Harpa Concert Hall — Iceland Symphony or Live Music
Reykjavik, Iceland
About This Activity
Harpa Concert Hall on the Reykjavík waterfront is home to the Iceland Symphony Orchestra and Icelandic Opera. Tickets range from ~2,000 ISK ($15) for the Upprásin chamber series to 10,000 ISK ($75) for major productions. For live music closer to the ground, Gaukurinn and Húrra host local indie, post-rock, and metal acts most evenings. Check The Reykjavík Grapevine for weekly listings. The Harpa building itself — designed by Henning Larsen — is worth visiting for its dramatic glass facade even without a show.
Seasonal note: Iceland Symphony season Sep-May; independent venues and Harpa events year-round
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