Laufey Performs to 16,000 Fans Across Two Nights

2026-03-16 - 11:05

Thousands of music fans gathered in Kópavogur over the weekend as Icelandic musician Laufey Lín Jónsdóttir performed two large concerts at Kórinn auditorium. As reported by RÚV, organisers estimate that around 8,000 people attended each evening, making the performances among the largest concerts ever staged at the venue. What's the Story? Two concerts by Laufey Lín Jónsdóttir at Kórinn over the weekend Attendance of about 8,000 people each evening, among the largest concerts held at the venue Eight containers of equipment transported to Iceland for the concert production; photographs taken by cameraman Arnór Fannar Rúnarsson of Large weekend shows The shows drew audiences of various ages and required extensive production logistics, including the transport of eight containers of equipment to Iceland. The stage design created a distinctive visual setting for the performances, with elaborate staging and lighting forming part of the production. Photographs from the concerts were taken by cameraman Arnór Fannar Rúnarsson of RÚV, and we encourage our readers to take a look for themselves ( – link to the original article in the second paragraph above.) Laufey, whose music blends jazz and pop influences, has gained international attention in recent years and continues to perform to growing audiences. The concerts marked one of the largest indoor live music events held in Kópavogur in recent years. Coverage of Icelandic cultural events can be found through Iceland Review, including reporting on Iceland’s contemporary music scene.