Iceland Airwaves, known for showcasing emerging international talent and Iceland’s top artists, returns to Downtown Reykjavík this fall. The festival offers attendees the unique opportunity to explore Iceland’s natural wonders by day and immerse themselves in live music at the city’s intimate venues, cultural spaces and late-night showcases. Recently, the festival announced its first batch of artists for 2026, as well as three Special Events that will take place November 4th, 5th and 8th. Limited Early Bird tickets and travel packages are available in partnership with Icelandair.
The festival is committed to illuminating new talent and building international relationships across the music industry. It serves as an important hub for artists, agents, media and other industry professionals worldwide to experience up-and-coming artists together. Through its continued work with Keychange, Iceland Airwaves also curates gender-balanced lineups to ensure diverse representation.
Lineup
The first wave of artists includes international names such as electronic artist Skeler, alt acts Adult DVD and Pollyfromthedirt, as well as boundary-expansive performers KOIKOI and Inspector Spacetime. Faroe Music Export (FMX) will return with a showcase, featuring Tunghoyrt, RSP, and Joe & The Shitboys. The Spanish Wave will also return & will announce artists for their showcase soon.
The current 2026 Lineup in alphabetical order is:
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)
Iceland Airwaves will also present a series of Special Events, including an opening concert on Wednesday, November 4th by Shygirl. Daði Freyr & The Iceland Symphony Orchestra will perform on Thursday, November 5th. A closing show featuring The Streets will take place on Sunday, November 8th. These Special Events require separate tickets to attend. Festival passholders will have priority access and discounts available. More information regarding these performances – including ticket prices and on-sale dates – will be announced soon.
Tickets
Limited Early Bird festival passes for Iceland Airwaves 2026 are available now, including travel packages in partnership with Icelandair. They can be purchased here: https://icelandairwaves.is/tickets/.