Events in Reykjavik in October 2026
Reykjavik event dates for October 2026 are still being announced. Start with the planning leads and the city guide below — the lineup firms up closer to October.
Reykjavik's October 2026 lineup is still being announced — planning leads below.
By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026
Sourced events
Dates for this month are still being announced. Start with the planning leads below, or build the rest of your visit from the city guide.
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Planning leads
Early leads on events still lining up. Exact dates and details firm up closer to your trip.
- Oct 8 - Oct 11
Iceland Airwaves 2026
It features a diverse lineup of emerging and established artists, taking over the city for several days in October.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
Seasonal notes
- Northern lights viewing: At 64.1° latitude with 11.3h of daylight this month, nights are dark enough for aurora when the sky is clear.
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