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Midweek Bar Mixers - FREE & open to all
Monday 18 September · 17:00-22:00 at English Pub (Map)
Tuesday 19 September · 17:00-22:00 at Lebowski Bar (Map)
Wednesday 20 September · 17:00-22:00 at Mál og menning (Map)
Pilots can start their revelries early in the week, with pre-mixers taking place at three super nice establishments in downtown Reykjavik. This gives Fanfest attendees arriving early the chance to meet up and break the ice over a drink or three.
Monday’s pre-mixer will take place at the English Pub in Lækjargata. A popular sports bar featuring most major sporting events on big screens and live music every night, the English Pub also offers a very large selection of beer and whisky.
On Tuesday, early-arrivals will meet up at Lebowski Bar on Laugavegur, one of the most colorful and popular hangouts in town. Themed after the cult classic The Big Lebowski, the bar offers a wonderful drink selection and very tasty food.
The setting for Wednesday’s hangout is Mál & menning, a jazz café and former book store on Laugavegur. Ever popular for live music, stand-up comedy and more, this place has become a local favorite.
Tweetfleet Karaoke - FREE & open to all
Wednesday 20 September · 20:30-1:00 at Gaukurinn (Map)
The ever-popular karaoke night hosted by Tweetfleet will make it’s triumphant return, as ever, at Gaukurinn, on Wednesday. This event offers the rare chance to masterfully convince your alliance leader, favorite fleet commander or CCP developer to display their prowess of the microphone, or lack thereof.
Golden Circle Tour with EVE Devs - SOLD OUT
Wednesday 20 September · 9:00-17:00 – Departure from Harpa Concert Hall (Map)
The Golden Circle tour provides a unique opportunity to visit Iceland’s most famous landmarks, Þingvellir National Park, Gullfoss, the most magnificent waterfall in Iceland, and Geysir, arguably the most famous geothermal area in the world, accompanied by EVE Devs. As a part of the tour, you will also have the chance to visit Friðheimar, a tomato farm and restaurant, and try their world-famous tomato soup.
Northern Lights Tour with EVE Devs - SOLD OUT
Wednesday 20 September · 21:00-1:00 – Departure from Harpa Concert Hall (Map)
Thursday 21 September · 21:00-1:00 – Departure from Harpa Concert Hall (Map)
As Iceland is known as one of the best places in the world to experience the Northern Lights, your visit here is an excellent chance to attempt to see their spectacular display. Late September is an excellent time to seek out the ethereal sights of the Aurora Borealis, and the tour offers an opportunity to do so along with EVE Devs.
The Wonders of West Iceland Tour with Perla and EVE Devs - SOLD OUT
Wednesday 20 September · 8:00-18:00 – Departure from Harpa Concert Hall (Map)
The third EVE Dev tour is the Wonders of West Iceland tour, a curated tour with Perla Magnúsdóttir, an expert tour guide. On a spectacular route close to Reykjavik, pilots will experience waterfalls, hot springs, and geothermal bathing, as well as a glimpse into the history of Iceland, from settlement and beyond, and a delicious lunch buffet.
The (LAN) Party at the Top of the World - SOLD OUT
Wednesday 20 September · 12:00-18:00– Departure from Harpa Concert Hall (Map)
Join players and developers for the biggest EVE Online LAN party ever at Arena Gaming, in the suburban town of Kópavogur just outside Reykjavik. Players will be picked up by bus from Harpa, and returned there after the event.
Visit the Expanded EVE Monument - FREE & open to all
Thursday 21 September · 13:00-14:00 – Departure from Ingólfur Square (Ingólfstorg) (Map)
The EVE Monument in Reykjavik was recently expanded to include even more capsuleers, and one of the Fanfest events this year is a slow walk from Ingólfur Square at 13:00 on Thursday to the monument site. There, CCP Hellmar, the CEO of CCP Games, will participate in an intimate celebration of the monument's expansion, and say a few words. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to join the walk.
FlyOver Iceland with EVE Devs - SOLD OUT
Thursday 21 September · 14:00-15:00 – at FlyOver Iceland (Map)
The Ultimate Flying Ride with EVE Online Developers and fellow Capsuleers. See all of Iceland through state-of-the-art technology that gives the feeling of flying. Special effects, including wind, mist and scents, combine with the ride’s motion to create an unforgettable experience.
