Culture Night in Tórshavn

Of course, no matter when you visit the Faroes, you can always dip into the islands’ rich culture – be it our stirring Viking heritage or the striking, modern art of today – there’s plenty to choose from. But on one very special day of the year we pull out all the stops for a real cultural frenzy: we call it Culture Night, or why not get your tongue around the Faroese name mentanarnáttin – ok, maybe not. We’ll stick with the English name, then!

If you think culture is just about visiting museums and galleries then it’s time to think again. Culture Night is a chance for everyone, visitors and residents alike, to really see how the town ticks. Businesses and offices open their doors for a glimpse of what goes on behind the scenes; the hospital might invite people inside to discover more about what it does; even the courthouse could be open to the public for a rare insight into the hallowed world of the law. With events changing from year to year, you never know what exciting adventures might be offer! And, of course, Tórshavn’s museums, galleries and exhibition spaces also host bespoke presentations to mark Culture Night. Know what? Perhaps the best thing of all? It’s free! Oh, and it takes place on the first Friday in June.

See the events of Culture Night 2025

Next year’s overview will be uploaded on 31st of May.