The 5 Best Performances in Reykjavik, Capital Region

July 15, 2021 Misti Hsu

Reykjavik bears the distinction of being the world’s northernmost capital, and for many Icelandic visitors it also serves as a gateway to the rugged adventure options beyond. Recharge after outdoor pursuits in one of the many geothermal springs or luxurious indoor spas. We appreciate Reykjavik’s open-minded and energetic culture that includes a hip and internationally recognized music and arts scene, great food and notoriously "enthusiastic" nightlife.
Restaurants in Reykjavik

1. Improv Iceland

Hverfisgata 19 Tjarnarbíó Theater, Reykjavik 101 Iceland +354 824 4550 [email protected] http://www.improviceland.com
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 33 reviews

Improv Iceland

Improv Iceland does long-form improv shows every Wednesday at Tjarnarbíó. Improv Iceland creates a unique comedy show improvised on the spot for your entertainment. Tickets can be purchased here https://tix.is/is/event/8209/improv-island/ Nothing has been planned in advance and nothing will ever be repeated so every week brings you a new and different show where anything can happen. All shows are performed in English. Improv Iceland's artistic director is Guðmundur Felixson. The company has performed at the DCM festival in 2015, 2016 and 2017, and have been nominated for the Icelandic Theater Awards, Griman.

2. Saga Music 101

Ingolfsstraeti 2a Gamla Bio, Reykjavik 101 Iceland +354 821 2428 [email protected] http://www.sagamusic101.com/
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 5 reviews

Saga Music 101

Experience Saga Music 101 and travel to a world, more than a Millenium back in time. Songs & stories about early settlers in Iceland and what some of them encountered. See and hear us in Gamla Bio, in the heart of 101 Reykjavik.

3. Icelandic Sagas - The Greatest Hits

The Nothern Lights Hall Ingolfsgardur, Reykjavik 101 Iceland +354 528 5050 [email protected] http://www.icelandicsagas.com
Excellent
83%
Good
12%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
1%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 283 reviews

Icelandic Sagas - The Greatest Hits

Icelandic Sagas - The Greatest Hits! A 75 minute theatrical comedy roller coaster ride through Iceland’s literary heritage – in English.

Reviewed By 368lenetteh - Wausau, United States

This evening presentation in one of the more intimate venues in Harpa was full of humor and great acting by the 2 person troupe. They presented Icelandic history in the most memorable and comedy filled light. The 2 actors employed willing audience participants in a few of the retold sagas, to fill in the missing characters. Some parts of skits were a little bawdy, but not overly so. All the language was appropriate, and I completely endorse this presentation of The Great Icelandic Sagas! It kept the audience laughing beginning to end.

4. How to Become Icelandic in 60 Minutes

Austurbakki 2, Reykjavik 101 Iceland +46 72 189 12 00 http://www.howtobecomeicelandic.is/
Excellent
65%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
4%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 120 reviews

How to Become Icelandic in 60 Minutes

How To Become Icelandic In 60 Minutes teaches you everything you need to know about being icelandic in just one hour. You walk out of the theatre 100% Icelandic. The show is much more than a stand up comedy. It is a hillarious, incisive and visual observation of the icelandic human condition, their attitudes, struggles and every day life.

Reviewed By disereed2018 - Washington DC, United States

If you’re not planning to do a Northern Lights tour on you very first night in Iceland then I recommend booking this show at Harpa asap. While every tour guide will go through the history of Iceland with you - this show covers the whole spectrum and does it in a funny way. The one-man show playfully makes fun and use of the stereotypes of many nationalities (mostly in the EU) relative to the Icelandic culture so I felt like I learned about other countries too. I thought the Americans would get it bad but the US got away barely scathed. Also, i feel like if i had seen the show earlier, i would have immediately made room to ride an Icelandic horse during my week there. you Show costs about $45 US at Harpa. We just walked in to Harpa and bought tickets 15 mins prior to showtime. We went on a Thursday night at 7p. A good healthy crowd. There is cussing, so not really suitable for the kiddies. Funny and endearing.

5. Iceland Dance Company

Listabraut 3, Reykjavik 103 Iceland +354 588 0900 http://www.id.is/en/

ThingsTodoPost © 2018 - 2024 All rights reserved.