For DesignMars 2026, fashion designer Theo Ike presents the event Extinction Event, offering a unique insight into the relationship between prehistory and the future through the lens of fashion design. The event takes place at the Nordic House, surrounded by wetlands where life first emerged approximately 400 million years ago. Homo sapiens have existed for […]
Suskin presents a fashion performance where dance and design meet. Two dancers explore the relationship between body, object, and time, with Suskin leather bags at the center. The choreography moves through stages of life, from birth to old age, where the bags remain constant companion, carrying memories and evolving with the body. The work reflects […]
Fashion design takes over the Nordic House during DesignMarch, transforming the venue into a vibrant platform for fashion and conversation. The theme of DesignMarch festival 2026 is Connections. “How do we connect through fashion, tradition, rituals and craftsmanship?” Open to all, the Nordic House will host a curated series of showrooms featuring both emerging and […]
Join the Craft Club in Nordic House Saturday 9th of May 11-14! Knitwear artist Juha Vehmaanperä brings their passion for knitting to Reykjavik. Join Juha for a workshop to learn the hand knitting special techniques wave pattern and tuck stitch. BYOKE = Bring Your Own Knitting Equipment You’ll need needles of your preferred size. Feel […]
How do emerging fashion designers work with cultural heritage? What roles do craft and dress play in connecting the past and the present? The Nordic organisation ALPHA and The Nordic House are organising a half-day seminar that explores cultural heritage across contemporary fashion. Through presentations and conversations, the seminar shares new perspectives on the meanings and […]
Hafdís Guðnadóttir, a midwife and certified children’s sleep consultant, will give a short educational talk at the Nordic House Children’s Library. Hafdís offers a variety of educational and online courses on the website sofabordaelska.is and on social media. The short lecture will give insight into children’s sleep and how you can support your child towards […]
Welcome to an exhibition of works by children from Reykjavík’s primary schools. The exhibition Inspired by the North will feature textile works, collages, video works and paintings by students from Landakotsskóli, Melaskóli and Hagaskóli. The works are all inspired by the exhibition Ripples: Shifting Realities in the Arctic, currently on display at the Nordic House. […]
Welcome to a drop-in workshop for families of all sorts where guests are introduced to natural and unnatural materials that unexpectedly fit together and form a mobile! The workshop is inspired by the exhibition Ripples: Shifting Realities in the Arctic which is located in the Hvelfing exhibition space and in the children’s library. We will focus on arctic […]
Are you between 18-30 years and would like to attend a creative writing course with Sunna Dís Másdóttir on April 13th at 17-20 hours? Focus will be on poetry, and participation is free of charge. The event will be held in Icelandic. The Nordic House offers a writing course with Sunna Dís. The tuition will […]
Opening hours at the Nordic House during Easter 2026 Thursday, April 2 10:00–17:00 Friday, April 4 Closed Saturday, April 3 10:00–17:00 Sunday, April 5 10:00–17:00 Please note that Plantan bistro is closed on Sunday, April 5. We are always closed on Mondays.
Join us for a vibrant evening at the Nordic House, Reykjavik to explore the powerful role of Artivism as a Catalyst for Wellbeing Economies. 15 April 2026 6-8pm, refreshments from 5:30pm Venue: Elissa, The Nordic House Reykjavík Language of event: English In a world facing climate crises, inequality, and social divides, artists and cultural activists are sparking change through creativity and storytelling. This […]
Due to bad weather conditions and in accordance with recommendations from the Department of Civil Protection, the Nordic House will be temporarily closed while the worst weather conditions pass. UPDATE! The events at 15:00 and 16:30 will take place as scheduled (and Plantan is open!).
