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January

01/01 - NEW YEAR’s DAY 2026 - Holy Day - Public Holiday & National Flag Day
New Year's Day is a Holyday - Public Holiday and National Flag Day in Denmark - and it is an inherited Danish custom and tradition that all Danes wish each other a Happy New Year "Godt Nytår" on New Year's Day, followed up by a collective toast for a New Year filled with welfare and prosperity for the Kingdom of Denmark.

01/01 - 31/01 - MUSEUMS & GALLERIES - Copenhagen and beyond
January is ideal for indoor activities on freezing - frosty - rainy or snowy days - so visit some of the many historical and splendid Museums and Art Galleries displaying eventful exhibitions in Copenhagen and beyond - as many have free admission on selected days and weekends. At these exciting cultural sites you can soak up and experience the Danes cultural heritage and Danish national legacy.

01/01 - 31/01 - THE ROYAL DANISH THEATRE - OPERA - BALLET - PLAYHOUSE
January is perfect to visit the Royal Danish Theatre and experience the performance of the Royal Danish Ballet - Philharmonic Concerts with the Royal Danish Orchestra - Opera by The Royal Danish Opera - Drama with The Royal Theatre at the National Stage or at the new Opera House or Playhouse. The Royal Danish Theatre is Denmark's most highly profiled cultural institution - and presents Danish theatre culture - world class ballet and opera performance second to none - and at its very best. The Royal Danish Theatre - is a treasured cultural institution - that is worth a visit.

01/01 - 31/01 - SKATING RINKS (Free) - Copenhagen
There are many free outdoor skating rinks spread all over town in January including The King's Square (Kongens Nytorv) - Freetown Christiania - Frederiksberg Runddel (Frederiksberg Gardens) - Broens (Nyhavn) - Enghaveparken (Vesterbro) - Genforeningspladsen (Copenhagen NW) -Lindevangsparken (Frederiksberg) - Toftegårds Plads – (Valby) that are open in the winter period. Visitors can hire skating gear and accessories at the skating rinks. Open from 08:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

08/01 - FRANKIE MORENO - ELVIS FOR A DAY - Viften Rødovre
We're celebrating Elvis' birthday with an amazing Elvis Presley show – live from Las Vegas! Frankie Moreno and Band is coming to Viften Rødovre to pay tribute to Elvis Presley. This evening he will be performing all the great Elvis classics, but also songs from Frankie's own catalogue, songs that are very Elvis inspired. Frankie has been named headliner of the year in Las Vegas five times and is used to selling out famous venues such as Carnegie Hall, Kennedy Center, Hollywood Bowl and of course the venues in Las Vegas. The audience will be "All shook up" in this could month of January.

10/01 - 11/01 - NEW YEAR’s CONCERT 2026 - DR Concert Hall
Visitor in Copenhagen are recommended to join in and enjoy this New Year’s Concert - and celebrate the New Year with a swinging DR Big Band, led by chief conductor Miho Hazama, who will present a bang of a New Year concert, where the DR Big Band meets the three-time Grammy winner and jazz diva Cécile McLorin Salvant for a fantastic musical party in the Concert Hall. Expect jazz classics and hits from The American Songbook and immortal numbers by Sting, Paul Simon and Stevie Wonder plus many other jazz legends. This will be an unforgettable evening that will trill all classic jazz lovers and send them directly into the everlasting jazz heaven.

10/01 - 11/01 - WEDDING FAIR 2026 - Forum Copenhagen
Get inspiration for the perfect wedding at Denmark's largest and most visited WEDDING FAIR -2026 - by more than 150 exhibitors - who will show you the latest in wedding dresses - bridal styling - clothes and accessories for the groom - bridal bouquets – decorations – invitations – photographers - party places - gadgets and much more wedding accessories to conduct an romantic and successful marrying event.

11/01 - NEW YEAR’s CONCERT 2026 -LES VENTS FRANCAIS - The Black Diamond
Come to the New Year's concert in the Queen's Hall and celebrate the new year with Les Vents Français. We'll give you a glass of New Year's bubbles during the intermission! French winds will sweep over The Black Diamond, when the wind ensemble Les Vents Français with pianist Éric le Sage visits the Diamond and rings in the New Year, Diamond with delightful music by three French composers and the Italian Verdi. Verdi's quintet is arranged by Israeli bassoonist Mordechai Rechtman.

