Pre-show area
Explore our captivating pre-show area at Harpa and dive deep into Iceland’s raw volcanic power. Arrive early and experience mesmerizing short films, an interactive volcano map and a live earthquake monitor, adding about 30 minutes of discovery before the main event. And don’t forget to grab a selfie at the "Instacrater."
01A Volcanic Window
Experience the power of the Reykjanes volcanic zone, situated only 29 kilometers from where you are standing. Our display serves as a constant window to the eruption site, featuring continuous footage of the lava flow. When nature awakens, the screen provides a live, real-time feed of ongoing eruptions.
02Four dynamic pre-shows
Our engaging pre-show space invites you to explore the complexity of volcanic forces through four distinct short films. Each screen serves as a dedicated portal, offering a different lens into the dynamic activity that defines our landscape.
03Story map
With the push of a button, our story map comes to life. Watch as Iceland’s volcanic fissures light up, revealing the exact location of all 247 recorded eruptions since the settlement.
04Quake monitor
Monitor Iceland’s last 48 hours of seismic activity in real-time and see exactly how much time has passed since the last eruption.
05Instacrater
Experience our reflective videosculpture, where volcanic visuals create an ever-evolving backdrop for your photos and videos. It’s a social-media-ready portal, inviting you to share a piece of Iceland’s raw energy directly with your followers.
