The main venue is Alþýðuhúsið in Siglufjörður, which has wheelchair access but no accessible toilets. One exhibition will take place at Ráðhússalur Siglufjarðar which is wheelchair accessible. Other events at INTO Festival are held in various locations around the town, some outdoors and some indoors in unconventional exhibition spaces which are not fully accessible for wheelchairs.

INTO is an international festival of creative people hosted by Alþýðuhúsið in Siglufjörður, the recipient of the 2023 Eyrarrósin award. A diverse group of artists will join the festivities, with an open mind and a sincere longing to be influenced by each other and the locals.

INTO is curated by Aðalheiður S. Eysteinsdóttir (IS) and Will Owen (US) who have jointly curated events in Denmark and Iceland, in collaboration with Aros museum in Denmark and local teams. INTO was first held in Assedrup in 2023 and the 2025 edition is expected to take place in New York.

Siglufjörður will be throbbing with creative energy throughout the festival which features visual art exhibitions, performances, outdoor art, concerts and poetry. Events take place at Alþýðuhúsið and at other locations in the town, both indoors and outside. 

There is no fixed admission fee for the festival. Below is a reference price, but choose the price that suits you best. The festival does not accept credit cards, but it is easy to pay by bank transfers, aur, kass and cash.

Reference price:
Weekend pass 15000 ISK.
Day pass ISK 5000 ISK
All proceeds go to the artists performing at INTO Festival.

2 - 5 pm: Ljósastöðin - Tommy Nguyen, Will Owen og Sholeh Asgary 
3 - 5 pm: Kompan, Alþýðuhúsið - Styrmir Örn Guðmundsson, opening
3:30 - 10 pm: Garden by Alþýðuhúsið - Brák Jónsdóttir, Will Owen, Aðalheiður S. Eysteinsdóttir, Haraldur Jónsson 
4 - 5:30 pm: Vinnustofa Ástþórs - Arnar Ómarsson, opening
4 - 6 pm: Ráðhússalur - Bergþór Morthens, opening
4 - 5:30 pm: Herhúsið - Arna Guðný Valsdóttir 
4 - 5:30 pm: Segull 67 - Anders Visti, Ditte Lyngkær Pedersen 
4 - 5:30 pm: Söluturninn - Örlygur Kristfinnsson
5:30 - 6 pm: Alþýðuhúsið - Reykjavík Arts Festival and Eyrarrósin Reception  
6 - 7 pm: Alþýðuhúsið - concert with Þórir Hermann Óskarsson
9 - 10 pm: Tankurinn, Síldarminjasafnið - Abdul Dube 
10 - 11 pm: Alþýðuhúsið - Will Owen, Magnús Trygvason Eliassen 

2 - 5 pm: Kompan, Alþýðuhúsið - Styrmir Örn Guðmundsson
2 - 10 pm: Garden by Alþýðuhúsið - Brák Jónsdóttir, Will Owen, Aðalheiður S. Eysteinsdóttir, Haraldur Jónsson
2 - 5 pm: Herhúsið - Arna Guðný Valsdóttir, opening
2 - 5 pm: Tankurinn, Síldarminjasafnið - Abdul Dube 
2 - 5 pm: Vinnustofa Ástþórs - Arnar Ómarsson 
4 - 5 pm: Söluturninn - Örlygur Kristfinnsson
5 - 5:30 pm: Alþýðuhúsið - poetry, Brynja Hjálmsdóttir
8 - 8:45: Alþýðuhúsið - concert with Katrin Hahnar
9 - 10 pm: Alþýðuhúsið - concert with Magnús Trygvason Eliassen, Tumi Árnason 

2 - 5 pm: Kompan, Alþýðuhúsið - Styrmir Örn Guðmundsson
2 - 10 pm: Garden by Alþýðuhúsið - Brák Jónsdóttir, Will Owen, Aðalheiður S. Eysteinsdóttir, Haraldur Jónsson
2 - 5 pm: Segull 67 - Anders Visti, Ditte Lyngkær Pedersen 
2 - 5 pm: Herhúsið - Arna Guðný Valsdóttir 
2 - 5 pm: Tankurinn, Síldarminjasafnið - Abdul Dube 
4 - 5 pm: Söluturninn - Örlygur Kristfinnsson

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Very good wheelchair access. Hearing loops available at ticket desk.

Additional access information for the event is here.

Bus stop Harpa is closest but the bus stop Lækjartorg is also close by.