26/01 – 28/01 - ESGO 2026 - CONGRESS - Bella Center
The Wind of Innovation in Women's Cancer is the main topic at the 27th Congress of the European Society of Gynaecological Oncology that will bring together over 3,000 specialized attendees from around the world for gathering of learning, networking, and sharing the latest developments in the field of Gynaecological Cancers - all with the goal of enhancing their knowledge, accelerating their skills and advancing the field.

27/01 - 29/01 - CIFF - 2026 - Bella Center
CIFF 2026 - Copenhagen International Fashion - takes places in Bella Center and will present the fashion for the Winter/Spring season 2026/2027. Fantastic shows and professional presentation of trends are one of many things to experience at Copenhagen International Fashion Fair. Inbound Travel Service provides shuttle service for groups from Central Copenhagen to the Conference venue - and vice versa.

30/01 - 28/02 - VINTERJAZZ FESTIVAL 2026 - Copenhagen
Vinterjazz is a nationwide music festival that takes place in January and February each year. The festival spans three weeks featuring more than 600 concerts at more than 150 venues from all across Denmark. In and around Copenhagen there will be numerous Jazz Venues for genuine jazz lovers and fans - where jazz concerts are played and performed - and this 24th edition Vinterjazz Event is the prelude to the popular and upcoming Jazz Festival in Copenhagen in July 2026.

31/01 - MANFRED MANN’s EARTH BAND - Amager Bio - Copenhagen
Manfred Mann's Earth Band returns to Denmark in 2026 - and will give a hitting concert at Amageer Bio - to treat their many fans with genuine soul-rock music - which still is the famous group's trademark and characteristic music style. The group is named after their keyboardist Manfred Mann - who later formed and led the successful British group Manfred Mann's Earth Band in the 1970s - and the band have since produced and released over 33 Albums..

February

01/02 - 28/02 - VINTERJAZZ FESTIVAL 2026 - Copenhagen
Vinterjazz is a nationwide music festival that takes place in February each year. The festival spans three weeks featuring more than 600 concerts at more than 150 venues from all across Denmark. In and around Copenhagen there will be numerous Jazz Venues for genuine jazz lovers and fans - where jazz concerts are played and performed - and this 23rd edition Vinterjazz Event is the prelude to the popular and upcoming Jazz Festival in Copenhagen in July 2026.

01/02 - 29/02 - MUSEUMS & GALLERIES - Copenhagen and beyond
February is perfect for indoor activities on freezing - frosty - rainy or snowy days - so visit some of the many historical and splendid Museums and Art Galleries displaying eventful exhibitions in Copenhagen and beyond - as many have free admission on selected days and weekends. At these exciting cultural sites you can soak up and experience the Danes cultural heritage and Danish national legacy.

01/02 - 29/02 - THE ROYAL DANISH THEATRE - OPERA - BALLET - PLAYHOUSE
February is ideal to visit the Royal Danish Theatre and experience the performance of the Royal Danish Ballet - Philharmonic Concerts with the Royal Danish Orchestra - Opera by The Royal Danish Opera - Drama with The Royal Theatre at the National Stage or at the new Opera House or Playhouse. The Royal Danish Theatre is Denmark's most highly profiled cultural institution - and presents Danish theatre culture - world class ballet and opera performance second to none - and at its very best. The Royal Danish Theatre - is a treasured cultural institution - that is worth a visit.

01/02 - 29/02 - SKATING RINKS (Free) - Copenhagen
There are many free outdoor skating rinks spread all over town in January including The King's Square (Kongens Nytorv) - Freetown Christiania - Frederiksberg Runddel (Frederiksberg Gardens) - Broens (Nyhavn) - Enghaveparken (Vesterbro) - Genforeningspladsen (Copenhagen NW) -Lindevangsparken (Frederiksberg) - Toftegårds Plads – (Valby) that are open in the winter period. Visitors can hire skating gear and accessories at the skating rinks. Open from 08:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

08/02 - JOHAN STRAUSS KONZERT GALA 2026 - DR Concert Hall
Visitors in Copenhagen are greatly welcome to experience a real Viennese atmosphere in the DR Concert Hall, when the Austrian K&K Philharmonic Orchestra fills the stage and the concert hall with classic Johann Strauss Vienna music. The DR Concert Hall will once again be filled with the charming tones of Viennese music in company of the K&K Philharmonic Orchestra and the expressive dancers from K&K Ballet

05/02 – HM QUEEN MARY’S BIRTHDAY - AND NATIONAL FLAGDAY
HM Queen Mary’s Birthday will be celebrated on the balcony of Frederik VIII’s Palace by the Danes and Copenhageners at noon 12.00 - where people by tradition gather at the square of Amalienborg Palaces and wave the Danish flag for the Queen and her family. The Royal Guard will be dressed in red gala uniforms and will play many birthday songs for the Danish Queen. Visitors - who are in Copenhagen - should experience this popular and traditional event in royal surroundings and join in to celebrate a very popular Danish Monarch.

