Thorrablot ★ 4.3
Thorrablot is Iceland's midwinter feast through the old month of Thorri, from late January, with fermented shark, pickled ram's testicles, blood sausage and dried fish served with Brennivin.
Food festivals in Reykjavik worth planning a trip around, by month.
Festivals through the year
January 2027 1 festival
February 2027 1 festival
Food and Fun Festival ★ 4.5
Food and Fun pairs international guest chefs with Reykjavik restaurants for five days of exclusive menus built on Icelandic ingredients, the city's flagship.
March 2027 1 festival
The Annual Icelandic Beer Festival builds a four-day March celebration around Beer Day, when Iceland's 1989 end of beer prohibition is marked with tastings.
June 2027 1 festival
Fishermen's Day ★ 4.0
Fishermen's Day, Sjomannadagurinn, fills the Reykjavik Old Harbour each June with grilled langoustine and cod stalls plus a blessing of the fishing fleet.
August 2027 1 festival
Reykjavik Culture Night ★ 4.2
Reykjavik Culture Night, Menningarnott, fills the August streets with free food stalls of waffles, fermented shark and lamb plus open kitchens.
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Reykjavik: Guided Foodie Walking Tour with 6 Tastings
Learn about the culture of Reykjavik and Iceland through its tasty food on a guided walking tour. Visit 5 different Icelandic eateries as you explore the Icelandic cap...
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Reykjavik: Icelandic Food Tour
Experience traditional Icelandic food, and learn about real-deal Icelandic cuisine on this exciting tour.
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Reykjavik: Beer and Booze Tour
Join a beer walking tour to explore three of the finest bars in Reykjavik. Sample 10 of Iceland’s delicious craft beers, most of which you can only find in Iceland.
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