Grapevine Events: Holiday Gigs, Pop Up At Óx & Much More

Woooooho! We’re almost done with this year. Here’s the last batch of Reykjavík events, before we say “bless bless” to 2024. There are always more events at events.grapevine.is. Got an event? Add it to the calendar, or see what’s already happening around town.

Heilög Hljóð

Friday December 20 — 20:00 — Mengi — 2.500-3.000 ISK

After Amor Vincit Omnia set Lækjartorg on fire during Iceland Airwaves, they’ve been popping up with gigs around town — and for good reason! Just last week, they played at CYBER’s album release, and tonight they’re coming to Mengi for some “merry music.” Joined by Smjörvi, Mio, MARI GETI, and some good friends, Heilög Hljóð is one of your last chances to dance and have fun before falling into a holiday food coma. The ugliest Christmas fit will win a gift! IZ

Keli x David Pop Up @Óx

Saturday December 21, 17:00-Late — Óx Restaurant, Laugavegur 55

For one night only, Reykjavík’s Michelin-starred ÓX is turning into an exclusive speakeasy. Think wild stories, cocktails crafted by the town’s finest — David Hood and Hrafnkell Ingi — and plenty of Brennivín-fueled good vibes. Instead of worrying about last-minute Christmas shopping — sip, smash, and savour. IZ

Christmas Jazz at Smekkleysa: Bogomil Font & More

Sunday December 22 — 17:00 — Smekkleysa — 3.000 ISK

Two words to sort your Sunday night: Christmas Jazz! Legendary Bogomil Font, joined by Jazzkonur and the jazz trio of Vignir Þór Stefánsson, will deliver the finest Christmas swing with classics from The Andrews Sisters, Bing Crosby, and more. We’ve seen Smekkleysa packed to the brim during Björk’s DJ sets, but a jazz gig? Consider us intrigued. IZ

Elf Christmas Party Screening at Bíó Paradís

Monday December 23 — Bíó Paradís — 19:00 — 2.190 ISK

If there’s one thing in town that’s hard to get into, it’s the party screenings at Bíó Paradís. Normally, you can just show up at this arthouse cinema gem in Reykjavík and grab a ticket at the door—but not for party screenings. These events are that popular. If you’re lucky enough to snag one of the last tickets, you can spend your Monday watching the tale of a human-raised elf on the big screen—with a side of popcorn, of course. IZ

Grín Deig: Green Day Tribute Show

Saturday December 28 — Gaukurinn — 2.500 ISK

If you think about it, the name of the seminal pop-punk band Green Day kinda sounds like “Grín Deig” (Joke Dough) in Icelandic. That’s certainly what the organisers of the upcoming Green Day tribute show came up with, which is very funny for a myriad of reasons. Celebrating the 30th anniversary of Dookie and the 20th anniversary of American Idiot, hardcore label Ægisbraut Records has orchestrated a band to pay homage to the influential band. JB