Upcoming Of Monsters and Men dates
Dates and live ticket listings appear here as soon as they are on sale. The guide below covers what to know before you buy.
Who Of Monsters and Men is and what a ticket buys
Of Monsters and Men is an indie folk band from Garðabær, Iceland, formed in 2010. A ticket buys a five-piece folk-pop show built on two lead singers, Nanna Bryndís Hilmarsdóttir and Ragnar Þórhallsson, trading lines over big, chant-ready choruses. In North America the band typically plays large theaters, amphitheaters and festival stages rather than arenas.
The band won Músíktilraunir, Iceland's battle of the bands, in 2010 and played Iceland Airwaves the same year. Its debut, My Head Is an Animal, came out in Iceland in 2011 and in the US on Republic Records in April 2012. The single "Little Talks" reached No. 20 on the Billboard Hot 100, helped along by a widely shared KEXP session. In October 2017 the band became the first Icelandic group to pass one billion streams on Spotify.
What an Of Monsters and Men concert is like
The lineup is Hilmarsdóttir and Þórhallsson on vocals and guitar, Brynjar Leifsson on lead guitar, Kristján Páll Kristjánsson on bass and Arnar Rósenkranz Hilmarsson on drums. Several members double on melodica, glockenspiel, accordion and keyboards, which gives the songs their layered, folk-orchestra feel.
The early songs are built for crowd participation, with shouted refrains and handclaps, while the later albums lean more toward indie rock and electronic textures. Expect a set that moves between communal sing-alongs and quieter, atmospheric stretches, which rewards seats with good sound as much as seats that are close.
Albums, tours and festival stages
The milestones below are documented in the sources for this page. Current dates appear in the live event list on this page.
- Festival breakout (2012 to 2013): Newport Folk Festival, Osheaga and Lollapalooza in 2012, plus Reading and Leeds; Boston Calling in May 2013 and Glastonbury in 2013.
- European Border Breakers Award (2013): a European music prize for breakout acts.
- Soundtrack and screen work: "Silhouettes" appeared on the Catching Fire soundtrack in November 2013, and the band appeared as stage musicians in Game of Thrones.
- Beneath the Skin (June 2015) and Fever Dream (July 2019), the latter reaching No. 1 on Billboard's Top Rock Albums chart.
- All Is Love and Pain in the Mouse Parade (October 2025): the band's fourth studio album, preceded by the single "Television Love" in July 2025.
A new album generally brings a touring cycle, so the 2025 release is the context for the band's current dates.
Where to sit for Of Monsters and Men
Check the seating map on each event, since the band's venues range from seated halls to standing rooms and lawns.
Theaters and music halls
- Orchestra center: the best overall seat. Two lead vocalists and a lot of instrumental layering come through clearest near the middle of the room.
- Front of the balcony: often a better view than the rear orchestra, which can sit under the overhang (the underside of the balcony, which cuts off the top of the stage and the lighting rig).
- General-admission floors: at standing venues, the front fills early; fans who prefer space usually do better near the soundboard.
Amphitheaters and festivals
Reserved seats in the center sections give the best mix of view and sound, and the lawn is the value choice for a band whose songs carry well outdoors. At festivals, the crowd for a well-known act builds during the preceding set, so arrive early if the front matters to you.
How demand for Of Monsters and Men tickets behaves
The band's audience is international and loyal, and demand tends to rise with each new album cycle. A few patterns help:
- Fan-list presales first. The official site asks fans to sign up for news, and artist and venue presales usually come before the general on-sale.
- Big-city dates move fastest. Major markets and smaller rooms in those cities tend to sell out ahead of larger amphitheater stops.
- Album-cycle tours draw more. The first run after a new record usually carries the most demand.
- Festival sets are a separate purchase. A festival appearance requires a festival ticket, not a headline ticket.
Resale prices can sit above or below face value and usually move as the show nears. Every GoodSeats order is backed by a 100% guarantee. For announcements, see the band's official tour page.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Of Monsters and Men from?
Of Monsters and Men formed in 2010 in Garðabær, Iceland. The band won Iceland's Músíktilraunir battle of the bands that year.
What is Of Monsters and Men's biggest song?
Little Talks, from the 2011 debut My Head Is an Animal, reached No. 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped the chart in Iceland.
Does Of Monsters and Men have a new album?
Yes. All Is Love and Pain in the Mouse Parade, the band's fourth studio album, was released in October 2025.
What are the best seats for Of Monsters and Men?
Center orchestra seats in a theater, or center reserved sections at an amphitheater, give the best balance of sound and sightline. The lawn is the value option.
Who sings in Of Monsters and Men?
Nanna Bryndís Hilmarsdóttir and Ragnar Þórhallsson share lead vocals. The band is a five-piece.