Cellist Geirþrúður Anna Guðmundsdóttir performs all six Solo Cello Suites by Johann Sebastian Bach in a set of concerts in Norðuljós in Harpa. These concerts are the culmination of a tour, where all six suites resounded across the country. The Cello Suites are the most beloved works in all the cello repertoire and some of the greatest pieces in the classical canon. In this six-act opera for the solo cello, Bach takes both performer and listener on a magical journey. Starting with the simple triad which opens innocent sounding first suite, he takes us on through the intimate second suite, the extroverted third suite, the rhetorical fourth suite, the stormy and tragic fifth suite, culminating in the heroic and euphoric sixth suite. These concerts are supported by Ýli – Harpa’s Fund for Young Musicians. June 10 Johann Sebastian Bach Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007 Suite No. 4 in E-flat Major, BWV 1009 Suite No. 5 in C Minor, BWV 1011 June 11 Johann Sebastian Bach Suite No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1008 Suite No. 3 in C Major, BWV 1009 Suite No. 6 in D Major, BWV 1012
Open Mic is a free show every Wednesday. Watch the comedians try new stuff and polish old ones. If you want to try, out some of your own jokes, just sign up at the bar.
Get a kickstart on the weekend, Thirsty Thursday & Stand-up Comedy Night at The Secret Cellar! We have 8 comedians, and 800 ISK BEER ALL NIGHT! Come early to secure your spot or enjoy our menu upstairs.
Jazzpianist Agnar Már Magnússon celebrates 20 years from the release of his first album with a book of music covering his carreer. On this concert will Agnar and his trio focus on compositions from his first record “01” that was released in 2001. Agnar Már Magnússon, piano Nicolas Moreaux, bass Matthías MD Hemstock, drums
Thor’s Comedy Slam hosted be Þórhallur Þórhallsson featuring a roster of comedians to start your weekend off right! Þhórhallur is going to give you a great show at affordable prices: Purchase your ticket NOW to secure your spot…DON’T FORGET TO BRING A FRIEND!
Harmonica player Þorleifur Gaukur Davíðsson and saxophonist Sölvi Kolbeinsson lead this unique quartet. They will play their favourite jazz songs, focusing on swing. Þorleifur Gaukur Davíðsson, harmonica Sölvi Kolbeinsson, saxophone Eyþór Gunnarsson, piano Nicolas Moreaux, bass
The Color Run is not an ordinary race but an incomparable experience and perfect family entertainment. It’s not about running 5 kilometers in the shortest possible time, but running at the speed and time you feel is appropriate and fun. The Color Run is not a race but a race where thousands of participants have a royal time while they are covered in color from head to toe. At the end of each kilometer, you run through a color station with music, entertainment and a new color, and at the finish line, everything runs smoothly with a gigantic finish festival where the color splendor will be an unforgettable experience. This will be the happiest and most fun 5 kilometers of the summer! More info: https://thecolorrun.is/terms-conditions/
The Arctic Handicraft and Design Festival opened today in Hrafnagil, a 15-minute drive south of Akureyri, for the 23rd time. Organizers promise this one to be the best of them all. Altogether, there will be 94 participants—artists, designers and producers. In addition, 55 parties contribute to the craft and food market. The festival is open Thursday, Friday and Sunday, while Saturday is reserved for a food market from the Eyjafjörður area. At that market, many exciting items will be offered, such as quail eggs and beestings (the first milk from a cow after its calf is born). New participants arrive every day. The food market offers jam, juice and all kinds of delicacies made from the finest local ingredients. Some products at the market are made of the most unusual material, such as lava from Eyjafjallajökull, reindeer hide and fish leather. The festival is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday 12:00-19:00, Sunday 12:00-18:00.
Shameless: A proud comedy show Live from Reykjavík and Paris, Kimi Tayler and Jono Duffy are notorious and shameless self-promoters, shameless joke slingers, and shamelessly proud to be part of the LGBTQIA+ community. Kimi and Jono proudly present a supremely proud Pride comedy show. It’s the comedy show you never thought would happen. Surviving a global pandemic that cancelled comedy, a move to France and a long distance relationship the power couple of queer comedy are back at Tjarnarbío for an unconventional night of pure stand-up. Expect gay stuff, technical difficulties and possible tears. You do not want to miss this show. One thing is for sure, Kimi and Jono are truly shameless.
The Color Run is not an ordinary race but an incomparable experience and perfect family entertainment. It’s not about running 5 kilometers in the shortest possible time, but running at the speed and time you feel is appropriate and fun. The Color Run is not a race but a race where thousands of participants have a royal time while they are covered in color from head to toe. At the end of each kilometer, you run through a color station with music, entertainment and a new color, and at the finish line, everything runs smoothly with a gigantic finish festival where the color splendor will be an unforgettable experience. This will be the happiest and most fun 5 kilometers of the summer! More info: https://thecolorrun.is/terms-conditions/
The trio’s members often draw inspiration from Nordic roots. In addition, the program includes American jazz standards and South American music, and it is certain that we will visit the Astor Piazzolla studio. Free admission and everyone welcome! Summer jazz in the Hall is offered by the Arts and Culture Council of Kópavogur Stefán Ómar Jakobsson: trumpet Kjartan Valdemarsson: accordion Jón Rafnsson: double bass
After years of absence, this unique musician returns to the stage and greets an old friend. She is without a doubt our favorite Faroese, but we still think she is actually Icelandic because she stayed here for many years and visits Iceland regularly.