event information

location

Snæfellsnes Peninsula

Snæfellsnes is known as “Iceland in Miniature” and offers our festival participants endless ways to explore glaciers, waterfalls, volcanic beaches, and lava tunnels across the Peninsula and in Iceland’s legendary Snæfellsjökull National Park.

Hellissandur

The festival will be hosted in and nearby the historic fishing village of Hellissandur, which is located at the western edge of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. Hellissandur is quirky and remote, home to a population of 450 people bonded by visionary street art and epic landscapes.

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once-in-a-lifetime total solar eclipse

Long Totality Duration

At 17:47 UTC the Sun and Moon will align over westernmost Iceland, bringing over 2 full minutes of darkness across our festival site in Snæfellsnes. This duration is significantly long for a viewing location at such a northern latitude.

Rare Celestial Event

The last total solar eclipse in Iceland was 1954 and the next won’t occur until 2196. Plus, the timing of the 2026 eclipse aligns with the peak of the Perseids meteor shower, bringing eclipse chasers a chance to see shooting stars during totality.

Epic Location

Iceland Eclipse will be located in Hellisandur, which is set on the western edge of Iceland’s Snæfellsnes Peninsula. This region offers minimal light pollution and dramatic volcanic landscapes, making it a spectacular eclipse viewing spot

History

Iceland Eclipse honors a rich tradition of global gatherings that celebrate rare celestial alignments and mark a shared moment of wonder for humankind. Inspired by the full moon parties on the beaches of Thailand and Goa, small parties in the 1990's turned into festivals in the 2000's. Iceland begins a new series, rooted in the wonder of now and fostering collaboration toward a better future.

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common questions

What is Iceland Eclipse 2026?

A four-day transformational festival unfolding during Iceland’s once-in-a-century total solar eclipse. From August 12–15, 2026, we gather in Snæfellsnes Peninsula for music, art, science, wellness, and cosmic celebration at the edge of the world.

location

Snæfellsnes Peninsula

Snæfellsnes Peninsula

Snæfellsnes Peninsula

Snæfellsnes is known as “Iceland in Miniature” and offers our festival participants endless ways to explore glaciers, waterfalls, volcanic beaches, and lava tunnels across the Peninsula and in Iceland’s legendary Snæfellsjökull National Park.

Hellissandur

Hellissandur

Hellissandur

The festival will be hosted in and nearby the historic fishing village of Hellissandur, which is located at the western edge of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. Hellissandur is quirky and remote, home to a population of 450 people bonded by visionary street art and epic landscapes.

once-in-a-lifetime total solar eclipse

Long Totality Duration

Long Totality Duration

Long Totality Duration

At 17:47 UTC the Sun and Moon will align over westernmost Iceland, bringing over 2 full minutes of darkness across our festival site in Snæfellsnes. This duration is significantly long for a viewing location at such a northern latitude.

Rare Celestial Event

Rare Celestial Event

Rare Celestial Event

The last total solar eclipse in Iceland was 1954 and the next won’t occur until 2196. Plus, the timing of the 2026 eclipse aligns with the peak of the Perseids meteor shower, bringing eclipse chasers a chance to see shooting stars during totality.

Epic Location

Epic Location

Epic Location

Iceland Eclipse will be located in Hellisandur, which is set on the western edge of Iceland’s Snæfellsnes Peninsula. This region offers minimal light pollution and dramatic volcanic landscapes, making it a spectacular eclipse viewing spot

History

FAQ

FAQ

FAQ

common questions

What is Iceland Eclipse 2026?

What is Iceland Eclipse 2026?

What is Iceland Eclipse 2026?

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