Isfjord Radio music festival 2026
Acoustic tones make the music feel naked and honest, just as we experience the Arctic wilderness. 4-6 September 2026 we enhance the sensory experiences in the encounter with Svalbard and its pristine & scenic landscape. We invite our guests into the wilderness together with the Norwegian musicians Dagny and Thomas Dybdahl. Here music, nature and wildlife interwine without filters. It is a music adventure for life!
Dagny
From the northern city of Tromsø to the world’s biggest stages, Dagny has proven that true pop magic is created with heart, energy and fearless presence. With hits like Somebody, Backbeat and Love You Like That, she has captivated audiences across the globe, known for her radiant energy and her rare ability to turn any stage into a spark of joy and emotion.
Dagny doesn’t just sing – she shines. And when she brings her warm, vibrant sound to the Arctic wilderness of Isfjord Radio Music Festival, her northern light meets the raw beauty of Svalbard’s landscape.
Expect an intimate and unforgettable performance. Pure, acoustic and close to both artist and audience, under the endless Arctic sky.
Thomas Dybdahl
With his distinctive voice and rare ability to capture the fragile within the grand, Thomas Dybdahl has for more than two decades been one of Norway’s most acclaimed artists. Moving effortlessly between soul, jazz and folk-inspired pop, his music always carries a presence that touches the heart.
Thomas creates moments that breathe and melodies that linger long after the last note has faded. When he now performs beneath the Arctic sky at Isfjord Radio Music Festival, the warm voice from the south meets the powerful silence of the north.
This will be a meeting between music and nature, between humanity and the moment – profound, genuine, and unforgettable.
FRIDAY 4 september
Isfjord Radio is your home for this weekend. We meet at Basecamp Hotel in Longyearbyen at the scheduled time, followed by an hour boat trip across the fjord. Keep your eyes open for wildlife and enjoy the light in the arctic landscape. Upon arrival you are welcomed by the hosts, and later we gather for the festival dinner at 7.30 pm. The evening is rounded off with today’s musical highlight; an intimate concert with one of the artists.
SATURDAY 5 september
We bring the music experiences into the wild and rig ourselves for boat safari to the north side of Isfjorden. Here you will experience the bird mountain Alkehornet that dominates the landscape, and the mighty Esmark glacier that plunges into the bay of Ymer. While the boat is dipping in the green glacier water, we will enjoy an unique encounter between acoustic music and wild nature. Back at Isfjord Radio, we are captured again as we gather around the bonfire for cured meat, bubbles and music. After dinner, the evening is topped off with an exclusive intimate concert by one of the artists.
SUNDAY 6 september
The toughest festival participants starts the day with a fresh sea bath which is rewarded with a warm visit in the sauna. After breakfast, we put on our mountain shoes and wander into the beautiful Svalbard landscape. We walk towards Linnévannet, situated between characteristic mountains, or towards Båtodden, where the walruses often come to visit. The choice of route depends on weather conditions. Lunch is enjoyed outdoors before returning to Isfjord Radio and Longyearbyen.
Welcome to an honest meeting between some of Norway’s most beloved songwriters and artists and the raw wilderness! Check out a very special weekend in the nature of Svalbard.
Join us for a memorable music experience in Svalbard. This summer we are adding a new dimension to the nature experiences at Isfjord Radio. Close encounters between pure nature and musical moments presented by well known Norwegian artists. Intimate acoustic concerts are nicely framed by the hotel experience at Isfjord Radio. Enjoy homemade food based on Norwegian traditions and share unforgettable memories with people sharing your interest.