| Preparation | 2003 - 2004 |
| Tender process | 2004 - 2005 |
| Contract with the developers | March 2006 |
| Preparation of the Rekjavík harbour regarding the lot | 2006- 2007 |
| Developments regarding the concert hall and conference centre | 2006 – des. 2008 |
| Halt in development | Dec. 2008 - febr. 2009 |
| Developments regarding the concert hall and conference centre | Feb. 2009 – vor 2011 |
| Formal opening of Harpa: concert hall and conference centre |
May 2011 |





