30 May - 14 June 2026

Verse Night & Tríó Zimsen

5 JUN
20:00
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No holds barred at the Festival Hub as nationally renowned verse-makers take to the stage and improvise witty ditties about whatever, and whoever, happens to be in the spotlight. The unique musicians of Tríó Zimsen will also sing and play. It is rare for such an event to be held in Reykjavík, and unprecedented at the Reykjavík Arts Festival. This is a splendid opportunity for Reykjavík residents and poetry lovers from all over the world who want to experience this vibrant, living tradition.

Moderated by Pétur Blöndal, with performers Friðrik Steingrímsson, Rev. Hjálmar Jónsson, Jón Jens Kristjánsson, Sigrún Haraldsdóttir and Þórdís Sigurbjörnsdóttir. Tríó Zimsen consists of siblings Iðunn Helga Zimsen, Gréta Petrína Zimsen and Jóhannes Jökull Zimsen. They will be joined by their parents Rósa Jóhannesdóttir and Helgi Zimsen.
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Accessibility

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A ramp leads to the front entrance, but the door is not automatic. There is a 5 cm threshold at the entrance with a sloped edge when entering the building, though there is no sloped edge when exiting. Indoor access is generally easy, with elevator access between the 1st and 2nd floors and sloped edges at all public thresholds. An accessible restroom is available on the 1st floor, although it is fairly small. One designated accessible parking space is located on Tjarnargata by Tjarnarskóli.

Headphones

A dedicated quiet room is on the 2nd floor

Sign Language

This event will be live-captioned. A QR code on site allows guests to access real-time captions via their phones.

All bathrooms are gender neutral

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