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On Sunday, 12 July, immediately following Landsmót 2026, visitors will have a unique opportunity to discover the rich traditions of horse breeding and culture for which Skagafjörður is renowned. Throughout the day, numerous Icelandic horse breeding farms and cultural attractions across the district will open their doors and welcome guests.

There will be something for everyone at Landsmót at Hólar from 5–11 July, as Lífland presents a packed entertainment programme alongside the competition throughout the week.

Landsmót 2026 will be held on the grounds of the Equine Studies Department at Hólar University, making close cooperation between the university and the event essential.

The preliminary schedule for Landsmót at Hólar has now been published on the official event website. Visitors can view the planned competition and exhibition timetable for the event, taking place from July 5–11.

The country-pop band Klaufar is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. The band will perform at Landsmót hestamanna at Hólar in Hjaltadalur on Friday, July 10, and later this autumn will mark the milestone with a special anniversary concert at Bæjarbíó in Hafnarfjörður on Friday, September 11.

For those planning to attend Landsmót and stay for several days, having a wide variety of food options is very important.

On Sunday, July 12, following Landsmót, visitors are invited to experience the rich horse-breeding traditions and cultural heritage of Skagafjörður through a series of open-house events across the region.