It’s December, the mulled wine is flowing, the lights are twinkling, and Reykjavík’s queer calendar is stuffed fuller than a Christmas stocking at a drag brunch.
Whether you’re here to belt out Mariah at Kikioke, swap cookies with bears, get your bells jingled at a XXXmas rave, or soak up some queer choir cheer under the mistletoe; there’s something for every elf on the shelf this month.
From wholesome to unholy, it’s the season to get festive, flirty and fabulously queer. So wrap yourself in a tinsel boa, make your song list, and let’s sleigh this holiday season together.
Kikioke – Karaoke at Kiki!
When: Thursdays (December 4, 11, 18 & 25)
Time: 22:00 to late
Where: Kiki Queer Bar, Laugavegur 22, 101 RVK
Cost: Free
Every Thursday people from all over descend on Iceland’s premier queer bar to share the joys of their vocal talents. The karaoke typically kicks off around 10pm and goes till late so do your warm ups and make your song selections.
Undir Mistilteini – Hinsegin kórinn og hljómsveit (Under the Mistletoe -The Reykjavík Queer Choir and Band)
When: Tuesday December 3 and Wednesday December 4
Time: 20:00
Where: Digraneskirkja, Kópavogur
Cost: 5400 kr
The Reykjavík Queer Choir (Hinsegin kórinn) invites you to warm your rainbow heart under the mistletoe at their annual holiday concert. Expect mandarin bowls, woolly dress vibes, Christmas tangos, and queer festive cheer across the full spectrum. This year, they’re joined by a live three-piece band to elevate the holiday magic.
Come for the harmonies, stay for the chosen family feels.
Faye Knús Friday Drag Show at Kiki
When: Fridays (December 5, 12, 19 & 26)
Time: Doors open 20:00, show starts 21:30
Where: Kiki Queer Bar, Laugavegur 22, 101 RVK
Cost: 1,500 ISK (tickets on the door only), entry is free for VIQ-Card holders.
Kiki’s resident drag queen AKA “the hardest working woman in show business,” Faye Knús (body of a dancer, voice of your father) hosts an evening of drag, comedy, mid-life crisis and acts that cannot be unseen. It’s the perfect way to start your evening and the rest of your life.
House of Heart: Ghouls Night! Drag at Kiki!
When: Saturday December 6
Time: 21:00
Where: Kiki Queer Bar, Laugavegur 22, 101 RVK
Cost: 2900kr (available at the door)
Heart Attack is a monthly drag show, hosted by the drag family House of Heart! This extravagant group of performers brings you a different show each month, filled with music, dance and laughter. This is one of the best ways to experience and support local drag so mark it in your calendars and bring a few bills to tip your kings and queens.
Christmas season is upon us and we are throwing a Holislay drag extravaganza! You best believe we are gonna be inappropriately religious and Úlla will do her classic Christmas acts!
This month’s performers are:
Lola Von Heart (The Matriarch)
Chardonnay Bublée (She’s a cool mom)
Úlla la Delish (Is she still just a baby?)
AND our EXTRA SPECIAL guest GÓGÓ STARR – yes, that Gógó Starr!!!
Queer AA Meeting
When: Sundays (December 7,14,21 & 28)
Time: 13:00
Where: Gula húsið, Tjarnargata 20, 101 RVK
Cost: Free
This is a special Alcoholics Anonymous meeting that is dedicated to members of the queer community. The meeting is in Icelandic.
Bangsafélagið/Bear Association Cookie Swap
[Bangsa]
When: Sunday December 7
Time: 17:00
Where: Bryggjuhusið, Sælureitur sælkerans, Vesturgata 2
Cost: Free.
Join the bears of Iceland for a fun holiday gathering filled with sweet treats and cozy vibes. If you can, the bears ask that you bring a good batch of your favorite homemade cookies to share with the group!
This year, for the first time, the event is open to everyone; bears, admirers and allies. If you invite someone, please kindly let them know they’ll be entering a bear space, as it’s important to honor and respect the bear community.
There will also be a raffle of a great holiday basket filled with festive goodies, and selling Christmas cookies so you can spread a little bear joy to your loved ones this season.
All proceeds support our Mr. Reykjavík Bear’s international outreach and help fund the organization in the year ahead.
Kósi Kvöld Ása og Óróa / Cosy Evening with Ace and Aro
When: Monday December 8
Time: 20:00
Where: Suðurgata 3, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
Cost: Free
Ace & Aro Iceland is an interest and activism association for asexual and aromantic people in Iceland as well as all the subgroups. The purpose of the association is that everyone under the ace umbrella will become recognized and enjoy full rights in Icelandic society. The association intends to achieve its goals by increasing visibility through education and collaborating with similar organizations, groups, and enthusiasts in Iceland and abroad that aim for the same goals.
This is a stress free cosy event intended to welcome all those interested. There are no age restrictions
Lord of the Rings Pub Quiz with Mandy Licious
When: Tuesday December 9
Time: 20:30
Where: 22 Bar, Laugavegur 22, 101 RVK (next door to kiki – on the corner)
Cost: Free
It’s Christmas time which means it’s time to watch all of the Lord of The Rings movies to brush up on your knowledge of all things middle earth and head on down to 22 Bar to join Rekjavík’s sexiest film buff, your host, Miss Mandy Licious for her 12th and final pub quiz of the year.
House of 22: XXXMAS Edition
When: Saturday December 20
Time: 21:00 to Late
Where: Kiki Queer Bar, Laugavegur 22, 101 RVK
Cost: 3000 kr, tickets at the door
Have you been naughty or nice?
Find out with our smoking hot DJ’s all night long – along with drag numbers by the only Latina goddess Crisartista and our go-go dancers Mia Dahlia (from Striplab Reykjavík) and Anyer V to ensure our night stays flaming hot.
DJ LINEUP
Mellí
Torfi
Elisyum (DJ ÓK)