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Sigga Beinteins performs with friends
SIGGA BEINTEINS ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CONCERTS
JÓN JÓNSSON CHRISTMAS CONCERT
DECEMBER 7-8 Sigga Beinteins will perform Christmas songs and classical ballads in both Icelandic and English. One of Iceland’s most beloved pop singers, you might know her from Eurovision Song Contest, in which she participated three times. During her concert, she will invite some of the best guest singers and musicians with her on stage. She will sing pop, rock, classical songs, and ballads, and her shows are known for a theatrical stage design and visual effects. Christmas spirit guaranteed!
DECEMBER 20-21 Icelandic pop sensation Jón Jónsson has held Christmas concerts every year since 2013, always selling out the venue. Jón has been compared to Jack Johnson, John Mayer, and Gavin DeGraw before, and his songs are characterised as a mix of pop and R&B. This year, there will be three concerts, all held at Háskólabíó. One concert will be on December 20 at 20:00, and two will be on December 21 at 20:00 and at 23:00.
LIGHTING OF THE CHRISTMAS TREE DECEMBER 2 For many locals, the lighting of the Christmas tree on Austurvöllur square in front of the Parliament building is the official start of Christmas. Norway has gifted Reykjavík with a Christmas tree since 1951, as a sign of the relationship between the two nations. The lighting of this tree is always done on the first Sunday of Advent, and festivities start in the late afternoon. There will be hot chocolate and coffee, Christmas carols will be sung, and the Icelandic Yule Lads will make their appearance and entertain both adults and children.