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Access in Silfurberg is generally good. It is easy to enter and move between floors using elevators.
There are designated wheelchair spaces located in the center of the hall.
Accessible toilets are available on all floors.
Accessible parking: 19 spaces in the underground garage, 2 seaside outdoor spaces.

A hearing loop is installed in Silfurberg.

Gender‑neutral toilets are located near the upper car park and on the 2nd‑floor corridor.
Accessible toilets throughout the building are gender‑neutral.

LOVE LOVE is a music performance by Arnbjörg María Danielsen, unfolding as an open system of sound, movement, and material presence. Developed in collaboration with choreographer Leah Marojević, Ensemble Adapter (Matthias Engler and Gunnhildur Einarsdóttir), and Salka Valsdóttir, the work dissolves boundaries between music, bodies, and objects. 

At the centre of LOVE LOVE is the game itself. A play without points, without winners, without an end, always open to interruption. 

In tennis, love means zero. Here, zero becomes suspension: the charged moment before something begins again.

LOVE LOVE is a marvaða production, supported by the Iceland Music Fund and is premiered at Reykjavík Arts Festival.

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Access in Eldborg is generally good. Entry and movement within the building are easy, and there is elevator access to all floors.
There are 8 wheelchair spaces in Eldborg.
Accessible toilets are available on all floors of Harpa.
There are 19 designated accessible parking spaces in Harpa’s underground car park and 2 additional spaces on the seaside of the building.

Gender‑neutral toilets are available near the upper car park and on the 2nd‑floor corridor. Accessible toilets are also gender‑neutral throughout Harpa.

The American soprano Angel Blue, one of the most influential opera singers of our time and a two-time Grammy Award winner, will perform together with pianist Bryan Wagorn. 

In recent years, Angel has gained worldwide acclaim, singing in many of the world’s leading opera houses, including the Metropolitan Opera, the Royal Opera House in London, the Opéra National de Paris, and the Arena di Verona. She has also performed in over forty countries in solo recitals  and as a soloist with renowned symphony orchestras.

Angel is known for the remarkable range of her interpretations and for her unique tone. At Reykjavík Arts Festival, Angel and Bryan will present a varied programme in which all music lovers should find something to enjoy. This is a rare opportunity to experience the exceptional talent of an outstanding singer who captivates audiences with both her voice and her warm presence.

The event takes place in open areas on the 1st and 2nd floors.
Access is generally good, with elevators to all floors.
Accessible toilets are available on all floors.
19 designated accessible parking spaces in the underground garage; 2 outdoor seaside spaces.

Gender‑neutral toilets near the upper car park and on the 2nd‑floor corridor.

At the Family World Music Festival at Harpa, visitors are invited to enjoy a diverse and vibrant programme in the building’s open spaces. 

Guests can listen to music from different parts of the world, explore musical instruments, take part in singing and dancing, and create crafts inspired by various cultures. 

The festival is designed as a warm and creative gathering for all ages, where families can come and go freely. Numerous artists, mother-tongue schools and cultural organisations take part. 

Special guests are internationally acclaimed Ingoma Nshya: the women drummers of Rwanda, who will premier their new work in Borgarleikhúsið during Reykjavík Arts Festival.

Reykjavik Arts Festival will take place 30 May-14 June 2026.

Gallerí Kichin was founded by Skúli Thayer and Silja Rún Högnadóttir when they began their studies at the Iceland University of the Arts. The gallery is best known for its exhibition series Sculpture of the Week. During this exhibition period they will host six openings where the crème de la crème of the Icelandic art scene will present their works.

Reykjavík Arts Festival 2026 has now come to an end. Over 60 events across 16 days and more than 1,200 performers! We are grateful to our staff, volunteers, partners, festival guests, and all the outstanding artists who made this festival unforgettable.

Thank you for being part of this extraordinary celebration, and we'll see you at Reykjavík Arts Festival 2028!

Thank you for coming to Reykjavík Arts Festival 2026

On Saturday, 30 May, the 35th edition of Reykjavík Arts Festival was officially opened with a celebratory ceremony at Reykjavík Art Museum – Hafnarhús. A large crowd gathered for the opening festivities, which featured music, dance, visual art, and a variety of performances offering a glimpse of the programme ahead. The day was marked by excitement, anticipation, and vibrant cultural activity throughout the city centre.

The festival now embarks on 16 days of artistic events, presenting around 60 programmes and performances of all kinds. Nearly 1,300 artists from Iceland and abroad are participating, creating a unique opportunity to experience contemporary art, music, performing arts, and creative projects for audiences of all ages.

One of the highlights of the day was the world premiere of Loftvægi by Samúel Jón Samúelsson at Harpa Square, where four Reykjavík school bands joined forces in a powerful performance involving nearly 600 young musicians. Visitors also enjoyed the aerial dance performance The Air Between Us, exhibitions in museums across the city, and a diverse programme that marked the beginning of the festival.

The day concluded with the opening of the Reykjavík Arts Festival Hub at Iðnó. Outside the venue, the participatory artwork Fragile (Brothætt) began, inviting visitors to transform broken objects into a collective artwork throughout the duration of the festival. Inside the Festival Hub, the dance work Move With Pride by Rebecca “Ondina” Hidalgo, created in collaboration with the Iceland Dance Company, received its premiere. Combining dance, music, and personal storytelling, the performance was a spectacular and moving experience that captivated audiences. The venue was packed and the atmosphere electric as the work set the tone for a lively opening night and an exciting programme at the Festival Hub throughout the festival.

Reykjavík Arts Festival 2026 has started

See you at Reykjavík Arts Festival 2028 

The Arts Festival Hub offers a variety of exciting events all free and open to all

Reykjavík Arts Festival hosts outstanding artistic creations from all corners of the world while also nurturing a powerful and vibrant relationship with its audiences, widening the circle to include as many as possible so that they may enjoy the arts on their own terms.

Reykjavík Arts Festival celebrates diversity and prioritises accessibility and respect for the environment in all decision making. Programming is driven by courage, professionalism, joy and big thinking.

Thank you for joining us at Reykjavík Arts Festival 2026!

Welcome to Reykjavík Arts Festival!

Programme

LOVE LOVE

Angel Blue

The Family World Music Festival at Harpa

Arts Festival Hub

Klúbbur Listahátíðar

News

Finissage in Kling & Bang

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