Iceland Eclipse Festival: From August 12–15th 2026, some of the greatest minds in music, arts, science, and wellness will come together for a four-day celebration of human connection and celestial wonder in the path of the solar eclipse in Hellissandur, Iceland.
Today’s announcement sees the first 100-plus artists, speakers, and visionaries inviting us to Dance, Learn, Connect, and Explore through music, ceremony, storytelling, and inspiring experiences. While most events build toward a celestial moment, Iceland Eclipse begins with it. On August 12th at 17:45 UTC, totality will sweep across the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, bringing over two full minutes of darkness – one of the longest eclipse totalities in the world, thanks to our position at the westernmost edge of Iceland. This once-in-a-lifetime eclipse won’t return to Iceland until 2196, and it sets the stage for four days of magic and exploration in a land of volcanic majesty, ocean winds, and mythic beauty.
Out of This World Performances
While the main headliner might be overhead, Iceland Eclipse presents the first phase of world-leading artists to keep you dancing through the permanent twilight. Leading the charge is Grammy-nominated Italian powerhouse MEDUZA³, whose hybrid live and DJ sets pack out dance floors worldwide. Elsewhere, melodic techno originators Booka Shade, the good vibes of Nightmares on Wax, electronic evangelists Ryan Crosson and Shaun Reeves, and rising talent Cici keep the beats moving.
Iceland Eclipse is about place as well as sound. The music of Icelandic artists reflects the elemental beauty and dramatic landscapes of this powerful land: windswept, mystical, and alive with contrast. We’re proud to share these unique sounds of Iceland through electronic-pop pioneers GusGus and Emiiliana Torrini, fan-favorite dreampop outfit Vök, Eurovision icon Daði Freyr, alt-pop starlet gugusar, beloved reggae legends Hjálmar, and more.
Insights from Visionaries Around the World
The Iceland Eclipse Festival speaker program is designed to inspire curiosity, courage, and new ways of thinking, touching on frontiers in technology, sustainability, wellness, creativity, and space.
Experiences That Move You
Iceland Eclipse unfolds through four key experience pillars:
DANCE – Music as a Universal Language
Move under Iceland’s midnight sun with a genre-defying lineup of electronic, pop, and live music. From main stage moments to intimate firelit sets, expect both global headliners and Icelandic gems, soundtracking some of the most beautiful scenery on the planet.
Music Lineup – Phase 1 (A–Z)
Ali Love, annu, Ash Lauryn, berlioz, Bless Sing, Bloomurian ft. Saoirse Watters, Booka Shade (Live), Carbon Based Lifeforms, Cici, Daði Freyr, Davíð Svanur, Dhamika, DJ Andrea Jóns, DJ Margeir, dj. flugvél og geimskip, Dr Chrispy (Live), Eduardo Castillo presents ‘The Overview Effect’, Emiliana Torrini, Exos, Dave Clarke, Fredrik Ferrier, gugusar, GusGus, Hjálmar, Högni, Hólmar “Acid Tourist”, Joaqopelli, John 00 Fleming, Luana Schwengber, MEDUZA³, Nightmares on Wax, ReOrientate, RJD2, Ryan Crosson, SHAMANi, Shaun Reeves, Suduaya, Test Shot Starfish, Vök, Zero 7 (DJ Set)
LEARN – Ideas to Expand Your World
Engage with thinkers, futurists, scientists, and creators exploring the next frontier, from the cosmos to consciousness, from AI to indigenous knowledge. Keynotes, hands-on workshops, innovation panels, and interactive labs invite you to play, question, and build what’s next.
Topics spanning space exploration, artificial intelligence, Web3, digital ethics, neurotechnology, and visionary art are all grounded in a deep curiosity about the future of humanity and the planet.
Additional confirmed participants and contributors include:
They join a growing list of astronauts, data ethicists, UN innovators, and cultural visionaries shaping the LEARN program, where philosophy, science, and futurism converge.
Full list (A-Z): Antonio Peronace, Ari Eisenstat, Astronaut Christopher Huie, Astronaut Dr. Amelie Schoenenwald, Astronaut Dr. Chris Boshuizen, Astronaut Dr. Jeanette Epps, Astronaut Dr. Sian Proctor, Astronaut Joan Higginbotham, Astronaut Keisha Schahaff, Astronaut Sara Sabry, Ben Haldeman, Brittany Kaiser, Colleen McLeod Garner, Daniel Leeb, De Kai, Dr. Jordan Amadio, Garance Choko, Gwen Riley, Henk Rogers, Hjörtur Smárason, Janeya Griffin, Joycelyn Longdon, Kalpana Pot, Katy Bohinc, Kyle Schember, Lambert Hogenhout, Lorant Czaran, Luke Caverns, Mason Lynaugh, Nik Halik, Rhea Pasricha Kullas, Richelle Ellis, Robert Bjarnason, Roberto Carlino, Robin Seemangal, Rohan Roberts, Ron Garan, Sævar Helgi Bragason, Ubaldo Ciminieri
CONNECT – A Sanctuary for Soul, Spirit and Ceremony
In partnership with Cosmic Pineapple, this program invites you to connect through earth based and esoteric practices like yoga, meditation, breathwork, indigenous wisdom teachings, Icelandic mythology, ceremony, nature connection, psychological exploration and sound healing.
