Reykjavik is characterised by an unusually vibrant artistic community. In recent years, the city has become well known for its happening music scene. The established Iceland Airwaves music festival draws an international crowd every year to experience what is new in Icelandic and international rock and pop music.

Reykjavik Jazz Festival is also held in Septermber/October every year.

Reykjavik has a very eclectic music scene and it goes far beyond what you might have heard about Bjork and Sigur Ros. The scene is made up of many different genres, with everything from hardcore punk rock and indie to chamber music and hip-hop.

You can practically take in a concert every night of the week.

The Iceland Symphony Orchestra

The Iceland Symphony Orchestra’s annual programme runs from September to June, with an ambitious series of concerts, covering a huge range of classical music, from well-loved classics to contemporary compositions. The orchestra regularly performs with well-known international conductors and soloists.

Other classical music
Lovers of classical music will find plenty to interest them in Reykjavik. In addition to the Iceland Symphony Orchestra’s programme of regular concerts, Icelandic musicians hold a huge variety of concerts, recitals and choral performances to appeal to all musical tastes.

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