15/02 - FASTELAVN - SHROVETIDE 2026 - Copenhagen
Visitors in Copenhagen will in February experience youngsters of all ages dressed up in colourful costumes of their favourite idols and attend the “Fastelavn” feast by competing to smash the wooden barrel with a lot of “goodies" inside. The Danish Tradition of Fastelavn is also called the “Nordic Halloween” or “Costume Carnival” - and can trace its origins to the Christian observance to mark the time before Easter and the resurrection of Christ. At the old town and fishing village of Dragør just 14 km from Copenhagen - "Fastelavn" is traditionally celebrated on horseback.

12/02 - 14/02 - GAMING WEEK 2026 - Copenhagen - Bella Center
Copenhagen Gaming Week 2026 is Denmark's new, epic, and international festival for everything related to gaming and esports. Whether you're 1 or 100 years old, we offer shows, activities, exhibitions, and features catered to you. Come and meet AnsoCosplay in the world of Superfans.

21/02 - HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS 2026 - Royal Arena
Famous Harlem Globetrotters - and basketball showmen par excellence - will visit Copenhagen on their 100 Year Tour 2026 - and give a basketball performance - that will make basketball enthusiasts cheer and surrender over this fabulous basketball team originated from Chicago that combines athleticism - theatre and comedy in one perfect dunk. The equilibristic Globetrotter team will provide a show for their many basketball fans in Denmark that will be incredible and unforgettable plus totally engaging with their audience and supporters of genuine basketball and vigorous entertainment. Harlem Globetrotters signature song is “Sweet Georgia Brown” - and used as background music to tune-up for their warm up routine.

27/02 - MICHALA PETRI & the Baroque Trio - Lindegaards Cocert Hall - Kongens Lyngby
If you are visiting Copenhagen in February and are great fans of classis baroque music, then take this special opportunity to experience a very unique Danish world artist and recorder player Michala Petri and her Baroque Trio, when she performs with her recorder in the company of Lars Hannibal on guitar and lute and Frank Reinecke on double bass. All three of them have several successful concerts behind them, but this is the first time the three will perform together at this concert venue. Michala Petri started her carrier at the age of 3 playing the recorder, and today internationally recognized as a great interpreter of classical baroque music exposed via an enchanting recorder repertoire accumulated through many years of performances in concert halls and at music festivals throughout the world.

March

01/03 - 31/03 - MUSEUMS & GALLERIES - Copenhagen and beyond
March is ideal for indoor activities on freezing - frosty - rainy or snowy days - so visit some of the many historical and splendid Museums and Art Galleries displaying eventful exhibitions in Copenhagen and beyond - as many have free admission on selected days and weekends.

01/03 - 31/03 - THE ROYAL DANISH THEATRE - OPERA - BALLET - PLAYHOUSE
Visit the Royal Danish Theatre and experience the performance of the Royal Danish Ballet - Philharmonic Concerts with the Royal Danish Orchestra - Opera by The Royal Danish Opera - Drama with The Royal Theatre at the National Stage or at the new Opera House or Playhouse. The Royal Danish Theatre is Denmark's most highly profiled cultural institution - and presents Danish theatre culture - world class ballet and opera performance second to none - and at its very best. The Royal Danish Theatre - is a treasured cultural institution - that is worth a visit.

01/03 - 31/03 - SKATING RINKS (Free) - Copenhagen
There are many free outdoor skating rinks spread all over town in January including The King's Square (Kongens Nytorv) - Freetown Christiania - Frederiksberg Runddel (Frederiksberg Gardens) - Broens (Nyhavn) - Enghaveparken (Vesterbro) - Genforeningspladsen (Copenhagen NW) -Lindevangsparken (Frederiksberg) - Toftegårds Plads – (Valby) that are open in the winter period. Visitors can hire skating gear and accessories at the skating rinks. Open from 08:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

13/03 - 30/03 - WE WILL ROCK YOU 2026 - Queen Musical - Tivoli Concert Hall
The world's most successful rock musical WE WILL ROCK YOU is back in Copenhagen - and the legendary Queen musical can be experienced by fans of Queen and other musical lovers in a completely new and spectacular setup. The musical and stage performance features all of Queen's biggest hits that breaks the boundaries of this musical theatre event and takes the audience on a musical tour de force into the wondrous world of Queen. WE WILL ROCK YOU reflects the scale and spectacle that marked Queen’s live performances and earned the band its pinnacle position in rock history. This Queen concert will be running for nearly a month in Copenhagen.

