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Celebrating the Solstice in the Arctic Circle

The Summer Solstice is nearly here, arriving on Thursday, June 20th, 2024 at 3:50 PM CST. Yesterday’s post “Here Comes the Sun!” was about the various ways the Summer Solstice is celebrated in different cultures, countries and religions. This week, I will be writing in more detail about the different celebrations and customs. Today’s post is about the Secret Solstice festival that is held in Iceland.

The Arctic Circle conjures images of sprawling glaciers, desolate landscapes, and endless nights. But every June, a vibrant anomaly disrupts the tranquility – the Secret Solstice Festival. The summer solstice, or Sumarsólstöður in Icelandic, is the peak of Iceland’s daylight period, with the sun visible for almost 24 hours, making it a fantastic time for a festival! This unique Icelandic celebration throws open its gates beneath the ethereal glow of the midnight sun, transforming the Arctic into a stage for music, culture, and endless summer revelry.

Imagine this: pulsating music echoing across a festival ground bathed in perpetual daylight. The Secret Solstice capitalizes on Iceland’s geographic marvel, the midnight sun, offering a surreal 72-hour long festival experience. Party goers can ditch their watches and get lost in the rhythm, with world-class artists and local Icelandic talents performing through the day (or should we say, never-ending day) and night.

But the Secret Solstice isn’t just about the music. The festival embraces Iceland’s rich Norse heritage, with stages named after mythical gods and Viking lore woven into the experience. You might even find yourself embarking on a unique side adventure, like a sunrise horseback ride or a soak in a geothermal lagoon under the otherworldly midnight sun.

This heady mix of music, culture, and the magic of the midnight sun makes the Secret Solstice a bucket list experience for festival goers and adventure seekers alike. Be prepared to be dazzled by the otherworldly beauty of the Arctic summer, pulsate to the rhythm of incredible music, and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Ready to join the adventure? Tickets and information for the Secret Solstice Festival can be found on the festival’s website here.

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