Episode 520 - WINTER LIGHTS FESTIVAL

Today on RÚV English Radio, the light coming to the Icelandic winter.

The Winter Lights Festival 2025 (https://reykjavik.is/en/winter-lights-festival) runs from February 6-9 in all six municipalities of the capital area. There are three main parts: Museum Night, Pool Night, and the Light Trail. Over 150 events are happening, featuring many different artists.

Darren met with Guðmundur Birgir Halldórsson, Event Manager at Reykjavík City Hall, to look ahead.

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