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Queen's Birthday Celebrations in Copenhagen

The Queen's Birthday Celebrations in Copenhagen are an annual event honoring the Danish monarch. Locals and visitors gather to show their respect and celebrate the royal tradition, creating a lively and patriotic atmosphere in the heart of Copenhagen.

Start date: April 16, 2026
End date: April 16, 2026

Leif Jørgensen

Copenhagen Sakura Festival

The Copenhagen Sakura Festival celebrates Japanese culture under blooming cherry blossoms at Langelinie Park each April. With traditional performances, tea ceremonies, martial arts, and cultural activities, it’s a vibrant, family-friendly event that fosters cultural exchange in a picturesque setting.

Start date: April 26, 2025
End date: April 27, 2025

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Rich Kenington

Copenhagen Marathon

The Copenhagen Marathon is an annual event in which thousands of fit Danes put on their running shoes to cover the marathon route through the streets and boulevards of Copenhagen. The marathon begins and ends on Islands Brygge; and prizes in each age group are presented later in Tivoli.

Start date: May 11, 2025
End date: May 11, 2025

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Lars Plougmann

Københavns Karneval Parade

Kbenhavns Karneval Parade, or Copenhagen Carnival Parade, is a vibrant and colorful celebration of diversity, culture, and music. Every year, the streets of Copenhagen, Denmark, come alive with parade floats, dancers, entertainers, and musicians representing many communities and cultural groups.

Start date: May 17, 2025
End date: May 24, 2025

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Copenhagen Distortion

Copenhagen Distortion is a vibrant celebration of Copenhagen's nightlife and the latest dance music trends. It's a platform that promotes new and innovative dance music and a venue for established and new talent to perform and interact with a varied audience.

Start date: June 4, 2025
End date: June 8, 2025

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Pugilist

Copenhell Festival

Touted as one of the country's largest congregation of rock and metal enthusiasts, the Copenhell festival brings the finest of headbang-worthy music. It also serves as an ear to aspiring metal artists. Launched in 2010 with only two performance stages, Copenhell has evolved into a massive festival with a huge number of bands playing across multiple stages.

Start date: June 19, 2025
End date: June 22, 2025

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Frederik Emil Høyer-Christensen

Copenhagen Jazz Festival

The Copenhagen Jazz Festival is an annual music extravaganza that transforms the Danish capital into a vibrant hub of jazz for ten unforgettable days. Since its inception in 1979, the festival has become one of the most significant events on the global jazz calendar.

Start date: July 4, 2025
End date: July 13, 2025

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Emmaboda Festival

Founded by brothers Håkan and Magnus Karlsson, the festival evolved from its indie roots in the 1990s to host renowned Swedish and international artists. Despite facing financial challenges, the festival underwent a revival in 2008, embracing a fresh direction characterized by electronic acts.

Start date: July 26, 2025
End date: July 28, 2025

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Allan Henderson

Copenhagen Pride

Copenhagen Pride celebrates diversity, equality, and the LGBTQ community, advocating for inclusion and rights. The highlight of the annual Pride parade in Copenhagen is where thousands of LGBTQ+ individuals, allies, organizations, and supporters march through the streets.

Start date: August 9, 2025
End date: August 17, 2025

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Golden Days Festival

The Golden Days Festival is a celebration of Denmark's golden era (1800-1850) when arts, science and culture developed at a rapid pace. Since 1997, the golden era has been celebrated at this festival, which includes a series of exhibitions, concerts, plays, dances and literary events.

Start date: September 5, 2025
End date: September 21, 2025

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AleWi

Kulturnatten

Kulturnatten (Copenhagen's Culture Night) is a yearly event in October, offering access to museums, theaters, and cultural sites across the city. With one ticket, visitors enjoy unique exhibitions, performances, and tours, experiencing Copenhagen’s vibrant cultural scene after dark.

Start date: October 11, 2025
End date: October 11, 2025

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Infomastern

Tivoli Gardens Christmas Market

The Tivoli Gardens Christmas Market in Copenhagen is a magical winter wonderland featuring festive lights, charming stalls, and seasonal treats. Visitors can enjoy rides, Christmas decorations, gifts, and traditional Danish foods, all set in the beautifully decorated Tivoli Gardens.

Start date: November 15, 2025
End date: January 5, 2026

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Stig Nygaard

Copenhagen Light Festival

The Copenhagen Light Festival is a vibrant and captivating festival that lights up the Danish city with light installations, art exhibitions, and interactive exhibits. The festival takes place in the winter, transforming the city into a stunning canvas of light and imagination.

Start date: January 31, 2026
End date: February 23, 2026

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Cph:Dox

CPH is one of the world's leading documentary film festivals, held annually in Copenhagen. It showcases a diverse range of global documentaries on topics like art, politics, and science. The festival features screenings, debates, workshops, and innovative cross-media events.

Start date: March 19, 2026
End date: March 30, 2026

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Hunter-Desportes

Queen's Birthday Celebrations in Copenhagen

The Queen's Birthday Celebrations in Copenhagen are an annual event honoring the Danish monarch. Locals and visitors gather to show their respect and celebrate the royal tradition, creating a lively and patriotic atmosphere in the heart of Copenhagen.

Start date: April 16, 2026
End date: April 16, 2026

Leif Jørgensen