event is Saturday, when the city is bathed in rainbow hues and the incredible pride parade takes place all day. This is one of Iceland's most prominent festivals.

Other festivals: Design March, Secret Solstice Festival, Iceland Airwaves Music Festival, etc.