Iceland Eclipse 2026 Reveals Fourth Contact Programming and Expands to Five Days

Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Iceland | August 11–15, 2026

Iceland Eclipse, the world-renowned immersive festival, has unveiled its Fourth Contact programming, announcing a host of new performers, speakers, and experiences while expanding the festival to five full days. The festival, limited to 3,333 participants, coincides with Iceland’s last total solar eclipse until 2196, offering an unparalleled opportunity to combine music, art, science, wellness, and exploration in the dramatic landscapes of glaciers, volcanoes, waterfalls, and black sand beaches on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula.

Expanded Dance & Music Lineup

The Fourth Contact program introduces a new wave of international and local electronic artists:

• Maribou State (Live) brings cinematic and emotional live performance to the festival.
• AWARË delivers his signature euphoric and rhythmic sets.
• Quantic (DJ Set) infuses eclectic grooves into the dance program.
• Desert Hearts, Justin Sloe (Droog), ANNA, Ella Knight, Snow Raven, and Poranguí join the festival’s dynamic lineup, complementing previously announced performers like Imogen Heap, Reggie Watts, Arc De Soleil, East Forest, CloZee, Ida Engberg, Kenny Dope, Nick Warren, Ryan Crosson, Dave Clarke, Nightmares on Wax, Booka Shade (Live), Zero 7 (DJ Set), Emiliana Torrini, GusGus, MEDUZA³, berlioz, Daði Freyr, and many more.

This expansion reaffirms Iceland Eclipse’s mission to blend global electronic music with Icelandic artistry, creating unique experiences that combine sonic exploration with natural wonder.

Learn & Connect: Visionaries, Astronauts, Innovators

Iceland Eclipse continues to prioritize interdisciplinary exploration, inviting scientists, astronauts, technologists, and cultural leaders. New additions include filmmaker Darren Aronofsky, visionary artists Amanda Sage, Patrick Kronfli, and wellness expert Emily Fletcher, alongside astronauts and researchers from NASA, ESA, Space for Humanity, the United Nations, OpenAI, and the Iceland Space Agency.

Participants will gain exclusive access to talks, workshops, and hands-on experiences that bridge cosmic exploration with conscious creativity, offering insight into the cutting edge of science, art, and human potential.

Special Experiences and Ceremonies

Welcome Ceremony (August 11) – The festival begins with a unique welcoming ritual, where an Icelandic elder shares the mythology of the land, accompanied by Icelandic musicians. Hosted by Unify.org and closing with a set by AWARË, the ceremony sets the tone for the immersive journey to come.

Eclipse Meditation Symphony (August 12) – In the Cosmic Connection garden, over 15 live musicians and a choir of 30 guide attendees through a 45-minute musical journey during the total solar eclipse. Drawing on Icelandic mythological traditions and immersive sound design, the experience is led by Patrick Kronfli and Isis Indriya of the Academy of Oracle Arts. Participants witness the total eclipse in silence at its peak, followed by sound healing and a dance set led by Poranguí.

Starseeds Programme – A dedicated zone for young explorers and families, offering hands-on art workshops, movement and wellness activities, puppet shows, and interactive experiences. Starseeds is designed to spark creativity and inspire the next generation of cultural explorers.

The Portal Residency – Running from July 19 to August 15, 2026, The Portal gathers artists, scientists, technologists, and visionaries in the weeks leading up to the festival. Participants co-create projects inspired by Iceland’s landscape and the eclipse, culminating in immersive festival experiences.

Festival Passes and Participation

Participants are encouraged to arrive on August 11 to fully experience the Welcome Ceremony and ensure presence for the total solar eclipse on August 12. Passes and accommodations are available now at icelandeclipse.com.

Music & Artist Highlights (A-Z)

DANCE:
Agzilla, Ali Love, annu, Apashe & Brass Orchestra, Arc De Soleil, Ash Lauryn, Ásgeir, ANNA, AWARË, Bear Kittay, berlioz, BigRedMachine, Blankiflúr, Bless Sing, Björn Salvador, Bloomurian ft. Saoirse Watters, Booka Shade (Live), Captain Hook, Carbon Based Lifeforms, Carla Rose, CiCi, CloZee, Daði Freyr, Davíð Svanur, Dave Clarke, Desert Hearts, Dhamika, DJ Andrea Jóns, DJ Margeir, dj. flugvél og geimskip, Dr Chrispy (Live), East Forest, Ella Knight, Eduardo Castillo presents ‘The Overview Effect’, Emilíana Torrini, Erik Hammer, Exos, Fear N Love, Fox Train Safari, Franko Heke, FRDRK, GDubz (Joaqopelli Tribute Set), gugusar, GusGus, Hjálmar, Hjaltalín, Högni, Hólmar “Acid Tourist”, Ida Engberg, Jamie Clarke (Either), Joaqopelli, John 00 Fleming, Johnny Eclipse, Justin Sloe (Droog), Karlakórinn Heiðbjört, Kenny Dope, Klaki, Luana Schwengber, Macro/micro, Maribou State (Live), MEDUZA³, Mendeleyev, Nick Warren, Nightmares on Wax, Nitin, Orang Volante, Poranguí, Quantic (DJ set), Rayconen, Rechulski, ReOrientate, REW, RJD2, Ryan Crosson, Ryan Hope, Samwise, SHAMANi, Shaun Reeves, Sísý Ey, Snow Raven, Solar Simon, Suduaya, Test Shot Starfish, TRAVELER, TRPTYCH, Vök, VNCCII, Zero 7 (DJ Set)

