Here’s a quick guide of the Taste of Iceland Vancouver festival

October 16, 2026 Team Contributor

The highly anticipated Taste of Iceland Vancouver 2026 cultural festival is officially marking its debut from Wednesday November 11^th through Saturday November 14^th, 2026.

Organized by ‘Inspired by Iceland’ in partnership with the local hosts, the four-day celebration brings an authentic Icelandic cultural festival with food, mixology, music, outdoor adventure, and comedy for the people of Vancouver.

Here’s a quick guide of the Taste of Iceland Vancouver festival

Events dates – 11^th November to 14^th November
Featured local venues – The Pearl, Hawksworth Restaurant, J Lounge, The Hargrove
Main event highlights – Iceland Airwaves concert, pop-up dining, photography exhibit, northern lights VR workshop, comedy show & Stanley Park ride
Ticketing and admission – Most events free with advance RSVP; Hawksworth dining requires paid prix fixe reservations
Major grand prize – Free trip for two to Iceland via Icelandair Wheel of Prizes

Taste of Iceland Vancouver – daily schedule

11^th November, Wednesday

Icelandair Wheel of Prizes: Attendees can spin the Wheel of Prizes across multiple Inspired by Iceland Vancouver events for a chance to win a trip for two to Iceland, flight vouchers, and luxury partner gifts.

Iceland Airwaves Off-Venue Vancouver Concert: Curated by Reykjavík’s award-winning music festival, this free opening night features dreampop trio Virgin Orchestra, euro-pop techno act SCAM, and multi-instrumentalist DJ Hermigervill. Doors open at 7:00 PM at The Pearl.

12th November, Thursday to 14^th November, Saturday

Hawksworth Restaurant Icelandic Menu: Icelandic Chef Ísak Darri collaborates with renowned Canadian Chef David Hawksworth to present a specialized pop-up dining experience highlighting fresh Icelandic cod and lamb. Available for lunch and dinner (reservations required).

13^th November, Friday

Across Iceland Guided Cocktail Journey: Mixologist Arnór Gísli crafts three regional signature cocktails paired with a captivating narrative by storyteller Ragnar Bragason (5:00 PM – 7:00 PM at J Lounge, Adults 19+).

Reykjavík Jazz Festival Concert: An intimate performance by saxophonist Óskar Guðjónsson and electric bassist Skúli Sverrisson (6:00 PM – 7:00 PM at The Hargrove).

World’s Worst Photographer Exhibition: Showcasing Blanche Mortemard’s authentic landscape photography from a 10-day tour across Iceland (12:00 PM – 5:00 PM at J Lounge).

14^th November, Saturday

Iceland Unfiltered Comedy Night: Comedians Ragnar and Bergur Ebbi deliver an unscripted, humorous look at authentic Icelandic life, culture, and quirky traditions (5:00 PM – 7:00 PM at J Lounge, Adults 19+).

Northern Lights Over Vancouver: Astronomy educator Sævar Helgi Bragason hosts a northern lights masterclass accompanied by an immersive virtual reality glacier and aurora tour hosted by Icelandia (1:00 PM – 3:00 PM at J Lounge).

Stanley Park Social Bike Ride with Lauf Cycles: A welcoming 24 km morning group cycle led by Canadian rider Oskar Stack-Michasiw, finishing with a raffle for a trip to Iceland and the Lauf Rift Gravel Race (11:00 AM – 1:00 PM).

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