ANERSAAQ- Workshop for children At the Nordic House children’s library. September 13th 17 – 18:30. Children age 8 – 14 years old are welcome. Free entrance! Be a part of a great Art project travelling in the North. Join the workshop and send your drawings and homemade slides with our Art-container to Greenland, Denmark and Berlin. Experience what other kids has been […]
ANERSAAQ / ANDI / ÅND – spirit of place – Artist talk 13. september at 8pm Artist talk with Karen Thastum from the group TURA YA MOYA and initiator of the traveling containerproject. Karen will present parts of her film SERMERSAAQ SAGA telling about „spirit of place“ TINIT in East Greenland. The talk is in English. More […]
What‘s going on in Denmark? Having worked for the Danish Broadcasting Corporation since 2004 Clement Kjersgaard has anchored no less than 14 TV-shows and a number of specials. He also is the founder/publisher of the Danish current affairs magazine RÆSON. He will give a lecture at The Nordic House in Reykjavik on the current and […]
Finnish storyhour Sunday September 4th at 12:00 in the Nordic House Library. Welcome
Danish autumn Visits by Danish authors, artists and researchers, October 12-16, 2016 The festival will be in the Nordic House on 13. & 15. October. Timetable in the Nordic House, October 13 Thursday 13th of October, 17-19h, Nordic House entrance: Art opening with Ole Bundgaard and Sigurður Þóris. Ole sings and plays some tunes with Icelandic […]
Föstudagur, 2. september Kl. 12:00-12:50 Opnun Norræna tjaldsins: Norræn vísnatónlist Vigdís Hafliðadóttir og Þorgerður Ása Aðalsteinsdóttir eru nýútskrifaðar vísnasöngkonur úr Norræna vísnasöngskólanum í Kungälv í Svíþjóð. Þær flytja gestum Norræna tjaldsins lög af ýmsum toga þar sem lagatextarnir eru flestir á íslensku en nokkrir textar á granntungum okkar slæðast þó með. Kl. 13:00-13:50 Þjóðernishyggja og […]
Föstudagur 9. september 2016 13.00-16.00 Norræna húsið, Reykjavík. Norðurskautsráðið 20 ára – árangur og áskoranir 13.00 – 14.15 Hringborðsumræður: Norðurskautsráðið – starfsemi og verkefni Fundarstjóri: Magnús Jóhannesson framkvæmdastjóri Norðurskautsráðsins Þátttakendur: Árni Þór Sigurðsson, sendiherra norðurslóða, utanríkisráðuneytinu Soffía Guðmundsdóttir, framkvæmdastjóri PAME (vinnuhóps Norðurskautsráðsins um málefni hafsins) Halldór Björnsson, hópstjóri veðurs og loftslags, Veðurstofu Íslands Lára Jóhannsdóttir, […]
Fiskveiðistjórnun og jöfnuður – Færeyingar segja frá Þrír færeyskir ráðherrar á fundi Vinstri-grænna 10. september. Fundurinn fer fram á skandinavísku tungumáli og er opinn öllum, ókeypis. Livestream: Þrír ráðherrar færeysku landstjórnarinnar, þau Högni Höydal, sjávarútvegsráðherra, Kristina Háfoss, fjármálaráðherra og Siríð Stenberg, innanríkis og velferðarráðherra, eru væntanleg til Íslands helgina 9 – 12 september í boði […]
Mýrin homepage „Mýrin“ or In the Moorland 2016 – International children‘s literature festival will be held in the Nordic house october 6th – 9th 2016 with authors and scholars from Scandinavia, Europe and USA. The program will consist of both readings, lectures and workshops. Facebook
Open call! The Nordic House in Reykjavik is accepting applications from artists and musicians for the upcoming Airwaves off-venue concerts, 2nd – 6th November 2016. It´s open for all artists to apply, but we have a special focus on artists living in a Nordic or Baltic countries, or have a Nordic nationality living abroad. Please let […]
Danish storyhours for Danish speaking children and their parents. The Nordic House children library, Sunday, August 28, from 14-15. We read, talk and sing together. The storyhour is lead by Susanne Elgum. Danish storyhours Sundays from 14-15, on August 28, September 25, October 30 and November 27.