The Iceland Symphony Orchestra, choirs and soloists perform Mahler’s magnificent Symphony no. 3 in Harpa. Mahler’s 3rd is a world unto itself – simultaneously an ode to nature and a profound examination of the human condition. The composer wrote the symphony on the banks of Attersee in Austria where images of weather, flora and fauna intertwined with the music. “It is as though the river of creation has swept me up!” the composer wrote in a letter. The listener is pulled along by the same creative current on an enchanting journey. The epic first movement opens with the burst of summer, and each of the subsequent ones is dedicated to living organisms: flowers in a meadow, animals in a forest, and man himself – while the final two movements kneel to higher powers: angels and love. The last movement is a heartfelt song of gratitude to the entire world.

The symphony is scored for an oversized symphony orchestra, two choirs and a soprano. The soloist in Harpa is Germany’s Christina Bock, lauded for her expressive and dynamic performances. The orchestra will be led by Eva Ollikainen, chief conductor of the Iceland Symphony Orchestra.

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Mahler nr. 3 á Listahátíð | 6. júní 2024

Iceland Symphony Orchestra with Eva Ollikainen

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The event takes place outdoors in the public space. Wheelchair access at all locations. The exhibition takes place inside large containers, with access via ramp.

The nearest bus stop for the event at Ásmundarsalur is Sjúkrahótel. Bus stop Gamla Hringbraut is also close by, as is Bíó Paradís. The nearest bus stop for the event in Æsufell, Breiðholt is Æsufell. The nearest bus stop for the event in Grafarvogur is Vættaborgir. The nearest bus stop for the event in Hljómskálagarður is Hallargarður. Bus stops MR, Ráðhúsið and Lækjartorg are also close by.

Ásmundarsalur travels the city with Art On the Go, a mobile exhibition space featuring an immersive installation by Þórdís Erla Zoëga and Shu Yi. This transformed container will visit four different locations around the city where guests can step in for a moment of tranquil exploration, reflection and heightened awareness.

Inspired by their shared interest in exploring our perception of space, the artists aim to create an exhibition that merges aesthetic visions and cultural narratives, giving birth to a dynamic conversation between East and West. Breaking physical boundaries, Hringferð transforms the visitor into an integral part of the experience.

Þórdís Erla Zoëga (1988) is an Icelandic artist who has exhibited widely in Iceland and Europe. Her practice is driven by material research and investigation of digital intimacy, post-humanism, science fiction and connection. Shu Yi (1986) is a Chinese-born visual artist based in Reykjavik who works primarily with analogue photography and algorithmic art. Having studied and worked in Beijing, London, and Reykjavik, Shu Yi delves into the multifaceted landscape of dynamic temporal experiences. 

Hlaðvarp Listahátíðar - Þórdís Erla Zöega & Shu Yi by Hlaðvarp Listahátíðar

Contributors: Ásmundarsalur, Aðalheiður Magnúsdóttir, Helga Jóakimsdóttir, Ólöf Rut Stefánsdóttir, Shu Yi, Þórdís Erla Zoëga

June 7 from 5pm - 7pm  7. júní Block Party at Æsufell, Breiðholt

June 8-9 from 2pm - 4pm 8 Æsufell, Breiðholt 

June 14 from 5pm - 7pm Beach Party at Strandvegur, Grafarvogur 

June 15-16 from 2pm - 4pm Strandvegur, Grafarvogur

June 17 from 2pm - 6pm Garden Party at Hljómskálagarður

Reykjavik Arts Festival will take place 1-16 June 2024.

The Reykjavík Arts Festival is honored to announce that the newly elected President of Iceland, Mrs. Halla Tómasdóttir, has graciously accepted the role of Patron of our festival. Mrs. Tómasdóttir continues the tradition of Icelandic presidents providing their esteemed support to the festival.

In addition, we are pleased to share that Mr. Björn Skúlason, the spouse of President Tómasdóttir, has kindly agreed to take on the role of Patron of the Eyrarrósin award. This biennial award, a collaboration between the Reykjavík Arts Festival, the Icelandic Regional Development Institute (Byggðastofnun), and Icelandair, honors outstanding cultural initiatives outside the capital region.

As we welcome our new patrons, we would like to extend our deepest gratitude to the former President of Iceland, Mr. Guðni Th. Jóhannesson, for his unwavering support of the Reykjavík Arts Festival during his presidency. We are equally grateful to his spouse, Mrs. Eliza Reid, for her dedicated support and commitment to the Eyrarrósin award.

