Iceland Airwaves 2026 runs from November 5 to November 7. Special events take place on November 4 and November 8.

The dates for this edition

The official Iceland Airwaves 2026 programme runs from November 5 to November 7 in downtown Reykjavik.

The special events are Shygirl on November 4, Dadi Freyr with the Iceland Symphony Orchestra on November 5, and The Streets on November 8.

Iceland Airwaves is held in November every year in Reykjavik.

Why the festival is longer than the official programme

The special events on November 4 and November 8 are outside the official programme dates.

All of the Iceland Airwaves special events take place at Harpa, in the Silfurberg and Eldborg halls.

The conference alongside the festival

Iceland Airwaves runs a conference programme alongside the music festival.

Iceland Airwaves sells a Pro Pass and separate conference passes, including a conference day pass.

Iceland Airwaves describes itself as a music showcase and industry festival.

Iceland Airwaves also describes the festival as an opportunity to connect with music industry figures.

How the evening schedule works

The programme at official Iceland Airwaves venues starts in the evening.

A wristband is needed to enter the official venues.

All official Iceland Airwaves venues are indoors and within walking distance of one another.

All Iceland Airwaves shows are subject to venue capacity. Once a venue is full, no more people are admitted.

Reykjavik's nightlife is concentrated in the compact downtown area.

Most bars and venues in the downtown area are within walking distance of one another.

Planning arrival and departure around the dates

Keflavik Airport is on the Reykjanes peninsula, outside Reykjavik.

Keflavik Airport tells passengers to take the bus to and from the airport with Flybus.

The airport recommends booking Flybus tickets in advance.

Regular Straeto public transport buses run between the capital area and Keflavik Airport.

How much daylight you get on those dates

November falls outside Iceland's midnight sun period and inside the season when the northern lights can be seen.

Use the Daylight Calculator to help plan your trip.

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