Iceland Eclipse unveils new artists including Gunnar Ólafsson, Orang Volante and Samwise
Iceland Eclipse has announced its next phase of programming for 12-15 August 2026, including new lineup additions, Gunnar Ólafsson, Orang Volante and Samwise.
The new additions are shaped directly by its community of seekers, reflecting the growing desire among participants to contribute to the program in a more meaningful way, beyond merely attending the gig or performance itself. DANCE program additions include Captain Hook, CloZee, Ida Engberg, Kenny Dope, Nick Warren, joining the previously announced likes of Imogen Heap, Reggie Watts, Booka Shade (Live), Arc De Soleil, Ash Lauryn, Ryan Crosson, Daði Freyr, Emiliana Torrini, MEDUZA³, Nightmares on Wax, and more.
New LEARN additions include Ben Nowack, Gunnar Ólafsson, Emily Bilbao, Jason Achilles Mezilis, Mörður Moli Gunnarsson Ottesen, Ruth Daniel, Samantha Tauber, Steven Blumenfeld (Burning Man), and Tony Cho. Third contact CONNECT participants include Android Jones, Ayla Schafer, Chris Dyer, Curawaka, Leanne Falco, María Valdivia, Scarlett de la Torre, Red Owl Medicine Woman, Tinna María Verret, and Zoey Wind.
The festival continues to amplify voices from Iceland’s creative ecosystem with new additions across music, art, and culture, including Samwise, Carla Rose, Bensol, Agzilla, Cell7, Orang Volante, and Gunnar Ólafsson. These names deepen Iceland Eclipse’s commitment to collaboration with local talent and cultural leaders from the Snæfellsnes region and beyond.
For passes, and more information, visit icelandeclipse.com.
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