Photograph: President of Iceland, Mrs. Halla Tómasdóttir, and spouse of the President, Mr. Björn Skúlason. Photographer: Sigurjón Ragnar.

New Patrons of Reykjavik Arts Festival and Eyrarrosin

The board of Reykjavík Arts Festival has hired Lára Sóley Jóhannsdóttir as the Artistic Director of Reykjavík Arts Festival from next fall for a duration of four years.

Lára Sóley completed a master's degree in Arts Management from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in 2019. She has worked for several years as a violinist and freelance project manager. In the years 2010-2014, she was a Project Manager at Menningarhúsið Hof in Akureyri and served as Hof's interim Managing Director. Lára Sóley has held the position of Managing Director of the Iceland Symphony Orchestra since 2019.

"I am extremely grateful to the Festival board for the trust and unique opportunity. Reykjavík Arts Festival is an important and ambitious festival that builds bridges between different art forms, artists and visitors. For decades, the festival has enriched our cultural life and brought us splendid events, collaborated with excellent artists and provided opportunities that have led to progress in the cultural life in Reykjavík. I will do my very best to ensure that the festival continues to grow and develop and give us all the opportunity to enjoy the best and most interesting arts projects, both from the Icelandic art scene and from abroad," says Lára Sóley.

"Reykjavík Arts Festival has been an important part of Icelandic art and culture for more than half a century. Lára Sóley is the first artistic director of the festival who comes from the field of music. From there, she has extensive experience which will be exciting to see enrich the Festival. Lára Sóley takes over from the very successful Artistic Director, Vigdís Jakobsdóttir, and the Festival board thanks Vigdís for her excellent work for the festival," says Sigtryggur Magnason, chairman of the Reykjavík Arts Festival board.

The position of Artistic Director of the Reykjavík Art Festival was advertised according to the Festival charter, and a total of 18 applications for the position were received. Due to a conflict of interest, one member of the board resigned from the recruitment process.

More information gives Sigtryggur Magnason. 

Lára Sóley Artistic Director of Reykjavík Arts Festival

The 2024 Reykjavík Arts Festival will kick off on Saturday June 1, with the formal opening taking place at Hafnarhús, Reykjavík Art Museum at 2pm. Minister of Culture Lilja D. Alfreðsdóttir will host a reception where the festival's Artistic Director Vigdís Jakobsdóttir and museum director Ólöf Kristín Sigurðardóttir will address guests.

At the same time, Jónsi's solo exhibition Flood will open at the museum, inviting visitors into an immersive world of sounds, light and scent. Flood is this renowned artist's first solo exhibition in Europe.

Also appearing at the opening reception is the Polish-Ukrainian band DAGADANA whose concert at Harpa on Sunday is not to be missed.

The Iceland Dance Company along with dancers from the street dance scene will present an excerpt from Hooman Sharifi's work, While in battle I'm free, never free to rest, which is premiering at the Reykjavík City Theatre on June 7.

Guests will also be treated to a sneak peek at choreographer Ásrún Magnúsdóttir's work Duets, to be performed at the Reykjavík City Theatre on June 9.

There will be festival magic in the air outside Iðnó where the band Hnokkar will start playing at 2.40pm. They will then dance and sing on their way over to Hafnarhús to pick up reception guests in time for The Sea Monsters, a street theatre event for all ages. The Sea Monsters were created by the circus company Hringleikur and Pilkington Props.

Be with us from the start - don't miss the opening day of the 2024 Reykjavík Arts Festival!

The Arts Festival Hub is the throbbing heart of the festival, offering a variety of exciting events - open to all, free of charge!

The upcoming Reykjavík Arts Festival will take place from June 1 - 16 2024.

Reykjavík Arts Festival hosts outstanding artistic creations from all corners of the world while also nurturing a powerful and vibrant relationship with its audiences, widening the circle to include as many as possible so that they may enjoy the arts on their own terms.

Reykjavík Arts Festival celebrates diversity and prioritises accessibility and respect for the environment in all decision making. Programming is driven by courage, professionalism, joy and big thinking.

This year's programme features a great variety of events. See our complete programme here. Tickets are now available for all ticketed events. The festival also offers a large number of free events.

We look forward to seeing you at the 2024 Reykjavík Arts Festival!

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