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BASIC INFORMATION
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.
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.
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.
Where is it taking place?
Where is it taking place?
Where is it taking place?
What makes this eclipse so special?
What makes this eclipse so special?
What makes this eclipse so special?
Why keep the celebration going after totality?
Why keep the celebration going after totality?
Why keep the celebration going after totality?
How many people will attend?
How many people will attend?
How many people will attend?
Who’s behind the event?
Who’s behind the event?
Who’s behind the event?
What are the festival's opening dates?
What are the festival's opening dates?
What are the festival's opening dates?
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TICKETS
Where can I get tickets?
You can buy tickets online here. You can also purchase tickets in the Fever App, available on Google Play and the Apple Store.
Where can I get tickets?
You can buy tickets online here. You can also purchase tickets in the Fever App, available on Google Play and the Apple Store.
Where can I get tickets?
You can buy tickets online here. You can also purchase tickets in the Fever App, available on Google Play and the Apple Store.
What is Iceland Eclipse 2026?
What is Iceland Eclipse 2026?
What is Iceland Eclipse 2026?
Where is it taking place?
Where is it taking place?
Where is it taking place?
What makes this eclipse so special?
What makes this eclipse so special?
What makes this eclipse so special?
Why keep the celebration going after totality?
Why keep the celebration going after totality?
Why keep the celebration going after totality?
How many people will attend?
How many people will attend?
How many people will attend?
Who’s behind the event?
Who’s behind the event?
Who’s behind the event?
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AGE RESTRICTIONS
Can I bring my children?
Yes, Iceland Eclipse 2026 festival is open for all ages. All children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Adults are responsible entirely for the safety and welfare of any infant, child, or teenager in their party. The festival does not accept any parental or supervisory duty of care or liability for any under 18s on site.
Can I bring my children?
Yes, Iceland Eclipse 2026 festival is open for all ages. All children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Adults are responsible entirely for the safety and welfare of any infant, child, or teenager in their party. The festival does not accept any parental or supervisory duty of care or liability for any under 18s on site.
Can I bring my children?
Yes, Iceland Eclipse 2026 festival is open for all ages. All children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Adults are responsible entirely for the safety and welfare of any infant, child, or teenager in their party. The festival does not accept any parental or supervisory duty of care or liability for any under 18s on site.
I am under 18, can I attend without an adult?
I am under 18, can I attend without an adult?
I am under 18, can I attend without an adult?
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travel and logistics
How do I get to Iceland?
Fly into Keflavík International Airport (KEF), about 45 minutes from Reykjavík. We’ll provide guidance for shuttles, rideshares, and road trips to Hellissandur. Shuttles will be available from Reykjavik and the airport.
How do I get to Iceland?
Fly into Keflavík International Airport (KEF), about 45 minutes from Reykjavík. We’ll provide guidance for shuttles, rideshares, and road trips to Hellissandur. Shuttles will be available from Reykjavik and the airport.
How do I get to Iceland?
Fly into Keflavík International Airport (KEF), about 45 minutes from Reykjavík. We’ll provide guidance for shuttles, rideshares, and road trips to Hellissandur. Shuttles will be available from Reykjavik and the airport.
Do I need a visa?
Do I need a visa?
Do I need a visa?
How do I get to the festival site?
How do I get to the festival site?
How do I get to the festival site?
Can I bring a camper van or RV?
Can I bring a camper van or RV?
Can I bring a camper van or RV?
What is the weather like in Iceland?
What is the weather like in Iceland?
What is the weather like in Iceland?
What clothing and gear do you recommend bringing?
What clothing and gear do you recommend bringing?
What clothing and gear do you recommend bringing?
How long does it take to get from Reykjavík to Hellissandur?
How long does it take to get from Reykjavík to Hellissandur?
How long does it take to get from Reykjavík to Hellissandur?
Will there be shuttle buses from Reykjavík or Keflavík Airport?
Will there be shuttle buses from Reykjavík or Keflavík Airport?
Will there be shuttle buses from Reykjavík or Keflavík Airport?
Do the shuttles run during the festival days?
Do the shuttles run during the festival days?
Do the shuttles run during the festival days?
Can I book the bus later if I haven’t finalized my travel yet?
Can I book the bus later if I haven’t finalized my travel yet?
Can I book the bus later if I haven’t finalized my travel yet?
Is everything walkable once I’m in Hellissandur?
Is everything walkable once I’m in Hellissandur?
Is everything walkable once I’m in Hellissandur?
How far is The Portal at Iceland Eclipse area from the festival?
