January might be quieter when it comes to queer events – but it’s far from empty!
If you’ve ever spent a January in Iceland, you know the feeling. The Christmas lights are still doing their best, the days are short, and Reykjavík has that special post-holiday calm – like the whole city is taking a long exhale after the chaos of December. It’s the season of slow starts: cosy coats, hot drinks, and the quiet confidence that you’re allowed to hibernate a little.
But queer Iceland doesn’t fully go to sleep. January just shifts into something more intimate and dependable – the kinds of nights that don’t need fireworks to be memorable. Kiki keeps the weekly rhythm going with Thursday karaoke, where tourists, locals, and brave souls with questionable song choices all end up sharing the same microphone. Fridays belong to Faye Knús, serving up drag, comedy, and the kind of chaotic charm that feels like a proper reset for your brain. And if you want your month to peak early, Heart Attack returns with its signature drag-family energy – big performances, big personalities, and a room that knows exactly when to scream.
Not everything this month is about the late-night sparkle, either. January can be a lot, and it’s also a time when community matters. There’s a weekly Queer AA meeting (in Icelandic) for those who want a supportive space, and a cosy evening hosted by Ace and Aro Iceland for anyone under the ace umbrella (or simply curious) looking for something relaxed, welcoming, and stress-free.
So yes, January might be quieter – but it’s far from empty. Here’s what’s already on the calendar.
Kikioke – Karaoke at Kiki!
When: Thursdays (January 8, 15, 22 & 29)
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 (January 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31)
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.
Bobbie’s Winter Blues
When: Friday January 9
Time: 21:00
Where: Kiki Queer Bar, Laugavegur 22, 101 RVK
Cost: 3,500 ISK
Think you’ve got SAD – seasonal affective disorder? Bobbie’s Winter Blues is a variety show built to shake you out of the January slump with stage lights, ass shaking, drinks, and great company. Come warm up, connect, and get properly recharged for the rest of winter with a night of high-energy performances and big queer chaos.
Featuring:
Nonni
Hexía
Mimi
Bobbie Michelle
Hosted by:
Bobbie & Mimi
Heart Attack: Frenemies! Drag at Kiki!
When: Saturday January 10
Time: 21:00
Where: Kiki Queer Bar, Laugavegur 22, 101 RVK
Cost: 2,900 ISK (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.
This month we are gonna fight! We’ve invited our best frenemies and we are gonna cat fight til someone is slayed
This month’s performers are:
Lola Von Heart (The Matriarch)
Chardonnay Bublée (She’s a cool mom)
From the wild wild north:
Gógó Starr (insert old joke here)
Jenny Purr (kitty’s got claws meaow!)
Queer AA Meeting
When: Sundays (January 4,11, 18 & 25)
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.
Cosy Evening with Ace and Aro / Kósi Kvöld Ása og Óróa
When: Monday January 12
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