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Taste of Iceland Seattle

Taste of Iceland Seattle

Taste of Iceland will be in Seattle October 5-7. Enjoy the best of Icelandic food, beverages, music, film, design, literature, and wellness during Iceland's premier cultural festival.

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The last stop of the Taste of Iceland North American tour will be in Seattle October 5-7.

A full-on Icelandic Culture Festival

Experience some of the best Iceland has to offer.

Taste of Iceland is on tour and stops in Seattle, October 5-7. During the three-day festival, Seattleites can transport themselves to Iceland through a series of events inspired by and in celebration of Icelandic culture through food, beverages, music, film, design, literature, and much more.

Over the three days, Taste of Iceland will host events in partnership with local businesses in Seattle and official partners, including The Carlile Room, National Nordic Museum, KEXP, Life on Mars, Majestic Bay Theatres, and AETHER.

Thursday October 5

Cod dish by Chef Arnar Páll Sigrúnarson.

Icelandic Menu

Hosted daily from 4:30-9:00 PM

5 - 7 Oct

Enjoy the tastes of Iceland at The Carlile Room with Chef Arnar Páll of the Blue Lagoon's Lava Restaurant and local Chef Michael Webster.

Hae/Hi: Designing Friendship featuring objects and experiences that encourage us to interact, work, play, or relax together.

Hæ/Hi: Designing Friendship

5-7:00 PM Oct. 5 | 12-5:00 PM Oct. 6 & 7

5 - 7 Oct

Saman/Together: An exhibition by Hae/Hi: Designing Friendship featuring objects and experiences that encourage us to interact, work, play, and relax together.

Icelandair plane flying over Iceland

Icelandair Wheel of Prizes

See event start times

5 - 7 Oct

Several lucky event attendees will have an opportunity to spin Icelandair's Wheel of Prizes for a chance to win a trip to Iceland or luxury items from some of Iceland's best brands.

Musician Daníel Hjálmtýsson on tour

Reykjavik Calling: Iceland Airwaves Off-Venue

7:00 PM

5 Oct

Enjoy a free concert at KEXP's Gathering Space with Icelandic artists curated by Iceland Airwaves and KEXP DJ Kevin Cole, featuring Daníel Hjálmtýsson and GRÓA.

Friday October 6

Icelandair plane flying over Iceland

Icelandair Wheel of Prizes

See event start times

5 - 7 Oct

Several lucky event attendees will have an opportunity to spin Icelandair's Wheel of Prizes for a chance to win a trip to Iceland or luxury items from some of Iceland's best brands.

Interior of Life on Mars bar

Icelandic Cocktail Class with Reyka Vodka

4-6 PM

6 Oct

A two-hour Icelandic Cocktail Class with Reyka Vodka’s brand ambassador and mixologist Jeff Naples.

Cod dish by Chef Arnar Páll Sigrúnarson.

Icelandic Menu

Hosted daily from 4:30-9:00 PM

5 - 7 Oct

Enjoy the tastes of Iceland at The Carlile Room with Chef Arnar Páll of the Blue Lagoon's Lava Restaurant and local Chef Michael Webster.

Hae/Hi: Designing Friendship featuring objects and experiences that encourage us to interact, work, play, or relax together.

Hæ/Hi: Designing Friendship

5-7:00 PM Oct. 5 | 12-5:00 PM Oct. 6 & 7

5 - 7 Oct

Saman/Together: An exhibition by Hae/Hi: Designing Friendship featuring objects and experiences that encourage us to interact, work, play, and relax together.

Still from the film Beautiful Beings

Beautiful Beings screening and Q&A

7:00 PM

6 Oct

A screening of Iceland's official submission to the 2023 Academy Awards® for Best International Feature Film, followed by a Q&A session with Icelandic director Guðmundur Arnar Guðmundsson.

Saturday October 7

Jósa Goodlife

Elemental Sound Bath and Breakfast Bar

11 AM

7 Oct

With Blue Lagoon Iceland and Icelandic Provisions. Escape for an hour of peace and meditation with Jósa Goodlife.

Icelandair plane flying over Iceland

Icelandair Wheel of Prizes

See event start times

5 - 7 Oct

Several lucky event attendees will have an opportunity to spin Icelandair's Wheel of Prizes for a chance to win a trip to Iceland or luxury items from some of Iceland's best brands.

Adventure photographer Chris Burkard in 66°North  clothing

66°North Fireside Chat with Chris Burkard

3:00 PM

7 Oct

50 times and counting; because once wasn't enough! A conversation with artist, photographer, and filmmaker Chris Burkard about his adventures in Iceland. Moderated by award-winning artist, entrepreneur, best-selling author, Emmy nominated director, and Seattle local Chase Jarvis.

Hae/Hi: Designing Friendship featuring objects and experiences that encourage us to interact, work, play, or relax together.

Hæ/Hi: Designing Friendship

5-7:00 PM Oct. 5 | 12-5:00 PM Oct. 6 & 7

5 - 7 Oct

Saman/Together: An exhibition by Hae/Hi: Designing Friendship featuring objects and experiences that encourage us to interact, work, play, and relax together.

Cod dish by Chef Arnar Páll Sigrúnarson.

Icelandic Menu

Hosted daily from 4:30-9:00 PM

5 - 7 Oct

Enjoy the tastes of Iceland at The Carlile Room with Chef Arnar Páll of the Blue Lagoon's Lava Restaurant and local Chef Michael Webster.

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.

Seattle is the final stop of the Taste of Iceland North American tour. Look for Taste of Iceland in 2024!

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