Iceland Airwaves runs an extra events programme alongside its official venue programme, and that programme includes an off-venue strand at Tonabio.
What off-venue and extra events are
Extra events at Iceland Airwaves are organised and hosted by third parties who team up with the festival to offer benefits to its ticket holders. Each extra event comes with its own benefits, ranging from special discounts to priority access.
The access labels to look for
Iceland Airwaves uses its own labels for each extra event. The labels state whether a wristband is needed, whether no wristband is needed, whether a separate ticket is needed, or whether it is free for wristband holders.
How off-venue differs from the official programme
The programme at official Iceland Airwaves venues starts in the evening, and a wristband is needed to enter. All official venues are indoors and within walking distance of one another. All shows are subject to venue capacity, and once a venue is full no more people are admitted.
When the schedule is published
Iceland Airwaves publishes its schedule of extra events ahead of the festival. Each event comes with its own benefits, ranging from special discounts to priority access.
Doing the festival without a wristband
Some extra events are labelled as needing no wristband.
Eating and drinking between sets
The Airwaves Plus upgrade includes discounts at bars, restaurants and experiences. Reykjavik's nightlife is concentrated in the compact downtown area, and most bars and venues there are within walking distance of one another.
Checking the daylight between events
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.
Comparing Reykjavik tours around the festival
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