Reykjavik Beer Festival

Bjórfestival Reykjavíkur

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Food & DrinkReykjavík
DatesDates TBA · Usually WinterCheck locally before booking
DurationWinterEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forRegional food & drinkThe festival's anchor is Bjordagur, March 1
Language["is"]Currency: ISK
CategoryFood & DrinkFestival type
The story

Reykjavik Beer Festival in Reykjavík

The Annual Icelandic Beer Festival runs each year around March 1, Bjordagur or Beer Day, marking the 1989 end of Iceland's 74-year ban on strong beer. The multi-day event centers on direct tastings with Icelandic and select international brewers, closing with a public event featuring live music and a beer-matched food menu in Reykjavik.

Iceland lifted a 74-year ban on beer over 2.25 percent alcohol on March 1, 1989, and the date has been marked ever since as Bjordagur, or Beer Day.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The festival's anchor is Bjordagur, March 1, the exact date Iceland's 74-year ban on strong beer ended in 1989, a prohibition quirk in which wine and spirits stayed legal the whole time while beer alone was banned

02

The mystery stays covered

That history gives the festival's timing real weight rather than an arbitrary calendar slot

03

The city starts moving

The format built around direct brewer access, where festival-pass holders sample and talk shop with the people who made the beer rather than festival staff, is the other defining feature, alongside a closing public event that pairs live music with a beer-matched food menu in central Reykjavik

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Bjordagur anniversary of the 1989 prohibition repeal

Water and renewal

Living ritual

and direct tastings with the brewers themselves

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually Winter

Getting around

For Reykjavik Beer Festival, plan transport around the exact Reykjavik venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Warm winter layers with comfortable shoes for downtown venue-hopping.

Safety

Use normal food-market caution, hydrate, and leave time between crowded stalls.

Where to stay

For Reykjavik Beer Festival, stay near the part of Reykjavik you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Official ticket link is available. Confirm access rules before booking.

Language/currency

["is"] · ISK

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map64.14 N, 21.90 WOpen in Google Maps

Reykjavik, Capital Region, Iceland

Nearest airportKEF — Keflavik
TransportFor Reykjavik Beer Festival, plan transport around the exact Reykjavik venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Reykjavik Beer Festival, stay near the part of Reykjavik you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Reykjavik Beer Festival?

Reykjavik Beer Festival is listed for Multiple months · Winter. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Reykjavik Beer Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Reykjavík, Iceland. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Winter is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Reykjavik, Capital Region, Iceland

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually Winter
Source statusOfficial source linked
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