Icelandic Canadian Frón

06/18/2026

Tonight! Jazz Manitoba presents ADHD(Iceland) at the Fort Garry Hotel!

06/18/2026

What a special evening celebrating Jón Sigurðsson Day! Many thanks to all who attended and made this event a huge success! Jon Sigurdsson Chapter IODE Consulate General of Iceland in Winnipeg The Icelandic Festival of Manitoba "Islendingadagurinn"

06/17/2026

Tonight! Join us for great food, Fjallkonas and fantastic entertainment at the Scandinavian Cultural Centre as we celebrate Jón Sigurðsson Day in Manitoba!

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Join us as we celebrate Jon Sigurdsson Day in Manitoba on Wednesday, June 17th at 6:30 PM at The Scandinavian Cultural Centre - 764 Erin Street in Winnipeg.

Enjoy performances by Sol James and Kerrine Wilson with Katrin Nielsdóttir, greetings from Mayor Scott Gillingham, the Consul General of Iceland in Winnipeg Dr. Vilhjálmur Wiium, and representatives from the Icelandic Festival of Manitoba and the newly appointed Fjallkona 2026.

There will also be Icelandic hotdogs, Vínarterta, crafts and activities for kids, and fun for the whole family!

Free entry and open to all! Cultural Centre Jon Sigurdsson Chapter IODE See less

06/17/2026

Each year on June 17th Iceland Celebrates their National Day, while Western Icelanders in Manitoba celebrate Jón Sigurðsson Day!

Read more about these special celebrations!

Icelandic National Day (Icelandic: Þjóðhátíðardagurinn, the day of the nation's celebration) is an annual holiday in Iceland which commemorates the foundation of The Republic of Iceland on 17 June 1944. This date also marks the end of Iceland's centuries old ties with Denmark. The date was chosen to coincide with the birthday of Jón Sigurðsson, a major figure of Icelandic culture and the leader of the 19th century Icelandic independence movement. (Wikipedia)

In Manitoba, June 17th is celebrated as Jón Sigurðsson Day and is commemorated by the IODE Chapter each year with a special wreath-laying ceremony at the statue of Jón Sigurðsson on the grounds of the Manitoba Legislature in Winnipeg.
The Fjallkona, chosen each year by the Icelandic Festival Committee lays a wreath at the foot of the statue of Jón Sigurðsson. This day is hosted in part by the Jón Sigurðsson Chapter of the IODE, The Icelandic Canadian Frón, Consulate General of Winnipeg and Neil Bardal Funeral Home with celebrations taking place at the Scandinavian Cultural Centre with food and entertainment.

06/16/2026

This Thursday!

ADHD (Iceland)

Don't miss seeing ADHD (Iceland) at this years Winnipeg International Jazz Festival! June 18th 2026! Jazz Winnipeg

Jazz Winnipeg’s International Jazz Showcase spotlights eight exceptional artists working at the highest level across countries, continents, and the full spectrum of jazz.

From Iceland and Denmark to Canada and the USA, from pop-inflected grooves to jazz-rock, straight-ahead swing, and free exploration, the Showcase offers a rich cross-section of today’s global jazz landscape. It’s a true feast - equally inviting for jazz newcomers as it is satisfying for the most discerning jazz aficionados.

Get your tickets here: https://www.showpass.com/adhd/

Jazz Winnipeg's International Jazz Showcase series is located in The Club Room on the lower level of The Fort Garry Hotel. The venue is wheelchair accessible with assistance - please inform the hotel's front desk staff if you'd like to use the elevator to access the lower level.

About ADHD
Óskar Guðjónsson - Saxophones
Ómar Guðjónsson - Electric guitar, Electric bass, pedal steel
Tómas Jónsson - Piano, Hammond organ, Synth bass, Melodica
Magnús Trygvason Eliassen - Drums, Percussion

Some bands treat each album as a leap into the unknown. Others evolve through a steady, deliberate expansion of their sound. The Icelandic collective ADHD belongs firmly to the latter.

Describing their live performance in conventional musical terms is nearly impossible. When these four musicians take the stage, the result is immersive and elemental - part ritual, part sonic storm. Their music feels both ancient and immediate, drawing on deep creative reserves that speak to Iceland’s stark landscapes and long winters. The energy they generate is self-sustaining, raw, and electrifying.