Fanfest Reykjavik City Walking Tour - SOLD OUT
Thursday 21 September · 16:00-17:30 – Departure from in front of Hallgrimskirkja church. (Map)
Historian Stefán Pálsson joins EVE Online Developers in taking you on a walk around downtown Reykjavik where we visit city landmarks and some historic places in the evolution of CCP Games and EVE Fanfest.
Fanfest x Lady Brewery Opening Day Spree - FREE & open to all
Thursday 21 September · 17:00-19:00 – at Ground Floor (Gróska) (Map)
Our brewery partners for this year’s Fanfest, Lady Brewery, will help us kick things off in style with an opening day get together where the Fanfest x Lady Brewery beer will be celebrated. Everyone is welcome to join in the fun.
Charity Dinner - SOLD OUT
Thursday 21 September · 18:00-21:00 – Charity Dinner at CCP Games HQ in Gróska (Map)
Like last year, the charity dinner will be a relaxed and intimate affair, allowing a very limited number of capsuleers to enjoy a special reception and wonderful evening at CCP HQ in Gróska. Guests will experience an unforgettable night of food and fun with EVE Devs and CCP Games CEO Hilmar Veigar Pétursson. Rather than go for a traditional seated set-up with table service, the meal will take a more relaxed form that lets attendees mingle and socialize with the EVE team. The proceeds for this year’s charity dinner will all go to the Children’s Hospital.
The Making of EVE Online Documentary Screenings
Thursday 21 September · 21:00-23:00 – at Bíó Paradís (Map) – Tickets available here
Fanfest 2023 will also see the first official screenings of The Making of EVE Online – An Escapist Documentary. The film tells the story of the game's early development history, and features interviews with Hilmar Veigar Pétursson and other members of the EVE Online development team, providing a never-before-seen look into the evolution of the game over the past two decades. The premiere screening will take place in an intimate theater setting in indie cinema Bíó Paradís on Thursday at 21:00, and will include a Q&A session with guests from the Escapist and CCP. There is still a handful of tickets available, so click here to snatch them up before they’re all gone!
There will also be a free screening of the documentary in Gróska. (Map)
The Sisters of EVE Tour - SOLD OUT
Friday 22 September · 8:00-18:00 – Sisters of EVE Tour – Departure from Harpa Concert Hall (Map)
The Sisters of EVE tour is especially designed for partners, friends or family accompanying Fanfest attendees, and the tickets also include access to the Party at the Top of the World. Among the sights seen on this tour are amazing waterfalls and black sand beaches, some of which have been featured in films such as Thor: The Dark World and The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.
Pub Crawl, Gourmet edition - SOLD OUT
Friday 22 September 18:30-21:00 – Departure from Harpa Concert Hall (Map)
For the more gastronomically inclined there will also be a Gourmet Edition of the pub crawl, offering an intimate tasting experience in downtown Reykjavik with EVE players and devs. This delicious tour takes attendees on a tour of not-so-touristy eateries and is sure to satisfy the most discerning foody capsuleers. Included in this tour are non-alcoholic drinks and gourmet nibbles.
Pub Crawl Through Reykjavik - SOLD OUT
Friday 22 September · 19:30 -21:00 – Pub Crawl – Departure from Ingólfur Square (Ingólfstorg) (Map)
Reykjavik is known for its vibrant nightlife, and Fanfest attendees will get their chance to experience it firsthand. On Friday night, pilots can join a host of EVE Devs and the Fanfest volunteer on a Friday night tour of the hottest bars in Iceland, ending up at the Friday Fleet-Up Party at Gamla bíó. The pub crawl starts at 19:30 at Ingólfstorg square, but guests are encouraged to arrive to the meetup point early, as there are reports of a small viking gathering at the square, from 19:00, with a high chance of skirmishes and shenanigans.
Friday Fleet-Up Party - SOLD OUT
Friday 22 September · 21:00-1:00 – Friday Fleet-Up Party at Gamla bíó (Map)
The culmination of the Pub Crawl is a banging party with players and devs at the charismatic Gamla bíó venue in the heart of Reykjavik.
Sky Lagoon Sunday Soak - Open to all
Sunday 24 September · 14:00-17:00 – Book through Sky Lagoon (Map)
A short 10-15 minute drive from the EVE Fanfest venue of Laugardalshöll Arena and downtown, Sky Lagoon is an ideal place to rest and chill after the Party at the Top of the World. An informal gathering of players and devs will take place Sunday afternoon, 14:00-17:00. Please book your ticket directly with Sky Lagoon, a standard entry/journey ticket of your choice, and we recommend booking your ticket in advance.
