Copenhagen

Annual Events

This annual event celebrates Copenhagen's cutting-edge nightlife scene on a variety of fronts. Fashion, music, art, food, design and architecture are all incorporated into the parties, which are held throughout the city in locations as distinctive as boats or as standard as actual clubs. No venue is used twice, and...

Located a half-hour's drive from Copenhagen, this four-day music festival is staged in an open field and is known for its deafening volume. The variety of performers each year (some 160 of them) is stunning. The lineup might include diverse acts such as Arctic Monkeys, Beck, Franz Ferdinand, Sigur Ros, Ben Folds,...

Long known for its jazz scene, Copenhagen takes great pride in hosting this popular music festival. Around 850 performances give folks plenty to enjoy, and styles range from bop and traditional to NuJazz and R&B. Venues include clubs all over town, the Royal Opera, public parks and streets, Tivoli Gardens and shopping...

This is your chance to try something new. Cultural Harbour features a huge variety of over 100 leisure time activities that you can watch or participate in, for free. From sports to theater to music – if something strikes your fancy, go ahead and give it a go! You never know, you might find you're a talented thespian...

This week-long event puts the culture, progress and festivity of gay life in the limelight. Denmark, one of Europe's more liberal nations, extends registered partnerships to same-sex couples, and this festival celebrates contributions gay men and women have made to the country and the world. Pride's focus is a grand...

If you're a foodie, there's no better time to visit Copenhagen than during this gastronomic festival. Downtown squares beckon with free tastings, waiter races, an ice cream festival, a crawfish party and other food-related activities. There's plenty for the kids to do, too. Many restaurants get in on the fun by...

Although it started just in 2003, Denmark's only annual film festival has already earned high marks from those in the know, not to mention local cinema buffs. The 11-day event highlights European movies, with a plethora of professionals from around the globe making special appearances at screenings and seminars....

Celebrate Christmas at popular Tivoli Gardens. During this time of year, the park comes alive with vendor stalls brimming with delicacies, gifts, decorations and food. Visitors will also find a Christmas play, children's rides, ice-skating on Tivoli Lake and many rides.