11/03 - 22/03 - CPH-DOX 2026 - Copenhagen
CPH:DCPH:DOX 2026 - Copenhagen International Documentary Film Festival - is the third largest documentary film festival in the world. Each year - the festival fills Copenhagen’s cinemas with a selection of more than 200 films from around the world. And if you are a big fan of cycling, there is every reason to be excited! The festival will be showing a brand new portrait film about the legendary Belgian cyclist Eddy Merckx.

17/03 - 21/03 - AD/PD 2026 CONFERENCE - Bella Center
The AD/PD™ Alzheimer’s Disease and Parkinson’s Disease Conference in Copenhagen will present all the latest breakthroughs in treatment, translational R&D, early diagnosis, drug development, and clinical trials in Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and other related neurological disorders. At the AD/PD™ Conference is where the brightest minds gather to explore the latest research, clinical trials, and treatments for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. From uncovering ground-breaking discoveries to sharing the latest developments in treatments

23/03 - MANIA - THE ABBA TRIBUTE 2026 - The Royal Danish Theatre
Come and experience a fantastic show and tribute to the world's biggest pop group, which is also one of the best-selling bands in history. ABBA's comeback album “Voyage” was the absolute best-selling album of all time in 2021, with total sales of almost 2 million copies - quite a feat for a largely inactive band that has been on a 40-year break. With a number of brand new ABBA songs in their luggage that “Mania - The ABBA Show” will present at this concert - timeless hits will also be performed from the period 1973-1982 when ABBA dominated the charts throughout the world.

25/03 - 28/03 - ELCC 2026 - European Lung Cancer Congress - Bella Center
The European Lung Cancer Congress in Copenhagen is a collaborative effort of the most important multidisciplinary societies representing thoracic oncology specialists, working together to advance science, disseminate education and improve the practice of lung cancer specialists worldwide. All Medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, thoracic surgeons, respiratory physicians / pneumologists, interventional radiologists and pathologists will benefit highly from the comprehensive and stimulating ELCC 2026 Congress programme.

25/03 - DENMARK vs NORTH MACEDONIA - FIFA Football World CUP 2026 - Parken Stadium
Denmark vs North Macedonia - Play-offs match - Group qualifying Football match for World Championships 2026 - USA.

29/03 - PIANO DAYS COPENHAGEN 2026 - KoncertKirken - Nørrebro
The aim of the Piano Days Copenhagen is to create a platform for piano related projects in order to promote the development of musical dimensions and to continue sharing the centuries-old joy of playing piano. Piano Day welcomes all kinds of piano lovers - young and old - amateur and professional - of any musical direction - to join in. The Piano Days Copenhagen is intended to be the most joyful of all tuneful holidays and musical events. 29. March 2026 - Koncertkirken - Blågårds Plads - Piano Day takes place on the 88th day of the year because of the number of keys on the instrument being celebrated.

27/03 - 29/08 - BAKKEN 2026 - New summer season
Bakken is over 400 years old - and the world's oldest amusement park. Bakken will open for the new summer season 2026 - with more than 150 attractions and cosy restaurants to choose just 14 km north of Copenhagen. Free admission!

April

01/04 - 12/10 - THE OPEN AIR MUSEEUM – Lyngby - Copenhagen
The Open Air Museum includes more than 100 buildings - where you can discover how farmers and smallholders lived and worked in different regions of Denmark in the 1700s - 1800s and 1900s. A must see tourist attraction and historic venue. The buildings range from cottages to manor houses to windmills and watermills - from poor houses to the smithy - lace school and pottery workshop.

02/04 - 06/04 - EASTER EVENT 2026 - Public Danish Holy Days & Holidays - Denmark
Celebrate the traditional Danish holy Easter week and holidays in Copenhagen together with the Danes and Copenhageners - as there are plenty of activities and events going on in the cities townscape. The Danes just love their Easter traditions and celebrate these holy Holidays with plenty of food and drinks plus family gatherings. Visit the Zoo presenting many new baby cubs - take a relaxed stroll down through the world's longest Pedestrian street “Strøget" with an extravaganza of shops and cafés - visit all the museums in Copenhagen - and afterwards visit cosy Nyhavn with “The longest bar in Scandinavia” - and then stopover for an Easter Mass in one of the over 100 churches in Copenhagen and the 2,000 churches and cathedrals in Denmark - for shortly thereafter to climb the Town Hall Tower and experience an panoramic look to Sweden and the outskirts of Copenhagen - and then end by eating the famous Easter Cold Buffet Table with plenty of Danish “Snaps” and cold foamed and strong Easter “beer”. And there will be Danish flags on busses & public buildings during the Easter Holyday and Holiday all over the entire Danish Kingdom.

