Articles by: The Reykjavík Grapevine
Grapevine New Music: GusGus, BSÍ, Farao & More
If this ain’t a heatwave, I don’t know what is. With so much quality music out this year — and it’s…
Grapevine Events: So Many Concerts, Graduation Showcase, Spicy Challenge
18°. 18°?! If you own a pair of shorts, now’s your (only) chance. We’ve got some hot recommendations for you…
Best Of Reykjavík 2025: Best Goddamn Bar
by The Reykjavík Grapevine and Jóhannes Bjarkason
To those searching for their next favourite watering hole, date spot, wine bar, or cocktail dispensary, look no further — it’s…
Best Of Reykjavík 2025: Best Wine Bar
by The Reykjavík Grapevine and Jóhannes Bjarkason
To those searching for their next favourite watering hole, date spot, wine bar, or cocktail dispensary, look no further — it’s…
Best Of Reykjavík 2025: Best Craft Bar
by The Reykjavík Grapevine and Jóhannes Bjarkason
To those searching for their next favourite watering hole, date spot, wine bar, or cocktail dispensary, look no further — it’s…
Best Of Reykjavík 2025: Best Bar To Start The Night
by The Reykjavík Grapevine and Jóhannes Bjarkason
To those searching for their next favourite watering hole, date spot, wine bar, or cocktail dispensary, look no further — it’s…
Get Your Read On: Einar Björn Magnússon Recommends
In a world where watching TV without looking at your phone equals reading a book, actually reading a book is…
Grapevine Events: Juníus Meyvant & Bear The Ant, Loose Threads, & More
Our new issue is hot off the press, and we might have celebrated a little too hard last night. Not…
Grapevine New Music Picks: Gróa, Gugusar, Soffía & More
As Justin Timberlake sang in NSYNC’s chart-topping single, it’s gonna be May — and it is! Welcoming warmer weather, more…
Grapevine Events: The Clock, Other-Grounds Film Festival, Icelandic Sorcery Festival & More
Festivals, festivals, everywhere! And the sun is out — on a Friday! Almost a miracle, right? Are you team “first…
Iceland Roundup: Shorts, Naval Exercise, Fewer Birds, Lobbying Mistakes, Marriage In Iceland
The Reykjavík Grapevine’s Iceland Roundup brings you the top news with a healthy dash of local views. In this episode,…
The Return Of Pysluspjall
Pylsuspjall: 1. Hot Dog Chat 2. A Brief Conversation Held With Strangers Holding Sausages Today’s Topic: The Volcano! Welcome to…
Iceland Roundup: Easter Egg Idioms, Pope Francis, Dinosaurs, Summer Weather, Windmills
The Reykjavík Grapevine’s Iceland Roundup brings you the top news with a healthy dash of local views. In this episode,…
Grapevine New Music: Daði Freyr, Króli, Salóme Katrín & More
Holy smokes, summer’s here! We’ve reached the time where selfies taken from rooftop bars and balconies start to fill our…
Grapevine Events: Global Book Crawl, BSÍ, Queer Comedy & More
Despite being the first overcast day in what feels like eternity, it is still 10° today and officially summer. Reykjavík…
Easter 2025 Opening Hours In Iceland
Whether you’re just visiting or it’s your first time spending Easter in Iceland, beware: the country’s official public holidays are…
Iceland Roundup: Whaling Cancelled, ATM Blown Up, Lost Car, EU Defence Talks & more
The Reykjavík Grapevine’s Iceland Roundup brings you the top news with a healthy dash of local views. In this episode,…
Grapevine New Music Picks: Laufey, Virgin Orchestra, Skrillex & Jónsi, & More
It looks like there’s a divide forming within the Reykjavík noise scene, as a festival rivalling Þórir Georg’s RVK Noise…
Grapevine Events: Two Noise Fests, Smátíðni, Reddingakaffi Repairathon, Exhibition Openings & More
Reykjavík hit a scorching 10°C yesterday, setting a new April record. But today? April snow and hail — because of…
Iceland Roundup: Orcas, Penguins, Rockfall Fatality, Drunk Driving, Tariffs & Travel Warnings
The Reykjavík Grapevine’s Iceland Roundup brings you the top news with a healthy dash of local views. In this episode,…
New Podcast Northern Rising Debuts With Virgin Orchestra
Ever feel like you’re stuck listening to the same, repetitive podcasts, where people yap nonstop about boring stuff? Say no…
Track By Track: Rykfall By Myrkvi
When The Dust Settles Starting his music career with the indie-pop band Vio, Magnús Thorlacius’ solo project debuted with the…
Grapevine Events: DesignMarch, Stockfish, Belonging? & More
This is the day we exhale after a long issue print run and head into a weekend-long (and far too…
Grapevine New Music Picks: Supersport!, Kusk & Óviti, R.M. Hendrix, & More
I’m going to need you to sit down, have a cup of coffee, and chill out for a second. Grab…
Grapevine Events: lúpína, HönnunarMarkaður Saman, Supersport! Marathon Release Concert & More
Another jam-packed weekend! Today, R. Michael Hendrix celebrates his album YUKS with a release event at Space Odyssey starting at…