Stórtónleikar Ásgeirs Trausta í Eldborg
Harpa | Eldborg, Austurbakki 2, 101 Reykjavík Directions
Sat 29.08.2026 20:00
TICKETS GO ON SALE MAY 4TH AT 12:00PM.
Ásgeir takes the stage at Eldborg on August 29th for a special concert celebrating the release of his latest album, Julia.
Ásgeir will take the audience through his career, having released over 100 songs in both Icelandic and English over the past 14 years. Alongside performing his biggest hits, he will also perform songs from Julia and introduce new material from an upcoming Icelandic-language album.
Don’t miss this unique evening where past, present, and future come together.
Julia, released on February 14, 2026, is Ásgeir’s most heartfelt work to date. For the first time, he wrote all the lyrics himself. The result is one of his most personal projects, with the shadow of the title character serving as a central theme throughout.
About Ásgeir
It has been nearly fifteen years since Ásgeir Trausti first emerged on the music scene, and he has since remained at the forefront of Icelandic music. His debut album, Dýrð í dauðaþögn (2012), was a major success, selling over 40,000 copies and staying on the Icelandic charts for around 400 weeks. Today, it remains one of the best-selling albums in Icelandic history.
Since then, Ásgeir has built a strong international career, performing concerts around the world.
Performers
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Ásgeir in Mengi
As one of Iceland’s most successful exports, singer-songwriter Ásgeir has always pushed the boundaries of his thoughtful brand of folk-pop. His debut album, ‘Dýrð í dauðaþögn’, became the best-selling debut in Icelandic history, leading to the English-language version ‘In The Silence’ in 2014.
He continued to refine his sound with ‘Afterglow’ in 2017, ‘Bury The Moon’ in 2020, and ‘Time On My Hands’ in 2022’, earning praise from press and radio worldwide, including the likes of The Independent, MOJO, NME, The Line Of Best Fit, Clash Magazine, BBC 6 Music and Radio X. In recent years, Ásgeir has embraced solo performances, playing nearly 70 intimate shows across Europe, the Nordics, and Iceland, including a UK tour with Icelandic singer GDRN.
He also performed with the Icelandic Symphony Orchestra and recorded a live session for Arte TV in Berlin.
His passion for live music has taken him to unique venues, including small churches, deepening his connection with audiences.
He wrote a song for a Kafkaesque play that was hosted at The Reykjavik City Theatre called Sýslumaður Dauðans.
Ásgeir is now back with his next album, focusing on songwriting with a fresh approach; prioritizing melody and personal storytelling, exploring themes of relationships, aging, hope, and nostalgia.
His influences range from Leonard Cohen and Daniel Lanois to contemporary artists like Adrianne Lenker and Dina Ögon.
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Júlía
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