How far is The Portal at Iceland Eclipse area from the festival?
How far is The Portal at Iceland Eclipse area from the festival?
Can I leave the site to explore and re-enter later?
Can I leave the site to explore and re-enter later?
Can I leave the site to explore and re-enter later?
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FESTIVAL POLICIES
Will I need eclipse glasses?
Yes, and we’ll provide certified eclipse viewers to all attendees.
Will I need eclipse glasses?
Yes, and we’ll provide certified eclipse viewers to all attendees.
Will I need eclipse glasses?
Yes, and we’ll provide certified eclipse viewers to all attendees.
What are the Restricted Items for the festival?
What are the Restricted Items for the festival?
What are the Restricted Items for the festival?
Can I bring my own alcohol and food into the main festival area?
Can I bring my own alcohol and food into the main festival area?
Can I bring my own alcohol and food into the main festival area?
Will there be vegetarian or vegan options available?
Will there be vegetarian or vegan options available?
Will there be vegetarian or vegan options available?
Is there a Lost & Found?
Is there a Lost & Found?
Is there a Lost & Found?
Will there be medical services on site?
Will there be medical services on site?
Will there be medical services on site?
Will there be cell service or WiFi?
Will there be cell service or WiFi?
Will there be cell service or WiFi?
Can I bring my dog?
Can I bring my dog?
Can I bring my dog?
Can I stay off-site and still attend the festival?
Can I stay off-site and still attend the festival?
Can I stay off-site and still attend the festival?
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CAMPING POLICIES
Can you camp at Iceland Eclipse 2026 festival?
Yes, camping is a big part of the Iceland Eclipse experience. Accommodation options include general tent camping, glamping options, turnkey RVs, campers, caravans, and more.
Can you camp at Iceland Eclipse 2026 festival?
Yes, camping is a big part of the Iceland Eclipse experience. Accommodation options include general tent camping, glamping options, turnkey RVs, campers, caravans, and more.
Can you camp at Iceland Eclipse 2026 festival?
Yes, camping is a big part of the Iceland Eclipse experience. Accommodation options include general tent camping, glamping options, turnkey RVs, campers, caravans, and more.
What time does the campground open and close?
What time does the campground open and close?
What time does the campground open and close?
Is there early access to the campground on 12th August 2026?
Is there early access to the campground on 12th August 2026?
Is there early access to the campground on 12th August 2026?
Can I reserve my campsite?
Can I reserve my campsite?
Can I reserve my campsite?
What types of accommodations are available?
What types of accommodations are available?
What types of accommodations are available?
Is glamping available?
Is glamping available?
Is glamping available?
Do campers and RVs have electricity or heating?
Do campers and RVs have electricity or heating?
Do campers and RVs have electricity or heating?
Can I park next to my tent or glamping pod?
Can I park next to my tent or glamping pod?
Can I park next to my tent or glamping pod?
Are there showers and toilets in the camping areas?
Are there showers and toilets in the camping areas?
Are there showers and toilets in the camping areas?
Can I camp near friends?
Can I camp near friends?
Can I camp near friends?
Is there WiFi or charging available?
Is there WiFi or charging available?
Is there WiFi or charging available?
Can I do laundry or dry clothes?
Can I do laundry or dry clothes?
Can I do laundry or dry clothes?
How much is Easy Camping for 2 people?
How much is Easy Camping for 2 people?
How much is Easy Camping for 2 people?
How much is Easy Camping for 4 people?
How much is Easy Camping for 4 people?
How much is Easy Camping for 4 people?
How much is Easy Camping for 6 people?
How much is Easy Camping for 6 people?
How much is Easy Camping for 6 people?
How much is Base Glamping for 1 or 2 people?
How much is Base Glamping for 1 or 2 people?
How much is Base Glamping for 1 or 2 people?
How much is Premium Glamping for 1 or 2 people?
How much is Premium Glamping for 1 or 2 people?
How much is Premium Glamping for 1 or 2 people?
What’s included in a Turnkey Camper?
What’s included in a Turnkey Camper?
What’s included in a Turnkey Camper?
What’s included in a Turnkey Caravan?
What’s included in a Turnkey Caravan?
What’s included in a Turnkey Caravan?
What’s included in a Turnkey RV?
What’s included in a Turnkey RV?
What’s included in a Turnkey RV?
Do self-drive campers or caravans have hookups?
Do self-drive campers or caravans have hookups?
Do self-drive campers or caravans have hookups?
How much are self-drive passes?
How much are self-drive passes?
How much are self-drive passes?
Is there underfloor heating in caravans?
