
The Battle of the Marching Bands | Reykjavík Culture Night in Harpa
Austurbakki 2, 101 Reykjavík
Dates
Harpa tónlistar- og ráðstefnuhús
23, August 2025
Open from 1.30pm - 2.30pm
Website
https://www.harpa.is/vidburdir/19998
General Admission See on official website
The yearly battle of the marching bands is taking place on Menningarnótt. The bands will fight to the last note and
most certainly not act in an olympic manner. Bribes, cheating, backstabbing and nepotism are things that come to mind. The first battle - a few years ago - took everything too far. After that bloodbath it was agreed upon to minimize the physical altercation. What happened next was that the animosity grew ... to an intolerable level. This is an unforgettable show of force. Live music at its worst. There can only be one winner - taking it all.
The Culture Night at Harpa Square program is offered by Harpa, Landsbankinn and Hafnartorg.