Today on RÚV English Radio, new performances of old music, happening in the capital from this weekend.

Reykjavík Early Music Festival (https://reykjavikearly.is/dagskrá-en) is the first international early music festival in Reykjavík, which was launched in March 2024 in Harpa.

It all kicks off on Sunday. Darren met with organiser, and one of the performers, Guðbjörg Hlín Guðmundsdóttir, to hear about the eclectic programme, and early Icelandic music.

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Today on RÚV English Radio, some more bite-sized Icelandic language learning, in the latest weekly episode of Auðskilið.

Each week, as part of our regular programming, RÚV English Radio hopes to assist with the learning of Icelandic - https://www.ruv.is/english/2026-01-19-learn-icelandic-with-ruv-english-radio-463826

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, the costs of preschool services. Follow along with the text here - https://www.ruv.is/audskilid/2026-03-05-dyrara-ad-hafa-born-i-leikskola-468866

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On RÚV English Radio, we're always on the lookout for new ways to learn the Icelandic language. Icelandic AI is a very interesting addition.

After years of teaching teaching Icelandic, Sandra Juzbašić saw the difficulties faced by real people with real lives.

With Chris Ayliffe, she founded Icelandic AI (https://icelandic.ai/), which uses new technology to capture and convey her successful lessons and teaching style, in a convenient way.

Darren met Sandra and Chris to learn more!

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Today on RÚV English Radio, another look at Listasafnið á Akureyri - the Akureyri Art Museum - and another exhibition showing there.

Aðflæði (https://www.listak.is/en/exhibitions/current-exhibitions/gudmundur-armann) is a retrospective exhibition from Guðmundur Ármann‘s 65 year career, the oldest work from 1970. The exhibition traces his moves from realistic to abstract. Paintings, prints and drawings play the main role, but one can also see a few 3D works created from battered pieces of wood.

Darren spoke to Guðmundur Ármann and curator Magnús Helgason, at Listasafnið á Akureyri.

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Today, RÚV English Radio flies into Akureyri International Airport, on the edge of the Arctic Circle, and connecting the north of Iceland to the world like never before.

Major changes took place at north Iceland's airport, Akureyri (https://www.innanlandsflugvellir.is/en/akureyri-airport/), in 2024.

A new 1,000 square metre terminal building opened - complete with duty free - reflecting its growing international services and ambitions, serving countries such as the UK, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and others.

Darren met airport manager Hermann Jóhannesson for a chat - and a trip onto the runway.

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Today on RÚV English Radio, Iceland's only amateur orchestra - who perform in Seltjarnarneskirkja tomorrow afternoon.

Sinfóníuhljómsveit áhugamanna (https://ahugasinfonia.is/index.php) are gearing up for another of their regular performances at Seltjarnarneskirkja, the church in Seltjarnarnes, tomorrow (https://tix.is/event/21156/sinfoniuhljomsveit-ahugamanna).

The orchestra is led by composer Oliver Kentish, who talked to Darren about the event, his life in Iceland, and the orchestra itself.

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Today on RÚV English Radio, some more bite-sized Icelandic language learning, in the latest weekly episode of Auðskilið.

Each week, as part of our regular programming, RÚV English Radio hopes to assist with the learning of Icelandic - https://www.ruv.is/english/2026-01-19-learn-icelandic-with-ruv-english-radio-463826

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, the latest from Grindavík. Follow along with the text here - https://www.ruv.is/audskilid/2026-03-10-rifa-hus-i-grindavik-469410

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Today on RÚV English Radio, the return of Stockfish.

The Stockfish Film & Industry Festival (https://stockfishfestival.is/en/) is a ten-day celebration of cinema for audiences and filmmakers alike - and it all kicks off tomorrow.

Darren once again met festival director Dögg Mósesdóttir to hear about what's ahead.

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Today on RÚV English Radio, an iconic Reykjavík venue is about to reopen its doors.

Originally built in 1962 as a home for music and cinema, and later known as Vinabær, Tónabíó is reopening, for all kinds of events, from 19 to 21 March (see here https://www.facebook.com/events/3140414916160734/ and here https://www.facebook.com/events/878693308494835/).

RVK Brewing Co.’s (https://www.rvkbrewing.com/) taproom is also on site and remains open with 22 taps of beer!

Darren met with Maria-Carmela and Einar during last minute preparations.

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Today on RÚV English Radio, a new episode of The Week In Iceland.

Darren is joined by his RÚV colleague, Ingibjörg Sara Guðmundsdóttir.

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