Nightly fire ceremonies will be led by Icelandic and international wisdom keepers, with performances from renowned medicine musicians, offering shared moments of reflection and celebration around the sacred fire.
Icelandic Chill-Out Lounge by Mama Reykjavík will serve lush plant-based flavors with soulful acoustic sounds, deep DJ grooves, and visual art. A space to relax, recharge, and vibe out, straight from Reykjavík’s creative heart.
Confirmed activations, speakers and contributors include:
Full list (A-Z): Alex Grey & Allyson Grey, Barry Cole, Beyazit Özgür Cekin, Brendan Hall, Christian Van Camp, Cosmic Pineapple, Daniel Blackman, David Heilbroner, Dr. Jancy McPhee, Dr. Mani Akhtari, Dr. Nandarani Meister, Eduardo Castillo, Ezra Bookman, Giosè Milli, Haraldur Erlendsson, Hinrik Jóhannesson, Jason Bentley, Jason Silva, Johanna Maggy Hauksdottir, Julia Tao, Kamalroop Singh Birk, Kári Viðarsson, Kevin Russell, Kim Booth, MaryLiz Bender, Matthew Devlen, Michael Jelen, Patrick Kronfli, Patrick Nickesh, Ragnhildur Sigurðardóttir, Rave Mehta, Rewildingiceland, Ron The Killer, Sara Maaria Saastamoinen, Sara Maria Juliudottir, Silja Björk Björnsdóttir, Simeon Schnapper, Tree Carr, Unify Meditation, Warren Blesofsky
EXPLORE – Adventures Across the Elements
Rooted in the dramatic landscapes of Snæfellsnes, the EXPLORE program invites participants to reconnect with nature, spirit, and self. Led in part by ReWilding Iceland, a local collective offering nature expeditions, sauna rituals, cold plunges, and spiritual experiences, this program draws on the raw power of the land to awaken deeper presence.
From sea to summit, guests will engage with Iceland’s elements through daily opportunities to walk, breathe, sweat, and listen. Contributions from local voices like Ragnhildur Sigurðardóttir, who oversees conservation of the beautiful Snæfellsjökull National Park, and Kári Viðarsson, who will share stories and insights from Hellissandur’s local art and mural scene, help deepen the cultural and spiritual connection to this unique place.
As one Snæfellsnes-born collaborator shared, “It’s always been my dream to see a festival like this happen here.” Iceland Eclipse honors that dream and invites the global community to experience the magic of this region with reverence and wonder.
A Gathering with Purpose
Rooted in intention and impact, Iceland Eclipse is designed as a purpose-driven gathering, guided by leave-no-trace principles, local collaboration, and low-impact production practices that honor both land and community.
As part of this commitment, Iceland Eclipse is proud to support initiatives like EarthPercent, aligning with a growing movement in the music industry to fund and accelerate climate solutions through collective action.
Location and Accommodations
Iceland Eclipse unfolds in Snæfellsnes, an area of extraordinary wilderness in the shadow of the iconic Snæfellsjökull volcano, near Hellissandur, a historic fishing village now known as Iceland’s Street Art Capital. With low light pollution and expansive views, the site offers stunning visibility for both the eclipse and the Perseids meteor shower, peaking during the festival.
Attendees will choose from a range of accommodations, including tent passes, glamping, and unique private stays throughout the region.
Builders’ Residency
As part of the festival’s future-forward vision, Iceland Eclipse will host a month-long Innovation Residency across Hellissandur, Rif, and Ólafsvík from July 19 – August 15. This immersive program invites a curated group of artists, technologists, scientists, and culture-makers to develop and present projects inspired by the eclipse and Iceland’s powerful landscape.
An unparalleled incubator that fuses a once-in-a-lifetime total solar eclipse with an intensive, month-long retreat in Iceland, where a diverse cohort prototypes bold ideas then premiers them for a global audience.
Set in the weeks leading up to the festival, the residency combines hands-on project building, daily nature excursions, and wellness rituals, creating a collaborative environment for cross-disciplinary creation.
Participants will live and work together in shared spaces, with access to studios, labs, supported by dedicated mentors.
Applications for project leads and collaborators will be accepted through the end of the year. Prospective participants must submit a brief online form detailing their background, skills, experience, and proposed residency projects. All invitations will be issued in early 2026.
Iceland Eclipse honors the long tradition of eclipse gatherings, reimagining them for a new era. Co-created by IMXP and Secret Solstice, and supported by a global network of collaborators across music, art, science, and wellness, this is a celebration of totality and togetherness.
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About IMXP
IMXP, short for Immersive Experiences, empowers creators, brands, and organizations to design transformative gatherings that bridge physical and digital worlds through meaningful community experiments. Collaborating with local voices, we facilitate cultural exchanges in dynamic, immersive formats. Our goal is to re-envision experience co-creation toward sustainable event models in inspiring locations on our home planet and beyond.
About Secret Solstice
Secret Solstice is the Icelandic music and culture festival held under the midnight sun. Born from our desire to create unmissable music experiences that are exclusive to us, from hosting the world’s only rave in a glacier to intimate performances in a 5,000-year-old lava tunnel or journeying to the center of the Earth for a concert. We push boundaries to provide that extra special offering that makes us one of the most unique festivals in the world.
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