The Icelander's Guide to Europe
The Icelander's Guide to Europe by Ari Eldjárn is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at Monkey Barrel Comedy. It has 5 performances listed, running from Wed 26 Aug, 18:25 to Sun 30 Aug, 12:45. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
Star of Netflix and Mock the Week, Ari Eldjárn returns with a brand-new stand-up show! Iceland’s biggest comedian takes you on a hilarious journey through European habits, razor-sharp impressions and cultural contradictions. 'An immediately smart guide... filtered through personal tales and relatable observational humour' (Scotsman). 'A smart, savvy comedian with a hugely assured set' (Chortle.co.uk). 'His jokes feel as fresh as mountain air... Eldjárn’s got a joke for every occasion. I can’t recommend this hugely enjoyable show highly enough' ½ (Herald Sun).
Details
- Performer: Ari Eldjárn
- Venue: Monkey Barrel Comedy
- Space: Monkey Barrel 4
- Genre: COMEDY, Stand-up, International
- Country: UNITED KINGDOM - ENGLAND
- Running time: 60 minutes
- Room size: about 100 seats (Monkey Barrel 4) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 5, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Access features: Accessible toilet
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: Down stairs into basement. Through the fire exit - 6 steps down a metal staircase with handrail - In the building - 15 steps down a stone staircase with handrail. Stairs: 6 - 10 Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Wed 26 Aug, 18:25 — Already performed — £16.00
- Thu 27 Aug, 12:45 — Already performed — £16.00
- Fri 28 Aug, 12:45 — Already performed — £16.00
- Sat 29 Aug, 12:45 — Already performed — £16.00
- Sun 30 Aug, 12:45 — Already performed — £16.00