LEARN:
Anouk Wipprecht, Antonio Peronace, Ari Eisenstat, Astronaut Christopher Huie, Astronaut Dr. Amelie Schoenenwald, Astronaut Dr. Chris Boshuizen, Astronaut Dr. Jeanette Epps, Astronaut Dr. Sian Proctor, Astronaut Keisha Schahaff, Astronaut Ron Garan, Astronaut Sara Sabry, Ben Haldeman, Ben Nowack, Brittany Kaiser, Bryant Maxwell, Colleen McLeod Garner, Cyberdelic Society, Darren Aronofsky, Daniel Leeb, De Kai, Dr. Alexander Layendecker, Dr. Ben Rein, Dr. Jordan Amadio, Dr. Rick Doblin, Dr. Robin George Andrews, Emily Bilbao, Enamory, Gabor Szorad, Garance Choko, Gunnar Ólafsson, Gwen Riley, Henk Rogers, Hjörtur Smárason, Imogen Heap, INNA, Jason Achilles Mezilis, Janeya Griffin, Joycelyn Longdon, Justin Natoli, Kalpana Pot, Katy Bohinc, Kyle Schember, Lara Matossian, Lambert Hogenhout, Lindsay Brandon, Lóránt Czárán, Luke Caverns, Mason Lynaugh, Michael Zuckerman, Moli G.ott., Natural Symphony, Nik Halik, Rhea Pasricha Kullas, Richelle Ellis, Rick Brown, Robert Bjarnason, Roberto Carlino, Robin Seemangal, Rohan Roberts, Ruth Daniel, Sævar Helgi Bragason, Samantha Tauber, Sara Ahmadian, Steven Blumenfeld, Taylor Bright, Tim Mullen, Tobias Klose, Tony Cho, Ubaldo Ciminieri, Yasmine El Baggari

CONNECT:
Alex Grey & Allyson Grey, Amanda Sage, Amélie & Vincent Ravalec, Android Jones, Atma Silvia Bök, Austin Mao, Ayaharmony, Ayla Schafer, Barry Cole, Bjarni Sigurbjörnsson, Brent Pella, Brendan Hall, Christopher Breedlove, Chris Dyer, Christian Van Camp, Cosmic Pineapple, Curawaka, Daniel Blackman, David Heilbroner, Dr. Haraldur Erlendsson, Dr. Mani Akhtari, Dr. Nandarani Meister, Eduardo Castillo, Ezra Bookman, Emily Fletcher, Fei’Ara Violet, Giosè Milli, Gudrun Bergmann, Heimir Logi, Heiðrún María Magnúsdóttir, Hinrik Jóhannesson, Illi Adato, Ingeborg Andersen, Ipek Williamson, Isabel Cali, Jake Groshong, Jackie Knechtel, Jackie Singer, Jason Silva, Johanna Maggy Hauksdottir, Josh Draper, Júlía Óttarsdóttir, Julia Tao, Kári Viðarsson, Kevin Russell, Kim Booth, Leanne Falco, Magnús Albert Jensson, Marisa Radha Weppner, MaryLiz Bender, Matthew Devlen, Michael Jelen, Nana Marina Cruz, Néfur, Óli Björn Karlsson, Patrick Kronfli, Patrick Nickesh, Ragnheiður Guðmundsdóttir, Ragnhildur Sigurðardóttir, Ravé Mehta, Red Owl Medicine Woman, Reggie Watts, ReWilding Iceland, Rojelio Carrillo, Ron The Killer, Roz Dimon, Sacred Explorer, Sara Maaria Saastamoinen, Sara María Júlíusdóttir, Scarlett de la Torre, Semra Haksever, Silja Björk Björnsdóttir, Simeon Schnapper, Tao Txana, The Blue Lions, Tina Rodriguez, Tinna María Verret, Tristan Baylis, Tree Carr, Tómas Oddur Eiríksson, Unify Meditation, Warren Blesofsky, Winter Jendayi, Zoey Wind

Social Impact Partners:
EarthPercent, Eden Foundation, Iceland Space Agency, MAPS, Playing For Change, ReWilding Iceland, SciArt Exchange, Space For Humanity, Unify, University of Hawai’i Institute for Astronomy, Solar Wind Sherpas, Vision Maya