Warm Inside
Posted 26th Feb 2026.
Due to the cold wind chill, we’ve decided to open the Icefjord Centre. This gives our audience the option 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, so you can listen comfortably. These options will be available for all performances this year.
Creating one of the world’s most unique festivals is challenging, as we’re affected by both local weather micro-effects and the broader impact of climate change. This year marks our third year in Kalaallit Nunaat (Greenland), and climate change has brought an unusually warm winter with a surprising lack of snow.
Our stage design for this year required snow, and we weren’t expecting it to no snow upon our arrival last week. Locals mentioned they have no memory of such a mild winter and lack of precipitation. We had to quickly adapt and construct a new design incorporating an ice wall around the stage to protect musicians and microphones from the constant wind.
Seemingly right on cue, just as we began building the stage wall framework, the weather changed dramatically. For two days, blizzard conditions with wind speeds of 28m/s (62mph) prevailed. Coupled with the brutal wind, the temperature dropped too, down to -28ºC (you can work out the wind chill factor!).
Despite these challenging conditions, our team has worked tirelessly to deliver another incredible series of ice music concerts, with many last-minute adjustments. We’re incredibly proud of our team and the amazing volunteers from Germany, Norway, and Ilulissat’s amazing Handball team. A huge thank you to Mari & Malu and their kitchen crew for keeping our energy levels up with delicious food. To everyone, Qujanaq! Thank you! Vielen Dank! og Tusen Takk!
See you at 9pm tonight for the first performance of Ice Music Greenland 2026.
Emile has been wondering around with his camera and Karl has been in the news over at KNR Nutaarsiassat / KNR News 🇬🇱 (report starts at 12:19)
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.