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21 October 2026 – Iceland Airwaves Expands to 107 Artists With Janus Rasmussen, GRIMA and Upper Mall Rats Joining Reykjavík Festival
By Editorial Team - October 21, 2026
Summary
Reykjavík showcase festival Iceland Airwaves expands lineup to 107 artists, adding Janus Rasmussen, GRIMA, Upper Mall Rats, and Spanish Wave acts.
Key Facts
- Iceland Airwaves confirms six new international acts, bringing the 2026 roster to 107 artists.
- New names include Kiasmos collaborator Janus Rasmussen, Upper Mall Rats, and GRIMA.
- Festival takes place across seven downtown Reykjavík venues this November.
- Entities: Iceland Airwaves, Janus Rasmussen, Ólafur Arnalds, Kiasmos, Upper Mall Rats, GRIMA, Reykjavík, Iceland, Harpa
- Tags: iceland-airwaves, reykjavik, janus-rasmussen, kiasmos, grima, upper-mall-rats, music-festival, showcase, electronic
Reykjavík's premier international music showcase festival, Iceland Airwaves, has revealed six additional acts for its 2026 edition, expanding the total festival lineup to 107 artists spanning seven venues across the Icelandic capital this November.
Leading the new wave of confirmations is Faroese electronic producer Janus Rasmussen, renowned for his collaborative work alongside Ólafur Arnalds in Kiasmos. He is joined by Canadian alternative-rock four-piece Upper Mall Rats, German-Spanish post-punk innovator GRIMA, Madrid producer PATATAONSTEREO, and Valencian experimentalists RUVENRUVEN and SUNTRAP.
The newly announced acts join an illustrious 2026 roster that includes Adult DVD, Heartworms, Warhaus, Dove Ellis, Arny Margret, 9m88, and dozens of Iceland's most compelling domestic innovators. The additions were facilitated through international music export initiatives including Faroe Music Export, Music NWT, and The Spanish Wave.
Renowned for its cozy, atmospheric club settings in the heart of winter, Iceland Airwaves remains a paramount European destination for industry delegates and passionate music fans seeking cutting-edge discovery. Explore more festival news in our indie rock hub and browse our full news stream.