Meet the Author October 4. at 7:30pm. Free entrance. The program will take place in a Scandinavian languages. Livestream ATHENA FARROKHZAD (1983) is a Swedish poet, literary critic, translator, playwright and teacher of creative writing at Biskops-Arnö folk high school. She was born in Iran and grew up in Sweden. In 2013, Athena Farrokhzad published the collection of poems […]
The People’s Meeting is a vibrant two days festival on society and community, where people meet and discuss matters important to all of us. We will pitch tents in a camp where many different organizations invite to activities. We will experience spirited discussions, music and events. The meeting mostly is in Icelandic but everyone […]
Meet the Author: CARSTEN JENSEN At The Nordic House, september 6. at 7:30pm. Free entrance. The program will take place in scandinavian languages. Livestream CARSTEN JENSEN (f. 1952) is a Danish author, journalist and debater. He has a degree in literary studies from the University of Copenhagen, and often appears in columns in the major Danish daily […]
Gursus Iceland Tour – aka. the Tour of the Unexpected The Swedish duo Gursus is coming to Iceland! Take the opportunity to experience this unique folk jazz clash. Buy tickets. Unexpected meetings. Unexpected stories. Unexpected music. The duo itself is a result of a sudden meeting between a folk fiddler and a jazz saxophonist, all […]
Conversation on the International Open seminar for artists and producers. Monday August 29th from 17.00 – 19.00 The CONVERSATION ON THE INTERNATIONAL will be held in English, and is open for all and free of charge. The fourth biannual Ice Hot Nordic Dance Platform is approaching. It takes place in Copenhagen November 30th – December 4th […]
Extract 18.8 2016 – 11. 9 2016 Welcome to the opening of „Extract“ in the Nordic House’s foyer thursday 18.8. at 5 pm. The Nordic house welcomes you with a glass of vine. The exhibition extract is a description of a chosen area, 9 x 9 x 9 meters on an uninhabited island – Geldinganes […]
16.08.2016 – 17.08.2016 9:30-16:00 – Free admission Anyone interested in experiencing and learning about innovative educational tools first-hand is welcome to join. The event is hosted by KRUMMA with 30 years of experience in importing high-quality educational playthings for elementary schools, kindergartens and the Icelandic community. At the exhibition, you can explore some of the coolest […]
Russia today: Western neighbours and public diplomacy Nordic conference series on Russia and the Nordics- Nordic House | Sep 9, 2016 Livestream- to watch again choose More on livestream.com under the image. Program: 08:30 Door opens, coffee in the lobby 09:00 Welcome address 09:05 Mikhail Zygar (Keynote), Editor in Chief at independent TV station Dozhd and […]
Meet up with the artists and join in their process! Would you like to share your thoughts around the word „LUCKY“, this is the moment! The Nordic House has three artist in residency working on a new stage production, and they are interested in talking to you during their creative process. It will be an open […]
Fighting Tax Evasion: Open seminar with Torsten Fensby Tuesday June 28 from 10:00 to 12:00 at the Nordic house Open seminar hosted by The Nordic Region Focus in Iceland, The Institute of International Affairs at the University of Iceland and Kjarninn. Livestream: In this open seminar Torsten Fensby, a specialist on tax issues, appointed […]
Century of the Child: Nordic Design for Children 1900 to Today The Nordic House is proud to present the exhibition Century of the Child: Nordic Design for Children 1900 to Today. The exhibition appeals to visitors of all ages and The Nordic House offers various playful and interactive experiences in connection with the exhibition – […]
Sævar Karl: FÍN SÝNING 29.6 2016 – 14.8 2016 Welcome to the opening of „FÍN SÝNING“ in the Nordic House’s foyer! Welcome to the opening of Sævar Karl (IS) exhibition. Wednesday 29.06 at 17:00 Program: Opening by The Nordic House, Sævar Karl and a performance by Óskar Guðjónsson on saxophone and Ife Tolentino on guitar and vocal improvisation. The Nordic […]
Bellstop Salurinn 8:30 pm. Tickets at the Nordic House reception -Price: 2500 Isk- Bellstop is a duo that consists of musicians Elin and Rúnar, they play Folk & Roll and have done it together for 10 years, since 2006. Now they are going to play for the audience at The Nordic House Thursday night 16. […]
