What’s On in the Westfjords: Late June & July 2025
Götuveislan (Street Festival) at Flateyri
June 27–29 – Celebration runs from Thursday evening through Saturday, marking the event’s 25th anniversary. Expect live music, food stalls, games, a street market, frisbee golf, dancing, and more—fun and free for the whole community
2025 Arna Westfjords Way Challenge
June 30 – July 6 – A four-stage gravel bike ultra-race across the region, starting and ending in Ísafjörður, with scenic and cultural checkpoints like hot pots, museums, and farms .
Dýrfirsku vísna- og ljóðaskáldin
July 3, 19:30 – Folk song and poetry celebration at the community house in Thingeyri .
Arctic Mirage – Echo from the North
July 4 – An outdoor film screening with live music accompaniment .
Ágúst og Færibandið Live at Vagninn
July 5 – Live concert in the intimate setting of the Vagninn stage .
Chess Nights – Every Tuesday in July
Weekly casual tournaments hosted by the Westfjords Chess Club in Ísafjörður
Miðvikufjör Concert Series
July 10 & July 24 at 14:00 – Free garden concerts in Ísafjörður. July 10 features Katla Vigdís; July 24 features Keli .
Dýrafjarðardagar Festival
July 11–13 – A weekend of music, culture, food, and community events in Thingeyri & Dýrafjörður .
Guðmundur Gíslason Chess Tournament
July 12 – Competitive chess event in Ísafjörður honoring the local grandmaster .
“Dead Air” – Performing Arts Premiere
July 12 – New performance debut in Ísafjörður .
Hlaupahátíð (Running Festival)
July 18–19 – Regional running festival offering scenic routes around the Westfjords .
Fræbblarnir Live at Vagninn
July 18 – Performance by the band Fræbblarnir at Vagninn .
Með Hjartanu – Family Festival
July 25–27 – Family-focused weekend of crafts, games, and music at Raggagarður in Súðavík .
Maraþonmennirnir á Silfurtorgi
Live pop-up music series in Ísafjörður main square on July 10, 17, 20, 23, 26, and 30
The Factory – “Sky Dancers” Exhibition
Through summer in Djúpavík’s old herring factory—aurora-inspired art installations open daily, free to visit .
For more info on these events and others, check out our Event Calender
