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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Only festivals with published English information are included.
Show allRADAR Filmfestival
8 Mar · København
A film festival for children and young people, with strong cinema experiences, conversations and creative activities around the questions shaping their lives.
View festivalHistoriske Dage
13 Mar · København
Denmark’s largest history festival, with talks, debates, re-enactments, demonstrations and exhibitors spanning the full breadth of history.
View festivalOrdkraft
1 Apr · Aalborg
North Jutland’s word and literature festival at Nordkraft, with author talks, debate, performance, music and literary experiments for all ages.
View festivalSildefestival
23 Apr · Hvide Sande
A traditional Hvide Sande festival of herring fishing, competitions, local fish dishes, music and family activities around the drainage lock.
View festivalAarhus Cello Expo
14 May · Aarhus C
An international cello festival in Aarhus for students, teachers and cello enthusiasts, with teaching, workshops and concerts.
View festivalKøbenhavns 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.
View festivalCopenhagen 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.
View festivalAalborg Børnekarneval
22 May · Aalborg
A family carnival in Aalborg with a costume parade, music, dancing and activities for children and adults in Kildeparken.
View festivalHjallerup 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.
View festivalSMAG på Anneberg
5 Jun · Nykøbing Sjælland
A food festival at Anneberg Kulturpark with local ingredients, food producers, street food, tastings, talks, art, music and activities for children and adults.
View festivalHeartland
10 Jun · Kværndrup
A cultural festival at Egeskov Castle, integrating music, contemporary art, live talks and gastronomy in the Funen castle setting.
View festivalNorthSide
10 Jun · Viby J
A three-day music festival in Aarhus with international stars, emerging artists, and a strong focus on sustainability, food and side experiences.
View festivalRock Under Broen
11 Jun · Middelfart
A major non-profit music festival under the New Little Belt Bridge in Middelfart, with a broad live line-up, community and strong support for local associations.
View festivalViborg Snapsting
18 Jun · Viborg
A historically rooted public celebration and culture festival, filling Viborg with free concerts, food, family activities and cultural experiences in the city’s shared spaces.
View festivalRiverboat Jazz Festival
23 Jun · Silkeborg
A major jazz festival in Silkeborg, with classic jazz, swing, New Orleans and newer jazz in tents, venues, streets and boat trips around the city.
View festivalTinderbox
24 Jun · Odense
A major three-day music festival in Tusindårsskoven, Odense, with Danish and international artists, electronic music, street food and festival areas beneath the trees.
View festivalVilde Vulkaner
29 Jun · Vordingborg
Denmark’s largest children’s festival for institutions with children aged 7–13, with music, activities, play and community.
View festivalNibe Festival
30 Jun · Nibe
Denmark’s largest intimate music festival in Skalskoven, with four days of music, community, nature and a strong volunteer culture.
View festivalDanehof
2 Jul · Nyborg
A historical medieval festival in Nyborg, with jousting, markets, performers and living history in the town's authentic medieval setting.
View festivalVig Festival
7 Jul · Vig
A large family-friendly music festival in Vig, with a broad musical profile, around 18,000 guests and a strong volunteer community.
View festivalSamsø Festival
21 Jul · Samsø
A volunteer-run music festival in Strandskoven on Samsø, with music, camping, beach, community and the relaxed island atmosphere it calls Denmark’s cosiest.
View festivalKalundborg Rock'er
12 Aug · Kalundborg
A family and music festival at Gisseløre in Kalundborg, with Danish live artists, volunteers and strong local support.
View festivalH.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.
View festivalSuset
20 Aug · Esbjerg
A music festival at Esbjerg Harbour, where major Danish and international artists meet gastronomy, city life and the raw industrial harbour as a backdrop.
View festivalTønder Festival
25 Aug · Tønder
An international folk and roots festival in Tønder, with handmade music, intimate concerts, jam sessions and a strong volunteer community.
View festivalKulturmødet 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.
View festivalHorsens 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.
View festivalViborg Animation Festival (VAF)
6 Sept · Viborg
The Nordic region’s largest festival for animation and visual storytelling, with films, talks, workshops, exhibitions and activities for audiences and industry alike.
View festivalHorsens 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.
View festivalFantasyfestival
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.
View festivalCopenhagen 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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