Picnic Concerts Every Sunday during summer Playing Today: Elísabet Ólafs og Hlynur Þór Elísabet and Hlynur play well known Icelandic songs in new costumes. Admission is free and everybody is welcome Welcome to enjoy the summer in our beautiful greenhouse just outside the doorstep to the Nordic House! Every Sunday during summer, various Icelandic […]
Picnic Concerts Every Sunday during summer Playing Today: Markús & The Diversion Sessions Markús Bjarnason writes melodic new-wave pop with clever arrangements. The music is friendly, often personal and sometimes melancholic, but also with a humorous touch. Admission is free and everybody is welcome Welcome to enjoy the summer in our beautiful greenhouse just outside […]
Picnic Concerts Every Sunday during summer Playing Tonight: Anna Jósdóttir Anna Jósdóttir is a soprano with good knowledge of the Icelandic music heritage. She likes to sing both old and new music that she enjoys and which touches her heart. Admission is free and everybody is welcome Welcome to enjoy the summer in our beautiful greenhouse just […]
Picnic Concerts Every Sunday during summer Playing Tonight: ÍRiS ÍRiS creates mysterious electronic music with a dreamy edge where opposites clash, light and darkness meet. ÍRiS augments her own voice with loops and digital effects to build her own sound world. Admission is free and everybody is welcome Welcome to enjoy the summer in our […]
Picnic Concerts Every Sunday during summer Playing Today: Myrra Rós Myrra Rós has built herself her own little world on the Icelandic music scene with bold and personal folk music. Myrraʼs world is fragile and harmonic and holds strong emotions. Admission is free and everybody is welcome Welcome to enjoy the summer in our beautiful […]
Picnic Concerts Every Sunday during summer Admission is free and everybody is welcome Playing Today: Ellen & Eyþór The married couple Ellen Kristjánsdóttir and Eyþór Gunnarson perform music together that feeds your mind and soul. They will perform some of Ellenʼs favourite music from her own successful career. Facebook event Welcome to enjoy the summer in […]
Frederiksberg Parish Choir was founded in 1984 by its current leader, Lis Vorbeck. The choir consists of about 30 girls aged from 12-20 and sings regularly for worship and events in Frederiksberg Church. In addition, the choir annually holds numerous concerts in Denmark. The choir has traveled a lot and given concerts in the Faroe Islands, […]
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs, in cooperation with the University of Iceland Human Rights Institute, invites to two meetings in the Nordic House, 10th and 20th of June, with representatives from international institutions in Europe, on the impact of conflict and terrorism on the respect for Human Rights. Light refreshments after the lectures which will […]
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs, in cooperation with the University of Iceland Human Rights Institute, invites to two meetings in the Nordic House, 10 and 20 June, with representatives from international institutions in Europe, on the impact of conflict and terrorism on the respect for Human Rights. Light refreshments after the lectures which will be […]
Buy Tickets Arctic Concerts Every Thursday nights at 20.30 throughout the summer season Arctic Concerts is a series with outstanding Icelandic and Nordic musicians, performing diverse musically interesting programs for travelers, as well as locals, at the Nordic House. The concert series is ideal for travelers interested in music from Iceland and the North Atlantic region. […]
Buy Tickets Arctic Concerts Every Thursday nights at 20.30 throughout the summer season Arctic Concerts is a series with outstanding Icelandic and Nordic musicians, performing diverse musically interesting programs for travelers, as well as locals, at the Nordic House. The concert series is ideal for travelers interested in music from Iceland and the North Atlantic region. […]
Buy Tickets Arctic Concerts Every Thursday nights at 20.30 throughout the summer season Admission fee to Arctic Concerts is ISK 2.500. Arctic Concerts is a series with outstanding Icelandic and Nordic musicians, performing diverse musically interesting programs for travelers, as well as locals, at the Nordic House. The concert series is ideal for travelers interested in music […]