ADHD’s sound defies genre boundaries, captivating jazz listeners, rock fans, and adventurous audiences alike. Their music taps into something primal and wordless - older than language, yet fully rooted in the present moment. Expansive, fearless, and intensely imaginative, their performances are less a concert and more a total experience.

ADHD can’t truly be captured in words. It’s something you have to witness.

06/15/2026

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Friday July 31! LH Annual Icelandic Open Golf tournament
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Sponsorship opportunities still available!

06/15/2026

This Wednesday! Come out for great entertainment and Icelandic Hot Dogs!

Mark your calender!

Join us as we celebrate Jon Sigurdsson Day in Manitoba on Wednesday, June 17th at 6:30 PM at The Scandinavian Cultural Centre - 764 Erin Street in Winnipeg.

Enjoy performances by Sol James and Kerrine Wilson with Katrin Nielsdóttir, greetings from Mayor Scott Gillingham, the Consul General of Iceland in Winnipeg Dr. Vilhjálmur Wiium, and representatives from the Icelandic Festival of Manitoba and the newly appointed Fjallkona 2026.

There will also be Icelandic hotdogs, Vínarterta, crafts and activities for kids, and fun for the whole family!

Free entry and open to all! Cultural Centre Jon Sigurdsson Chapter IODE See less

06/12/2026

ADHD (Iceland)

Don't miss seeing ADHD (Iceland) at this years Winnipeg International Jazz Festival! June 18th 2026! Jazz Winnipeg

Jazz Winnipeg’s International Jazz Showcase spotlights eight exceptional artists working at the highest level across countries, continents, and the full spectrum of jazz.

From Iceland and Denmark to Canada and the USA, from pop-inflected grooves to jazz-rock, straight-ahead swing, and free exploration, the Showcase offers a rich cross-section of today’s global jazz landscape. It’s a true feast - equally inviting for jazz newcomers as it is satisfying for the most discerning jazz aficionados.

Get your tickets here: https://www.showpass.com/adhd/

Jazz Winnipeg's International Jazz Showcase series is located in The Club Room on the lower level of The Fort Garry Hotel. The venue is wheelchair accessible with assistance - please inform the hotel's front desk staff if you'd like to use the elevator to access the lower level.

About ADHD
Óskar Guðjónsson - Saxophones
Ómar Guðjónsson - Electric guitar, Electric bass, pedal steel
Tómas Jónsson - Piano, Hammond organ, Synth bass, Melodica
Magnús Trygvason Eliassen - Drums, Percussion

Some bands treat each album as a leap into the unknown. Others evolve through a steady, deliberate expansion of their sound. The Icelandic collective ADHD belongs firmly to the latter.

Describing their live performance in conventional musical terms is nearly impossible. When these four musicians take the stage, the result is immersive and elemental - part ritual, part sonic storm. Their music feels both ancient and immediate, drawing on deep creative reserves that speak to Iceland’s stark landscapes and long winters. The energy they generate is self-sustaining, raw, and electrifying.

ADHD’s sound defies genre boundaries, captivating jazz listeners, rock fans, and adventurous audiences alike. Their music taps into something primal and wordless - older than language, yet fully rooted in the present moment. Expansive, fearless, and intensely imaginative, their performances are less a concert and more a total experience.

ADHD can’t truly be captured in words. It’s something you have to witness.

06/11/2026

Give us a like or share if you are attending!

Join us as we celebrate Jon Sigurdsson Day in Manitoba on Wednesday, June 17th at 6:30 PM at The Scandinavian Cultural Centre - 764 Erin Street in Winnipeg.

Enjoy performances by Sol James and Kerrine Wilson with Katrin Nielsdóttir, greetings from Mayor Scott Gillingham, the Consul General of Iceland in Winnipeg Dr. Vilhjálmur Wiium, and representatives from the Icelandic Festival of Manitoba and the newly appointed Fjallkona 2026.

There will also be Icelandic hotdogs, Vínarterta, crafts and activities for kids, and fun for the whole family!

Free entry and open to all! Cultural Centre Jon Sigurdsson Chapter IODE See less