Queens of the Stone Age Returning to Iceland October 24

Queens of the Stone Age will return to Iceland on October 24, 2026. Advance ticketing starts today at 11 AM. Fans can queue and purchase tickets via the provided link. The band previously performed in Iceland on July 5, 2005, a concert that received a scathing review from a local magazine editor.

The editor compared the 2005 show to Blueshammer, a spoof band from the movie Ghost World. He criticized the sound quality in the massive football stadium and claimed the songs were unrecognizable. The review described the performance as a disappointment, except for the last three songs. However, this review has aged poorly over time.

In the more than 20 years since, the legacy of that show has expanded. The Reykjavík Public Library recently included Queens of the Stone Age as a top vinyl pick. The band has gained a massive following worldwide. Their 2026 concert is highly anticipated by Icelandic fans. Tickets are expected to sell out quickly.

Queens of the Stone Age are pioneers of alternative and stoner rock. Led by Josh Homme, the band has produced many hits like "No One Knows" and "Little Sister." The Iceland concert is part of their European tour. Fans are eager to experience their powerful live performance.

The concert will take place at Egilshöll stadium, the same venue as in 2005. Back then, the stadium felt like an enormous airport hangar. Now it has been modernized. Queens of the Stone Age aim to deliver a better show this time. It is a must-see event for music lovers in Iceland.