Hello and welcome to this post on everything about music in Reykjavik. There is obviously a lot to discuss on this topic and we will do our best to cover the full scene for you today.
To get us going we will list the best musical instrument stores in Reykjavik. There will also be lists for where to buy guitars in your area as well as the top drum shops in town.
Expect there to be some crossover in those sections as some stores will have the leading guitar brands for sale like Gibson, Fender, or Keisel as well as all the keyboards, synthesizers, pedals, amps, or pretty much any supplies you may need.
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Then we will fill you in on where to go for quality instrument repair and no matter if you need a piano tuned, a guitar repaired, or work done on other band instruments there is somebody out there that can help.
Up next we will talk about where to get the best music lessons for kids or adults. Local stores for music lovers with vintage CD’s and records will have their own section also.
Following that we will list the best concert halls and live music venues near you. Plus we will also discuss the best bars and restaurants that have live music around the city.
And our last section will talk about the best festivals on the Reykjavik music calendar. At the end there will even be a map to help you figure out where the wide variety of stores and venues we are discussing are located.
You may also want to click this link to read more of our guides for other cities in the Europe right there.
Musical Instrument Stores In Reykjavik
Most would agree that these are the best musical instrument stores in Reykjavik:
- Sangitamiya at Grettisgata 7
- Tónastöðin at 50d 105, Skipholt
- Hljóðfærahúsið at Síðumúli 20
String, wind, and percussion instruments including marimbas, xylophones, glockenspiel, Scottish bagpipes, Irish tin whistles, flutes, Celtic ocarinas, uillean pipes, and many more are available at Sangitamiya from Monday to Saturday.
Hljóðfærahúsið is one of the oldest music stores in your area that has been offering new and used sound, lighting and DJ equipment as well as pianos, wind, and string instruments since 1942.
Where To Buy Guitars
Hljóðfæraverslunin Rín at Grensásvegur 12 sells musical instruments with a specialization in guitars as well as audio, lighting, and video systems.
Drum Shops Near You
Plenty of those other stores will sell drums in Reykjavik.
Instrument Repair
Lalaland restores and sells instruments, synthesizers, and effects from the past while also doing repairs.
Music Lessons
When you want to improve your skills you can take music lessons at:
- Tónskóli Sigursveins at Engjateigur 1
- Tónlistarskóli FIH at Rauðagerði 27
CD & Record Stores
Some of the best local stores for music lovers with lots of vintage CD’s and records are:
- Lucky Records at 105, Rauðarárstígur 10
- Geisladiskabúð Valda at Laugavegur 64
- Reykjavik Record Shop at Klapparstígur 35
- 12 Tónar at Skólavörðustígur 15
Lucky Records is one the largest stores that sells a wide collection of both new and used vinyl, CD’s, and DVD’s with more than 50,000 titles that range from jazz, soul, funk, afrobeat, pop, rock, electronic music, punk, new wave, country, classical, and everything in between.
You can buy vinyl records, CD’s, and cassettes near you of just about every genre including rock, metal, rap, jazz, and classical as well as DVD’s, Blu-Ray, VHS, PlayStation and Xbox at Geisladiskabúð Valda.
Reykjavik Record Shop sells both new and old vinyl, CD’s, t shirts, mats, music related equipment, and other items from Monday to Saturday.
Reykjavik Live Music Venues
If you are itching to see a concert or performance these Reykjavik live music venues are where to go:
- Harpa Concert Hall at Austurbakki 2
- Iðnó at Vonarstræti 3
You will enjoy spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and the North Atlantic Ocean at Harpa Concert Hall.
Restaurants With Live Music
Want to be entertained while you eat? You will be at these restaurants with live music in your area:
- Slippbarinn at Mýrargata 2
- Prikið at Bankastræti 12
- Kringlukráin at hæð Kringlan 3
- Punk Restaurant at Hverfisgata 20
- Matarkjallarinn at Aðalstræti 2
- Sky Restaurant & Bar at Ingólfsstræti 1
Slippbarinn is a good place to go for tasty food and drinks with local live music.
Bars With Live Music
And for bars that play live music try out:
- Den Danske Kro at Ingólfsstræti 3
- Ölstofa at Vegamótastígur
- Micro Bar at Vesturgata 2
- American Bar at 10, Austurstræti 8
- Bar Ananas at Klapparstígur 38
You will probably be satisfied if you try Den Danske’s well known Danish white beers and malty brews along with live music, bingo, and happy hours from 4pm to 7pm every day. American Bar has over 50 different types of beer including those that are brewed from the tropical islands of Hawaii.
Music Festivals In Your Area
You can have a lot of fun at these music festivals:
- Reykjavik Arts Festival in June
- Secret Solstice in June
- Innipúkinn in August
- Reykjavik Jazz Festival in late August/September
- Iceland Airwaves in November
The Secret Solstice Festival is one of the best music festivals in Iceland and is a can’t miss event that generally takes place in late June.
By the way we have also written about:
- Where To Buy CD’s & Records In Oslo
- Where To Buy CD’s & Records In Copenhagen
- Where To Buy CD’s & Records In Stockholm
- Where To Buy CD’s & Records In Helsinki
Enjoy The Reykjavik Local Music Scene
Well guys, we did our best to cover the scene as well as we could. We listed the best musical instrument stores, drum and guitar shops, instrument repair services, where to go for lessons, vintage CD and record stores, concert halls and other live music venues like bars and restaurants, plus the best festivals near you.
Anyone that is still around might just know a little bit about the local music scene themselves. If so feel free to tell us if we got anything incorrect, if we left any cool spots out, or just share your own thoughts in the comments at the end of the post.
No matter if you are trying to buy a new instrument, wanted some live entertainment, needed a vintage CD and record, or just wanted to learn more about music in Reykjavik we hope you enjoy yourself.