10/04 - 12/04 - eCarExpo Copenhagen 2026 - Bella Center
Europe’s largest electric car fair in Copenhagen -the eCarExpo in Bella Center, visitors can get to know the rapidly growing range of rechargeable cars gathered in one place - and test drive more than 50 different new car models! The electrification of the car park is going super-fast, and to meet the rapidly growing demand for plug-in and electric vehicles, eCarExpo in its fourth year in Denmark has grown to twice the size after the premiere in 2021 to accommodate all the new electric vehicle models. The electrification of the car park is going super-fast in Denmark.

10/04 - Pink Floyd Project - “WAITING FOR THE WORMS” - Portalen Greve
Scandinavian Pink Floyd Project WAITING FOR THE WORMS is re-performing the legendary “Wish You Were Here” and “Dark Side of The Moon”in its entirety. The band presents this particular album’s 50th anniversary and will be celebrated at this concert with visuals, light shows and quadraphonic sound. Pink Floyd Project will feature 10 musicians on stage and a hand-picked arsenal of previous and new instruments. “Wish You Were Here” was released on vinyl in 1975 and during Pink Floyd’s golden age - and an album many will hail as their absolute very best.

07/04 - 21/09 - TIVOLI 2026 - New summer season
Tivoli Gardens opens the gates for summer season 2026 - with concerts - amusements and other events. Admission required!

16/04 - THE DANISH QUEEN MARGRETHE’s BIRTHDAY - Amalienborg Palace
HM Queen Margrethe II - will be celebrated on the balcony of Amalienborg Palace on her 86 year birthday by the Danes and Copenhageners at noon 12.00 - where people by tradition gather at the square of Amalienborg Palace and wave the Danish flag for the Queen and her family. The Royal Guard will be dressed in red gala uniforms and will play many birthday songs for the Queen. Visitors - who are in Copenhagen´- should experience this popular and traditional event in royal surroundings and join in to celebrate the very popular Danish Monarch.

20/4 – 22/04 - ISPE 2026 - Europe Annual Conference - Bella Center
The ISPE Europe Annual Conference 2026 in Copenhagen, will bring together pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical professionals from all levels of the industry - from students and emerging leaders to the most senior executives in drug manufacturing, supply chain, devices, equipment, and services, and global regulatory agencies. This flagship event will explore how cutting-edge technologies, such as artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML), virtual and augmented reality, and smart manufacturing, are reshaping the pharma industry.

May

01/05 - THE INTERNATIONAL WORKER’S DAY 2026 - Fælledparken - Copenhagen
The International Worker’s Day or Labour Day is celebrated by hundred-thousand in Copenhagen and by millions all over the world. The first Worker’s Day demonstration in Denmark was held at “Fælledparken” - Copenhagen on May 1st in 1890 - to commemorate the victory of the 8-hour working day and free holidays achieved by the Danish worker’s movement and unions. The International Worker’s Day has since been a great public event every year all over Denmark, with many political meetings and other types of festivities and celebrations. It is a full holiday for blue collar workers.

01/05 - THE GREAT PRAYER DAY - 2026 (Store Bededag) - Public Danish Holy Day - Denmark
The Great Prayer Day - “Store Bededag” and “Varme hveder” - is the Danes beloved and traditional Holy Day and public holiday. This Christian holy day has a great tradition - as the Danes since 1686 - have eaten a special type of wheaten buns called "hvedeknopper" - or more popular named “varme hveder”. In olden days - and way back in history - all bakeries was closed on this holy day - and people was compelled to buy these “hvederknopper” the evening before "The Great Prayer Day" and had to warm and eat them on the following holy holiday as "varmer hveder". Fresh wheaten buns "varmer hveder" has for generations been a great Danish tradition to eat on the evening and day of “Store Bededag”. And there will be Danish flags on busses & public buildings. Great Prayer Day is also a Great confirmation day in Denmark.

