Bergmál

  • Thingvellir
  • June 20th, 2026

Bergmál

BERGMÁL Music Festival takes place on the summer solstice, June 20, 2026, set within the extraordinary landscape of Þingvellir National Park – just 40 minutes from Reykjavík.

Located between the drifting tectonic plates of North America and Eurasia, Þingvellir is not only a UNESCO World Heritage Site, but also the historic heart of Iceland, where the nation’s parliament was founded over a thousand years ago.

KALEO will headline BERGMÁL at Þingvellir, joined by a handpicked group of artists. The lineup features some of Iceland’s most celebrated musicians, including Emilíana Torrini, Mugison, Stuðmenn, Helgi Björnsson, Hjálmar, GDRN, Júníus Meyvant, KK, and Árný Margrét – with more special guests to be announced.

The festival is hosted by Saga Garðarsdóttir, Bergur Ebbi, and Snorri Helgason.

The presale starts on April 9 for those registered on the Key to Iceland mailing list (limited number of tickets).

General tickets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis from April 10.

Sign up for Key to To Iceland´s mailing list below to be the first to receive information on how to purchase tickets and VIP packages to Bergmál.

Kaupa miða

Thingvellir

A gathering place of Icelanders through the centuries

Guests are encouraged to use public transport, official shuttles from Smáralind, with parking available at Smáralind parking facilities for private vehicles.
There will be plenty of parking for private cars at Tæpastígur, close to the bus stops at the Hakið National Park Service Center.
Those who choose not to use public transportation are encouraged to take to car pooling to minimize the number of private cars and thus preventing traffic congestion. 

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  • Featured Artists

  • KALEO

    KALEO is well known to Icelanders, and around the world. The band was formed in 2012 and has since established itself as one of Iceland’s most internationally recognized music acts. They hold a distinct place on the global music scene and played a major role in introducing Icelandic music an international audience. KALEO has opened for The Rolling Stones, and received widespread acclaim for their powerful and passionate live performances.

    More about KALEO

  • Mugison

    Mugison is an Icelandic musician who moves between being a performer, a folk singer, and a rock monster.
    His music can be simultaneously gentle and sincere or loud and electrifying. At Þingvellir he will be performing with a band. He began his career as a one-man band, blending rock, folk, and electronic elements, and released has received numerous Icelandic Music Awards. In addition to his solo work, he has composed music for Icelandic films, and is internationally acclaimed for his powerful live performances and inventive collaborations.

    More about Mugison

  • Hjálmar

    Hjálmar is one of Iceland’s most beloved reggae and pop bands, known for their upbeat sound, infectious melodies, and unmistakable live energy. Formed in Reykjavík in 2002, the band has played a major role in popularizing reggae-influenced music in Iceland while blending it with pop, folk, and Icelandic lyrical traditions. With multiple chart-topping albums and songs, Hjálmar has become a staple of Icelandic festivals and summer concerts. Their music is defined by warmth, humor, and positivity, making them a crowd favorite across generations.

    More about Hjálmar

  • Emiliana Torrini

    Emilíana Torrini is an Icelandic–Italian singer-songwriter best known for her international hit “Jungle Drum”, and critically acclaimed solo albums. Emilíana has collaborated widely across music, film, and television. She co-wrote songs for Kylie Minogue, contributed vocals to projects by Paul Oakenfold and Kid Koala, and performed “Gollum’s Song” for The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers. Her music has featured in numerous TV series including Grey’s Anatomy, Luther, and Twelve Monkeys.

    More about Emilíana Torrini

  • KK

    Kristján Kristjánsson also known as KK is an Icelandic blues and folk musician. KK was born on March 26, 1956 in Minnesota, United States, but later moved to Iceland with his family. He attended music school in Malmö, Sweden for four years and then played his way across Europe from 1985 until 1990, when he returned to Iceland. He has been nominated for the Gríma Prize twice and has been awarded the Icelandic Music Prize twice.

    More about KK

  • Helgi Björnsson

    Helgi Björns is one of Iceland’s most experienced and beloved singers, with a career spanning several decades in the Icelandic music scene. He is known for his warm voice, strong stage presence, and songwriting that has resonated deeply with audiences across generations. Helgi has enjoyed success both as a solo artist and as a member of various bands, contributing numerous songs that have become enduring favorites in Icelandic popular music.

    More about Helgi Björnsson

  • GDRN

    Guðrún Ýr Eyfjörð Jóhannesdóttir, better known as GDRN, is one of Iceland’s leading contemporary artists. With a distinctive blend of pop, R&B, and jazz, she has developed a sound uniquely her own, one that resonates with audiences both in Iceland and internationally. She has received numerous awards for her music, including the Icelandic Music Awards for Singer of the Year and Song of the Year. All releases have enjoyed strong popularity and critical acclaim, with her music frequently appearing on radio and streaming charts across Iceland.

    More about GDRN

  • Júníus Meyvant

    Unnar Gísli Sigurmundsson has been releasing music under the Júníus Meyvant moniker for years. Unnar was somewhat brought up in a musical and religious household in Vestmanneyjar.   The island’s microscopic population and wild and rugged nature was a great playground for the energetic Unnar. Júníus Meyvant’s afflicted, concise, melodic and rich take on freaky folk pop has a highly familiar and soulful feel to it and a hint of attitude. 

    More about Júníus Meyvant

  • Árný Margrét

    Árný Margrét is a singer-songwriter from Ísafjörður in Iceland’s Westfjords. She began studying music at an early age, and quickly gained attention in Iceland and internationally for her powerful songwriting and captivating performances. Her sound blends indie folk with a distinct personal atmosphere, capturing both beauty and ache inspired by life among the mountains and long winter darkness of the Westfjords. She has released two full-length albums and two EPs, while spending much of her time touring worldwide.

    More about Arny Margret

  • Stuðmenn

    Stuðmenn are the incarnation of Icelandic post-modernism. What characterizes Stuðmenn´s music most is that it has no particular limits, is neither bound by style, zeitgeist nor fashion fluctuations. It allows itself to be outside all borders and to go against the prevailing trends at any given time.

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  • ION Adventure Hotel

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