Iceland Airwaves, has announced their 2026 lineup, with the news, comes three special additional performances at the city’s waterfront opera hall, Harpa. On Wednesday, 4th November, the venue will host DJ, lyricist Shygirl. Local singer, songwriter and producer Daði Freyr will take to the stage on Thursday for a one-off performance backed by The Iceland Symphony Orchestra. Then, on Sunday 8th November, The Streets will perform their 2004 album A Grand Don’t Come For Free in full, alongside a selection of Mike Skinner’s most loved songs from across his catalogue.
Making their debut performance in Iceland, including Dove Ellis, Bleech 9:3; Adult DVD, and LA-songwriter Arima Ederra, with music from her new record A Rush To Nowhere.
Today’s announcement also includes established names like Júníus Meyvant; Axel Flóvent; MAMMÚT; Emmsjé Gauti; and Árný Margrét, all of whom have left a lasting mark on the festival and Icelandic musical life. Most anticipated of all is the Icelandic-Filipino “fairytale-pop” star Yaelokre, whose performance at Iceland Airwaves will mark their first time on an Icelandic stage since a meteoric rise on TikTok in 2024.
Based in the heart of Downtown Reykjavík, Iceland Airwaves offers festival-goers the opportunity to combine cutting-edge music discovery with unforgettable travel experiences. Visitors can spend their days exploring Iceland’s natural wonders, from geothermal spas to volcanic landscapes, before diving into a city-wide program of live music spanning intimate venues, cultural spaces, and late-night showcases.
Iceland Airwaves 2026 Festival Lineup, 5th – 7th November:
Adult DVD (UK) | Amor Vincit Omnia (IS) | Arima Ederra (US) | Arny Margret (IS) | Axel Flóvent (IS) | Bana Zahiti (XK) | Bleech 9:3 (IE) | David Bay (DE) | Dove Ellis (IE) | Emmsje Gauti (IS) | HÉR (PL) | Inspector Spacetime (IS) | Joe & the Shitboys (FO) | Júníus Meyvant (IS) | KOIKOI (RS) | Liim (US) | MAMMÚT (IS) | Oyama (IS) | PISS (CA) | Pollyfromthedirt (UK) | Róshildur (IS) | RSP (FO) | Skeler (AU) | SYL (DK) | TÁR (IS) | Tunghoyrt (FO) | virgin orchestra (IS) | Yaelokre (PH/IS)
Since 2020, the team behind Iceland Airwaves has expanded its musical scope by organising standalone concerts, including Björk Orkestral, in Harpa and online, and a livestream festival called Live from Reykjavík. These new projects further support the Icelandic music industry and create opportunities for audiences to enjoy and discover Icelandic music.
order tickets for Iceland Airwaves 2026 HERE