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Music and theatre in Reykjavik
Music and theatre in Reykjavik
Reykjavík has a remarkably active cultural scene for a city of its size. There are a number of art galleries, theaters and concert venues. Some of these are listed below, but many of the places mentioned in the “drink” section below also frequently host concerts. There are no dedicated literary locations listed here, but for book readings it may be best to visit book stores and libraries and ask the staff what's coming up.
Nordic House (Norræna húsið), Sturlugata 5 (in Vatnsmýri, south of Tjörnin), ☎ +354 551 7030 ( ), . exhibition space open Tue-Sun 12-17, irregular opening hours for other events but the building is generally open during office hours. A cultural centre located in Vatnsmýri, just south of the city centre. Art exhibitions, concerts, poetry readings and other cultural events frequently take place here. �
Harpa, Austurbakki 2 (just east of the old harbour), ☎ +354 528 5050 for tickets, . The new home of the Icelandic Symphony Orchestra and regularly host to other acts as well. Delayed by the economic collapse, this building was under construction for several years before finally opening in May 2011. This marked the end of a long wait for the symphony orchestra, who had been using a cinema as their main venue the last 50 years. Today the symphony plays a concert every Thursday evening from September through June (although often at other times as well), but the building is rarely empty at other times with Iceland's lively music scene having embraced this new location. �
Nasa, by Austurvöllur, ☎ +354 511 1313, . One of the few dedicated music venues in Reykjavík, located right in the heart of the city by Austurvöllur square. Hosts everything from local rock bands to internationally renowed world music groups. Check their listings online. �
National Theatre of Iceland (Þjóðleikhúsið), Hverfisgata 19, ☎ +354 551 1200 for tickets, . A theatre in the centre of Reykjavík, in many ways the focal point of Icelandic theatre. The repertoire is a mix of Icelandic and international plays, both new and old. �
Reykjavík City Theatre (Borgarleikhúsið), Listabraut 3 (adjecent to Kringlan shopping mall), ☎ +354 568 8000 for tickets, . Like the national theatre, the city theatre puts on a mix of new Icelandic plays and highlights of international theatre. �
Vesturport, Tjarnarbíó, Tjarnargata 12 (on the west bank of Tjörnin), ( ), . This experimental theatre group has toured the world and won many prizes for its daring productions which include Romeo and Juliet, Woyczek and others. They have also made films including the acclaimed Children and Parents, in 2006 and 2007 respectively. �
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