The annual Reykjavík Jazz festival is an increasingly prestigious event on the international jazz scene. Founded in 1990 it is the second longest running music festival in Iceland.
The festival hosts performances in a variety of styles, from contemporary jazz and the avant-garde to Latin jazz, gospel and big bands. It features many acclaimed international jazz players as well as Iceland’s leading jazz musicians. Against a backdrop of imposing volcanoes and mountains this small, clean coastal town is an unusual and inspiring location for live jazz.
Featured artists include renowned international and local artists, such as Cécile McLorin Salvant (US/FR), O.N.E. (PL), Brekky Boy (AUS), Sunna Gunnlaugs Trio (IS), and ADHD (IS).
An Evening Pass is available for every night of the festival at Harpa, granting access to all concerts that evening. All performances take place in Norðurljós Hall (2nd floor). Please note: There are no single-ticket sales for individual evening concerts at Harpa.
The Reykjavík Jazz Festival 2025 is scheduled to take place from August 26 to 31, 2025.
Program
Tuesday August 26
| 19:00 | Harpa, Norðurljós | ADHD (IS) | Evening Pass |
| 20:00 | Harpa, Norðurljós | SAUMUR: Arve Henriksen-Skúli Sverrisson-Hilmar Jensson (IS/NO) | Evening Pass |
| 21:00 | Harpa, Norðurljós | Nicolas Moreaux: Poney Moon (IS/FR) | Evening Pass |
| 22:00 | Harpa, Norðurljós | Skuggamyndir (IS) | Evening Pass |
Wednesday August 27
| 17:30 | Hafnartorg Gallery | Los Bomboneros | Free Entrance |
| 19:00 | Harpa, Norðurljós | Ingibjörg Turchi-Eonia (IS) | Evening Pass |
| 20:00 | Harpa, Norðurljós | Bliss Quintet (IS/NO) | Evening Pass |
| 21:00 | Harpa, Norðurljós | Óskar Guðjónsson & Magnús Jóhann: Fermented Friendship (IS) | Evening Pass |
| 22:00 | Harpa, Norðurljós | Bisgaard/Jónsson Quartet (IS/DK) | Evening Pass |
Thursday August 28
| 12:00 | Þingvellir, National Park | Sigmar Matthiasson Band (IS) | Free Entrance |
| 15:00 | MÍT | Workshop : Patrycja Wybrańczyk | Free Entrance |
| 17:15 | Fríkirkjan í Reykjavík | Quiet Tree (CH) | 3900 ISK |
| 19:00 | Harpa, Norðurljós | Kham Meslien (FR) | Evening Pass |
| 20:00 | Harpa, Norðurljós | Sunna Gunnlaugs Trio (IS) | Evening Pass |
| 21:00 | Harpa, Norðurljós | Björg Blöndal’s C4THERINE (IS/DK/PL) | Evening Pass |
| 22:00 | Harpa, Norðurljós | Tómas Jónsson: Gúmbó no. 5 & Þórir Baldursson (IS) | Evening Pass |
Friday August 29
| 15:00 | MÍT | Workshop : Kham Meslien | Free Entrance |
| 17:15 | Fríkirkjan í Reykjavík | Friday Feeling: Jóel Pálsson, Gunnar Gunnarsson, Sigríður Thorlacius & Birgir Steinn | Free Entrance |
| 19:00 | Harpa, Norðurljós | Róberta Andersen (IS) | Evening Pass |
| 20:00 | Harpa, Norðurljós | Sigurður Flosason & Mattias Nilsson Duo (IS/SE) | Evening Pass |
| 21:00 | Harpa, Norðurljós | O.N.E. (PL) | Evening Pass |
| 22:00 | Harpa, Norðurljós | Halli Guðmunds: Cuban Club (IS) | Evening Pass |
Saturday August 30
| 13:00 | Alliance Française in Reykjavík | Musical meeting : Kham Meslien | Free Entrance |
| 15:00 | Jómfrúin, Restaurant | Sunna Gunnlaugs Quartet with Marína | Free Entrance |
| 17:00 | Bird rvk | Student Concert MÍT | Free Entrance |
| 19:00 | Harpa, Norðurljós | Rebekka Blöndal – Billie Holliday í 110 ár (IS) | Evening Pass |
| 20:00 | Harpa, Norðurljós | Sara Magnusdottir – A Place To Bloom (IS) | Evening Pass |
| 21:00 | Harpa, Norðurljós | Barrio 27 (IS) | Evening Pass |
| 22:00 | Harpa, Norðurljós | Brekky Boy (AUS) | Evening Pass |
| 23:00 | Bird rvk | Jam Session | Free Entrance |
Sunday August 31
| 14:00 | Fríkirkjan in Reykjavík | Jazz Mass | Free Entrance |
| 16:00 | Iðnó | Barnadjass, SVoM and Reykjavík Jazz Festival come together in collaboration | Free Entrance |
| 18:00 | SKÝ Bar | María Magnúsdóttir and Hjörtur Ingvi Jóhannsson (IS) | Free Entrance |
| 20:00 | Harpa, Eldborg | Cécile Mclorin Salvant | Tickets |
| 22:00 | Iðnó | Closing Party & Jam Session | Free Entrance |
JAZZPASS
The pass grants access to the entire festival program. Pass holders receive wristbands at the start of the festival and can attend all concerts free of charge* thereafter. Purchase the Jazzpass here.
Where to stay
Center Hotels is one of the valued sponsors for the festival. They are offering a 20% discount on available rooms and dates when booking directly with the code BOOKDIRECT.