Is there underfloor heating in caravans?
Is there underfloor heating in caravans?
Can I bring my own food into the campground and the main festival?
Can I bring my own food into the campground and the main festival?
Can I bring my own food into the campground and the main festival?
Will there be food and drinks available to purchase?
Will there be food and drinks available to purchase?
Will there be food and drinks available to purchase?
Can I bring a stove?
Can I bring a stove?
Can I bring a stove?
Can I bring my gazebo?
Can I bring my gazebo?
Can I bring my gazebo?
What is your litter policy?
What is your litter policy?
What is your litter policy?
What items are restricted in the campground?
What items are restricted in the campground?
What items are restricted in the campground?
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Parking and accessibility
Can I park at Iceland Eclipse 2026 festival?
To minimize traffic in Hellissandur, we are parking participant cars at a nearby, offsite lot that is less than 10 minutes from the campground. There will be a complimentary shuttle running during the duration of the festival.
Can I park at Iceland Eclipse 2026 festival?
To minimize traffic in Hellissandur, we are parking participant cars at a nearby, offsite lot that is less than 10 minutes from the campground. There will be a complimentary shuttle running during the duration of the festival.
Can I park at Iceland Eclipse 2026 festival?
To minimize traffic in Hellissandur, we are parking participant cars at a nearby, offsite lot that is less than 10 minutes from the campground. There will be a complimentary shuttle running during the duration of the festival.
Can I re-enter the car park during the festival?
Can I re-enter the car park during the festival?
Can I re-enter the car park during the festival?
Can I go back to my car once I’m in the campground?
Can I go back to my car once I’m in the campground?
Can I go back to my car once I’m in the campground?
How far is it from the car park to the campground?
How far is it from the car park to the campground?
How far is it from the car park to the campground?
Can I re-enter the car park during the festival?
Can I re-enter the car park during the festival?
Can I re-enter the car park during the festival?
How far is parking from the main gate?
How far is parking from the main gate?
How far is parking from the main gate?
Is the event accessible?
Is the event accessible?
Is the event accessible?
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Experiences & Excursions
Are there excursions before or after the main Festival?
You can buy tickets online here. You can also purchase tickets in the Fever App, available on Google Play and the Apple Store.
Are there excursions before or after the main Festival?
You can buy tickets online here. You can also purchase tickets in the Fever App, available on Google Play and the Apple Store.
Are there excursions before or after the main Festival?
You can buy tickets online here. You can also purchase tickets in the Fever App, available on Google Play and the Apple Store.
How long are the excursions?
How long are the excursions?
How long are the excursions?
Do experiences include transport?
Do experiences include transport?
Do experiences include transport?
What tours are offered from Reykjavík?
What tours are offered from Reykjavík?
What tours are offered from Reykjavík?
What helicopter tours are available?
What helicopter tours are available?
What helicopter tours are available?
What Day Trips are available from the festival site?
What Day Trips are available from the festival site?
What Day Trips are available from the festival site?
What are Side Quests?
What are Side Quests?
What are Side Quests?
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ticket pricing (usd)
What ticket types are available?
Eclipse Seeker – US$721; Celestial Voyager – US$1,369; Youth (13–17) – US$200; Child (0–12) – Free; Car Parking Pass – US$50.
What ticket types are available?
Eclipse Seeker – US$721; Celestial Voyager – US$1,369; Youth (13–17) – US$200; Child (0–12) – Free; Car Parking Pass – US$50.
What ticket types are available?
Eclipse Seeker – US$721; Celestial Voyager – US$1,369; Youth (13–17) – US$200; Child (0–12) – Free; Car Parking Pass – US$50.
Are tickets refundable?
Are tickets refundable?
Are tickets refundable?
Are payment plans available?
Are payment plans available?
Are payment plans available?
Is there a ticket limit?
Is there a ticket limit?
Is there a ticket limit?
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On-Site Facilities & Services
Is there medical assistance on site?
Yes. A 24/7 first-aid station and medical team will operate throughout the event. The nearest clinic is in Ólafsvík, 10 minutes away.
Is there medical assistance on site?
Yes. A 24/7 first-aid station and medical team will operate throughout the event. The nearest clinic is in Ólafsvík, 10 minutes away.
Is there medical assistance on site?
Yes. A 24/7 first-aid station and medical team will operate throughout the event. The nearest clinic is in Ólafsvík, 10 minutes away.
Will there be food vendors on-site?
Will there be food vendors on-site?
Will there be food vendors on-site?
Can I bring my own alcohol?
Can I bring my own alcohol?
