Reykjavik Winter Lights Festival held 9-12 February
12.01.2012
Reykjavik's favourite festival is back! The Reykjavik Winter Lights Festival will be held 9-12 February and is packed with exciting events.
The Festival celebrates both winter and the growing light after a long period of darkness. It is an event to be enjoyed by all, locals and visitors alike, and features an amazing array of events including theatre, street performances, dance, visual arts and much more. All the major cultural and educational institutions participate in the festival and sports clubs, galleries, artists, shops, restaurants and many more join in the fun. All events are free of charge.
The theme this year is Amazing Darkness and the following are among the festival highlights:
Opening act by the winner of the Electric sculpture contest - Thursday 9 February
Museum Night - Friday 10 February. The city's museums stay open until midnight and surprise guests with special events.
International Children's Day - Saturday 11 February. A wide range of art workshops for children at Gerðuberg culture centre.
Pool Night - Saturday 11 February. A must for anyone visiting Reykjavík is a visit to one of the many thermal pools, filled with geothermally heated water. On Pool Night three of the city’s largest pools are open until midnight. Various artists are invited to perform in the pools - dancers will pop up in the middle of the pools, bands perform, old photos from Reykjavík will be projected onto walls and much more.
Other events include:
• Northern lights sea tour
• Ju jitsu show
• Various dance performances
• A walk through time in downtown Reykjavík
• Snowsled racing and jumping
• Bulldozer ballet
For more information visit the Reykjavik Winter Lights Festival website