Where are the best concerts in Iceland?

Thousands of concerts are held every year at traditional and alternative concert venues around the capital area. Reykjavík’s award-winning concert hall Harpa is a city landmark and home of the Icelandic Symphony Orchestra, Icelandic Opera, and the Reykjavík Big Band but many music festivals of various genres are also held in the house.

When is the new Reykjavik concert hall & conference centre opened?

With a festive musical programme, the new Reykjavik Concert Hall and Conference Centre, Harpa, was officially inaugurated on Saturday 20 August. The opening took place in connection with the annual jazz and cultural festival of Reykjavik, and the Concert Hall hosted numerous concerts throughout the day.

What is Harpa – Reykjavik Concert Hall & concert centre?

Harpa – Reykjavik Concert Hall and Concert Centre forms part of an extensive development plan for the east harbour in Reykjavik – with the objective of bringing the city and harbour closer together. Thus, the building will become a landmark in the area and at the same time a symbol of the economic recovery of Iceland.

How many live music events are there in reykjavk?

Reykjavík has 15 upcoming live music events taking place in some of its 286 venues, such as Eldborg Hall, Harpa, Laugardalshöll, and Gaukurinn, so get browsing the Reykjavík concert calendar and make sure you don’t miss the biggest events this coming year.