The documentary film Space Chasers by Dr. Steven Swancoat was awarded Best Film at the 11th Explorers Festival, that concluded last night in Húsavík, selected from a powerful lineup of 22 documentaries from 17 countries this year. Held annually by The Exploration Museum, the festival once again brought filmmakers, …
Húsavík becomes a world capital of exploration cinema this weekend as the 11th Explorers Festival continues with a diverse lineup of films from across the globe. Over three days, audiences will journey from the Arctic to the Amazon, from Iceland’s volcanic deserts to the deepest parts of the ocean, …
In the lush, humid heart of Brazil’s Atlantic Forest, the rhythm of life moves at a different pace. Mist rises from the canopy as waves crash in the distance; birds call unseen from the branches. It is here, on the northern coast of São Paulo state, that filmmaker Pedro …
The 11th edition of the Explorers Festival will take place in Húsavík from November 12 to 16, celebrating the spirit of exploration through film, science, and storytelling. Hosted by the Exploration Museum, this year’s festival will showcase 22 films from 17 countries, uniting filmmakers, scientists, and adventurers from around …
For Kate Sargent and her daughter Molly, a visit to Húsavík was more than just another stop on their cruise around Iceland. It was in fact the whole reason they had traveled all the way from Australia to Iceland. They came specifically to visit the Húsavík Eurovision Exhibition and …
Húsavík is set to become a hub for ocean storytelling this week as the Trees & Seas Film Festival (TSFF) brings screenings, discussions, and community events to the Húsavík Whale Museum. The festival runs from 20–22 September and is hosted locally by the Whale Museum in partnership with the …
Hiroshi Katta, a devoted Eurovision fan from Japan and creator of the YouTube channel ユロ専チャンネル Eurovision Senmon, visited Húsavík this weekend on what he describes as a “Eurovision pilgrimage.” He toured the town’s filming locations from the Netflix film Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga and sat …
Czech-Icelandic musician Markéta Irglová was scheduled to perform this week on Jimmy Kimmel Live! with her band The Swell Season, but the appearance was canceled after ABC pulled the show from its schedule. Irglová, who is currently touring the United States with longtime collaborator Glen Hansard, said she had …
The Children’s Culture Festival Framtíðin er okkar (The Future is Ours) is now underway in Húsavík, running from September 12 to 19 with workshops and events across town. On Friday morning, local youth took part in a Future Meeting, where they discussed future job opportunities, community needs, and the …
A special benefit concert, Rock Against Suicide, will take place at Húsavík Church on Wednesday, September 10, at 20:00. The event is organized by music group Tónasmiðjan to support Píeta, an organization dedicated to suicide prevention and mental health support in Iceland. The evening will feature performances by Ívar …
