On a weekend in the middle of March, the historic Iðnó stands within a snowy storm. Warm inside, the guests... The post Live Music Review: Reykjavík Folk Festival Provides Shelter From The Storm appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Due to the orange weather alert that was in place across most of the country yesterday, a number of flights... The post Icelandair Rebooks 3,600 Passengers appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The weather has calmed down after yesterday’s blizzard conditions and orange weather alert — so we, in good conscience, can... The post Grapevine Events: SAMPL, Gallery Port Closing Party, Early Music Festival appeared first on The Reykjavik ...

The Mosfellsbær blues band Kaleo is set to play a concert in Þingvellir National Park next summer. The Þingvellir Committee... The post Kaleo To Play Þingvellir National Park June 20 appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Schools closed in Reykjavík today. That happens rarely enough that it still means something when it does. Veðurstofa Íslands had... The post The Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur Index: School Closures Suggest A Local Alternative To The Waffle House Index ap...

Earlier this week, mbl.is reported that Landspítali employees would not receive Easter eggs from the hospital this year. Landspítali, Iceland’s... The post Budget Cuts Leave Landspítali Staff Without Easter Eggs appeared first on The Reykjavik G...

The Icelandic Met Office predictions seem to be coming true, with severe weather sweeping across much of the country. Orange... The post Authorities Urge People To Stay Home Due To The Weather appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A new report published and compiled by Registers Iceland shows the country’s most popular names of newborns in 2025. For... The post Birnir And Matthildur Most Popular Newborn Names appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Update: Flights from Keflavík International Airport have been cancelled or delayed due to the severe weather forecast. The Icelandair notes... The post Update: Flights Cancelled Or Delayed Due To Blizzard Conditions Forecast For Reykjavík Area With...

New data compiled by Statistics Iceland shed light on the Icelandic population’s music habits. Conducted in 2023 as part of... The post Almost Half Of Icelanders Play Music For Leisure  appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Following RÚV’s reporting on fur farming in Iceland last week, which included photos by Finnish photographer and animal rights activist... The post Calls Grow To Ban Fur Farming in Iceland appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

New legislation concerning short-term leasing allows residents to rent out their private dwelling, while simultaneously limiting the subletting of other... The post “AirBnB” Law Confirmed In Alþingi  appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

In an unusual cold spell, a singer songwriter enchanted the SXSW audience during the Icelandic Showcase. The songs felt comfortable... The post Live Concert Review: Rakel At South By Southwest 2026 appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Welcome to The Haul, where we give you a peek into our shopping bag (or the shopping bag of someone... The post The Haul: Magnús Jóhann Knows What’s Good appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

UPDATED: According to a new statement from the capital area police, a man in his forties died in the accident.... The post UPDATED: One Dead, Two Injured In Commercial Building Explosion In Reykjavík appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

UPDATED: As of 13:30, it has been confirmed that all flights, both domestic and international, have been cancelled today. The... The post UPDATED: Yellow Weather Warning With Cancelled Flights And Road Closures appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevi...

In last week’s Friday Event Picks, we spoke too soon. We’re sorry. It’s decidedly not so spring-y here; the only... The post Grapevine Events: Folk Festival, Tónabíó Opening, Stockfish Film & Industry Festival appeared first on The Reyk...

The Icelandic people are the second happiest nation, according to the latest World Happiness Report. The report is published for... The post Icelanders Second Happiest Nation appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The Icelandic Met Office continues to receive reports of avalanches that have occurred over the past few days, with the... The post Over 120 Avalanches Recorded Since Thursday appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

In a recent interview with Canadian media, Greenlandic politician Vittus Qujaukitsoq criticised Iceland’s control over Greenlandic airspace.  Since the end... The post Greenlandic Politician Criticises Iceland’s Air Traffic Dominance appeared fi...

A fire broke out yesterday, March 16, in an unattended bus that was being transported on Breiðhella in Hafnarfjörður, reports... The post Bus Burns To The Ground In Hafnarfjörður appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

On March 12, approximately 30 travellers driving through Holtavörðuheiði pass in North Iceland were rescued during a blizzard. Due to... The post Travellers Rescued From Holtavörðuheiði  appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Sjö níu þrettán (if you’ve never heard this one, check this out)…we think spring is officially here. The lóa, harbinger... The post Grapevine Events: So Many Exhibition Openings, KUSK & Óviti, World Narcosis Final Shows appeare...

The Icelandic Art Prize celebrated its ninth edition at Austurbæjarbíó yesterday, March 11, recognising outstanding contributions to the Icelandic art... The post Icelandic Art Prize 2026 Winners Announced appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine...

