Festivals in Denmark 2027

Only festivals with published English information are included.

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FOLK & FÆSTIVAL

4 Feb · Esbjerg

A musician-led non-profit festival in Esbjerg, with folk, roots and music from around the world at several intimate venues.

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Historiske Dage

13 Mar · København

Denmark’s largest history festival, with talks, debates, re-enactments, demonstrations and exhibitors spanning the full breadth of history.

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Aarhus Cello Expo

14 May · Aarhus C

An international cello festival in Aarhus for students, teachers and cello enthusiasts, with teaching, workshops and concerts.

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Københavns Historiske Marked

14 May · København SV

A historical market in Valbyparken where Vikings, knights, craftspeople and performers bring the past to life for the whole family.

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Copenhagen Comics

15 May · København SV

Denmark's largest comics festival, with comics, cosplay, workshops, live drawing, creator meet-ups and activities for children and young people.

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Aalborg Børnekarneval

22 May · Aalborg

A family carnival in Aalborg with a costume parade, music, dancing and activities for children and adults in Kildeparken.

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Hjallerup Marked

3 Jun · Hjallerup

A traditional market dating from 1744, with horses and small animals, traders, fairground rides, music and a popular-market atmosphere in Hjallerup.

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Heartland

10 Jun · Kværndrup

A cultural festival at Egeskov Castle, integrating music, contemporary art, live talks and gastronomy in the Funen castle setting.

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Nibe Festival

30 Jun · Nibe

Denmark’s largest intimate music festival in Skalskoven, with four days of music, community, nature and a strong volunteer culture.

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Danehof

2 Jul · Nyborg

A historical medieval festival in Nyborg, with jousting, markets, performers and living history in the town's authentic medieval setting.

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Kalundborg Rock'er

12 Aug · Kalundborg

A family and music festival at Gisseløre in Kalundborg, with Danish live artists, volunteers and strong local support.

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H.C. Andersen Festivals

19 Aug · Odense

A major cultural festival in Odense, using H.C. Andersen’s universe as a starting point for theatre, music, art, talks, light and activities for all ages.

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Kulturmødet Mors

26 Aug · Nykøbing Mors

Denmark’s meeting place for conversations about art and culture, with debates, artistic programmes and encounters between citizens, artists and decision-makers.

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Horsens Middelalderfestival

27 Aug · Horsens

One of Europe’s largest medieval festivals at FÆNGSLET in Horsens, with a market, jousting, music, performers, crafts and living history.

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Horsens Teaterfestival

17 Sept · Horsens

Denmark’s largest curated performing-arts festival for children and young people, with shows and meetings between audiences, theatre professionals and the industry in Horsens.

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Fantasyfestival

Dates will be announced later · Esbjerg

A major fantasy festival in Esbjerg, with literature, film, games, art, cosplay, talks and workshops for fans and curious visitors of all ages.

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Copenhagen Carnival

Dates will be announced later · København

A colourful Copenhagen carnival with parades, samba, world music, dancing and popular cultural traditions in the city's streets and parks.

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