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TOP 15 Music Festivals in Iceland To Experience Before You Die

Iceland Airwaves Music Festival 2022

Looking for the best music festivals in Iceland in 2022-2023?  Look no further!  Iceland is fast become a hot destination on the well-worn European tourist trail. And for a damn good reason!  Unexpected, unpredictable, über cool and achingly beautiful, Iceland is seeing throngs of backpackers pass through for a long list of reasons.

A first-hand look at the natural wonders of the country – the Northern Lights, volcanoes, and glaciers. A dip in the therapeutic geothermal lagoons. And a trip to an unforgettable Iceland music festival!

That’s right. Once synonymous with quirky muso Bjork, Iceland is forging a name as the go-to destination for incredible music in a variety of subgenres. Mark your calendars. My list of the best music festivals in Iceland is sure to light a fire in you!  


1) Iceland Airwaves Music Festival

When: November 2-5, 2022

Where: Reykjavík

https://icelandairwaves.is/

Iceland Airwaves Festival is the world’s most northerly music showcase and industry festival, situated halfway between North America and Europe.

“The winter heats up in Reykjavik where festies spend the days taking in the wonders of the island and spending nights at the top clubs in the country. From hipster indie acts to geysers to after-parties, Iceland Airwaves remains a solid bet for a cold weather festival.”

Join the Iceland Airwaves 2022 Facebook Event for more information!


2) Secret Solstice Festival

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When: June 2023

Where: Reykjavík

http://secretsolstice.is/

72 Hours of Music, Nature & Midnight Sun in Iceland!

This is my personal top pick out of these music festivals in Iceland!  I’ve heard amazing things about Secret Solstice, and I can’t wait to get there for myself some day!

“Secret Solstice is a multi-genre music festival just outside of Reykjavík. The premier festival in Iceland, Secret Solstice annually presents lineups of the biggest acts in the world.

Taking place in the summer, when the sun never sets in Iceland, the festival features the elusive midnight sun, making it a totally unique experience.

But organisers aren’t satisfied with just offering a massive lineup of top tier talent and one rare natural phenomenon, so each year they set up a number of special side performances inside glaciers, volcanoes and on the ocean.”


3) Sónar Reykjavík

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When: April 2023 (Dates TBA)

Where: Reykjavík

https://sonarreykjavik.com/

“The Sónar Reykjavík festival is an annual breath—nay, lungful—of fresh air…

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