Reykjavik Pride 2026 Iceland

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Reykjavik Pride takes place from the 4th to 9th of August 2026.

Reykjavik Pride has been an annual event in Reykjavik since 1999, but the first Reykjavik Pride Parade took place in August 2000. Our cosy little pride, originally visited by some fifteen hundred onlookers, has blossomed and evolved into almost a week-long, colourful celebration that attracts over 100 thousand guests from all over the world. Reykjavik Pride is, in fact, the biggest annual event in Iceland and has sometimes been called “the world’s biggest small Pride”

Theme
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Saturday 8th
Parade
The set-up for the parade is at Tækniskólinn next to Hallgrímskirkja church. The parade marches down Skólavörðustígur, Lækjargata, Fríkirkjuvegur and Sóleyjargata where the parade concludes by Hljómskálagarður. After the march, Reykjavik Pride Closing Ceremony takes place in Hljómskálagarðurinn park. Our parade gets bigger and more fabulous every year, but we still want every group to convey some message that addresses the realities of LGBTQ people. There are an infinite number of possible messages, so participants’ creativity is key. To ensure your group is the best it can be, it is recommended to start preparing early. A good show does not have to cost much, what is most important is imagination and getting help from friends and family.

Festival
At the Pride Centre. Our Pride Centre is where the magic happens! Events, conference, parties and shows will adorn the festival week, and be the hub where the queer family can meet up for drinks, hugs and conversation. The Pride Centre also houses the Pride Store, where one can find both rainbow merch and pride related items made by local artists and brands. The Pride Centre this year will be located at Iðnó, Vonarstræti 3.

After party
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