Posted 28th Feb 2026.
Terje expertly maintained the tempo with his ice percussion skills while Sissel and Paninnguaq’s vocals soared. Our audience, seated both inside and outside, was captivated by the Ilulissat’s sonic winter spectacle. After enduring days of battling extreme wind chill and deep cold, including a recorded -62ºC during Thursday night’s storm, we were thrilled to deliver a wonderful 45-minute concert.
Today’s weather conditions are ideal for Ice Music. The sun shines brightly and there’s no wind. If you haven’t bought tickets yet, head over to our Programme page or purchase them in person at the IceFjord Centre.
We have two concerts:
- 15:00: A family concert featuring ice science and ice music.
- 23:00: A midnight concert with the fantastic Greenlandic Miké Thomsen playing an ice guitar.
Also, you’ll find Sissel Vera Pettersen on ice percussion and vocals, Terje Isungset playing ice drums, ice percussion and an ice horn, and special guest Maali Hermansen, the great Greenlandic singer.
Preparing Ice Music instruments offers some delightful surprises. The ice is sourced from a nearby lake, which contains a rich variety of plant life. For instance, while crafting the Ice Bass Drum (pictured in this post), the chainsaw accidentally cut through a plant, giving it a spider-like or otherworldly appearance reminiscent of the film Arrival.
This year’s festival is experiencing low temperatures. For the most accurate weather readings, please visit ASIAQ’s weather page vejr.asiaq.gl/#/map.
We’ve decided to open the Icefjord Centre this year. This allows our audience to wear multiple layers outside, in front of the stage or inside the building to enjoy the performances through warm glass. Rest assured, sound will be available inside, ensuring a comfortable listening experience. These options will be available for all performances this year.
The amazing Sissel Vera Pettersen, a versatile artist who combines creative vocal techniques with live electronic processing, will be accompanied by a special local guest singer from Ilulissat: Paninnguaq Jensen, who will be throat singing and performing Greenlandic lullabies.
We are also excited that Kalaallit Nunaat national star Miké Thomsen will be performing with both ice guitar and ice percussion!
There will be family & science workshops, along with an ambitious connection to a live audio stream from a glacier and the breathtaking Disko Bay in Greenland in a performance called The Wisdom of Animals - Let the Nature Talk. Check out the Disko Bay page for a list of the mammals we hope to hear.
You can buy tickets from our online shop.