Evening Pass – Harpa | August 28

Austurbæjarbíó

Evening Pass – Harpa | August 28

Evening Pass – Harpa | August 28

Austurbæjarbíó, Snorrabraut 37, 105 Reykjavík Directions

Tue 25.08.2026 19:00

Tickets / Registration

The Reykjavík Jazz Festival 2026 will take place from August 25–30, 2026.

The evening programme will be held at Fantasía (Kjarvalsstaðir Studio), Norðurljós at Harpa Concert Hall, Austurbær, and Iðnó. In addition, there will be a children’s programme at Hannesarholt, as well as concerts at Jómfrúin, Þingvellir National Park, and Hafnartorg Gallery. More venues may be added.

The Jazz Pass grants access to the full programme of the Reykjavík Jazz Festival 2026. Pass holders will receive wristbands at the start of the festival and can attend all concerts free of charge.

An evening pass is available for each night of the festival. Each pass grants access to all concerts scheduled for that evening. Please note that tickets are not sold for individual concerts

The full festival programme will be announced in the coming weeks, and evening passes will also be available.

Reykjavík Jazz Festival 2026 – Programme

Tuesday, August 25

Fantasía (Vinnustofa Kjarvals)

19:00 – Sölvi Kolbeinsson Trio – Collage (IS)

20:00 – Birgir Steinn & Sólrún Mjöll – Agata (IS)

21:00 – Andrés Þór Trio – Relocate (Album Release Concert) (IS)

Wednesday, August 26

Hótel Holt

16:30 - Kári Egilsson & Nico Moreaux (IS/FR)

Hafnartorg Gallery

17:30 – Sigurður Flosason Trio (IS)

Harpa, Norðurljós

19:00 – Ingi Bjarni Quartet (IS/SWE)

20:00 – Kosmonauci (PL)

21:00 – Havanablús Tómasar R. / Los Bomboneros (IS)

Thursday, August 27

Þingvellir National Park

12:00 – Albert Sölvi Trio (IS)

MÍT (Skipholt 50d)

15:00 – Workshop

Harpa, Norðurljós

19:00 – Crossing Borders – Release Concert (IS)

20:00 – Tom Sochas Trio (UK/FR)

21:00 – Matti Klein Soul Trio (DE)

Friday, August 28

Fríkirkjan í Reykjavík

MÍT (Skipholt 50b)

15:00 - Workshop

17:15 – Föstudagsfílingur: Sigríður Thorlacius, Gunnar Gunnarsson, Jóel Pálsson & Birgir Steinn Theodórsson

Harpa, Norðurljós

19:00 – Frelsissveitin & Davíð Þór Jónsson (IS)

20:00 – Look North (FR/UK)

21:00 – Tómas Jónsson / Magnús Trygvason Eliassen – Best á Flest (IS)

22:00 – María Magnúsdóttir – A Tribute to Latin American Singers (IS)

Saturday, August 29

Hannesarholt

12:00 & 13:30 – Spooky Jazz – Children’s Programme

(Sunna Gunnlaugsdóttir, Ingibjörg Fríða Helgadóttir & Leifur Gunnarsson)

Jómfrúin

15:00 – RGS Quintet

Fríkirkjan í Reykjavík

17:00 - Elegy for Grindavík (for violin & trumpet)

Austurbær

19:00 – Hljóð í ljóði – Album Release Concert (IS)

20:00 – LILJA (IS/NO)

21:00 – Joce Mienniel & Charles Vetter (FR)

22:00 – Hist og (IS)

Sunday, August 30

Sundlaug Vesturbæjar (Vesturbær Swimming Pool)

12:00 - SVoM in the pool

Fríkirkjan í Reykjavík

14:00 – Jazz Festival Mass

Óháði söfnuðurinn

16:00 – Tribute Concert | Tómas R. Einarsson

Iðnó

18:00 - MÍT honors Elly & Villi (IS)

19:00 – Tu ha? Tu bjö! (IS)

20:00 – Mikael Máni Quintet (IS)

21:00 – Anna Gréta, Silva Þórðardóttir & Ómar Guðjónsson (IS)

Performers

  • Reykjavík Jazz Festival
    Reykjavík Jazz Festival

    An annual festival featuring nearly 30 concerts and events with over 100 musicians.

