Sónar in Iceland

Music, Creativity and Technology come together across four stages of the unique Harpa Concert Hall, in the world's most northerly capital.

What is Sónar Reykjavik

The quissential winter festival.

Stars of electronica, hip hop and advanced music come together under the Northern Lights in the world's northernmost capital, Reykjavik, Iceland.

Sónar Reykjavik is an intimate experience, taking place throughout four indoor stages at one of Europe's unique concert venues; Harpa - with a total festival capacity of only 3.500 guests per night.

Nature is never far off, with many of  Iceland's wonders located just outside of Reykjavik's city limits - while the adventures and whales of Faxaflói Bay lie just outside the festival venue in the old harbour area.

The joy of music and Olafur Eliasson's fantastic glass facadé of Harpa play a stark contrast to the surrounding mountains and arctic darkness during Sónar Reykjavik. As the festival takes place during Northern Lights season in Iceland, you might spot the aurora borealis on your way to or from the venue - or simply by looking up, through Harpa's glass structure at the festival.

Along with welcoming leading talent from around the world, the Sónar Reykjavik line-up puts the spotlight on the vibrant music scene in Iceland, both established and up-and-coming artists, some who gained their first taste of international recognition at the festival, others playing their debut show, giving the festival its' distinctive character.

While the SonarClub and SonarHall stages host the festival headline shows, Sónar Reykjavik joins forces with the Red Bull Music Academy to present exciting new international and local talent at the seated SonarComplex stage. Located at the scening harbour facing part of the concert house. 

During the festival Harpa's underground carpark is transformed into the SonarLab nightclub - traditionally the festival’s stronghold for heads-down, no frills sets, by international and local DJs with the programming co-curated by Resident Advisor. 

Artists who've performed at Sónar Reykjavík include: Major Lazer, Skrillex, Fatboy Slim, James Blake, Jamie xx, Ryuichi Sakamoto and Alva Noto, De La Soul, Paul Kalkbrenner, Moderat, Squarepusher,  Diplo, Nina Kraviz, Hudson Mohawke, Ben Klock, LFO, Boys Noize, John Talabot, Jon Hopkins, SBTRKT, Bonobo, Tale Of Us, Trentemøller, !!! (chk-chk-chk), Sleigh Bells, Annie Mac, Rødhåd, Ben UFO, Giggs, Todd Terje, James Holden, Modeselektor, Ellen Allien, Simian Mobile Disco, Evian Christ, Daniel Miller, Blawan, Pachanga Boys, Daphni, SOPHIE, Recondite, Randomer, Kölsch, Yung Lean, Tommy Genesis, Floating Points, Koreless, Ryan Hemsworth, Holly Herndon, Helena Hauff, Oneothrix Point Never, Elliphant, FM Belfast, Exos, Mugison, Sin Fang, Samaris, Bjarki, GusGus, Kiasmos, Ólafur Arnalds and many, many more.

The Sónar Reykjavik music festival has taken place annually in the Icelandic capital since 2013.

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What is Sónar

Created in 1994, Sónar is a pioneering cultural event with a unique format and content. It's first class reputation as a leading reference for international festivals is thanks to it's attention in curation, combining a playful nature, the avant-garde, and experimentation with newest trends in dance and electronic music. 

Positioned at the cutting edge of the electronic music landscape and it's interactions with digital culture, Sónar is able to unite established artists with emerging talentin all areas of musical and audiovisual production




