2 Best Performing Arts Venues in Reykjanes Peninsula and the South Coast (with the Golden Circle), Iceland

In early September, Reykjanesbær puts on its festival of lights. People from all over the country fill the streets and wander among art openings, vintage car shows, and outdoor concerts. The grand finale is a magnificent fireworks show by the harbor.

Hafnarfjörður holds a Viking festival every June. Over the course of a weekend, the historical reenactment group Rimmugýgur has thrilling sword fights in traditional Viking clothing, tells tales of the Old Icelandic Vikings to children and adults alike, and teaches their guests how to make jewelry out of bones and stones. There's also a fun market where one can pick up leatherwear, swords, drinking horns, and other Viking necessities.