Vancouver 
Vancouver residents will have a chance to experience a little of Iceland this November, without booking a flight.
Taste of Iceland is making its Vancouver debut from November 11 to 14, 2026, bringing four days of live music, Icelandic cuisine, photography, comedy and cultural activities to venues across the city.
Organized by Inspired by Iceland, the festival will take place at The Pearl, Hawksworth Restaurant, J Lounge and The Hargrove.
Most events are free, although tickets are required and early arrival is recommended.
Free Concerts, Icelandic Jazz and Food
The festival begins November 11 with a free Iceland Airwaves concert at The Pearl, featuring virgin orchestra and SCAM, with DJ Hermigervill performing between sets. Doors open at 7 p.m.
Food lovers can visit Hawksworth Restaurant from November 12 to 14, where Icelandic chef Ísak Darri and Vancouver chef David Hawksworth will collaborate on a special prix fixe menu featuring Icelandic cod and lamb. The dining experience is available for lunch and dinner, with reservations required.
On November 13, musicians Skúli Sverrisson and Óskar Guðjónsson will perform contemporary Icelandic jazz at The Hargrove from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Photography, Northern Lights and Comedy
Another festival highlight is Iceland by the World’s Worst Photographer, featuring photographs by Blanche Mortemard, selected from nearly 130,000 applicants. The exhibition runs November 13 and 14 at J Lounge.
Saturday’s activities include:
- Social Ride in Stanley Park: A 24-kilometre cycling event with Canadian Lauf rider Oskar Stack-Michasiw.
- Northern Lights Over Vancouver: Astronomy educator Sævar Helgi Bragason explores Iceland’s aurora, followed by a virtual reality travel experience.
- Iceland Unfiltered: Reykjavík comedians Ragnar and Bergur Ebbi share stories about Icelandic life in an adults-only performance.
Festival visitors will also have opportunities to enter prize draws, including chances to win a trip for two to Iceland.
Taste of Iceland Vancouver 2026
Taste of Iceland is an annual festival celebrating Iceland’s vibrant culture. The festival is organized by Inspired by Iceland, which promotes Iceland and Icelandic products.
Dates: November 11 to 14, 2026
Locations: Various Venues, Vancouver
Admission: Most events are free; tickets required
Food experiences: Restaurant reservations required
