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The Weekend Edit: 4 Things To Do In Reykjavik This Weekend
If spending the entire weekend in sloth-mode on the sofa is not your thing, there are plenty of things to do in Reykjavík that will keep you occupied this weekend, whether you’re thinking about late Sunday brunch or spending an afternoon pondering…
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It’s Party Time! FM Belfast Kicks Off Easter Celebrations In Reykjavik
You might be surprised to know that partying during Easter holidays in Iceland is a big no-no. You won’t be allowed to consume alcohol in public places on Friday because of an old Christian tradition, and although the law is barely reinforced…
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Chinese Post-Rock Band Wang Wen To Perform in Reykjavík Tonight
Hailing from Dalian, a city in Northern China, instrumental rock band Wang Wen has been around since 1999. They have released nine studio albums over the years, as well as split EP with Swedish band pg.lost. Wang Wen released their latest effort…
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A New Year Begins: Celebrate The Unknown with aYia Tomorrow
2017 is coming to an end, and you may start to wonder: what does 2018 have in store for you? The truth is that no one really knows. A slice of excitement with a dash of anxiety, that’s the beauty of the…
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Innipúkinn: Outdoor Festivals Are Self-harm
As thousands of people leave the capital area on Merchants’ Weekend, filing off to outdoor festivals around the country, those remaining in Reykjavík can experience the best of both worlds. “Innipúkinn is of course the only real music festival taking place this…
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Hour Of The Wolf: The Dandiest Stakhanovite Of Reykjavík Nightlife
If multitasking were a sport, night owl Ólafur Sverrir Traustason would be the undisputed champion. There are few people who can juggle four jobs and still maintain a state of almost constant calmness like this fashionable 27-year-old perennially clad in polished, sharp…
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A Defining Moment: Húrra’s Open Mic Night Fosters Fresh Talent
In a city saturated with culture, where do the young guns go? The comedians who want to see if they’ re actually funny, or the songwriters fresh from signing in the shower? Reykjavík is refined, a victim of its own success, and…
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WIN: JFDR Vinyl & Concert Tickets
World-wandering Icelandic musician Jófríður Ákadóttir—known in her solo incarnation as JFDR, as well as being a member of Samaris, GANGLY and Pascal Pinon—has returned to Iceland this week for a headline concert at Húrra on Thursday May 4th. She’ll be joined onstage…
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Best Of Reykjavík: Concert Venues
Reykjavík’s gig circuit has changed fast in recent years, with city-centre favourites like Faktóry and NASA being shuttered by property developers. But the music scene thrives regardless, and there are still a variety of venues to catch a show, each filling a…
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Grapevine’s Best Of 2017: Best Place To Go Dancing
Once again we come to the time in the year where we do the hard task of assessing which bars and clubs are worthy of a place in the limelight. Reykjavík’s bar culture is quite vast and diverse, ranging from the smallest…
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Grapevine’s Best Of 2017: Best Place To End The Night
Once again we come to the time in the year where we do the hard task of assessing which bars and clubs are worthy of a place in the limelight. Reykjavík’s bar culture is quite vast and diverse, ranging from the smallest…
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Grapevine’s Best Of 2017: Best Bar For Live Music
Once again we come to the time in the year where we do the hard task of assessing which bars and clubs are worthy of a place in the limelight. Reykjavík’s bar culture is quite vast and diverse, ranging from the smallest…
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Happening This Weekend: JEFF the Brotherhood at Húrra!
Nashville, Tennesee is a city synonymous with musical legendaries. J.J. Cale, Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, Earl Scruggs. Kelly Clarkson. Miley Cyrus. Yelawolf. All hail from Nashville. When Jake and Jamin Orrall, brothers from Nashville, teamed up as JEFF the Brotherhood, chances were…
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Happening Tonight: Sin Fang and Tilbury at Húrra!
Last we saw Sin Fang, he was spewing flowers on the cover of his highly acclaimed 2013 album ‘Flowers’. Since then we have been standing by patiently to find out what this young boy has been up to. On September 16, his…
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Happening Tonight: Icetralia Comedy Show
A promising evening with “Icetralia,” back on stage and taping LIVE. The two comedians, Jonathan Duffy from Australia Icelandic local Hugleikur Dagsson, will tell you everything about something, or maybe something about everything. Be ready for “smashing taboos and revealing some secrets”— the…
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Happening Tonight: Shapednoise / Ultraorthodox / AMFJ
Despite its ‘green’ reputation, Icelanders are said to have one of the highest energy-use rates per capita in the world. Tonight Húrra offers a chance to see the these power-suckers at play. A three-part bill featuring Shapednoise (okay, technically he is from…
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Grapevine’s Best Of 2016: Best Place For Live Music
Looking for a good concert? We got u: here’s our rundown of the three best spots in Reykjavík to catch a live show, taken from our special “Best Of Reykjavík 2016” issue. Húrra Tryggvagata 22 Húrra wins this category hands down, with…
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Grapevine’s Best Of 2016: The Best Place To End The Night
The Reykjavík Grapevine is proud to present: The Best Of Reykjavík 2016! Earlier this summer we published our Best Of magazine to help you, our beloved readers, find the very best places this little city has to offer. You can use the…
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Happening Sunday: Grapevine Grassroots At Húrra
The summer’s second Grapevine Grassroots is here! A free concert celebrating Reykjavík’s up-and-coming music and arts scene. The programme starts with an improvisation from young aspiring actors. Up next is Krakk & Spaghettí, Reykjavík’s coolest rap kids; Blakkát, performing their feel-good music;…
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Happening Wednesday: Slut Walk Party At Húrra
On July 23, The Slut Walk will be held in Iceland for the sixth time. The main goal of this protest march is to raise awareness about victim-blaming and slut-shaming in regards to sexual assault. Three days before the event, Húrra hosts…







