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Taste of Iceland in Washington, DC

Taste of Iceland in Washington, DC

March 8-11, we invite you to enjoy Icelandic food, beverage, music, literature, wellness, and more at the premiere Icelandic culture festival Taste of Iceland across various locations in Washington, DC.

Taste of Iceland is coming to Washington, DC.

A full-on Icelandic Culture Festival

Experience some of the best Iceland has to offer.

Taste of Iceland is on tour and stops in Washington, DC, March 8-11. During the four-day festival, Washingtonians can transport themselves to Iceland through a series of events inspired by and in celebration of Icelandic culture through food, beverages, music, literature, and much more.

Over the course of the four-day festival, and in partnership with local businesses in Washington, DC, and Taste of Iceland's official partners, events will be hosted by Michele's restaurant, Songbyrd Music House, Eaton DC, and Allegory Bar.

March 10

Writer and journalist Sigríður Hagalín Björnsdóttir

When Fiction Becomes Truth: A conversation with Sigríður Hagalín Björnsdóttir

12:00 PM

10 Mar

Join author and Icelandic television news anchor Sigríður Hagalín Björnsdóttir for a conversation about her new novel, The Fires, moderated by Lisa Palmer, author and National Geographic Research Professor of Science Communication at The George Washington University.

Icelandair plane flying over Iceland

Icelandair Wheel of Prizes

10 - 11 Mar

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.

Allegory DC

Icelandic Cocktail Class with Reyka Vodka

5:00 PM

10 Mar

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

Michele´s exterior, Taste of Iceland Washington DC

Icelandic menu at Michele’s

Hosted daily from 5:00 PM

9 - 11 Mar

Michele's owner and head Chef, Matt Baker, in collaboration with Icelandic Chefs Viktor Örn Andrésson and Hinrik Lárusson, will prepare a pop-up menu inspired by Icelandic ingredients and flavors.

March 11

Jósa Goodlife

Elemental Sound Bath

11 AM

11 Mar

Join us for an hour of inner peace and healing meditation with Jósa Goodlife, Blue Lagoon Iceland, and Icelandic Provisions breakfast bar.

Icelandair plane flying over Iceland

Icelandair Wheel of Prizes

10 - 11 Mar

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.

Ása Steinars in Húsavík, North Iceland

66°North Presents: Inspiring Female Exploration with Ása Steinars

2:00 PM

11 Mar

Join 66°North Brand Ambassador, Icelandic adventurer, and content creator Ása Steinars for a fireside chat.

LÓN playing at a Taste of Iceland event

Reykjavik Presents: Iceland Airwaves Off Venue

7-11 PM

11 Mar

Enjoy a free concert with lineup curated by Iceland Airwaves and featuring Icelandic artists Eydís Evensen, Arny Margret, and LÓN.

Michele´s exterior, Taste of Iceland Washington DC

Icelandic menu at Michele’s

Hosted daily from 5:00 PM

9 - 11 Mar

Michele's owner and head Chef, Matt Baker, in collaboration with Icelandic Chefs Viktor Örn Andrésson and Hinrik Lárusson, will prepare a pop-up menu inspired by Icelandic ingredients and flavors.

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.

Washington, DC, is the first stop of the Taste of Iceland 2023 tour. Additional Taste of Iceland events will be held in New York, NY (May 10-13), Chicago, IL (September 7-10), and Seattle, WA (October 4-7).

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