Immersive Experiences

Reykjavik: Lava Show Immersive Experience Entry Tickets

Molten lava flowing during the Lava Show in Reykjavik.

Guests watching a lava show in Reykjavik theater.

Guests watching the Lava show in Reykjavik, Iceland.

Duration

55 mins - 1 hr 15 mins

Open today

10:00am - 9:15pm

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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4.4/5(137)

Sally L

Couple

Verified booking

Apr 2026

We ended our last day in Vik with the Lava Show Immersive Experience and am so glad we didn't miss this! Enjoyable, informative and very toasty! Fascinating to watch Martin manipulate the lava. He's a natural teacher and storyteller. And great Katla story in the short video as well. Five stars!

Jan F

Couple

Verified booking

Apr 2026

Even without knowing English, the show is interesting and largely understandable. The enjoyable hour flies by incredibly quickly. The fact that the lava temperature is given in Fahrenheit can be a bit confusing for Europeans, but the commentary isn’t boring. You can see how the lava behaves, cools down, and what it creates when ice is added. You’ll see things that no one would let you get this close to if it were a natural lava flow. I highly recommend it. Jan Frk

Kate T

Family

Verified booking

Feb 2026

The lava show is truly once in a lifetime! The host was knowledgeable, and everyone working there was kind and organized. The show itself was very cool (hot, actually) - my favorite part was seeing the real lava form bubbles when it went over the ice, then cooling off into different shapes.

Petra K

Group

Verified booking

Feb 2026

Glenn is an amazing passionately storyteller with a lot of humor. It was funny but also very interesting and very educational. It was amazing to see the different shapes of lava. We had a lot of fun! Thanks for the experience.

Watch real molten lava heated to 1,100°C being poured live indoors, just meters away. It is the world’s only show where lava isn’t simulated, it’s real.

Feel the heat, hear the crackle, and see lava flow and cool as Lava Masters guide you through Iceland’s geology and the forces shaping the land of fire and ice.

Unlike Iceland’s vast lava fields formed thousands of years ago, this experience lets you witness volcanic power in real time—safely, up close, and year-round.

Upgrade to the premium experience for a welcome drink, balcony seats, access to the premium lounge, a backstage furnace tour, and a gift-wrapped piece of lava.

Fun fact: Around 30% of Iceland’s surface is made up of lava fields, formed by centuries of volcanic activity across the island.

Entry ticket to the Lava Show

Safety goggles

Experienced Lava Master leading the experience with live explanations

A short educational video on volcanoes in Iceland

Drinks (optional)

Premium lounge (optional)

Backstage tour (optional)

Gift-wrapped piece of lava from the show (optional)

Hotel transfers

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Paul L
Family
Verified booking
May 2026
Visited the Show with my son, really enjoyable, informative & really well presented with humour. Most enjoyable 😀🇮🇸
Jan F
Couple
Verified booking
Apr 2026
Even without knowing English, the show is interesting and largely understandable. The enjoyable hour flies by incredibly quickly. The fact that the lava temperature is given in Fahrenheit can be a bit confusing for Europeans, but the commentary isn’t boring. You can see how the lava behaves, cools down, and what it creates when ice is added. You’ll see things that no one would let you get this close to if it were a natural lava flow. I highly recommend it. Jan Frk
Sally L
Couple
Verified booking
Apr 2026
We ended our last day in Vik with the Lava Show Immersive Experience and am so glad we didn't miss this! Enjoyable, informative and very toasty! Fascinating to watch Martin manipulate the lava. He's a natural teacher and storyteller. And great Katla story in the short video as well. Five stars!
Joan E
Family
Verified booking
Apr 2026
Awesome experience! Loved the lava! Our presenter was wonderful! --very informative!
Debra B
Couple
Verified booking
Mar 2026
One of a kind experience. All the information helps to understand Iceland. The speaker is a volcanologist and ready to answer any question.

Get up close to real molten lava in the world’s only live lava show, where expert Lava Masters break down Iceland’s volcanic science in a safe, indoor setting.

Getting started

Arrive at the Lava Show venue at least 10 minutes early and check in at the entrance. Once seated, you’ll receive a short introduction before the experience begins. Guests seated downstairs are provided with safety goggles for added protection.

What to expect

This family-friendly indoor experience recreates a volcanic eruption using real lava heated to extreme temperatures. You’ll see molten rock flow, bubble, crackle, and cool while learning how Iceland’s geology has been shaped by centuries of volcanic activity.

Features

Live lava demonstration: Watch real lava poured in front of you, safely controlled in a purpose-built indoor environment.

Expert-led storytelling: An experienced Lava Master explains volcanic processes, eruption history, and the science behind it with plenty of time for questions.

Educational intro: The experience begins with a short video exploring Icelandic volcanism and notable eruptions near the capital area.

What to bring

Plan to arrive around 10 minutes early so you can settle in before the show starts.

This is an edutainment experience, so feel free to ask questions during the show.

What’s not allowed

For safety reasons, touching the lava or entering restricted areas is not permitted.

The experience is not recommended for children under 5 years of age.

Accessibility

The Classic Experience is accessible for wheelchair users.

The Premium Experience is not wheelchair accessible, as it involves climbing stairs.

Additional information

Protective safety goggles are provided for guests seated downstairs.

An on-site café/bar offers a variety of drinks.

Stop by the gift shop for lava-inspired souvenirs.

Free parking is available at the venue.

The premium experience is for adults (13+) only.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.