While Iceland saves its main Pride celebrations for August, June is still packed with queer magic; and this year, it’s giving art, community, and plenty of opportunities to turn a look.
From voguing workshops and Ballroom panels to comedy, lesbian quizzes, and karaoke chaos at Kiki, the month is bursting with events that celebrate LGBTQ+ life in all its messy, joyful, expressive glory. Whether you’re dipping a toe or diving headfirst, there’s something for every kind of queer. Mark your calendars, June is serving!
Reykjavík Fringe Festival
When: Monday June 2 to Sunday June 8
Time: Various
Where: 10 venues across Reykjavik: Tjarnarbíó, National Theatre of Iceland, Kiki Queer Bar, The Dubliner, Bird, Smekkleysa Dansverkstæðið, Iðnó, Mama Reykjavik, Núllið Gallerí
Cost: Various
The Reykjavík Fringe Festival is a seven day arts festival that showcases local talent and also invites international guests to inject the world’s most northern capital city with some summer art. The festival plays host to numerous art performances, stand up comedy shows, cabarets, drag shows, art exhibitions, workshops and so much more.
The festival usually kicks off with an opening party and closes with the annual RVK Fringe Awards Ceremony on the last day.
There is literally something for everyone in the Fringe so check out the complete guide and book your tickets today.
Family Portrait: Stories Behind Glitter and Blood
When: Tuesday June 3
Time: 12:00 – 17:30
Where: Núllið Gallery Þingholtsstræti 1, 101 RVK
Cost: Free
Family Portrait is a powerful photography exhibition capturing the lives of drag performers, burlesque artists, and queer creatives living in Iceland. These are stories of survival—of people who have faced homophobia, exclusion, and violence—and instead of fading, chose to shine.
The project is created by Magdalena Łukasiak, a Polish documentary photographer who fled her home country in 2017 to live freely as a lesbian. In Iceland, she found a new home and began documenting Reykjavík’s vibrant queer community.
The exhibition features not only dazzling stage portraits but also intimate behind-the-scenes moments—laughter, tenderness, transformation, connection. It’s a portrait of a chosen family: one that doesn’t shame or exclude, but loves boldly, beautifully, and unconditionally.
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When: Sundays (June 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29)
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 Mask: Grindr Poetry Book Launch and Stand Up
When: Wednesday June 4 & Friday June 6
Time: June 4 20:30, June 6 19:00
Where: Kiki Queer Bar, Laugavegur 22, 101 RVK
Cost: 2,500 kr
A comedian delves a bit too deep into a gay dating app and accidentally writes a book about it.
The Mask combines stand-up and poetry reading, where the poetry is all real messages the author has received. Expect spelling mistakes, embarrassing levels of horniness and copious amounts of dick pics. Together we will finally illuminate the beauty and mystique of the world’s number one queer “dating” app, Grindr.
Sindri “Sparkle” Freyr is a multi-award-winning comedian/writer/actor/designer. They have mostly made a name for themselves in the English-speaking drag and comedy scenes of downtown Reykjavík, though their biggest claim to fame has to be appearing fully naked on TV for 10 million people.
Kikioke – Karaoke at Kiki!
When: Thursdays (June 5, 12, 19 & 26)
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.
Faye Knús Friday Drag Show at Kiki
When: Fridays (June 6, 13, 20 & 27)
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.
Voguing/Ballroom Workshop
When: Friday June 6
Time: 12:00-16:30
Where: Dansverkstæðið, Hjarðarhagi 47, 107 Reykjavík
Cost: Sliding Scale available, please check the event link for more information
Voguing is one of the most widely known categories from the Ballroom scene. It is a highly stylized, technical and improvisational dance style that emphasizes poses and shape, confidence, musicality and individuality.
While its history traces back to the early 1900s, Ballroom as we know it today emerged in the 1960s from Black & Latino LGBTQIA+ communities and involves multiple categories such as Runway, Face, Realness, Voguing (Old Way, Femme, New Way…).
This workshop will review the history & evolution of the style, learn technique elements for Runway categories (posing and walks), and go into the basics of the performance category by learning the 5 elements of Vogue.
This workshop is open to those of all dance backgrounds & abilities.
The Schedule will be as follows
12-13:30 FOUNDATIONS & POSING, Instructor: European Godfather Michael Bodega
13:45-15:15 VOGUE FEMME, Instructor: Legendary Gaby 007
15:30-16:30 INTRODUCTION TO MC-ing/COMMENTATING, Instructor: Emeree Angels
Ballroom 101: Panel with Dutch Ballroom Leaders as part of the RVK Fringe
When: Saturday June 7
Time: 13:45-15:15
Where: Iðno, Vonarstræti 3, 101 Reykjavík
Cost: Free
Come and learn about the history and terminology of Ballroom; its roots and significance in BIPOC & LGBTQIA+ communities over the years, and how it made its way from the US to European and International scenes. Don’t miss this unique panel discussion with some of the most influential Leaders of the Dutch Ballroom Scene representing different Ballroom houses. The talk will be guided and moderated by Emeree from the Legendary Kiki International House of Angels but there will also be time for questions from the audience at the end of the talk.
Panelists: Legendary Gaby 007, European Godfather Michael Bodega & Legendary
Midnight Sun Kiki Ball – Iceland’s First Ballroom Event as part of the RVK Fringe
When: Sunday June 8
Time: 22:00 to late
Where: Iðno, Vonarstræti 3, 101 Reykjavík
Cost: General price 3,500 kr but Sliding Scale available, please check the event link for more information.
Ballroom is taking a trip to Iceland! Expect a unique and radiant night that brings some of Europe’s most well-known Ballroom figures all the way from The Netherlands and the Nordics to Reykjavik.
Come to watch or participate. There are categories to compete in and awards to be snatched. Check all the details in the event.
Lesbian*/Bi+ Event – In English
When: Saturday June 7
Time: 14:00-17:00
Where: Samtökin ’78 Suðurgata 3, 101 Reykjavík
Cost: Free
Samtökin ‘78 is inviting queer women and non-binary people to a casual gathering with a Queer Quiz in English!
Grill-zzly International Pride Month BBQ
When: Saturday June 14
Time: 14:00-18:00
Where: Þvottalaugar/Laugardalur Washing Pools Laugardalur picnic area, Engjavegur 9, 104 Reykjavík
Cost: Free for Bangsafélagið members, 1,000 kr for non members
The bears of Bangsafélagið are inviting all interested people to kick off international pride month with a hot dog barbecue in Laugardalur. Bangsafélagið will provide the hotdogs, dressings, sides and non-alcoholic drinks. Feel free to BYOB!
Hinsegin Hátið á Norðurlandi Eystra / Northern Eastern Iceland Pride Festival
When: Wednesday June 18 – Sunday June 22
Time: Various
Where: Various towns and venues in North and Eastern Iceland
Cost: Various
A queer festival in Northeastern Iceland will be held from June 18-22, 2025.
The goal of the festival is to increase the visibility of the LGBTQ+ community and build a community that is open and safe for all residents and visitors. The festival builds on the good work that has been done in Hrísey, with the first Hrísey LGBTQ+ Festival being held in 2023.