The Icelandic government has decided to participate in South Africa’s genocide case against Israel, brought before the International Court of... The post Iceland Joins ICJ Genocide Case Against Israel appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Comparing literature to the finest confectionery truffles was for many years the go-to analogy of literary critics in this country.... The post Message In A Vessel: Words Of Wisdom In Times Of Chocolate appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

As you drive east along the south coast ring road towards Vatnajökull National Park, you encounter one of the most... The post The Battle For Skaftafell: A New Development Threatens Our Most Cinematic Beauty appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine...

Tax Day in Iceland is March 13, 2026. If you’ve got this all covered, congratulations. If you struggle with anxiety... The post Reminder To File Taxes In Iceland March 13, 2026 appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

As of March 10, fans of Laufey — Laufers, if you will — can celebrate the jazz star at the new... The post LaufeyLand Pop-up Opens In Smáralind As Artist Continues World Tour appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

From Hlemmur to Selfoss, food halls owners are raking it in We’ve been reliably informed that in less literate households... The post Free Business Idea: Open A Food Hall appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A one-man panel on best locations for the best hobby Every year, The Reykjavík Grapevine defines the city by featuring... The post Best Of Reykjavík 2026: Best Of Birding appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Local chef opens a new contender on the corner of Tryggvagata The stately corner of Tryggvagata is an arresting moment... The post Lóla: Chef Sigurður Laufdal’s Latest Venture Is Proof Of Iceland’s Enduring Love For Italian Cuisine appeared fir...

The first lóa, or golden plover in English, has arrived in Iceland after spending the winter in warmer climates. Ólöf... The post Spring Is Here: Lóa Spotted In Iceland appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

According to a quarterly report from the National Commissioner of the Icelandic Police, police officers in Iceland used tasers 11... The post Police Have Used Tasers Eleven Times appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The Grapevine’s guide to sounding Icelandic, one word at a time Some international political commentators have voiced the opinion that... The post Word Of The Issue: A Fish With A Reversed Fin Bombs Iran appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

An Icelandic woman has confessed to stealing more than seven million ISK from the University of Iceland Lottery (Happdrætti Háskóla... The post Summer Employee Stole Seven Million ISK From The University Of Iceland Lottery appeared first on The Re...

In this year’s Best of Shopping, a lot of us had the recent uptick in quickly made and cheaper products... The post Best Of Reykjavík 2026: Best Second-Hand Store appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

In this year’s Best of Shopping, a lot of us had the recent uptick in quickly made and cheaper products... The post Best Of Reykjavík 2026: Best Design Store appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

In this year’s Best of Shopping, a lot of us had the recent uptick in quickly made and cheaper products... The post Best Of Reykjavík 2026: Best Fashion Boutique appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

In this year’s Best of Shopping, a lot of us had the recent uptick in quickly made and cheaper products... The post Best Of Reykjavík 2026: Best Goddamn Store appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

In this year’s Best of Shopping, a lot of us had the recent uptick in quickly made and cheaper products... The post Best Of Reykjavík 2026: Best Newcomer appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

In this year’s Best of Shopping, a lot of us had the recent uptick in quickly made and cheaper products... The post Best Of Reykjavík 2026: Best Jewellery Store appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

In this year’s Best of Shopping, a lot of us had the recent uptick in quickly made and cheaper products... The post Best Of Reykjavík 2026: Best Men’s Clothing appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

In this year’s Best of Shopping, a lot of us had the recent uptick in quickly made and cheaper products... The post Best Of Reykjavík 2026: Best Niche Store appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

In this year’s Best of Shopping, a lot of us had the recent uptick in quickly made and cheaper products... The post Best Of Reykjavík 2026: Best Record Store appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

In this year’s Best of Shopping, a lot of us had the recent uptick in quickly made and cheaper products... The post Best Of Reykjavík 2026: Best Grocery Store appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

In recent weeks, thousands of dead puffins have washed ashore along the coasts of Europe, reports RÚV. Since January, tens... The post Thousands Of Puffins Wash Ashore Dead appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

If you’ve flown through Keflavík Airport lately, you might have noticed that it’s always changing — shops are constantly being... The post The Cod That Became A Unicorn: How Kerecis Turned Leftover Fish Skin Into A Billion-Dollar Idea appeared...

Theatremaker Benedict Andrews expounds on his latest undertaking with Þjóðleikhúsið “If you went, ‘We’re doing four hours and 15 minutes... The post Óresteia At The National Theatre Is Gruesome And Glorious appeared first on The Reykjavik...

In this year’s Best of Shopping, a lot of us had the recent uptick in quickly made and cheaper products... The post Best Of Reykjavík 2026: Best Place To Buy A Wool Sweater appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.