Theater & Opera

As for the performing arts, Reykjavik hosts a symphony orchestra, an opera, several theatre companies and the highly acclaimed Icelandic Dance Company.

Reykjavik has two major professional theatre companies, the National Theatre and the City Theatre, in addition to many independent and fringe theatre groups, professional and amateur. Productions range from the great classics of world theatre to innovative experimental works.

Productions are all in Icelandic, with the exception of occasional visiting productions from abroad. At the Icelandic Opera, operatic productions of all kinds may be seen; operas are often sung in the original language, with Icelandic subtitles.

The Icelandic Dance Company, resident at the City Theatre, focuses on contemporary dance.

City Theatre 0

103 Reykjavik

The Reykjavik City Theatre is a repertory theatre subsidized by the municipal authorities of Reykjavik. The Theatre produces at least 7 large productions each season, besides a great variety of smaller events. More

Hafnarfjordur Theatre Company 0

220 Hafnarfjordur

Icelandic Dance Company 0

103 Reykjavik

The Iceland Dance Company is the national institution of Iceland responsible for developing, creating and nurturing contemporary dance and choreography.More

Icelandic Opera 0

101 Reykjavik

The Icelandic Opera opens its cultural season in the fall with performances at the northernmost opera house in the world. Although the elegant old cinema house in the heart of Reykjavik seats only 473, individual productions have drawn overall audiences of 8,000. More

Idno - Theatre 0

101 Reykjavik

The Iðnó restaurant is located in the heart of the city of Reykjavík, beside the City Pond, directly opposite the City Hall. The Iðnó restaurant welcomes groups of 20–120 to dine in one of the city’s most historic buildings - an interesting one to look around, with a history well worth investigating. More