Events

Check out what exciting events are coming up in town, or send us information about a new one to our email address. menning@hafnarfjordur.is.

9. November

Monday Crafts at Hafnarfjörður Library

Craft time in the art studio at the Learning Centre every Monday at your library! All materials provided, everyone in a good mood, and endless fun. Come along…

9. November

Winter nights

WINTER NIGHTS – CANTUS Cantus, the choir of Hafnarfjarðarkirkja, presents the concert Winter Nights. The concert will be held on 9 November at 20:30 in Hásölum, the church hall…

9. November

The Memmm Open Preschool at Hafnarfjörður Library

Memmm's Open Nursery invites you to play at Hafnarfjörður Library every Monday from 12:00-14:00 and Thursday from 10:00-12:00. No registration is required and…

10. November

Kit/Cosplay: a sewing and design workshop at Hafnarfjörður Library

Historical costumes, cosplay, armour-making, prop-making – or just designing and creating your own clothing – we have come together…

10. November

Icelandic at Hafnarfjörður Library

Practise speaking Icelandic with volunteers from the Red Cross at Hafnarfjörður Library, Strandgata 28. Tuesdays from 13:00 to 14:30. Starts on 8 September…

11. November

Bridge Builders' Open House at Hafnarfjörður Library

The Bridge Builders invite parents and other interested parties to an open house at the Hafnarfjörður Library every Wednesday. There will be an opportunity to ask questions…

12. November

Opening of two new exhibitions at Hafnarborg

On Thursday, 12th November at 6 p.m., we invite you to the opening of two new exhibitions at Hafnarborg, where we will present…

13. November

The Foreword | Elías Rúni – The First Time

Elías Rúni is well-known to many as a cartoonist and illustrator, but here he presents a graphic story about finding himself,…

13. November

Afternoon Tones – Björn Thoroddsen and Andrés Þór

On Friday 13 November at 6 p.m., the guitarists Björn Thoroddsen and Andrés Þór will perform at the next Síðdegistónar in Hafnarborg. At the concert…

14. November

Hafnarfjörður Library's Anime Club – for 14-16 year-olds

Anime club for 14-16 year-olds at Hafnarfjörður Library! We'll watch, read, play, create, and most importantly: meet other anime fans! The club is at…

14. November

In my language: Rendez Vous – a multilingual klepon workshop

On Saturday 14 November from 1 pm to 3 pm, Hafnarborg and GETA are offering a multilingual workshop where participants will get to know an Indonesian tradition…

15. November

Polish Day | Dzień Polski

Welcome to Polish Day at Hafnarfjörður Library! Once again we celebrate Poland's national day, filling the building with culture, nature,…

13. - 15. November

The Christmas Village in Hafnarfjörður – Opening Weekend 2026

Come and enjoy with us! The Christmas village in Hafnarfjörður will be opened with a festive programme on Thorsplani on Friday 13 November when…

16. November

Monday Crafts at Hafnarfjörður Library

Craft time in the art studio at the Learning Centre every Monday at your library! All materials provided, everyone in a good mood, and endless fun. Come along…

16. November

The Memmm Open Preschool at Hafnarfjörður Library

Memmm's Open Nursery invites you to play at Hafnarfjörður Library every Monday from 12:00-14:00 and Thursday from 10:00-12:00. No registration is required and…

17. November

Icelandic at Hafnarfjörður Library

Practise speaking Icelandic with volunteers from the Red Cross at Hafnarfjörður Library, Strandgata 28. Tuesdays from 13:00 to 14:30. Starts on 8 September…

17. November

Síðan – a book club for 16-25 year-olds

The Book Club Síðan is a collaborative project between Hafnarfjörður Library and the Youth Centre Hreiðrið. Síðan is unique among book clubs in that instead of…

17. November

Planet – Sensory Playtime

Planet arrives at Hafnarfjörður Library! Children can take part in stimulating and fun activities with all sorts of textures, smells and…

17. November

Kit/Cosplay: a sewing and design workshop at Hafnarfjörður Library

Historical costumes, cosplay, armour-making, prop-making – or just designing and creating your own clothing – we have come together…

18. November

Bridge Builders' Open House at Hafnarfjörður Library

The Bridge Builders invite parents and other interested parties to an open house at the Hafnarfjörður Library every Wednesday. There will be an opportunity to ask questions…