02/05 - THE MUSIC Of THE WALL- LIVE IN CONCERT - Falconer Concert Hall
For loyal fans Pink Floyd - here is the great opportunity to experience the classic and legendary concert “THE MUSIC Of THE WALL- LIVE IN CONCERT” in Copenhagen, which the Pink Floyd rock band performed at the Berlin Wall for the first time on their tour on the border between East and West Germany. Since the “Wall Concerts” with the iconic music that include all Pink Floyd songs have toured around the world with great success and exhilarating audiences. “The Wall” is one of the most eminent rock albums ever produced and all the music and songs from this album will be performed on stage by some of the original musicians.

08/05 - 10/05 - 11/05 - SALSA-FESTIVAL - 2026 - Kedelhallen - Frederiksberg - Copenhagen
Come and join the Salsa Libre & Festival in Copenhagen that offers more than 50 dance workshops in Salsa, Mambo - Cha Cha - Bachata - Zouk - Boogaloo - and other classic Latin dances. There will be World class shows & performances by some of the best Latin Dancer artists in the world at this 12th annual Copenhagen Salsa Festival.

10/05 - COPENHAGEN MARATHON - 2026
The 2026 Marathon Race starts and finishes by the waterfront beside the Royal Library "The Black Diamond". The traffic-free course can roughly be split into 3 laps each consisting of approximately 14 kilometres. So come and Join this year’s marathon with perfect service from start to finish. Organizer and Sponsor Sparta Athletic and Motion.

14/05 - ASCENSION DAY - (Kristi Himmelfartsdag) - Public Danish Holy Day & Holiday - Denmark
The Feast of the Ascension is one of the great feasts in the Christian liturgical calendar - and commemorates the bodily Ascension of Jesus into heaven. Ascension Day “Kristi Himmelfartsdag” is traditionally celebrated on a Thursday - 40 day after Easter. The Ascension of Christ is commemorated in Denmark - is a national flag - holy and public holiday. And there will be Danish flags on busses & public buildings.

19/05 - TRI19/05 - TRIO con BRIO - New Voices - The Black Diamond - Copenhagen
At this memorable musical evening, Trio con Brio Copenhagen returns with yet another new work, this time by Rune Glerup. And then the trio becomes a quintet again with two new voices in classical music. This season you can experience Trio con Brio Copenhagen in the new concert series New Voices, which is a three-year series with concerts in Boulez-Saal Berlin, the Diamond Copenhagen and Aarhus Music Society. Tonight's concert is the second concert in the series of classic chamber music.

23/05 - 24/05 - COPENHAGEN CUP 2026 - Avedøre Stadium
The International youth football tournament in Copenhagen - is a unique football tournament at modern Avedøre Stadium with over 16 pitches, and an intercontinental atmosphere. Copenhagen Cup will provide the best football experience possible with over 30 football teams competing from around Europe. Copenhagen Cup’s competing teams come from 5 different countries - where spectators can experience an international football tournament with a huge variety of different activities besides football. Cup Copenhagen is offering tournament for pro clubs, amateur clubs and young teams. The Copenhagen cup tournament is hosted by three local clubs: Hvidovre IF, BK Friheden, and Rosenhøj Boldklub.

24/05 - 25/05 - WHITSUN EVENT & WEEKEND 2026 (Pinse) - Public Danish Holy Days & Holiday - Denmark
Celebrate the 3-days traditional Danish “Pinse” holy Whitsun holidays (Pentecost) in Copenhagen together with the Danes and Copenhageners - where the Whitsun’s bright warm sun will appear high above and will invite visitors and the sun hungry Danes and Copenhageners outdoors to visit the amusement parks “Bakken” and "Tivoli Gardens” plus arrange Picnic’s and Barbecue activities in open air and out in the wonderful beach and light green forests and woodland areas placed around Copenhagen and Denmark - while some citizens will follow the Whitsun Services in the many historical Churches in the City and beyond - and then enjoy the Grand Whitsun Buffet with great Danish speciality - swallowed down with “snaps” and wine plus draught foaming “beers" - while experiencing the traditional "Whitsun Sun Dancing" in the morning all over Denmark. The Danes just love their Pinse” Weekend and Holy holidays together with friends and family. Experience and see “Pinsesolen danse pinsemorgen” - and there will be Danish flags on all public transport & public buildings celebrating the Whitsun festivities 50 days after Easter and the birth of the church.

25/05 - ROYAL RUN COPENHAGEN 2026 - HM King Frederik X & the Royal Family
After the successful and first ROYAL RUN arrangement in 2018 - which was arranged by Crown Prince Frederik’s to celebrate his round 50th years birthday - he has once again arranged for a new Royal Run event on Monday - 25th May - 2026 - where everyone can participate and join the entire Royal Danish family running for a one mile run in the streets of Copenhagen. This year with King Frederik X in front - the Royal Run will start and end at Amalienborg Palace - and nearly 100.000 runners are expected to participate in this traditional Royal Run event in the streets of Copenhagen together with thousands of cheering spectators and fans on the Royal Running route. The Royal Run has turned into a popular annual event in five selected mayor cities across the Danish Nation - and is a sport festival that appeals to thousands of runners on all skill levels.

