Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Landsmót Hestamanna
Horse lovers: the week-long national Icelandic horse competition is held in even-
numbered years (the host town is rotated). It's a beloved spectator event and excuse for a
country festival. See
www.landsmot.is
.
Folk Music Festival
The tiny but perfect five-day folk music festival in Siglufjörður welcomes Icelandic and
foreign musicians. As well as traditional tunes, enjoy courses on Icelandic music, dance
and handicrafts. It's in early July; see
www.folkmusik.is/en.
ATP Iceland
All Tomorrow's Parties promotes intimate 'boutique' festivals around the world. After host-
ing successful events (and headliners Portishead and Nick Cave) in Iceland in 2013 and
2014, it's back in 2015. Concerts are held at Ásbrú, part of the old military base near Ke-
flavík. See
www.atpfestival.com
.
Skálholt Summer Concerts
The cathedral at the historic religious centre of Skálholt hosts around 40 public concerts,
lectures and workshops over a five-week period from July to August. The focus is on con-
temporary religious music and early music. See
www.sumartonleikar.is
.
Eistnaflug
The remote Eastfjords town of Neskaupstaður goes
off
in the second week of July, when
the population doubles to celebrate the heavy-metal festival Eistnaflug. Metal, hardcore,
punk, rock and indie bands share the stage. See
www.eistnaflug.is
.
Bræðslan
The beloved Bræðslan pop/rock festival has earned a reputation for great music and an in-
timate atmosphere. Some big local names (and a few international ones) come to play in
tiny, out-of-the-way Borgarfjörður Eystri on the third weekend in July. Check out