Heritage and the Future of Cultural Monuments in the Faroe Islands, Greenland and Iceland Seminar Moderator: Vera Illugadóttir 4:30 PM Cultural Heritage as Archaeology and History Bjarni Ólafsson, historian Jón Gnarr, Member of Parliament Orri Vésteinsson, archaeologist Sumarliði R. Ísleifsson, historian 5:10 PM Coffee Break 5:20 PM Cultural Heritage and Climate Change Ása Berglind Hjálmarsdóttir, […]
The Nordic House is pleased to announce the generous donation of a sculpture by Lars-Gunnar Nordström from the L-G Nordström Foundation. The donation strengthens the Nordic House’s commitment to Nordic art and supporting artistic exchange across the region. About the artist, Lars-Gunnar Nordström The works of the Finnish artist Lars-Gunnar Nordström, also known as Nubben, […]
We are excited to continue our partnership with the Stockfish Film Festival! This year at the Nordic House, we will host a two‑day program featuring the Stockfish Industry Days, with a focus on The Future of the North Atlantic Film Landscape, on Saturday, 28 March. The program continues on Sunday, 29 March, with a wonderful […]
We are excited to continue our partnership with the Stockfish Film Festival! This year at the Nordic House, we will host a two‑day program featuring the Stockfish Industry Days, with a focus on The Future of the North Atlantic Film Landscape, on Saturday, 28 March. The program continues on Sunday, 29 March, with a wonderful […]
Reading circle at the Nordic House 2026 We read books in the three Scandinavian languages (Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish), get together, and discuss these works. The books we are focusing on are works that have won or been nominated for the Nordic Council Literature Prize. The third meeting will take place on Wednesday, April 22nd at […]
Welcome to a solidarity gathering with Greenland, hosted by Kalak, the Greenland–Iceland Friendship Association. Speakers include Karsten Peter Jensen, Greenland’s envoy in Iceland; Hanna í Horni, the Faroese Consul General in Iceland; Greenlandic music; and a presentation on the work of Kalak, the Greenland–Iceland Friendship Association. Everyone will also have the opportunity to register as […]
The Nordic House in Reykjavík joins FORCE, a Nordic platform dedicated to strengthening artistic freedom and supporting artists working in public space. We are pleased to announce that The Nordic House is now a partner in FORCE (Freedom, Open‑Dialogue, Resilience, Collaboration, and Empowerment). FORCE is a Nordic initiative established by Mesén to reinforce the role […]
KL. 09:00–10:30. Doors open at 08:30 – coffee and a light breakfast will be served. Seats are limited. Participants must register via the link – click here. The event will also be livestreamed. Click here to follow the event. Democracy is at a crossroads. Across the world, it is under mounting pressure, as misinformation, declining […]
Students are invited to a magical journey through the Nordic countries on Nordic Day! Wheelbarrows in the North is a lively Nordic children’s exhibition and workshop created by Lone Wernblad and Bergur Fonsdal Johannsen. The exhibition takes children on an imaginary musical journey through the Nordic countries – from mountains and fjords to polar bears, […]
Would you like to perform in a unique setting this summer? The Nordic House Picnic concerts have become a natural part of Reykjavik’s summer music scene. These concerts take place in the greenhouse, with the beautiful Vatnsmýri as a backdrop, accompanied by the sounds of the many birds who reside in the area. The Nordic […]
Welcome to a guided tour with the curator og The Membrane, Thomas Pausz. The tour will take approximately one hour and will take place in English. The Membrane explores soil regeneration as a fundamental process that makes Earth habitable, enabling life to emerge, persist, and renew itself. Scientific and posthumanist perspectives increasingly describe soil as […]
Every Wednesday mornings, we offer something extra for parents on parental leave and their babies. Most days that means extra sensory toys available but some Wednesday mornings we invite teachers for music moments or mini lectures in the children´s library. Plantan bistro offers special offer on those days for the youngest guests and you can […]
Every Wednesday mornings, we offer something extra for parents on parental leave and their babies. Most days that means extra sensory toys available but some Wednesday mornings we invite teachers for music moments or mini lectures in the children´s library. Plantan bistro offers special offer on those days for the youngest guests and you can […]
Every Wednesday mornings, we offer something extra for parents on parental leave and their babies. Most days that means extra sensory toys available but some Wednesday mornings we invite teachers for music moments or mini lectures in the children´s library. Plantan bistro offers special offer on those days for the youngest guests and you can […]
Every Wednesday mornings, we offer something extra for parents on parental leave and their babies. Most days that means extra sensory toys available but some Wednesday mornings we invite teachers for music moments or mini lectures in the children´s library. Plantan bistro offers special offer on those days for the youngest guests and you can […]
Every Wednesday mornings, we offer something extra for parents on parental leave and their babies. Most days that means extra sensory toys available but some Wednesday mornings we invite teachers for music moments or mini lectures in the children´s library. Plantan bistro offers special offer on those days for the youngest guests and you can […]
Every Wednesday mornings, we offer something extra for parents on parental leave and their babies. Most days that means extra sensory toys available but some Wednesday mornings we invite teachers for music moments or mini lectures in the children´s library. Plantan bistro offers special offer on those days for the youngest guests and you can […]
