The Icelandic singer-songwriter and entertainer possesses the rare gift of deeply touching his audience with his songs, while between songs he delights them with quirky anecdotes, subtle wit, and a healthy dose of dark humor. With his charismatic style, genuine personality, and unique perspective on life, he succeeds in making every concert an unforgettable experience.
Svavar Knútur describes himself as a “Public Health Troubadour” – his music and stories are like a good portion of broccoli: perhaps not the “sexiest” at first glance, but definitely nourishing for the soul .
He achieves what eludes many artists: an intimate connection with his audience – authentic, approachable, and full of heart. While big stars often fail to create human connection on huge stages, Svavar captivates his audience with ease and boundless warmth
Anyone who has experienced him live knows: Svavar Knútur is one of the greatest – precisely because he remains so wonderfully approachable.
Support Act: Hayden Arp
Hayden Arp is an American songwriter based in Vienna. In 2024, he released "To Be Lost, To Be Found" with Elena Schäfer (over 180,000 streams on Spotify), followed in 2025 by the single " Coming Up For Air ," which reached number 3 on the FM4 charts. He has toured cities including Los Angeles, New York, Nashville, Toronto, Montreal, and Vienna, and his music has been reviewed in The FADER , Kulturnews , and Rock and Roll Globe . Arp studied electronic music composition at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music.
Live on Stage is curated by Klaus Totzler ( Blue Bird Vienna ).