Buy Tickets Arctic Concerts Every Thursday nights at 20.30 throughout the summer season Admission fee to Arctic Concerts is ISK 2.500. Arctic Concerts is a series with outstanding Icelandic and Nordic musicians, performing diverse musically interesting programs for travelers, as well as locals, at the Nordic House. The concert series is ideal for travelers interested in music […]
Buy Tickets Arctic Concerts Every Thursday nights at 20.30 throughout the summer season Arctic Concerts is a series with outstanding Icelandic and Nordic musicians, performing diverse musically interesting programs for travelers, as well as locals, at the Nordic House. The concert series is ideal for travelers interested in music from Iceland and the North Atlantic region. […]
Buy Tickets Arctic Concerts Every Thursday nights at 20.30 throughout the summer season Admission fee to Arctic Concerts is ISK 2.500. Arctic Concerts is a series with outstanding Icelandic and Nordic musicians, performing diverse musically interesting programs for travelers, as well as locals, at the Nordic House. The concert series is ideal for travelers interested in music […]
Buy Tickets Arctic Concerts Every Thursday nights at 20.30 throughout the summer season Admission fee to Arctic Concerts is ISK 2.500. Arctic Concerts is a series with outstanding Icelandic and Nordic musicians, performing diverse musically interesting programs for travelers, as well as locals, at the Nordic House. The concert series is ideal for travelers interested in music […]
Buy Tickets Arctic Concerts Every Thursday nights at 20.30 throughout the summer season Admission fee to Arctic Concerts is ISK 2.500. Today playing on Artic Concerts is: KK (Kristján Kristjánsson) is Iceland’s leading blues and folk musician. KK who just celebrated his 60th birthday was born in Minnesota US 1956, but later moved to Iceland with his family. […]
Buy Tickets Arctic Concerts Every Thursday nights at 20.30 throughout the summer season Unnur Sara Eldjárn Unnur Sara Eldjárn is of a younger generation Icelandic singers / songwriters. Her music is rooted in the stiles of pop, rock and jazz, with exceptional personal touch and sensitive poetic approach. Unnur Sara released her first solo album last […]
WANTED: Participants for movement workshops, conversations and work in progress showing with dance/performance company H2DANCE . Choreographer Hanna Gillgren (SE) and Heidi Rustgaard (NO) are organizing movement workshops at Nordic House, looking at meetings between different communities, ages and cultures. The workshops investigate how we interact, differences and similarities between ages and cultures as well […]
An Integrated European Union Policy for the Arctic Tuesday 7 June from 12:00 to 13:00 at the Nordic House Open seminar hosted by the Centre for Arctic Policy Studies at the University of Iceland and the Delegation of the European Union to Iceland The Arctic States have primary responsibility for tackling issues within their territories, […]
The Vindhem Choir gives a concert in the Nordic House June 23rd, 7 pm to 8 pm – Entrance is free of charge The choir’s concert includes both sacred and secular music from the Nordic countries and the rest of Europe, music from the 1400s to the present day. The choir will also be singing […]
Dear visitors of the Nordic House Library. The children’s department will be closed as of Thursday the 2nd of June until Monday the 13th of June for renovations. For the same reason the Library will be closed as of Saturday the 4th of June and opens again on Tuesday the 7th of June at 10:00 […]
Picnic Concerts Every Sunday during summer Admission is free and everybody is welcome Playing Today: FUNI Bára Grímsdóttir and Chris Foster breathe new life into great songs that have been hidden for too long in old recordings and little known books. They perform traditional Icelandic songs as well as English ballads. Homepage Welcome to enjoy […]
Picnic Concerts Every Sunday during summer Playing tonight: Ingunn Huld Ingunn Huld studied jazz singing but when she’s writing music it is mostly pop or folk. She recently release her first album, Fjúk, which contains eleven original songs and lyrics. Admission is free and everybody is welcome Welcome to enjoy the summer in our beautiful […]
Buy Tickets Arctic Concerts Every Thursday nights at 20.30 throughout the summer season Tonights performer is: Miké Thomson Miké Fencker Thomsen from Greenland is of a younger generation of native Inuits, born in Ilulissat but lives in Nuuk. He is an exceptional stage artist, singer, actor and dancer. Miké is known in Greenland for his TV […]