Ólavsøka 2015

Highlights from the program in English

Monday 27th July

09.00 – 17.00 The Library: Havnarprent – Exhibition with prints from Tórshavn and

surroundings

09.00 – 17.00 Steinprent: Exhibition by Hanni Bjartalíð, Hansina Iversen, Rannvá Kunoy and

Tórsoddur Poulsen

10.00 – 18.00 The Cathedral in Tórshavn is open for visitors

14.00 – 18.00 The National Museum of Culture and History and open air museum are open

in Hoyvík.

14.00 – 19.00 Art Exhibition by Eyðun av Reyni – address: Lützenstrøð 13

14.00 – 17.00 The Aquarium is open in Rættargøta 1, Argir

14.00 – 20.00 The Cave of Dímun will be displayed in Perlan, Tórsgøta

15.00 – 16.00 Faroe Pride 2015 – the pride starts from Tórsvøllur stadium at 15.00

15.00 – 17.00 Sales Exhibition in Listagluggin by Torbjørn Olsen and Ingávur av Reyni

15.00 - Óðins eyga – Viking play by Sóley Danielsen in Faroese for children around the

age of 6-13 in Tjóðpallur Føroya, the National Theatre.

15.00 – 24.00 Rib62 - Tours by highspeed boat departing from Vágsbotnur

16.00 – 20.00 Lions Art Exhibition is open in Müllers Pakkhús

16.00 – 18.00 Hugbirtingar – Exhibition by Kári Svensson in Smiðjan í Lítluvík

16.00 - Faroe Pride Concert at Skálatrøð. Participating bands include Enekk, Dennis

Agerblad, Hulda, Dánjal á Neystabø og Ævintýraferðin, Konni Kass, Terji

Krossteig Messel & Friends.

16.00 – 24.00 The Sport Council of Tórshavn organises a big fun faire and entertainment

event at Skálatrøð. Food and beverages for sale, as well as entertainment on

the stage

17.00 - Óðins eyga – Viking play by Sóley Danielsen in Faroese for children around the

age of 6-13 in Tjóðpallur Føroya, the National Theatre.

17.00 – 20.00 Aquarium fish exhibition in Losjan, Tinghúsvegur 18

17.00 – 22.00 Go-kart and ATV driving by the western harbour

18.30 - Bragdið organises an Ólavsøku running compitition for people at all age. The

route is from Skálatrøð – Vágsbotn – úti undi Bakka.

19.00 – 21.00 Football Match between AB and NSÍ at the Arena in Argir.

Tuesday 28th July

09.00 – 17.00 The Library: Havnarprent – Exhibition with prints from Tórshavn and

surroundings

09.00 – 20.00 Steinprent: Exhibition by Hanni Bjartalíð, Hansina Iversen, Rannvá Kunoy and

Tórsoddur Poulsen

12.00 – 17.00 Homluland – event for children while the rowing competition is. Free

admission by the western harbour

13.00 – 04.00 Fun fair in Steinatún

14.00 – 15.00 Opening ceremony - Parade with horn music, sports people and members of

the Municipality of Tórshavn

14.00 – 18.00 The National Museum of Culture and History and open air museum are open

in Hoyvík.

14.00 – 18.00 The Summer Art exhibition The Weather Diaries and the café Smakka is open

in the Nordic House

14.00 – 19.00 Art Exhibition by Eyðun av Reyni – address: Lützenstrøð 13

14.00 – 19.00 The Aquarium is open in Rættargøta 1, Argir

14.00 – 20.00 The Cave of Dímun will be displayed in Perlan, Tórsgøta

14.00 – 20.00 The Ólavsøka Art Exhibition is open in the Faroe Islands Art Gallery.

14.00 – 20.00 Lions Art Exhibition is open in Müllers Pakkhús

14.00 – 20.00 Hugbirtingar – Exhibition by Kári Svensson in Smiðjan í Lítluvík

14.00 – 20.00 Aquarium fish exhibition in Losjan, Tinghúsvegur 18

14.00 – 23.00 Paintball in the area around Skansin, Yviri við Strond

14.00 – 24.00 Go-kart and ATV driving by the western harbour

15.00 – 17.30 Rowing competition in traditional Faroese boats, eastern harbour

15.00 – 04.00 Rib62 - Tours by highspeed boat departing from Vágsbotnur

15.00 – 02.00 The Sport Council of Tórshavn organises a big fun faire and entertainment

event at Skálatrøð. Food and beverages for sale, as well as entertainment on

the stage at 22.00 by Eyðun Nolsøe. Glow Lanterns will be sent up afterwards.

16.00 – 18.00 Exhibition by Amariel Norðoy in Galerie Focus, Lambagerði 1

16.00 Tórspallur: Concert by Tummas Jóhan Larsen

16.00 – 22.00 Reinsaríið: Live music. At 16.00: Holgar, 16.30: Iben og Hanne, 17.00: Annie

Bloch, 17.30: Konni Kass, 18.15: Óli Olsen, 19.00:Marjun Wraae-Stewart,

19.45: Janus á Húsagarði, 20.30: Spælimennirnir, 21.15: Ragnar Finsson

17.00 – 18.00 Salvation Army March from the Salvation Army House and open air meeting in

the city center

17.00 – 18.00 Concert by Ernst and Friends in Havnar Kirkja, the Cathedral in Tórshavn

17.00 – 22.00 Sales Exhibition in Listagluggin by Torbjørn Olsen and Ingávur av Reyni

17.00 – 20.00 The Westward Ho smack is open for visit in the Western Harbour

17.00 – 04.00 NAX Experiences in Vágsbotnur: higspeed boat, kayak, climbing

17.30 - Swimming competition after the rowing by the eastern harbour

18.00 – 20.00 Football Match between B36 and ÍF in Gundadalur.

