The Iceland Eclipse Festival
A four-day celebration of music, art, science and wellness during Iceland's once-in-a-century total solar eclipse. A one-of-a-kind gathering in one of the world's most inspiring landscapes.
- Festival
- Takes place Wed 12 → Sat 15 Aug. Get Festival tickets
- Experiences
- Available Mon 3 → Sat 15 Aug.
- Camping
- Open from Sun 9 → Sun 16 Aug.
Experience details
Explore unique adventures designed to elevate your Iceland Eclipse experience.
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Tours from Reykjavík 3rd to 10th Aug
- 1–7 day guided journeys before & after the festival
- Ring Road highlights, hot springs & glacier visits
- Iconic landmarks: Gullfoss, Þingvellir & Jökulsárlón
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Helicopter Tours 9th–15th Aug
- Scenic flights over Iceland’s dramatic landscapes
- Circle Snæfellsjökull Glacier & black-sand beaches
- View waterfalls, lava fields & volcanic craters
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Day Trips in Snæfellsnes 9th–15th Aug
- Single-day excursions from the festival site
- Kayaking beneath Kirkjufell mountain
- ATV rides across lava fields
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Side Quests 12th–15th Aug
- Small-group add-ons for 20–100 guests
- Eclipse-viewing at a glacial waterfall
- Lava-cave concert & glacier party
General Info
- DatesFestival 12–15 Aug · Camping 9–16 Aug
- Location Hellissandur, Snæfellsnes Peninsula
- Age All ages welcome (under 18 must be accompanied).
- Accessibility Fully accessible (Quiet, Family & Accessible zones available)
- Questions?Check the FAQs or contact us at hallo@icelandeclipse.com
Disclaimers
- Some day trips and side quests require leaving the festival site and may overlap with scheduled programming.
- Certain tours have age restrictions — please check before booking.
- Side Quests (including Into the Glacier) may be combined when minimums are not met.
Custom dates or private tours? Contact: travel@icelandeclipse.com.
Snæfellsnes Peninsula
Snæfellsnes is known as “Iceland in Miniature”, full of possibilities to explore glaciers, waterfalls, volcanic beaches, and lava tunnels. The festival will be hosted in and nearby the historic fishin...