Harpa Concert Hall
A glittering glass concert hall on the Reykjavik waterfront - a honeycomb of coloured glass inspired by basalt, a symbol of the city's recovery.
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Harpa is the striking concert hall and conference centre on the Reykjavik waterfront, its facade a honeycomb of coloured glass cells inspired by Iceland's basalt columns, that shimmer and change with the light and the sky. Completed after the financial crash, it became a symbol of the city's recovery and is free to wander even without a ticket.
What you actually see
- The glass facade - the honeycomb of coloured glass shimmering with the light.
- The foyer - the free-to-enter interior with the glass glowing overhead.
- The harbour setting - the hall on the waterfront with mountain views.
- Concerts - the classical, jazz and popular performances.
When to go
Year-round; the glass is beautiful in changing light, glowing at dusk and lit in colour at night. It is free to enter and wander by day.
Honest expectations
Without a concert ticket, it is the striking building and foyer you experience rather than a performance. It is a short visit unless you attend an event. Its beauty is the architecture and the play of light.
Nearby
The old harbour, the Sun Voyager sculpture and the city centre are along the waterfront.
What to pack for Harpa Concert Hall
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Opening times, ticket prices and seasonal closures change - check the official source before you go: official site.
