Taste of Iceland is coming to the Big Apple!
A full-on Icelandic Culture Festival
Experience some of the best Iceland has to offer.
Taste of Iceland is on tour and stops in New York, May 10-13. During the four-day festival, New Yorkers can transport themselves to Iceland through a series of events inspired by and in celebration of Icelandic culture through food, beverages, music, film, literature, and much more.
Over the four days, Taste of Iceland will host events in partnership with local businesses in New York and official partners at Coarse NY restaurant, Pianos, Scandinavia House, The Tippler, Regal Union Square, Bogart House, and The Singing Fish Circus pop-up venue in Brooklyn.
May 11
Secrets of the Sprakkar with Eliza Reid
Join Eliza Reid, the First Lady of Iceland and co-founder of the Iceland Writers Retreat, as she discusses her acclaimed book Secrets of the Sprakkar. Each ticket includes a complimentary copy of the book.
Icelandair Wheel of Prizes
Try your luck at Icelandair's Wheel of Prizes! Win a trip to Iceland or enjoy luxury items from some of Iceland's best brands.
Icelandic Menu at Coarse NYC
Coarse NYC owner and head Chef Vincent Chirico, in collaboration with Icelandic Chef Arnar Páll Sigrúnarson, will prepare a pop-up menu inspired by Icelandic ingredients and flavors.
Reykjavik Presents: Iceland Airwaves Off-Venue
Enjoy a free concert with a lineup curated by Iceland Airwaves and featuring Icelandic artists gugusar and GRÓA.
May 12
Icelandic Cocktail Class with Reyka Vodka
A two-hour Icelandic Cocktail Class with Reyka Vodka’s brand ambassador and mixologist Jeffrey Naples.
Beautiful Beings screening and Q&A
A screening of Iceland's official submission to the 2023 Academy Awards® for Best International Feature Film, followed by a Q&A session with director Guðmundur Arnar Guðmundsson.
The Singing Fish Circus
Mengi, Tunglið Publishing, & Icelandic Art Center present a two-day festival of music, books, art, performances, and poetry, bringing a taste of Reykjavík’s vibrant art scene to New York.
Icelandair Wheel of Prizes
Try your luck at Icelandair's Wheel of Prizes! Win a trip to Iceland or enjoy luxury items from some of Iceland's best brands.
Icelandic Menu at Coarse NYC
Coarse NYC owner and head Chef Vincent Chirico, in collaboration with Icelandic Chef Arnar Páll Sigrúnarson, will prepare a pop-up menu inspired by Icelandic ingredients and flavors.
May 13
Elemental Sound Bath and Breakfast Bar
With Blue Lagoon Iceland and Icelandic Provisions.
Join us for an hour of inner peace and healing meditation with Jósa Goodlife.
My Father's Library, Hyena Called Yesterday, and Tunglið Publishing
Icelandic writers Ásta Fanney and Ragnar Helgi will present their new works in a special literary event at Scandinavia House moderated by John Freeman.
Artist Talk: Hildigunnur Birgisdóttir in conversation with Dan Byers
Join Hildigunnur Birgisdóttir, Icelandic representative at the La Biennale di Venezia 2024, for an artist talk at Scandinavia House, moderated by curator Dan Byers.
The Singing Fish Circus
Mengi, Tunglið Publishing, & Icelandic Art Center present a two-day festival of music, books, art, performances, and poetry, bringing a taste of Reykjavík’s vibrant art scene to New York.
Taste of Iceland
Taste of Iceland is an annual event celebrating Icelandic culture across North America. With food tastings, film screenings, concerts, and more, attendees can experience a taste of Iceland closer to home.
New York is the second stop on the Taste of Iceland 2023 tour. Additional Taste of Iceland events will be held in Chicago, IL (September 7-10) and Seattle, WA (October 4-7).
