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A new festival is about to erupt in Iceland

The first edition of Freyjufest takes place January 21st 2023 at Harpa in downtown Reykjavik. It features 6 acts that are all making waves on the international jazz scene. From explosive veterans of the Avant Garde scene such as Myra Melford and Angelika Niescier, to the major new talents in Nordic jazz such as Anna Gréta and Ingibjörg Turchi. Throw into the mix a trumpetist/goat horn player from the Norwegian fjords and an arranger from the Swiss Alps this event is not to be missed.

Tickets

Tickets are available for either the day concerts, evening concerts or a full festival pass that includes all the concerts.
Day Pass 5200 //  Evening pass 5200 // Festival Pass 8000

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The Venue

Kaldalón in Harpa provides the perfect balance of acoustics and intimacy for everything from solo performers to big bands.

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The Movement

Infatuate Yourself

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  • Sarah Chaksad Ensemble (CH)
    Sarah Chaksad Ensemble (CH)
    Sat, Jan 21
    Kaldalón, Harpa
    Jan 21, 2023, 9:50 PM
    Kaldalón, Harpa, Austurbakki 2, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
    Jan 21, 2023, 9:50 PM
    Kaldalón, Harpa, Austurbakki 2, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
    Sarah Chaksad - alto sax (CH) Angelike Niescier - alto sax (DE) supported by Goethe-Institut Charlie Rose – tenor sax (CH) Hildegunn Øiseth – trumpet (NO) Sigrún Kristbjörg Jónsdóttir – trombone (IS) Sunna Gunnlaugs – piano (IS) Anneleen Boehme – double bass (BE) Scott McLemore – drums (US/IS)
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  • Myra Melford (US)
    Myra Melford (US)
    Sat, Jan 21
    Kaldalón, Harpa
    Jan 21, 2023, 8:50 PM
    Kaldalón, Harpa, Austurbakki 2, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
    Jan 21, 2023, 8:50 PM
    Kaldalón, Harpa, Austurbakki 2, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
    A solo piano concert by a veteran of the American avant-garde scene, Myra Melford.
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  • Anna Gréta Trio (IS)
    Anna Gréta Trio (IS)
    Sat, Jan 21
    Kaldalón, Harpa
    Jan 21, 2023, 8:00 PM
    Kaldalón, Harpa, Austurbakki 2, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
    Jan 21, 2023, 8:00 PM
    Kaldalón, Harpa, Austurbakki 2, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
    Anna Gréta Trio (IS/SE) Anna Gréta Sigurðardóttir piano & vocals Johan Tengholm – double bass Konrad Agnas - drums
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  • Ingibjörg Turchi Band (IS)
    Ingibjörg Turchi Band (IS)
    Sat, Jan 21
    Kaldalón, Harpa
    Jan 21, 2023, 3:10 PM
    Kaldalón, Harpa, Austurbakki 2, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
    Jan 21, 2023, 3:10 PM
    Kaldalón, Harpa, Austurbakki 2, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
    Ingibjörg Turchi Band (IS) Ingibjörg Turchi – electric bass Tumi Árnason – tenor sax, clarinet Hróðmar Sigurðsson - guitar Magnús Jóhann Ragnarsson – piano & rhodes Magnús Trygvason Eliassen - drums
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  • Anneleen Boehme (BE)
    Anneleen Boehme (BE)
    Sat, Jan 21
    Kaldalón in Harpa
    Jan 21, 2023, 2:20 PM
    Kaldalón in Harpa, Austurbakki 2, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
    Jan 21, 2023, 2:20 PM
    Kaldalón in Harpa, Austurbakki 2, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
    Belgian bassist Anneleen Boehme performs a solo concert on contrabass.
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  • Broken Cycle (DE/IS/USA)
    Broken Cycle (DE/IS/USA)
    Sat, Jan 21
    Kaldalón, Harpa
    Jan 21, 2023, 1:30 PM
    Kaldalón, Harpa, Austurbakki 2, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
    Jan 21, 2023, 1:30 PM
    Kaldalón, Harpa, Austurbakki 2, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
    Broken Cycle (DE/IS/USA) Angelika Niescier – alto sax supported by Goethe-Institut Hilmar Jensson - guitar Scott McLemore – drums
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