12:15-13:00  Library Talk
Kópavogur Library
Icelandic poetic techniques - Ragnar Ingi Aðalsteinsson

14:00-15:00 Children’s Rímur Concert
Salurinn
Barnaskóli Hjallastefnunnar & Kvæðabarnafélag Laufásborgar

20:00-22:00 Rímur Celebration
Salurinn
Members from Kvæðamannafélagið Iðunn perform new and old rímur

17:00-19:00 Fiddle course for young people with Vegar Vårdal
Þjóðdansafélag Reykjavíkur
Beginners, 0-8 ys & Intermediate, 9 ys and older. Registration and information at danslogjonasar@gmail.com

20:00-23:00 Reykjavík Trad Sessions
Ægir 101
Reels, jigs & songs in a pub atmosphere

12:15-13:00 Folk Library talk/ Cultural Wednesdays
Kópavogur Library
A Musical Journey through South-America / Andrés Ramón

19:30-20:30 SÖNGVAKA
Ægir 101
Traditional singing session of Icelandic kvæðalög and ballads

20:30-21:30 SAGNAVAKA
Ægir 101
Traditional Icelandic folk dancing and singing

18:00-19:30 Youth string course with Vegar Vårdal
Þjóðdansafélag Reykjavíkur
Advanced students on violin, viola and cello. Registration and info at danslogjonasar@gmail.com

20:00-21:30 Dance invitation of the Reykjavík Folk Dance Association
Þjóðdansafélag Reykjavíkur
A presentation of the association, folk dances and demos.

12:15-13:00 Lunch talk - Danslög Jónasar
Listaháskóli Íslands, Stakkahlíð, 105 Rvk
Atli Freyr Hjaltason and Vegar Vårdal will introduce the publication of Danslög Jónasar (Eng. Jónas' Dance Tunes), a publication of an Icelandic dance music manuscript from 1864. Atli Freyr will speak about the dance culture of Iceland in the 19th century and Vegar will speak about the playing styles of Icelandic folk-fiddlers of the 20th century and how to interpret the material from the manuscript. Vegar will put the material in the manuscript in context with music from Denmark, Norway, Shetland, Orkney islands and the Faroe islands.
Vegar Vårdal & Atli Freyr Hjaltason

16:30-18:00 Danslög Jónasar - Book launch
Kópavogur Library
Live music and light refreshments

18:00-20:00 Festival menu at Króníkan

20:00-22:00 From the North : Vegar & Vegard + Ragga Gröndal Trad Squad
Salurinn
Festival headline concert
Vegar Vårdal & Vegard Hansen // Ragnheiður Gröndal, Unnur Birna Björnsdóttir, Guðmundur Pétursson & Pétur Grétarsson

22:00-23:00 Festival Club
Salurinn lobby

11:00-12:00 Family folk song & dance workshop
Kópavogur Library
*11:00-11:30 for 1-5 years old kids and family
*11:30-12:00 for 6-11 years old kids and family
Bára Grímsdóttir & Chris Foster

11:00-13:00 Cumbia tradition youth workshop for 9+
Molinn
Kristofer Rodriguez Svönuson
In this workshop, intended for children and teenagers, Kristofer will introduce participants to the percussion world of traditional Cumbia music. Instruments will be provided and a drum carousel will be formed where participants will have the opportunity to learn about the different percussion instruments of traditional Cumbia music, their rhythms and history.

The workshop is free of charge but registration is required HERE

12:30-13:30 How to play the langspil
Kópavogur Library
Chris Foster
The workshop will include a brief history of the langspil, a simple introduction to playing techniques and a chance to have a go. People are encouraged to bring their own instruments if they have them.

13:30-15:30 Family workshop: Embroidery workshop - The Icelandic Cross Stitch
Kópavogur Library
Lára Magnea Jónsdóttir

13:30-14:30 Open fiddle workshop with Vegar Vårdal
Molinn
For all fiddle- and viola players 12 years and older
Musician, dancer and composer with more than 25 years experience performing, as well as teaching. Vegar resides in Vågå in Gudbrandsdalen, but has the whole of Norway and the world as a place of work. He plays both regular and hardanger fiddle, with education from the Norwegian Academy of Music. Vegar is characterized as an energetic, playful and versatile musician – and moves across a wide range of genres. In 2020 he became the „Folk musician of the year“, and received „Hilmarprisen“ for his work.

15:00-16:00 Nordic dance tunes with Vegar Vårdal & Vegard Hansen
Molinn
Icelandic and Norwegian dance tunes for all instruments - Open workshop for all instruments 12 years and older

16:30-17:30 Icelandic traditional folk dances
Molinn
Elizabeth Katrín Mason & Atli Freyr Hjaltason

19:00-23:00 FESTIVAL FEAST
Salurinn
Festive banquet, live music and poetry, dancing and trad DJ set
Doors open at 19. Feast begins at 19:30.
VAKA Festival will be celebrated with a grand party on Saturday, 20th of September in the foyer of Salurinn. Designed by artist Björn Loki Björnsson of Krot & Krass and FÚSK, the evening will begin with a seasonal gala dinner created by Króníkan. During the meal, there will be live entertainment that reflects the essence of the festival, with special poetry and musical acts. After the meal a dance party will begin featuring Norwegian and Icelandic dance maestros, before the evening culminates with a DJ set from DJ Kraftgalli centering folk culture in the beat of the moment.

12:00-13:00 Informal networking farewell
Edda, Ýmir café

13:30-16:00 Seminar: Intrumental music in Iceland and the Danslög Jónas collection
Edda, hús íslenskunnar
Vegar Vårdal, Atli Freyr Hjaltason, Rósa Þorsteinsdóttir, Heimir Pálsson og Herdís Jónasdóttir, Mette Vårdal.
Moderator: Kristinn Schram.