For event organizers

Events with food and drink sales on Culture Night

Anyone planning to sell food or beverages at their Culture Night event must comply with the applicable regulations.

An operating permit from Reykjavík Public Health is required to sell food or beverages.

If alcohol will be served at the venue, a temporary alcohol license must be obtained from the District Commissioner of Greater Reykjavík.

Venues that already hold an outdoor dining permit do not need to apply for an additional permit. Outdoor bars are permitted in outdoor dining areas on Culture Night.

  • Only venues that hold an outdoor dining permit may operate an outdoor bar.
  • The outdoor bar must be located within the area covered by the outdoor dining permit.
  • Alcoholic beverages served at an outdoor bar may not be taken outside the designated outdoor dining area.
  • Outdoor bars are intended to streamline service, not to encourage underage drinking.

Events without food and drink on Culture Night

Those planning to host an event without food or beverage sales must also follow the applicable regulations.

If the event is held indoors, the venue must hold an operating permit as a public assembly space.

This permit is applied for through Reykjavík Public Health. An event permit from the District Commissioner of Greater Reykjavík is also required.

If the event is held outdoors, no additional permit is required.