M’ANAM (“My Soul” in the English language) is one of the most exciting new vocal ensembles to emerge in recent years and grew naturally from the legendary ANÚNA. This is their first performance in Iceland. Inspired by the rugged and wild landscapes of Iceland and Ireland, M’ANAM explore the intertwined connections between these two ancient cultures. Their music is innovative and new, and their voices resonate through songs spanning 1500 years of history. M’ANAM (“My Soul” in the English language) came together for the first time in 2018. Formed from the interaction of members of the groups Olga Vocal Ensemble and the legendary Irish-based ANÚNA, they have a huge range of musical experiences, from Rock to Classical, Folk to Indie – but what excites them is the connections between the lands of Iceland and Ireland. Their songs and texts date back as far as the 9th century, through to music created by the singers themselves and Irish composer Michael McGlynn. M’ANAM are as comfortable singing an elegy for a dead Viking in Icelandic (“Deyr Fé”) as they are reinterpreting the classic English folk song “The Sheep Stealer”. The ensemble are redefining the accepted ideas of male-voice singing with their natural, […]

SOULFLOW COMEDY is proud to present weekly open-mic stand-up nights in English EVERY Monday at Gaukurinn. We want to encourage more people to try stand-up & practice their craft in a friendly, supportive & safe environment. Everyone is welcome to attend but for now, sign-ups will only to open to Women & Queer folks of all kinds! ALSOOO!!! we have an improv audience participation game in our first half & the chance to win you & your table a BOTTLE OF BUBBLY! Happy Hour from 2-9 PM

“Where Are You From?” is an Open Mic Stand-Up Comedy show that features 2-3 comedians doing crowd work comedy. Come in and join the fun on stage! Sign up is at the bar and is open from 19:30 (7:30pm)-20:50 (8:50pm). Show starts at 21:00 (9pm)! All performances at The Secret Cellar are in English.

Karaoke is every Tuesday! Are you a Whitney or a Celine? Pop songs or power ballads? Tuesdays are Karaoke nights. Warm up and get ready to sing your heart out!

The Award Winning Show My Voices Have Tourettes RETURNS for another year at The Secret Cellar! EVERY Tuesday at 21:00 (9:00 pm) “My Voices Have Tourettes” is a unique Stand Up Comedy show that features comedians with disorders and syndromes to help raise awareness for mental health and neurological disorders in a fun way! The show was created for Reykjavík Fringe 2018 by “HED Syndrome”, a group consisting of one comedian with Schizophrenia (Hannah Proppé Bailey) and two comedians with Tourette Syndrome (Elva Dögg and Dan Zerin). With the show’s instant success and a news article after the first night, the popular demand of Reykjavík citizens and traveling tourists led to “Voices” becoming a weekly show at its home, The Secret Cellar. The show has now been featured in almost every media outlet here in Iceland and 2019 brought an array of success. In 2019, the comedians were invited to speak at schools, perform at private events, perform for local mental health/neurological disorder organizations, hosted their first charity event called “Voices For Charity”, and performed “Voices” in three countries (Iceland, Finland, and Sweden). “Voices” has won awards in all three countries it has been performed in and, at the end […]

The Donald Duck Ski Competition has been hosted in Mt.Hlidarfjall in Akureyri at the end of April every year since 1976. It is the biggest ski event in Iceland and are intended for kids at the age of 6-15. Every year about 800 kids from all over Iceland get together in Mt. Hlidarfjall to have fun and compete in cross country skiing, alpine skiing and snowboarding. Fun social events and prize ceremonies are hosted downtown every night.

Jazz up the wednesday! Every Wednesday the local Trio Halla Guðmunds band performs at Slippbarinn. While they jazz up the crowd our bartenders mix their famous cocktails, shaken and stirred!

Open Mic Stan-Up Comedy Come in and join the fun on stage! Sign up is at the bar and is open from 19:30-21:15. Show starts at 21:30! All performances must be done in English. Happy Hour: 19:00 til the show begins.

Hotel Grímsborgir proudly offers five-star Bee Gees performances under the direction of Gunnar Þórðarsson. The show is set to feature Bee Gees’ best-known songs.  The ticket contains a three-course meal where guests choose from the chef’s banquet menu: appetizer, main course and dessert from the dessert buffet.

Once every month on a Sunday night both new and experienced songwriters can share their music on the Gaukurinn stage, with one of the best sound-systems in the city. For music lovers and musicians alike, this is the place to be! The nights are curated and hosted by indie musician Soffía Ósk, who is sure to make you smile between sets and create a friendly atmosphere for newcomers. If YOU want to share your music please contact Soffía with a message to the like-page Songwriters In Iceland. Entry is free of charge The music starts at 21.00 and we recommend arriving early to enjoy the Happy Hour at the bar, which lasts until 21.00. *** Gaukurinn is a LGBTQ+ supportive space, with gender neutral bathrooms. We want everyone to feel safe and respected, and there is no tolerance towards prejudice and bigotry.

For 1100 years Icelanders have been trying to grow as a nation. As of today there are only around 320.000 Icelanders living. Around 500.000 Icelanders are dead and therefore currently cannot help their nation with this task. Since Iceland is the navel of the universe the world needs more Icelanders. Please help! In seeing “How to become Icelandic in 60 minutes” Bjarni Haukur Thorsson teaches you everything you need to know about being Icelandic, in just one hour. You will learn how to walk, talk and behave like a regular Icelander. Additionally you will learn why eating sour sheep balls might save your life. The show is much more than a stand up comedy routine, it is a hilarious blend of incisive and visual observation of the Icelandic human condition, their attitudes, struggles and everyday life. You will laugh and learn and at the end of the show leave the theater feeling 100% Icelandic. Come and see the show. Laugh, learn and be of help. Iceland needs you! Written & Produced by Bjarni Haukur Thorsson Directed by Sigurður Sigurjónsson Performed by Örn Árnason, Karl Ágúst Úlfsson & Kjartan Kristjánsson   The show is performed in English.    NOTE: The event […]

Miss Mokki, Iceland’s Queen of Burlesque takes her favorite performers on a wild ride around Iceland through the year 2020. Búkalú will have a monthly show at Gaukurinn, around a full moon, and will also travel around Iceland. An evening of debauchery, burlesque, variety and comedy. Every month the cast will change and you can read further on each show and the whole tour on www.bukalu.net Performances by: Jellyboy the Clown (NYC) Margrét Maack (IS) Hand Solo (IS) Albert Cadabra (NYC) Trixie Delight (NYC) The show is not suitable for people under 20 years of age or those who fear the wonders of the human body. The show is hosted in a mix of Icelandic and English, and is very visual.