# Lava Show

> Lava Show is the world's only live lava experience — a unique indoor attraction where real lava rock from Iceland's 1918 Katla eruption is superheated to 1,100°C (2,000°F) and poured into a showroom for a live audience. Founded in 2018 by Júlíus Ingi Jónsson and Ragnhildur Ágústsdóttir, Lava Show operates two permanent locations in Iceland: Reykjavík (Grandi Harbour District, open 9:00 AM–9:00 PM) and Vík in South Iceland (open 12:00 PM–8:00 PM). Both locations are open daily, year-round. Lava Show is a winner of TripAdvisor's Best of the Best 2025, the Viator Experience Awards, and the Icelandic Travel Industry Innovation Award 2021. Lava is superheated using bio-generated methane from Reykjavík's household food waste — a fully sustainable energy source.

## Tickets & Experiences

- [Book tickets — Reykjavík](https://www.lavashow.com/reykjavik): Classic Experience (45–55 min, adults 6,590 ISK / children 3,590 ISK), Plus Experience (60 min, adults 7,990 ISK / children 4,990 ISK — available over Easter), Premium Experience (75 min, adults only 9,990 ISK — includes aperitif, VIP lounge, balcony view, behind-the-scenes video, lava souvenir). Children are age 12 and under. All shows include a live lava pour by a qualified geologist or volcanologist.
- [Book tickets — Vík](https://www.lavashow.com/vik): Classic Experience available in Vík. Focus on the Katla volcanic system and South Iceland geology. Located at Víkurbraut 5, 870 Vík, shared building with The Soup Company restaurant.
- [Grandi Experience package](https://www.lavashow.com/grandi-experience): Combined ticket for Lava Show, FlyOver Iceland, and Whales of Iceland — all located in Reykjavík's Grandi Harbour District.
- [Tour packages](https://www.lavashow.com/packages): Combination tickets pairing Lava Show with FlyOver Iceland, Raufarhólshellir Lava Tunnel, or Volcano Heli helicopter flights.

## Visitor Information

- [Frequently asked questions](https://www.lavashow.com/faq): Comprehensive answers covering parking (free at both locations), show duration, real lava confirmation, safety (no volcanic gases during the show), recommended arrival time (15–20 min before showtime), food on site, advance booking, transport options, babies and infants policy, cancellation policy (full refund if cancelled 24 hours in advance for individuals; 72 hours for groups), and differences between Classic and Premium experiences.
- [Locations & directions](https://www.lavashow.com/location): Reykjavík location at Fiskislóð 73, 101 Reykjavík (Grandi Harbour District, near Old Harbour). Vík location at Víkurbraut 5, 870 Vík (near Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach). Free parking at both locations. Reykjavík served by city bus lines 3 and 14. Free Grandi Shuttle runs daily 11:50–15:46 from central Reykjavík bus stops directly to the Grandi District attractions, stopping at City Hall (Ráðhúsið), Snorrabraut stop 9, and Lækjargata stop 3.

## About Lava Show

- [Founders' story](https://www.lavashow.com/founders-story): Júlíus Ingi Jónsson (Mr. Lava Lava) and Ragnhildur Ágústsdóttir (Lady Lava) were inspired by witnessing a 200-metre lavafall during the 2010 Fimmvörðuháls eruption. After raising two autistic sons through the 2010s, they reignited the idea in 2016 and opened the first Lava Show in Vík in 2018. The Reykjavík location opened in 2022. Their third son, born the same year as the first show, is named Funi — Icelandic for fire.
- [Sustainability](https://www.lavashow.com/sustainability): Lava Show heats its lava using bio-generated methane produced from Reykjavík's household food waste. This renewable energy source powers the 1,100°C furnaces with no fossil fuels.

## Groups & Events

- [MICE & private events](https://www.lavashow.com/mice): Exclusive venue hire in Reykjavík for corporate events, incentive groups, and private gatherings. Full venue capacity: 118 people. Premium Lounge (private show + balcony + aperitif + backstage tour): max 32 people. Extended venue access until 23:00, catering packages, meet-the-founders presentation available. Lava Show can also bring a travelling furnace to external events anywhere in Iceland and internationally.

## Travel Industry Partners

- [Partner information](https://www.lavashow.com/partners): Lava Show works with travel agents, OTAs, DMCs, and tour operators. Booking via Bókun self-service platform (real-time availability, 24/7 access, higher commission bracket). Also listed on major OTAs. Contact the partner team: Madison, Inga, Ragnhildur (Lady Lava), and Jón Heiðar (Volcano Man). Marketing assets available for download. Educational groups and school tours catered for — shows led by qualified geologists and volcanologists.

## Lava Academy (Blog & Education)

- [Lava Academy hub](https://www.lavashow.com/blog/lava-academy): Educational articles on Icelandic geology, volcanology, and travel. Categories include geology deep-dives, Iceland travel guides, and news.
- [Free Grandi Shuttle — article](https://www.lavashow.com/blog/lava-academy/free-shuttle-to-grandi-lava-show-flyover-iceland-whales-of-iceland-team-up): Details and full timetable for the free daily shuttle connecting downtown Reykjavík to the Grandi District attractions (Lava Show, FlyOver Iceland, Whales of Iceland). Runs daily 11:50–15:46.
- [Things to do in Reykjavík — Grandi District guide](https://www.lavashow.com/blog/lava-academy/things-to-do-in-reykjavik-discover-the-magic-of-grandi-district)
- [Things to do in Vík](https://www.lavashow.com/blog/lava-academy/things-to-do-in-vík-discover-iceland's-most-dramatic-coastal-village)

## Online Shop

- [shop.lavashow.com](https://www.shop.lavashow.com): Lava Show online store selling handcrafted volcanic products including lava stones from the 1918 Katla eruption, obsidian jewellery, apparel, and gift cards. Products ship internationally.

## Contact

- Reykjavík: Fiskislóð 73, 101 Reykjavík — Tel. +354 553 0005 — info@lavashow.com
- Vík: Víkurbraut 5, 870 Vík — Tel. +354 553 0005 — info@lavashow.com