26/05 - HM KING FREDERIK’s BIRTHDAY - AND NATIONAL FLAGDAY
HM King Frederik X Birthday will be celebrated on the balcony of Frederik VIII’s Palace by the Danes and Copenhageners at noon 12.00 - where people by tradition gather at the square of Amalienborg Palaces and wave the Danish flag for the King and his family. The Royal Guard will be dressed in red gala uniforms and will play many birthday songs for the Danish King. Visitors - who are in Copenhagen - should experience this popular and traditional event in royal surroundings and join in to celebrate a very popular Danish Monarch.

29/05 - 30/05 - COPENHAGEN BEER FESTIVAL 2026 - Copenhagen
Danish Beer enthusiast arrange every year their annual Copenhagen Beer Festival (Ølfestival) - where all players from the Danish brewery industry and minor microbreweries - as well as foreign beer breweries - meet to present their beers - and where the audience can taste as much as they like of the different beer types and sorts. The beer festival will be held at Lokomotiværkstedet - where more than 800 beer types and sorts from over 80 local and foreign beer producers can be tasted and enjoyed at the Beer Festival - and especially this Beer Event will be a great and tasty experience for tourists visiting Copenhagen.

29/05 - 31/05 - ROSKILDE AGRICULTURAL & CATTLE SHOW 2026– Roskilde
The 53 yearly and traditional Agricultural & Cattle Show 2026 - at Roskilde - where farmers and other professionals from the agricultural sector meet and greet with country residents and city folks at this venue - and where farmers exhibit their most magnificent prime specimens - 2000 different livestock’s and agricultural machinery plus accessories for leisure - outdoor living and professional use. There will be special exhibitions on hunting - forestry - children's animal show and foodstuff. Last year almost 90,000 spectators visited the Agricultural Show venue at Roskilde. There will also be plentiful of tastings - competitions & demonstrations.

29/05 - 31/05 - BLOOM FESTIVAL 2026 - Søndermarken - Copenhagen
The Copenhagen Bloom Festival 2026 - is a tribute to all scientific issues of nature - held in the fresh air and celebrating “the nature of nature”. The Copenhagen Bloom & science festival features domestic and international researchers - plus debates - conversations - lectures and nature walks in the spirit of famous Danish scientists like Tycho Brahe and Niels Bohr. The Copenhagen Bloom festival’s aim is to pull science out of the lab and spice it up with food - art and philosophy - announces the organisers of the Bloom Festival - The Carlsberg Foundation. The Bloom Festival 2026 - will take place in the picturesque Søndermarken Park in Frederiksberg Municipality - located on the outskirts of Copenhagen - and the festival offers something for science fans of all ages. Best of all - entry to the majority of events is completely free - and the Søndermarken Park area is the perfect and ideal green spot to host a large picnic assembly and combine it with popular scientific information about the nature. Bloom is Denmark’s biggest ideas and science festival. Bloom was founded in 2015, and for the 2025 festival, Bloom presented more than 100 unique events and had over 40,000 visitors during the three festival days.

June

01/06 - 31/08 - HARBOUR BATHING 2026 - Copenhagen Harbour Area
Since June 2002 the Copenhageners no longer need to visit the beaches in the summer season outside of the city to have a fresh swim in crystal clean blue water - as the bathing water around the harbour area has reached a quality equal to the bathing water at the many blue flag beaches on the coastline of Copenhagen. Two free outdoor bathing sites - right in the centre of town - in the harbour area have been established. The stationary bathing facility at Islands Brygge - with a capacity for roughly 600 people - opened in June 2002 near Langebro - and the floating harbour swim bath called Copencabana - close to the shopping mall Fisketorvet - with three basins that cover more than 650 square meters. The bathing facilities have life savers constantly on duty and both bathing places have from the very beginning been a great success. Since – several more Harbour Bathing facilities have been established alongside Copenhagen’s harbour front. The Opening of the harbour bathing season is from June 1st to August 31st - and is a great yearly tradition. Come and join the Copenhageners from 07:00 am to 07:00 pm on weekdays - and Saturday and Sundays from 11:00 am to 07:00 pm.

