FamxplorHarpa Concert Hall
What to expect
Harpa is a concert hall and conference centre in Reykjavík, Iceland, and a centre of cultural and social life. It is home to the Iceland Symphony Orchestra, Icelandic Opera, and Reykjavík Big Band, and hosts various concerts, exhibitions, children's events, conferences, and markets. The building features a distinctive colored glass façade inspired by the basalt landscape of Iceland. Harpa has a family programme that aims to be accessible to all children and families, with an emphasis on participation, experience, education, diversity, and multiculturalism. The programme includes free admission and various events for children throughout the year
Plan your family visit to the Harpa Concert Hall with these blog insights 👇
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Activities: We attended a dance performance at the Harpa Concert Hall, which featured 1,200 students from all primary schools in Reykjavík performing a single dance
Highlights: The Harpa Concert Hall is a stunning building. The kids were fascinated by the mirrored walls and the vibrant colors. The dance performance was impressive, and we were impressed by the kids' energy and talent ✨
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Activities: We went inside and wandered around the vast coloured glass exterior, which was inspired by the landscape
Highlights: The kids were fascinated by the colorful glass exterior and we all enjoyed the fun one-man family show, "How to become Icelandic in 60 minutes." ✨