Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       03 April 2026 9:00 AM
Víkingur: Beethoven was 'the first indie musician'

The pianist Víkingur Heiðar Ólafsson has been on the move over the past months. He performs at more than 100 concerts a year far and wide around the world, in addition to releasing records under the Deutsche Grammophon label.

This week Víkingur performs at three concerts in Harpa’s Eldborg Hall. These are release concerts for his newest album, Opus 109. On the programme is one of Ludwig van Beethoven’s masterpieces, the Sonata in E […] more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       02 April 2026 4:30 PM
RÚV English Radio - LEARNING ICELANDIC WITH RÚV ENGLISH RADIO - AUÐSKILIÐ - PÁSKA (EASTER), in simple Icelandic

Each week, as part of our regular programming, RÚV English Radio hopes to assist with the learning of Icelandic.

In weekly shows, called Auðskilið - which means "easily understood" - you can follow along with a recent news story, written and read in a simple form of Icelandic.

Today, it's all about Easter!

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Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       02 April 2026 2:09 PM
Did you know it was dymbilvika?

This week, leading up to the Saturday before Easter, has a specific name that has little connection to the modern day and that not everyone knows. One ethnologist, however, says it is unlikely that it will ever be given a new name.

In Catholic tradition, the week before Easter was often used for reflection. People were expected to keep a low profile and limit noise.

Dagrún Ósk Jónsdóttir is adjunct in […] more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       02 April 2026 1:49 PM
Roads in North and East Iceland could be closed this afternoon

Yellow weather alerts are currently in effect for North West and North East Iceland and the Central Highlands. At 14 pm a yellow weather alert will begin for the Eastern coastal areas. Southeasterly gale with snow is expected.

Weather alerts are moving north and east across the country throughout the day and will remain in place until the evening. The Icelandic Road Administration's meteorologist says the Easter weather looks good after […] more

Iceland Review,   02 April 2026 12:46 PM
Iceland Review Wishes Our Readers a Happy Easter Break

Iceland Review will be taking a short break over the Easter holiday period, with regular publishing set to resume next week. Easter, one of the most significant holidays in the Christian calendar, falls in early April this year. In Iceland, the long weekend traditionally includes Maundy Thursday (today), Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and Easter Monday,… more

mbl.is,   02 April 2026 11:16 AM
Eight to read the Passion Hymns in Hallgrímskirkja on Good Friday

The Passion Hymns by Hallgrímur Pétursson will, as is tradition, be performed in full at Hallgrímskirkja tomorrow, Good Friday. The event is overseen by actress and writer Steinunn Jóhannesdóttir, and a total of eight readers will share the recitation of the hymns. more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       01 April 2026 10:00 PM
Lots on around Iceland this Easter

Skítamórall and Bríet in the Westfjords

As usual, the music festival Aldrei fór ég suður will take place in Ísafjörður this weekend. This is the 22nd time it has been held, and performers include Skítamórall, Friðrik Dór and Sykur.

Skíðavikan has also begun in Ísafjörður. Activities include biathlon, cross-country skiing tours and ski touring. The town’s ski areas will be open […] more

mbl.is,   01 April 2026 1:51 PM
“There’s always a spirit of love at the Blues Festival”

“It’s great to be back at our original venue at the Hilton Reykjavík Nordica—it’s the second year in a row we’re there,” says Guðmundur Pétursson, guitarist and artistic director of the Reykjavík Blues Festival. more