Reykjavík
Fiskislóð 73, in the Grandi harbour district beside the Old Harbour. Classic and Premium seats.
Which Lava Show is this?
The company runs two Lava Show venues, and each has its own ticket. This site books the one in Reykjavík.
Vík
Víkurbraut 5, in the village of Vík on the South Coast, near the black sand beach. Classic show only.
Why a lava show works
A geology class with real lava in it
01
A live host and a short film
The show opens with a welcome from the host and a short film about Icelandic volcanism: the volcanoes close to the capital, the largest eruptions in the country's history and the volcanic dangers around Reykjavík. Then the room goes dark and the lava comes in. Guests describe the hosts as knowledgeable and funny.
02
Lava without the hike
A real eruption is unpredictable and often out of reach, and access to eruption areas can change at short notice. The showroom is indoors, so rain, wind and cold change nothing, and nobody needs hiking boots. The lava is melted and poured on a schedule you can book.
03
Heat you can feel
The venue warns that the radiant heat is strong. The front rows sit closest to the lava, and the balcony, being higher, is the hottest part of the room. Wear light, comfortable clothes whichever seat you choose.
From Katla rock to flowing lava
Six steps from Katla rock to a flowing pour
How the lava gets from an old eruption to the floor of the showroom, as the venue describes it.
The venue changes details of the programme, so treat the order as a guide. Your confirmation shows your starting time.
- 01
Rock from Katla
The lava starts as Icelandic lava rock. The company says it comes from the 1918 eruption of Katla, the volcano under the Mýrdalsjökull glacier.
- 02
Melted again
The rock is heated until it melts. Premium ticket holders also get a backstage tour as part of their ticket.
- 03
A welcome and a film
The host welcomes the room, then a short film covers Icelandic volcanism and the largest eruptions in the country's history.
- 04
Lights down, glasses on
The room darkens and is lit by the glow of the lava, with the sound of crackling, flowing rock. Protective glasses are provided.
- 05
The pour
Real molten lava is poured into the showroom and flows a few metres from your seat while the host explains what you are watching.
- 06
The heat
Radiant heat reaches the audience. The front rows feel it strongly, and the balcony, being higher, is the hottest part of the room.
What your ticket holds
What the Reykjavík ticket holds
Six lines on what is on the ticket, so the booking page holds no surprises.
- The show
- Entry to the Lava Show at its Reykjavík venue. Starting times for your date appear in the calendar when you book, and your confirmation names the one you chose.
- A live host
- A host presents the show live in English, after a short film on Icelandic volcanism.
- Protective glasses
- Safety glasses are provided for the pour, so there is nothing to bring.
- Premium seats
- The Premium option adds a welcome drink, the lounge, balcony seats, a backstage tour and a lava souvenir. It is sold at the Reykjavík venue only.
- A mobile ticket
- The ticket is a mobile one, so nothing needs printing.
- Young children
- Under-fives are not recommended, and a younger child needs a children's ticket. Babies and infants sit in the third row near an exit.
Real lava and the harbour
Real lava, the volcanoes behind it and the harbour
These photographs show real Icelandic lava, the 2010 eruption that inspired the show, the village of Vík and Reykjavík's Old Harbour. None of them shows the showroom itself.
Classic or Premium
Classic or Premium at the Reykjavík venue
| Option | What you get | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Classic | A live host, a short film and real lava poured in a dark showroom. Ground-level seating, first come, first served. The front rows are the closest and the hottest. | A first visit, or anyone who mainly wants to see the lava |
| Premium | Everything in Classic plus a welcome drink, the lounge, balcony seats, a backstage tour and a lava souvenir. Sold at the Reykjavík venue only. | A treat or an occasion, and anyone who wants the full view from above |
| With a young child | Under-fives are not recommended. A younger child needs a children's ticket on the booking, and babies and infants sit in the third row near an exit. | Families deciding whether the show suits their child |
Choose Classic or Premium seats on the same GetYourGuide listing ↗
Book the Reykjavík Lava Show
The Reykjavík ticket
One venue and two seat options on a single booking page. Live dates and fares load in your own currency, and the ticket is for the Reykjavík venue.
