Iceland, a country that has become a hotbed for emerging music and innovative cuisine, brings a “taste” of its culture to Denver for a series of events this week as part of Taste of Iceland 2024. The tour comes here May 10 & 11, 2024, with a series of events inspired by, and in celebration of, the best of Icelandic culture through food and beverage, music, nature, wellness and more. Most events are FREE and open to the public.
Event tickets are required, and guests are encouraged to arrive promptly to guarantee entry.
Tickets are available on the Taste of Iceland website. The sooner you put your name in for tickets, the better your chances of snagging some.
But wait…there’s more! During Taste of Iceland you’ll be able to buy tickets on Icelandair from Denver to Iceland at bargain-basement prices. See more info below.
Taste of Iceland 2024 Schedule of Events
Taste of Iceland Wheel of Prizes. Photo: Taste of Iceland
Wheel of Prizes Presented by Icelandair
Held once daily, at various events, selected participants will have the opportunity to win a variety of prizes, including a trip for two to Iceland! More info here.
Friday, May 10, 2024
Reykjavik Presents: Iceland Airwaves Off-Venue
Friday, May 10 at 7 p.m. at Globe Hall (4483 Logan St.). Concert featuring two Icelandic artists and exceptional songwriters: hitmaker Axel Flóvent and rising star Arny Margret. DJ Hermigervill, a longtime heavyweight of the Icelandic music scene, will host the evening.
FREE to attend. Get tickets here.
Saturday, May 11, 2024
Taste of Iceland comes to Denver.
Elemental Sound Bath and Icelandic Provisions Skyr Bar
Saturday, May 11 at 11 a.m. at Invisible City (941 Santa Fe Dr.). Icelandic Energy Healer, Jósa Goodlife, will take attendees on an elemental journey beyond time and space, with a deeply relaxing and uplifting program with healing sounds from nature that will leave guests feeling rejuvenated.
Attendees will receive a yoga mat, beanie, blanket, Icelandic Glacial water and Blue Lagoon Iceland Skincare gift.
Following the Sound Bath, guests are invited to an Icelandic Provisions Skyr Bar.
FREE to attend — Get tickets here.
Taste of Iceland Cooking Class
Icelandic seafood. Photo: Blue Lagoon Iceland
Saturday, May 11 at 2 p.m. at Coohills (1400 Wewatta St.). Chefs Haflidi Halldorsson and Gabríel Kristinn Bjarnason will present and teach how to prepare the main ingredients on the Taste of Iceland menu.
Learn how to prepare and cook the wild Icelandic cod starter, the Icelandic Lamb main course, and a delicious dessert of the Icelandic Provisions skyr. The group will then sit down and enjoy the fruits of their labor with the chefs.
FREE to attend — Get tickets here.
Geology with Helga
Saturday, May 11 at 3 p.m. at Invisible City. Join volcanologist Helga Kristin Torfadottir to learn about Iceland’s fascinating volcanology, including current geological activity.
Helga specializes in the evolution of magma and the structure of volcanoes and is studying Iceland’s Öræfajökull Volcano.
Guests will also be invited to participate in a VR experience to explore Icelandia’s tour offerings, such as their Glacier Hike and ATV tours. Prepare to be transported to vast glaciers and black sand beaches!
FREE to attend. Get tickets here.
Icelandair Presents: Cocktails & Comedy
Saturday, May 11 at 8 p.m. at Invisible City. Prepare to be entertained by the hilarious Ari Eldjárn, Iceland’s biggest comedian and the star of his own Netflix Comedy Special “Pardon my Icelandic”.
To add an extra flair to your evening, esteemed mixologist Tóta will serve up Icelandair-inspired Reyka Vodka cocktails that will transport your taste buds to Iceland’s enchanting landscapes.
FREE to attend. Get tickets here.
Special Icelandair Ticket Deal!
Travel to Iceland with special Icelandair fare deals. Photo: Icelandair
Are you craving more than just a Taste of Iceland? Starting Tuesday, May 7, until midnight on May 14, Icelandair will offer an incredible $549 roundtrip special from DEN to Iceland (KEF).
This is for travel between September 15, 2024, to December 15, 2024. (Excluding Thanksgiving holiday)
Hurry up—these seats to Iceland will go quickly!
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