A groundbreaking new event, Iceland Eclipse Festival, is set to take place on the remote Snæfellsnes Peninsula from August 12–15, 2026, perfectly timed with a total solar eclipse — a rare astronomical phenomenon that won’t return to Iceland until the year 2196.
Bringing together world-class electronic music acts, space exploration pioneers, and thought leaders in science and sustainability, this four-day experience promises a once-in-a-lifetime fusion of music, technology, and cosmic wonder.
A Limited, Exclusive Experience
In a bid to create an intimate yet impactful atmosphere, organizers have capped attendance at just 3,333 tickets. According to the festival’s press release, the goal is to unite a small but diverse community of music lovers, scientists, artists, and visionaries for an unforgettable gathering beneath Iceland’s vast skies.
Stellar Lineup of Music and Minds
Iceland Eclipse Festival is positioning itself as far more than a traditional music event. The program includes interdisciplinary panels and workshops spanning science, technology, art, and consciousness. Confirmed speakers and collaborators come from globally renowned organizations such as NASA, ESA, SpaceX, Blue Origin, and Virgin Galactic, alongside leaders in AI ethics, digital art, and regenerative living. Representatives from the United Nations, Unify.org, and sustainability networks will also share insights.
The music lineup is equally impressive. Headlining are Grammy-nominated trio Meduza, who will debut Meduza³, a groundbreaking live production designed to reinvent the DJ performance experience. Other standout acts include Nightmares on Wax, Booka Shade, Dave Clarke, and Icelandic favorites Emilíana Torrini, Daði Freyr, and the legendary collective GusGus.
A Festival for Mind, Body, and Spirit
Wellness programming will be at the heart of the event thanks to a partnership with Cosmic Pineapple. Under the “CONNECT” initiative, attendees can join daily yoga sessions, breathwork workshops, and fire ceremonies led by Icelandic wisdom keepers and international medicine musicians.
Food lovers will enjoy the Icelandic Chill-Out Lounge curated by Mama Reykjavík, one of the nation’s top plant-based restaurants. Here, guests can savor locally inspired, plant-based cuisine while enjoying intimate acoustic performances and DJ sets, offering a relaxed space for networking and reflection away from the main stages.
Where Music Meets the Universe
Set against Iceland’s dramatic landscapes and under the awe-inspiring spectacle of a total solar eclipse, Iceland Eclipse Festival 2026 promises to be a transformational convergence of sound, science, and spirituality — one that will be remembered for decades.