| Ticket | Price (ISK) | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| Festival Pass | 17,900 | 3-day festival pass |
| Festival Day Pass | 12,400 | 1-day pass |
| Ticket upgrade (Airwaves Plus) | 14,000 | Upgrade to the festival ticket |
| Pro Pass | 38,900 | 2-day conference, 3-day festival, Airwaves Plus upgrade |
| Conference Pass | 13,400 | 2-day conference |
| Conference Day Pass | 9,400 | 1-day conference |
Prices from icelandairwaves.is on 7 November 2026; the site warned of a price increase, so they may be higher now.
Dates and special shows
The festival page listed "November 4, 5-7, 8", without a year in that section, and linked news posts dated 2026. Special ticketed shows listed were Shygirl on 4 November at City Hall (ISK 9,990), Daði Freyr and the Iceland Symphony Orchestra on 5 November in Eldborg, Harpa (from ISK 9,990) and The Streets on 8 November in Eldborg, Harpa, with several price zones. These are separate tickets from the festival passes.
Venues
The festival lists seven official venues, all in downtown Reykjavík: Kolaport (Tryggvagata 19), City Hall (Tjarnargata 11), Iðnó (Vonarstræti 3), NASA (Thorvaldsensstræti 2), Fríkirkjan (Fríkirkjuvegur 5), LEMMY (Austurstræti 20) and Rosenberg (Naustin). The site says "Official venues are all within walking distance to each other", and most are listed as fully accessible, with LEMMY asking visitors to use the side entrance. Harpa hosts the special shows in Eldborg.
How the festival works
The programme at official venues starts after 19:00 and requires a wristband to enter. People under 18 must be accompanied by a legal guardian aged 18 or older. The site does not state how many artists perform or mention an off-venue programme. Tickets are sold through the site's tickets page.
Where to stay
All the official venues are in downtown Reykjavík, so a hotel in the centre means walking to each. For areas and budgets see where to stay in Reykjavik; the Booking box on this page opens hotels in Reykjavík. For a hotel with a view of the northern lights see best northern lights hotels in Iceland, and for a higher budget best luxury hotels in Iceland.
Getting there and the weather
From the airport the Flybus takes about 45 minutes, see Keflavik airport to Reykjavik. The festival falls in November, with limited daylight and cold weather: see Iceland in November for temperatures, daylight and roads. Payments in Iceland are covered in Iceland currency and payments.
Mistakes to avoid
- Choosing a hotel far from the centre: all seven official venues are downtown.
- Buying a festival pass for a special show: the Harpa and City Hall shows are listed with their own tickets.
- Arriving at a venue before 19:00 expecting a show: the official programme starts after 19:00.
- Taking children under 18 without a guardian: they must be accompanied.
FAQ
How much is an Iceland Airwaves ticket?
A 3-day Festival Pass was ISK 17,900 and a Festival Day Pass ISK 12,400 on 7 November 2026.
Where is the festival held?
In seven official venues in downtown Reykjavík, all within walking distance of each other.
What time does it start?
The programme at official venues starts after 19:00 and requires a wristband.
Can under-18s attend?
Yes, if accompanied by a legal guardian aged 18 or older.
Are the Harpa shows included in the pass?
They are listed as special events with their own prices.
The Iceland Authority editorial team, 7 November 2026.
