Harpa Concert Hall

About the concert hall

Internal space

The walls and ceilings of the building consist of glass panels of different colors, reflecting and refracting in which the external light creates a feeling of weightless space, changing the illumination depending on the time of day. The building has five floors, which house four concert halls decorated in the style of Icelandic natural phenomena: the crater of an extinct volcano, volcanic eruptions, the northern lights and a cold lagoon. There is also a restaurant, cafe, souvenir shops, boutiques and a bookstore that are ready to receive guests every day of the year.

History of creation

The project of the Reykjavik Concert Hall and Conference Center was designed by the Danish firm of the famous architect Henning Larsen and the famous artist Olafur Eliasson. The opening took place in 2011. In April 2013, the Harp Hall was awarded the European Union Prize in the field of contemporary art. The high-tech building perfectly fits into the Icelandic landscapes and has become one of the city's business cards.

Opening hours and ticket prices

On weekdays from 10 to 20, on weekends from 10 to 18 hours. Entrance to the concert hall is free, only tickets for concerts and events are paid.