Can I bring my own alcohol?
Is Wi-Fi available?
Is Wi-Fi available?
Is Wi-Fi available?
Is Iceland cashless?
Is Iceland cashless?
Is Iceland cashless?
Will there be seating or chill zones?
Will there be seating or chill zones?
Will there be seating or chill zones?
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Weather, Nature, & Safety
What is the weather like in August?
Expect 10–15°C by day and 5–8°C at night. Bring layers, waterproof gear, and warm clothing.
What is the weather like in August?
Expect 10–15°C by day and 5–8°C at night. Bring layers, waterproof gear, and warm clothing.
What is the weather like in August?
Expect 10–15°C by day and 5–8°C at night. Bring layers, waterproof gear, and warm clothing.
Will it be dark at night?
Will it be dark at night?
Will it be dark at night?
Are there mosquitoes?
Are there mosquitoes?
Are there mosquitoes?
Can I drink tap water?
Can I drink tap water?
Can I drink tap water?
What happens if it rains?
What happens if it rains?
What happens if it rains?
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Residency & Participation
What is the The Portal at Iceland Eclipse??
It’s a month-long residency for artists, technologists, and visionaries to help build the future of the event and explore sustainability, storytelling, and cosmic creativity. Stay tuned for application information later this summer.
What is the The Portal at Iceland Eclipse??
It’s a month-long residency for artists, technologists, and visionaries to help build the future of the event and explore sustainability, storytelling, and cosmic creativity. Stay tuned for application information later this summer.
What is the The Portal at Iceland Eclipse??
It’s a month-long residency for artists, technologists, and visionaries to help build the future of the event and explore sustainability, storytelling, and cosmic creativity. Stay tuned for application information later this summer.
When does the Residency take place?
When does the Residency take place?
When does the Residency take place?
Do I have to stay for the full month?
Do I have to stay for the full month?
Do I have to stay for the full month?
Who can apply to the Residency?
Who can apply to the Residency?
Who can apply to the Residency?
Is housing provided for Residents?
Is housing provided for Residents?
Is housing provided for Residents?
Can I lead a workshop or talk during the Festival?
Can I lead a workshop or talk during the Festival?
Can I lead a workshop or talk during the Festival?
Will Residency projects be shown during the Eclipse Festival?
Will Residency projects be shown during the Eclipse Festival?
Will Residency projects be shown during the Eclipse Festival?
Can participants collaborate across disciplines?
Can participants collaborate across disciplines?
Can participants collaborate across disciplines?
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Community & Volunteering
How can I get involved with the Iceland Eclipse 2026 festival?
If you're interested in volunteering, performing, or becoming a trader at the festival, please visit the official website and navigate to the 'Get Involved' section for more information and application forms.
How can I get involved with the Iceland Eclipse 2026 festival?
If you're interested in volunteering, performing, or becoming a trader at the festival, please visit the official website and navigate to the 'Get Involved' section for more information and application forms.
How can I get involved with the Iceland Eclipse 2026 festival?
If you're interested in volunteering, performing, or becoming a trader at the festival, please visit the official website and navigate to the 'Get Involved' section for more information and application forms.
How can I get involved before arriving in Iceland?
How can I get involved before arriving in Iceland?
How can I get involved before arriving in Iceland?
How much time does volunteering require?
How much time does volunteering require?
How much time does volunteering require?
Do volunteers receive any perks?
Do volunteers receive any perks?
Do volunteers receive any perks?
How can I contact the organizers directly?
How can I contact the organizers directly?
How can I contact the organizers directly?
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Culture, Folklore & Myth
Will the event include local Icelandic culture?
Yes. Programming integrates Icelandic folklore, mythology, and landscape stories through art, music, and ceremony.
Will the event include local Icelandic culture?
Yes. Programming integrates Icelandic folklore, mythology, and landscape stories through art, music, and ceremony.
Will the event include local Icelandic culture?
Yes. Programming integrates Icelandic folklore, mythology, and landscape stories through art, music, and ceremony.
Do Icelanders believe in elves?
Do Icelanders believe in elves?
Do Icelanders believe in elves?
Are there ceremonies or rituals?
Are there ceremonies or rituals?
Are there ceremonies or rituals?
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Helpful & Random Questions
Do Icelanders speak English?
Yes, fluently. You won’t face communication barriers in any festival or nearby area.
Do Icelanders speak English?
Yes, fluently. You won’t face communication barriers in any festival or nearby area.
Do Icelanders speak English?
Yes, fluently. You won’t face communication barriers in any festival or nearby area.