Must-see entertainment in Iceland

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    Bíó Paradís

    Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur

    This totally cool cinema, decked out in movie posters and vintage officeware, screens specially curated Icelandic films with English subtitles and…

  • Húrra

    Reykjavík

    Dark and raw, this large bar opens up its back room to create a much-loved concert venue, with a wide range of live music or DJs most nights. It's one of…

  • Græni Hatturinn

    Akureyri

    Tucked down a lane beside Blaá Kannan, this intimate venue is the best place in town to see live music – and one of the best in the country. If you get…

  • Tjarnarbíó

    Tjarnarbíó

    Reykjavík

    Drama, stand-up comedy, improv and dance all get a showing at this long-standing, independent performing-arts theatre. Look out for the many shows…

  • Hof

    Akureyri

    Modern Hof is a cultural centre designed for music and other performing arts. Along with conference and exhibition facilities and a good daytime…

  • Blue Church Summer Concerts

    Seyðisfjörður

    On Wednesday evenings from July to mid-August, the Bláa Kirkjan is the setting for a popular series of jazz, classical- and folk-music concerts; see the…

  • Laugardalsvöllur National Stadium

    Reykjavík

    Iceland’s football (soccer) passion is huge. Cup and international matches are played at this national stadium in Laugardalur. See the sports sections of…

  • Cinema at Old Harbour Village No 2

    Reykjavík

    A tiny theatre perches in the top of one of the rehabbed Old Harbour warehouses. Nature films cover volcanoes (Eyjafjallajökull, Westmann Islands), the…

  • National Theatre

    Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur

    The National Theatre puts on everything from modern Icelandic works to musicals, opera and Shakespeare. The five separate performance areas include the…

  • Gaukurinn

    Reykjavík

    Grungy and glorious, Gaukurinn is a solid stop for live music, comedy, karaoke and open mikes. Happy hour is 7pm to 9pm.

  • Sambíóin Keflavík

    Reykjanes Peninsula

    Small cinema, mostly showing films with English language and Icelandic subtitles – check your movie before you visit.

  • Bíóhúsið Cinema

    The South

    Many of the movies here are shown in English (with Icelandic subtitles). Find it next to the shops by the roundabout.

  • Mengi

    Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur

    It may be small, but Mengi offers an innovative program of music and visual and performing arts.

  • Leikfélag Akureyrar

    Akureyri

    The only professional theatre company outside the Reykjavík area performs drama, musicals, dance and opera, with its main season running from September to…

  • Smárabíó

    Reykjavík

    Iceland’s biggest cinema, in Smáralind shopping centre. In summer a free shuttle connects Smáralind with Reykjavík's Main Tourist Office.

  • Iðnó Theatre

    Reykjavík

    Music and Icelandic theatre, tending towards the comedic.

  • Sambíóin

    Akureyri

    Shows original-version mainstream films.

  • Borgarbíó

    Akureyri

    Shows original-version mainstream films.

  • Let’s Talk Iceland

    Reykjavík

    Comedic play about Icelandic lore. Shows are only arranged for group bookings (50,000kr).

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