The final stop of the 2024 Taste of Iceland North American tour will be in Seattle October 3-5.
A full-on Icelandic Culture Festival
Experience some of the best Iceland has to offer.
Taste of Iceland is on tour and making its third stop in Seattle from October 3-5. During the three-day festival, Seattleites can transport themselves to Iceland through events inspired by and celebrating Icelandic culture through food, music, nature, comedy, design, and wellness.
Taste of Iceland will host events with local businesses in Seattle and official partners, including KEXP, Palace Kitchen, Life on Mars, National Nordic Museum, Railspur Gallery, and Block 41.
Thursday, October 3
Hæ/Hi: Vol III | Welcome
Often overlooked, the entryway is more than a passage between indoors and outdoors; it can be a transitional space blending both.
Icelandic Menu
Enjoy the tastes of Iceland at Palace Kitchen with Chef and Captain of the Icelandic Culinary Team Ísak Aron Jóhannsson and Palace Kitchen Executive Chef Ron Anderson.
Reykjavik Calling: Iceland Airwaves Off-Venue
Enjoy a free concert at KEXP's Gathering Space with Icelandic artists curated by Iceland Airwaves and KEXP DJ Kevin Cole, featuring lúpína, Sunna Margrét, and DJ Hermigervill.
Icelandair Wheel of Prizes
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.
Friday, October 4
How Words Shape a City
Discover the power of storytelling and the literary threads that connect Reykjavik and Seattle through lively discussions with authors, poets, and city leaders at How Words Shape a City.
Demo & Dine: A Taste of Iceland’s Gastronomic Bounty
Get cooking with Chefs Haflidi Halldorsson, Ísak Aron Jóhannsson, and the team at Hot Stove Society as they guide you through the preparation and presentation of key dishes from the Taste of Iceland menu.
Icelandair Wheel of Prizes
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.
Icelandic Cocktail Class with Reyka Vodka
A two-hour Icelandic Cocktail Class with Reyka Vodka’s brand ambassador and mixologist Jeff Naples.
Icelandic Menu
Enjoy the tastes of Iceland at Palace Kitchen with Chef and Captain of the Icelandic Culinary Team Ísak Aron Jóhannsson and Palace Kitchen Executive Chef Ron Anderson.
Icelandic HiFi: DJ Hermigervill
Immerse yourself in the eclectic Icelandic music scene with DJ Hermigervill at an exclusive listening session at Seattle's premier vinyl bar, Shibuya HiFi. Hermigervill is a prominent multi-instrumentalist, producer, and DJ in Iceland's electronic music scene.
Saturday, October 5
Elemental Sound Bath & Breakfast Bar
With Blue Lagoon Iceland and Icelandic Provisions. Escape for an hour of peace and meditation with Jósa Goodlife.
Iceland’s Crime Fiction Royalty
A conversation with writers Ragnar Jónasson and Yrsa Sigurðardóttir.
Style from the Skies: Icelandair X Flétta: Turnaround
From the friendly skies to style: Icelandair uniforms reimagined by design studio FLÉTTA into unique handbags
Icelandia Presents: Northern Lights in Seattle
Join Sævar Bragason, Iceland's renowned astronomy educator and media personality, as he brings his expertise in astronomy and celestial wonders to Seattle. Learn more about the spectral beauty of the Northern Lights and the upcoming 2026 solar eclipse.
Icelandair Presents: Concert, Comedy & Cocktails
Join us for a night of music, laughter, and libations at Block 41 in Seattle's bustling Belltown neighborhood during the Icelandair Concert & Comedy show!
Icelandair Wheel of Prizes
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.
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.
