In March you’ll find everything from support spaces and activism to drag extravaganzas and late-night singalongs.
March in Iceland sits right in that strange, transitional moment between winter and spring. The days are getting noticeably longer; by the end of the month Reykjavík will have almost 13 hours of daylight, but winter hasn’t quite loosened its grip yet. One day you might get blue skies and sunlight glittering off the snow, the next you’re back in sideways sleet and gale-force winds reminding you that Icelandic spring likes to arrive fashionably late. It’s also prime Northern Lights season, with dark enough nights to keep aurora chasers hopeful while the promise of summer slowly creeps into the longer evenings.
That in-between feeling tends to shape the social calendar too. March isn’t packed wall-to-wall with big festivals, but the community rhythm is very much alive. It’s a month of regular gatherings, grassroots organising, and the kinds of smaller events that keep Reykjavík’s queer scene ticking over through the colder months. Weekly staples like karaoke and drag at Kiki continue to provide a reliable excuse to get out of the house and into the city’s most iconic queer bar, while community groups hold meetings and cosy gatherings that reflect the quieter but deeply connected side of LGBTQIA+ life in Iceland.
You’ll find everything from support spaces and activism to drag extravaganzas and late-night singalongs, plus the annual Samtakaball, which brings the community together for one of the most joyful dance parties of the year during the Samtökin ‘78 AGM weekend. Whether you’re looking for a supportive space, a night of glitter and lip-syncs, or just somewhere to sing your heart out after a long Icelandic winter day, there’s something happening this month.
Here’s what’s on in queer Iceland this March.
Queer AA Meeting
When: Sundays (March 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 meeting is in Icelandic.
Kikioke – Karaoke at Kiki!
When: Thursdays (March 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 (March 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.
Samtakaball!
When: Saturday March 7
Time: 21:00-02:30
Where: Iðnóm Vonarstræti 3, 101 Rvk
Cost: 2000kr (free for members of S78)
The 2026 Annual General Meeting weekend of the Samtökin ‘78 will end as usual with a fabulous Samtakaball (a Samtökin-party), where we will come together and dance till we drop at Iðnó.
Tickets will be sold at the door. The ticket price is 2000 krónur, but free admission for members of Samtökin ‘78.
Program
– 9 PM: The house opens.
– 10:30 – 11:15 PM: The one and only Páll Óskar.
– 10 PM – 01AM: DJ Sunna Ben will bring the party.
Please note that the age limit is 20 years.
Kósi Kvöld Ása og Óróa / Cosy Evening with Ace and Aro
When: Monday March 9
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
Heart Attack: Pretty in Pink: Drag at Kiki!
When: Saturday March 14
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.
This month it’s just us girls and we are getting hot, heavy and unapologetically sexxxyyyy.
This month’s performers are:
Lola Von Heart (The Matriarch)
Chardonnay Bublée (She’s a cool mom)
Special Guests:
Margrét Maack (the mama of burlesque in Iceland)
Bobbie Michelle (the bombshell of our hearts)
Q – Félag Hinsegin Stúdenta / Q – Queer Student Association Annual General Meeting
When: Saturday March 21
Time: 14:00-16:00
Where: Suðurgata 3, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
Cost: Free
Join us for our Annual General Meeting of the Queer Student Organization! This is an important opportunity for our community to come together, reflect on the past year, and look ahead to what’s next.
At the meeting, we’ll be electing board members for the coming year, and we’d love for you to be part of the process. Whether you’re interested in running for a position, volunteering, or simply learning more about what we do, this is the perfect chance to get involved.
The board positions are as follows:
– President
– Vice President
– Secretary
– Treasurer
– Event manager
– Social media manager
– International representative
– Vísó manager
The AGM’s agenda:
– Election of the meeting chair and secretary
– Annual report presented
– Reviewed financial report presented
– Law changes
– Election of Q’s president
– Election of six board members
– Election of two financial reviewers
– Other matters
If you are interested in running for a board position, please contact us at queer@queer.is.
Come meet other members, hear about our work, and help shape the future of the organization. Everyone is welcome, whether you’ve been involved before or are just curious about what we do.
Please sign up for free here