Dark Music Days

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Reykjavík’s annual Dark Music Days festival is a beacon of light and music during the chilliest reaches of the Icelandic winter.

The festival presents a dazzling array of high-quality music and internationally acclaimed performers. and is the country’s foremost platform for showcasing innovative and progressive contemporary music.

Festival-goers can hear the world premieres of pieces by accomplished Icelandic composers, set against a spectacular backdrop of Reykjavík in the winter.

The Dark Music Days festival encapsulates the uniquely Icelandic fusion of darkness, music and winter – and is a chance to expereince the innovation, collaboration and inspiration of Iceland’s musical community.

Many of the concerts and events take place at Reykjavík’s spectacular Harpa concert hall, as well as a few other venues around the city, including the Hallgrímskirkja cathedral.

Ticket prices vary depending on the event: check the festival website for details.

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