Must-see entertainment in Reykjavík

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

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…

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…

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

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

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

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

Stages plays and musicals, and is home to the Icelandic Dance Company.

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

The Icelandic Dance Company is in residence at Reykjavík City Theatre.

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

Iceland's national football association provides information on fixtures and results.

Music and Icelandic theatre, tending towards the comedic.

Huge venue for major international acts.

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