ABOUT
Oration and Studio Emissary are proud to present Ascension MMXXIII. Ascension is a 4-day music festival that offers an eclectic and esoteric experience, with a strong emphasis on Icelandic and international Black metal.
The festival will take place at Reiðhöllin í Víðidal, Reykjavík, May 18 - 21 (Thursday - Sunday). We're delighted to have secured this venue, as it provides the perfect setting for our mid-summer celebration.
Located just outside the city limits, the venue is within close range of all needed services and amenities, while providing a serene natural setting surrounded by mountains and the desolate, unearthly landscapes Iceland has come to be known for.
Àrbaer, where the venue is located, is a suburb of the greater Reykjavík area and is approximately a 15 minute drive from Reykjavík city-centre, or a 35 minute bus-ride via public transport. The option of purchasing a shuttle bus pass is also available.
Ascension is a summer event, when the splendour of the midnight sun is at it's best. Join us once again in this jubilant celebration of Ascension!
SHUTTLE BUS
Some general info concerning busses and general transportation;
Shuttle bus tickets are available to purchase here.
The shuttle is in operation before and after the first and last performance every day, but not during the day.
We strongly recommend availing of our shuttle bus service as taxis in Iceland are very expensive. A single taxi trip from Reiðhöllin to Reykjavík is approximately 7,000kr / €50, whereas our shuttle bus pass works out approximately 2,500kr /€14 per round trip.
The use of the festival shuttle bus is not included in the festival ticket price.
The shuttle bus stops are as listed below. The same stops also apply on the return journey. Note that these stops are subject to change for reasons out of our control (road works etc.). In the event we need to move a stop, it will be moved as close to the original location as possible.
BSÍ
Bus Stop #3, Lækjargata, Reykjavík
Skúlagata, Reykjavík
Bus Stop 9, Snorrabraut, Reykjavík
Orkan X, Miklabraut, Reykjavík
Shell, Grjótháls, Reykjavík
Reiðhöllin í Víðidal, Reykjavík
FOOD & DRINK
Food and drink will be available to purchase at the venue. We aim to offer a variety of of options catering to all palettes.
MERCH
Merch will be available to purchase on all days of the festival. Cash (ISK only) and debit/credit cards are accepted.
Merch will be available to purchase on all days of the festival. Cash (ISK only) and debit/credit cards are accepted.
PARKING
Parking is located next to the venue and is provided free of charge.