25 Jan - 3 Feb (annual)
VinterJazz
Denmark
VinterJazz is an important feature on Denmark’s musical calendar, with performances at a number of the best indoor venues across the nation.
23 Feb - 2 Mar (annual)
International Boat Show
Bella Center, Copenhagen, Denmark
The International Boat Show at the Bella Center in Copenhagen is a must for boat enthusiasts.
16 Apr 2008 (annual)
Queen Margarethe’s Birthday
Amalienborg Palace, Copenhagen, Denmark
If you happen to be in the centre of Copenhagen, follow the crowds of loyal Danes to the foot of the public balcony in the square of the Royal Amalienborg Palace to celebrate the Queen’s birthday.
15 - 18 May (annual)
Scandinavian Furniture Fair
Bella Center, Copenhagen, Denmark
You shouldn’t leave Scandinavia without seeing some funky modern furniture.
24 - 30 June
Riverboat Jazz Festival
Silkeborg, Denmark
Around 70 orchestras from Denmark and Europe give 150 concerts around the city and on boats cruising the beautiful Silkeborg-lakes. Silkeborg is a city in Jutland, which can easily be reached by train.
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3 - 6 July (annual)
Roskilde Festival
Roskilde, Denmark
The largest North European music festival. A non-profit organisation. The profits are donated directly to humanitarian and cultural purposes.
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4-13 July (annual)
Copenhagen Jazz Festival
Copenhagen, Denmark
The festival takes place both indoors in clubs and venues and not least outdoors where various scenic places such as parks and squares are transformed into jazz venues. This summer a floating stage will be moored at the quayside of the Copenhagen Harbour.
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11 - 13 July (annual)
International Steam Festival
Vejle, Denmark
Every year at the International Steam Festival, the town of Vejle focuses on steam vessels in various guises: for passenger sailing, towing and ice breaking.
12 - 19 July
Aarhus International Jazz Festival
Aarhus, Denmark
Small and bigger jazz bands will play indoors in clubs and venues and outdoors on squares.
Aarhus is Denmark's second largest city.
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29 July - 1 Aug
HamletScenen Presents: Macbeth: Who is that bloodied man?
Kronborg Castle, Helsingør, Denmark
A great Shakespeare-classic performed by the Polish ensemble Teatr Biuro Podrózy in the castle yard at Kronborg. Expect an action-packed adventure with motorcycles, witches on stilts, blood and magnificent music. Youth under the age of 25 get 50% discount!
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1-3 August (annual).
Cultural Harbour
Copenhagen, Denmark
Four days of dance, theatre, artistry and a variety of sports events in the har¬bour and on the quay. All activities are for free.
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2-3 August
Copenhagen Historic Grand Prix
Copenhagen, Denmark
Race at the centre of Copenhagen with classic cars participating in a thrilling race around the major park of the city, Fælledparken
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4-10 August
Copenhagen Summer dance
Copenhagen, Denmark
Open air dance performance in the spectacular courtyard of the Copenhagen Police Head Quarters.
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5 - 8 August
HamletScenen Presents: Romeo and Juliet
Kronborg Castle, Helsingør, Denmark
This Shakespeare-classic is performed by the Lithuanian ensemble Okt/Vilnius City Theatre in the castle yard at Kronborg. A fascinating drama with two pizzeria-families in the center of the famous lovestory. Expect blood, passion and lots of flour. Youth under the age of 25 get 50% discount!
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29-30 August (annual)
European Medieval Festival
Horsens, Denmark
More than 100.000 musicians, knights, pilgrims, monks and visitors participate. Tournaments with knights from different countries, shows and parades. For two days the entire city is transformed into a village from the 15th century. Horsens is a city in Jutland, which can easily be reached by train.
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29 August-7 september
Aarhus Festival Week
Aarhus, Denmark
Several shows, theatre performances, concerts, opera, ballet, music, sport and much more all day long for all ages. Several performances are free. This year's theme: Dance.
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12-14 Sep
European Beer Festival
Copenhagen, Denmark
The festival will take place in some of the - by then - cleared premises of the old Carlsberg breweries as the company will be moving its industrial beer production to Jutland. During the festival you will have the opportunity to visit some of the special Carlsberg premises such as the beer cellars and the horse stables, and during the week leading up to the festival, a number of beer related activities can be experienced in Copenhagen.
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10 Oct (annual)
Night of Culture
Copenhagen, Denmark
A unique opportunity to experience an exciting evening of cultural exploration and to visit some of the buildings and institutions which are normally not open to the public. Access is obtained with a Night of Culture badge which gives free admission to events and free public transport within Copenhagen.
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12 Oct (annual)
Copenhagen Night of Culture
Copenhagen, Denmark
Every year in October, Copenhagen throws its doors open after dark for visitors to explore the city’s major cultural institutions.