18.30 – 20.00 Handball match between Kyndil-VÍF in the Sport arena at Hálsur – the classic

old boys

20.00 – 22.00 Handball match between Kyndil-VÍF in the Sport arena at Hálsur

19.00 Tórspallur: Concert by Jens Lisberg

20.00 Tórspallur: Concert by Spælimennirnir

22.00 Tórspallur: Concert by Jens Marni Hansen together with Ólavur Højgaard and

Robert McBirne

22.00 – 04.00 Faroese Chain Dance in the local theatre

23.00 – 24.00 Salvation Army March from the Salvation Army House and open air meeting in

the city center

Wednesday 29th July

11.00 – 20.00 The Ólavsøka Art Exhibition is open in the Faroe Islands Art Gallery.

11.00 - The procession from the Parliament building to the Cathedral by the members

of Parliament and the Government, the clergy and leading civil servants. Ann

Dahl Olsen delivers the sermon.

12.00 - The procession goes back from the Cathedral to the Parliament. The St. Olaf

choir performs on the lane uteside the Parliament building.

13.00 – 14.00 The Parliament officially opens

13.00 – 04.00 Fun fair in Steinatún

14.00 – 17.00 The Library: Havnarprent – Exhibition with prints from Tórshavn and

surroundings

14.00 – 17.00 Riding competition on the Marknagil path

13.00 – 20.00 Steinprent: Exhibition by Hanni Bjartalíð, Hansina Iversen, Rannvá Kunoy and

Tórsoddur Poulsen

14.00 – 18.00 The National Museum of Culture and History and open air museum are open

in Hoyvík.

14.00 – 19.00 Art Exhibition by Eyðun av Reyni – address: Lützenstrøð 13

14.00 – 19.00 The Aquarium is open in Rættargøta 1, Argir

14.00 – 20.00 The Cave of Dímun will be displayed in Perlan, Tórsgøta

14.00 – 20.00 Aquarium fish exhibition in Losjan, Tinghúsvegur 18

14.00 – 20.00 Lions Art Exhibition is open in Müllers Pakkhús

14.00 – 20.00 Hugbirtingar – Exhibition by Kári Svensson in Smiðjan í Lítluvík

14.00 – 22.00 Go-kart and ATV driving by the western harbour

14.00 – 23.00 Paintball in the area around Skansin, Yviri við Strond

14.00 – 02.00 The Sport Council of Tórshavn organises a big fun faire and entertainment

event at Skálatrøð. Food and beverages for sale, as well as entertainment on

the stage.

15.00 - Óðins eyga – Viking play by Sóley Danielsen in Faroese for children around the

age of 6-13 in Tjóðpallur Føroya, the National Theatre.

15.00 – 16.00 Tórshavn Brass Band plays at Speaker’s Corner

15.00 – 04.00 Rib62 - Tours by highspeed boat departing from Vágsbotnur

15.00 – 04.00 NAX Experiences in Vágsbotnur: higspeed boat, kayak, climbing

16.00 – 18.00 Exhibition by Amariel Norðoy in Galerie Focus, Lambagerði 1

16.00 – 18.00 Football Match between HB and FC Suðuroy in Gundadalur.

16.00 – 18.00 The town council hall is open. It is possible to see paintings.

16.00 – 22.00 Reinsaríið: Live music. At 16.00: Spælimenninir í Nólsoy, 16.45: Iben og Hanne,

17.30: Janus á Húsagarði, 18.15: Óli Olsen, 19.00: Ragnar Finsson, 19.45:

Yggdrasil, 20.30: Holgar, 21.15: Spælimenninir

17.00 – 22.00 Sales Exhibition in Listagluggin by Torbjørn Olsen and Ingávur av Reyni

17.00 - Óðins eyga – Viking play by Sóley Danielsen in Faroese for children around the

age of 6-13 in Tjóðpallur Føroya, the National Theatre.

17.00 – 18.00 Salvation Army March from the Salvation Army House and open air meeting in

the city center

17.00 – 22.00 City Church – the church is open. Music, tea, coffee and food.

18.00 Tórspallur: Concert by Janus á Húsagarði

19.00 Tórspallur: Concert by Lív Næs

19.30 – 20.30 Guided walk in the Art Gallery

20.00 Tórspallur: Concert by Edith

21.00 Open air meeting

22.00 Tórspallur: Concert by Guðrið Hansdóttir

22.00 – 23.00 Ólavsøku Event by the radio station Rás 2 - Music and entertainment by the

best Faroese artists in Vágsbotnur.

00.00 – 01.00 Midnight Singing in the city centre

01.00 – 04.00 Faroese Chain Dance in the local theatre (after the midnight singing)