20. November

The Backstory | Ása Marin – A Safe Haven in Eskifjörður

Romance author Ása Marin is visiting with her book A Safe Haven in Eskifjörður, a hilarious romantic Advent story. Day…

21. November

Christmas Hour with Gunna and Felix

Gunni and Felix really know how to get ready for Christmas, and they're going to turn up and cause a fuss at Hafnarfjörður Library…

21. November

Hafnarfjörður Library's Anime Club – for 14-16 year-olds

Anime club for 14-16 year-olds at Hafnarfjörður Library! We'll watch, read, play, create, and most importantly: meet other anime fans! The club is at…

23. November

Monday Crafts at Hafnarfjörður Library

Craft time in the art studio at the Learning Centre every Monday at your library! All materials provided, everyone in a good mood, and endless fun. Come along…

23. November

The Memmm Open Preschool at Hafnarfjörður Library

Memmm's Open Nursery invites you to play at Hafnarfjörður Library every Monday from 12:00-14:00 and Thursday from 10:00-12:00. No registration is required and…

24. November

Icelandic at Hafnarfjörður Library

Practise speaking Icelandic with volunteers from the Red Cross at Hafnarfjörður Library, Strandgata 28. Tuesdays from 13:00 to 14:30. Starts on 8 September…

24. November

Kit/Cosplay: a sewing and design workshop at Hafnarfjörður Library

Historical costumes, cosplay, armour-making, prop-making – or just designing and creating your own clothing – we have come together…

25. November

Bridge Builders' Open House at Hafnarfjörður Library

The Bridge Builders invite parents and other interested parties to an open house at the Hafnarfjörður Library every Wednesday. There will be an opportunity to ask questions…

25. November

Facts and Figures from the Hafnarfjörður Museum of Local History

The next trivia evening will be held at the Bookless Bungalow, 32 West Street, Hafnarfjörður, on Wednesday evening, 25 November. On the programme will be: Hugrún Embla…

27. November

The Foreword | Illugi Jökulsson – Your Ancient Renown

The author of the last Prelude is Illugi Jökulsson with the book Your Ancient Renown: What the Authors of the Landnámabók Considered to Be True. There, he takes…

28. November

Hafnarfjörður Library's Anime Club – for 14-16 year-olds

Anime club for 14-16 year-olds at Hafnarfjörður Library! We'll watch, read, play, create, and most importantly: meet other anime fans! The club is at…

28. November

Advent – play reading

„When a festival draws near, people prepare for it, each in their own way.“ – With these words, a short story begins…

29. November

Flumbra – a society of writers from Hafnarfjörður

FLUMBRA – The Association of Hafnarfjörður Authors will be holding book presentations and readings at the Hafnarfjörður Library, where visitors and passers-by can…

30. November

The Memmm Open Preschool at Hafnarfjörður Library

Memmm's Open Nursery invites you to play at Hafnarfjörður Library every Monday from 12:00-14:00 and Thursday from 10:00-12:00. No registration is required and…

30. November

Monday Crafts at Hafnarfjörður Library

Craft time in the art studio at the Learning Centre every Monday at your library! All materials provided, everyone in a good mood, and endless fun. Come along…

1. December

Síðan – a book club for 16-25 year-olds

The Book Club Síðan is a collaborative project between Hafnarfjörður Library and the Youth Centre Hreiðrið. Síðan is unique among book clubs in that instead of…

1. December

Kit/Cosplay: a sewing and design workshop at Hafnarfjörður Library

Historical costumes, cosplay, armour-making, prop-making – or just designing and creating your own clothing – we have come together…

2. December

Bridge Builders' Open House at Hafnarfjörður Library

The Bridge Builders invite parents and other interested parties to an open house at the Hafnarfjörður Library every Wednesday. There will be an opportunity to ask questions…

4. December

All the Crafts | Christmas Book Evening at Hafnarfjörður Library

The full programme, once again! Four creators, a lovely evening, music, refreshments and entertainment for everyone who wants to be swept away…

5. December

Hafnarfjörður Library's Anime Club – for 14-16 year-olds

Anime club for 14-16 year-olds at Hafnarfjörður Library! We'll watch, read, play, create, and most importantly: meet other anime fans! The club is at…