Every Wednesday mornings, we offer something extra for parents on parental leave and their babies. Most days that means extra sensory toys available but some Wednesday mornings we invite teachers for music moments or mini lectures in the children´s library. Plantan bistro offers special offer on those days for the youngest guests and you can […]
Music Moment for Babies and Toddlers is a 30-40 minute activity aimed for children ages 0 to 3 years old and their caregivers. Inspired by Edwin Gordon’s Music Learning Theory, this project is conceived as a series of participatory concerts without words, so it is open to families of any linguistic background. Natalia uses gestural […]
Every Wednesday mornings, we offer something extra for parents on parental leave and their babies. Most days that means extra sensory toys available but some Wednesday mornings we invite teachers for music moments or mini lectures in the children´s library. Plantan bistro offers special offer on those days for the youngest guests and you can […]
In connection with the nominations for the Nordic Council Children’s and Young People’s Literature Prize 2026, we invite you to an event where we take a closer look at projects that inspire reading joy among children and young people. The event will be streamed here: https://vimeo.com/event/5802568 Representatives from den nordiske bokslukeren will present the model […]
Welcome to the presentation of this year’s nominations for the Nordic Council Children’s and Young People’s Literature Prize 2026, held in the library here at the Nordic House. We will be joined by the Icelandic authors nominated this year, and the committee will give a presentation of their contributions. A light lunch will be served, […]
Welcome to a guided tour of the exhibition Ripples: Shifting Realities in the Arctic. Ásthildur Jónsdóttir, curator of the exhibition will walk with guests through the exhibition for about one hour. The guided tour will be in English. Ripples: Shifting Realities in the Arctic brings together artists and scientists to explore the profound environmental, cultural, […]
Make your own glacier animal! We welcome the whole family to come and make some glacier animals. You might have heard about the famous glacier mice, perhaps you have even seen one. In this workshop we are going to make an animal that lives on the glacier, perhaps it is the mice, perhaps it is […]
Borders & Boundaries is a photo exhibition for vocational education students in the Nordic countries. The NU exhibitions have been held yearly since 2017 by Yrkesinstitutet Prakticum in Helsinki (www.prakticum.fi). Welcome to the opening of the exhibition on tuesday 10th March at 5pm – 7pm. The aim of the project is to network and develop […]
Borders & Boundaries is a photo exhibition for vocational education students in the Nordic countries. The NU exhibitions have been held yearly since 2017 by Yrkesinstitutet Prakticum in Helsinki (www.prakticum.fi). See the floorplan – click here. The aim of the project is to network and develop media & art education in the Nordic countries and […]
Do you have an idea for an Icelandic–Finnish collaboration project? You can apply for funding from the Iceland–Finland Cultural Fund for projects that promote cooperation between the two countries. The application deadline is 31 March 2026. Read more about the opportunity here: https://hanaholmen.fi/sv/KulturfondenIslandFinland Image from a performance by Linda Granfors & Aura Hakuri, at the Nordic […]
What is a sýningarstjóri? Why are there so few formal curatorial positions in Iceland? How can we drive the curatorial forward here? How can the conditions for developing curatorial practices be better? Building on our recent article, What even is a sýningarstjóri?, we (KoK) invite you to an open conversation on curatorial practice, precarity, institutional […]
The whole family is welcome to a Swedish workshop with music, art and readings! Hillevi Torell, a writer from Sweden, visits the Nordic House and reads from her book Guðrún and the flycatcher, which was published in 2025. The book is a warm and thought-provoking story about roots, family ties, reunions, courage and the beauty […]
Praktik vid Nordens hus – Hösten 2026 Som praktikant vid Nordens hus blir du en del av ett dynamiskt team som arbetar med kulturutbyte mellan Island, Norden och de baltiska länderna. Verksamheten omfattar utställningar, evenemang, konferenser och festivaler inom konst, kultur, litteratur samt samhälls- och miljöfrågor. Tillgänglighet och mångfald är centrala delar av arbetet. Praktikprogrammet […]
Would you like to perform in a unique setting this summer? The Nordic House Picnic concerts have become a natural part of Reykjavik’s summer music scene. These concerts take place in the greenhouse, with the beautiful Vatnsmýri as a backdrop, accompanied by the sounds of the many birds who reside in the area. The Nordic […]
The nominees for the 2026 Nordic Council Literature Prize will be announced on Thursday 26th of February. What are we reading here in the Nordics? Are there any tendencies or trends in Nordic literature? Language: Swedish and Norwegian. The event will be streamed. Why are the Icelandic writers so nostalgic? Why does Norwegians always write […]
Try braiding your own colourful threads! The whole family is welcome to a workshop where Sami arts and crafts are put in focus. Braiding, twisting and tassels are important elements, that are used to create both practical and decorative details in Sami culture. These threads that are created by braiding and twisting become stronger and […]
Pippi Longstocking has a long history on the Icelandic stage, longer than many might think. This lively and determined girl first appeared to Icelandic readers in a book in 1949. From there she traveled north to Akureyri and jumped onto the professional stage in 1970. But her theatrical roots lie deeper and can be traced […]
Music Moment for Babies and Toddlers is a 30-40 minute activity aimed for children ages 0 to 3 years old and their caregivers. Inspired by Edwin Gordon’s Music Learning Theory, this project is conceived as a series of participatory concerts without words, so it is open to families of any linguistic background. Natalia uses gestural […]