  • Jómfrúin
    Jómfrúin

    Jómfrúin býður mikið úrval af dönsku smurbrauði auk annara rétta. Hefð og handbragð dansk

  • Reykjavík Jazz
    Reykjavík Jazz

    Jazz festival

  • Tu Ha? Tu Bjö!
    Tu Ha? Tu Bjö!

    A quartet performing original compositions, exploring the interplay between two wind instruments.

  • Mikael Máni
    Mikael Máni

    Guitarist and composer performing a blend of new and old songs along with some covers.

  • The Liberation Orchestra of Iceland (IS)
    The Liberation Orchestra of Iceland (IS)
    Um viðburðinn Athugið! Kvöldpassi er í boði öll kvöld hátíðarinnar í Hörpu en hann veitir aðgang að öllum tónleikum viðkomandi kvölds. Ekki er selt inn á staka tónleika á kvölddagskrá í Hörpu. Frelsissveitin var stofnuð árið 2010 af Hauki Gröndal og hefur starfað með hléum að ýmsum verkefnum. Hljómsveitin kom síðast fram á Jazzhátíð Reykjavíkur árið 2020 og flutti þá verkið “Four elements” eftir Hauk Gröndal. Upptaka af tónleikunum var sýnd á RÚV í mars 2022 en verkið og Frelsissveitin hlutu tvenn verðlaun á Íslensku tónlistarverðlaununm 2021. “Tónlistarhópur ársins” í jazz- og blúsflokki og “Tónverk ársins” í jazz- og blúsflokki. Að þessu sinni leikur finnski píanistinn Kari Ikonen með sveitinni en hann er einn þekktasti jazz- og spunapíanisti Finnlands enda framsækinn, ævintýragjarn virtúós. Á efnisskránni verða ný verk og útsetningar eftir Hauk Gröndal. M.a. verður frumflutt ný svíta sem ber titilinn “Aether”. Kari Ikonen : píanó Haukur Gröndal : saxófónar Snorri Sigurðarson : trompet Samúel J. Samúelsson : básúna Guðmundur Pétursson : gítar Pétur Grétarsson : slagverk Birgir Steinn Theódórsson : bassi Magnús Trygvason Elíassen : trommur Aðrir tónleikar á sama kvöldi: Marína Ósk kvartett (IS/SE) Jakob Bro / Óskar Guðjónsson / Skúli Sverrisson (DK/IS) Guitar Islancio og Unnur Birna
  • Matinée - Tómas Guðni Eggertsson, organ & Davíð Þór Jónsson, piano
  • Tómas Jónsson
  • María Magnúsdóttir
    María Magnúsdóttir

    María Magnúsdóttir is a versatile jazz singer located in Reykjavík, Iceland.

  • Lilja
    Lilja

    LILJA, praised as “a little sensation” and “a divinely gifted guitarist,” brings together outstanding musicians to create deeply personal, yet universal music. She has performed in most corners of the world, integrating a wide range of traditions into her expression.

    LILJA’s debut album Marble (2020) was met with rave reviews from critics. The 2023 follow-up, Mirage, featuring collaborations with traditional musicians from Sápmi, Brazil, Morocco and Pakistan, was nominated for the Norwegian Grammy Award.

    Her third album, Muna, expected in August 2026, is written as a non-dualistic autobiography — a paradoxical story about life. It features artists such as Beady Belle, Anders Røine, Bugge Wesseltoft, Helge Norbakken and Jo Skaansar.

  • Jocelyn Mienniel
  • Holy ghost of - hist og release concert
  • Anna Gréta
    Anna Gréta

    Anna Gréta, an Icelandic artist based in Sweden, has been making waves with her enchanting debut album. Combining elements of jazz, indie, and folk, Anna Gréta’s music features refined and subtle songwriting, a nuanced voice, and dazzling piano playing. Her unique sound is characterized by sophisticated piano craftsmanship and haunting vocals, which distinctly capture the Nordic essence. Anna Gréta has been recognized with multiple awards, including the prestigious Monica Zetterlund Award in 2019 and a performance at the Nobel Prize ceremony in 2020. Her debut album, Nightjar in the Northern Sky, was awarded Jazz Album of the Year at the Icelandic Music Awards in 2022, and she was also named Songwriter of the Year. Don’t miss out on experiencing Anna Gréta’s incredible talent – check out her music now on ACT Music!

  • Ómar Guðjónsson (IS)
    Ómar Guðjónsson (IS)

    Guitarist in Jónas Sig's band.