Lava Show Reykjavík entry ticket
Real lava poured live at the Grandi harbour venue, with a host, a short film and protective glasses. Pick Classic or Premium seats on the booking page.
More to do around Reykjavík
Plan the visit
Before you go
Where it is
The Lava Show is at Fiskislóð 73, 101 Reykjavík, in the Grandi harbour district beside the Old Harbour. This page books the Reykjavík venue. The company's other venue is in Vík, on the South Coast, and it is a separate ticket.
Getting there
A free Grandi Shuttle has linked central stops such as City Hall with the district on a daytime, seasonal schedule, so check that it runs on your date. Otherwise take bus 3 or 14, a taxi to Fiskislóð 73, an e-scooter, or walk about 20 minutes. Parking on site is free.
Arriving
Arrive 15 to 20 minutes before your start. Classic seating is first come, first served, and Premium balcony seats come with the ticket.
What to wear
Light, comfortable clothes, because the heat from the lava can be significant. The show is fully indoors, so the weather outside does not affect it.
Children
Under-fives are not recommended, and a younger child needs a children's ticket. Babies and infants sit in the third row near an exit, and parents keep them calm and seated.
Food and drink
Nothing is sold on site to eat, and no food or drink may go into the showroom. The Grandi district has restaurants and cafés a short walk away.
Guides to the Lava Show and Iceland's volcanoes
Guides to the Lava Show and Iceland's volcanoes
Tickets, seats and the heat
Lava Show Reykjavík tickets compared
Classic or Premium, where the seats are, what each ticket includes and how the Reykjavík venue differs from Vík, checked against the venue's own pages.
Read this Lava Show guide → Getting there and what to bringGetting to the Lava Show in Reykjavík
The address in the Grandi harbour district, the free shuttle, buses, walking, parking, what to wear and when to arrive, from the venue and Visit Reykjavík.
Read this Lava Show guide → Two venues, one showReykjavík or Vík: which Lava Show
The same live lava show runs in two places. Where each venue is, how they differ, how to get there and which one fits your route around Iceland.
Read this Lava Show guide → The geology behind the showWhy Iceland has so much lava
A plain guide to the plate boundary, the hotspot and the basalt behind Iceland's eruptions, and to the Katla rock the Lava Show melts and pours.
Read this Lava Show guide → Where the idea beganThe 2010 lavafall behind the show
How an eruption on the Fimmvörðuháls pass in March 2010 became a live lava show, from the first idea to the Vík and Reykjavík venues.
Read this Lava Show guide → Before and after the showAround the Lava Show: Grandi harbour
What else sits near the Reykjavík venue: the Grandi district, its neighbours, where to eat, and how to fit an afternoon around the show.
Read this Lava Show guide →FAQ
Before you book the Lava Show
Which Lava Show does this page book?
The Reykjavík venue, at Fiskislóð 73 in the Grandi harbour district. The company also runs a Lava Show in Vík, on the South Coast, and that is a separate ticket.
How long is the Lava Show?
Around an hour, with Classic a little shorter and Premium a little longer. Starting times for your date appear in the calendar when you book.
Is the lava real?
Yes. The company melts real Icelandic lava rock and pours it live in the showroom, where it flows a few metres from the audience. A host explains what you are seeing.
Is it safe, and do I need anything special?
The show follows strict safety standards, and protective glasses are provided. The venue says the lava gives off no harmful volcanic gases. Wear light, comfortable clothes, because the heat can be strong.
Is it hot in the room?
Yes, and that is part of the show. The front rows get strong radiant heat, and the balcony is hotter still because heat rises. Your seat decides how much you feel.
What does Premium add?
A welcome drink, the lounge, balcony seats, a backstage tour and a lava souvenir. Premium is sold at the Reykjavík venue only, and both options sit on the same booking page.
Can I bring children?
The show is family friendly, but under-fives are not recommended, and a younger child needs a children's ticket. Babies and infants sit in the third row near an exit.
Does the weather affect the show?
No. The showroom is fully indoors, so rain, wind and cold change nothing once you are inside. The venue says it runs every day, whatever the volcanoes are doing.
Real lava, poured live in Reykjavík.
Reserve your Lava Show seat ↗What you pay depends on the day and the seat option you choose; the booking page adds it up in your own currency before payment.