A female presenter in a
A young boy wearing safety glasses raises his hand while sitting in a dark theater alongside other children and adults, illuminated by the r
Molten lava flows down a steel channel in a dark showroom with the
An overhead view of an audience seated around a lava channel in a dark theater, watching the glowing lava flow through the stage.
Smiling audience members sit close to a steaming lava pit, lit in red and white as molten rock cools and releases steam.
An audience seated in a dark theater watches molten lava being poured into a trench, glowing yellow-orange under stage lights.
A close-up of a lava stream pouring from a tilted metal container under intense orange lighting with a person standing nearby.
Audience members watch closely and take photos as a large, glowing blob of cooled lava rests on a sand platform in front of them.
Audience members sit in close proximity watching a large, glowing, freshly-cooled lava formation, with several people photographing the mome
A smiling staff member in a Lava Show t-shirt stands at the ticket and merchandise counter, ready to welcome guests.
Close-up of a glowing molten lava formation bubbling on a black sandy surface, captured in vivid orange and red tones.
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Lava Show Reykjavík

55 minutes

Easy

The Only Live LAVA SHOW in the World
LAVA SHOW is an award-winning experience that recreates a volcanic eruption by superheating real lava and lets it flow in front of an audience inside an auditorium. From the safety of their seats, the audience sees, smells, hears and feels the intense heat of real lava in close proximity while learning about the wonders of Icelandic volcanism. It's a highly immersive, educational experience that is absolutely one-of-a-kind.

PRO TIP: We recommend booking LAVA SHOW early in your Iceland trip as it helps you understand the volcanic landscapes around Iceland. 
What's included?
    • Safety goggles
    • A live host makes the show fun and personal
    • A short, engaging and educational video about how volcanic forces have shaped Iceland
    • A sensory loaded experience - you feel the heat from the lava!
    • A Q&A session at the end of the show
    • A unique once-in-a-lifetime experience
    Exclusions
      • Handmade lava-related souvenirs made on location and from our own lava is available for purchase at location
      Please note
      • Wheelchair accessible

      We advice people to get there at least 10 minutes before the show, get their bearings and check out our gift shop before the show.

      It gets HOT in the showroom when the lava pours in so people are advised to remove some layers of clothing before the show starts. The show is a safe experience and the heat should not be an issue but pregnant women, people with infants, and people with cardiovascular diseases are recommended to sit in the second row and/or close to the exit just to be on the safe side.

      Everyone is advised to to keep their safety goggles on at all times during the show when there is lava in the showroom - also and especially when it is cooling down and solidifying.

      What to bring

        Your good mood, eagerness to learn and willingness to ask questions. The show is always the most fun when people interact with the host. And if you booked your tickets online, it's enough to show the electronic tickets at the counter, no need to print them out.