05/06 - CONSTITUTION DAY 2026 (Grundlovsdag) - Denmark
June 5th is the Danes Constitution day - and the anniversary of signing the first Danish constitution of 1849 - which established Denmark with a constitutional monarchy and since one of the world’s most democratic countries. Constitution Day is a public and national holiday and most shops in Denmark are closed. The Danes just love celebrating their "Grundlovsdag" - that honours democracy in Denmark and is connected with many political speeches plus other types of public events and leisure activities all over Denmark. And there will be Danish flags on busses & public buildings. The day is also Father's Day in Denmark. (Flag Day and Public holiday).

05/06 - 06/06 - NORDIC DART MASTERS - 2026 - Forum Copenhagen
The Nordic Dart Tournament 2026 - consists of eight of the best players in the world - who meet local dart playing qualifiers to crown a Nordic Dart Champion. The reigning world champions will defend his trophy among the other Dart Masters that are expected to participate in Nordic Dart Master’s tournament Copenhagen. These Dart Champions have more than 100 darts titles and several world championships combined and are guarantors for lots of "180's" and maybe even a single one of the legendary 9-dart closures.

08/06 - 15/06 - KLANG Festival 2026 - Black Diamond
Again this year, the KLANG opening concert will take place in The Black Diamond – but this time the concert will not only take place in the Queen's Hall: it will also move out onto the waterfront and in front of the Queen's Hall. The KLANG Festival is Denmark's largest festival for contemporary music. The festival embraces the music from after the Second World War, but primarily focuses on the latest music. KLANG takes place every year on a large number of Copenhagen's stages.

06/06 - 14/06 - AROUND ZEALAND REGATTA Sailing Week 2026 - Elsinore
The Classic boat race also called "The Sea Marathon" can celebrate its 80th year anniversary with over 2000 sailing ships. Around Zealand Regatta 2026 - starts and ends at Elsinore port. The sailing ships can be seen from Copenhagen's coast. The sailing race is a national event and experience lasting 2-3 days and covers a course of 232 nautical miles around Zealand. Time zone: Europe - Copenhagen.

12/06 - 14/06 - THE COPENHAGEN CARNIVAL 2026 - Copenhagen
The Carnival in Copenhagen - is an the major event of the year - which attracts Carnival fans and spectators from all over Denmark and Scandinavia. During this 3-day arrangement in and around Copenhagen City from June 12 to 14 - 2026, there will be a lot of free fun - music - workshops and dancing performances in colourful costumes and carnival dresses. During the carnival period - there will be many parades with numerous samba bands that will accompany and entertain the dancers and audience during the Carnival Event in Copenhagen.

11/06 – 17/06 - COPENHAGEN PHOTO FESTIVAL 2026 - Refshaleøen - Copenhagen
June is summertime in Copenhagen and visitors from abroad are welcome to drop in and stroll around at the spacious Festival Center located on the rustic landscape and wild picturesque park at the artificial island Refshaleøen and experience the 17th edition of the open air Copenhagen Photo Festival 2026, which is the largest festival for photography in the Nordic countries. During the 10 festival days spectators can enjoy all the various photographic motifs at the huge festival grounds. The venue FRAME, that is turned into an innovative exhibition area offering a 360 degree festival experience, which will connect the best of photography and lens-based art with hang out spots, drinks, talks and events plus a year round platform that works to shine light on camera and lens based art via events, exhibitions, digital formats and cross-functional collaborations, which is a true inspirational and magical oasis for fans of creative photographic artwork.

15/06 - DANNEBROG Celebration 2026 - Valdemar’s Day - Denmark
All over Denmark - the Danes will celebrate Valdemar’s Day and their beloved flag “Dannebrog” on June 15th - 2026 - which became the Danes national flag - when it fell down from the sky in Estonia in 1219 - according to the everlasting myth and treasured legend. In 2019, the Danes celebrated the 800 year anniversary of “Dannebrog”.

17/06 – 19/06 - ESMO 2026 - Bella Center
The ESMO Gynaecological Cancers Congress in Copenhagen is dedicated to advancing our understanding and treatment of gynaecological cancers, including ovarian, cervical, uterine, vaginal, and vulvar malignancies. Bringing together leading experts, researchers, and healthcare professionals from around the world, the programme features keynote lectures, dynamic discussions, and interactive sessions designed to foster collaboration and accelerate progress in the field. A special focus is aimed supporting the next generation of oncology professionals.

24/06 - 30/06 - FREE SUMMER DANCE 2026 - Fælledparken - Copenhagen
Dance with the Copenhageners at Fælledparken in 2026. SWINGTIME - LATIN – TANGO etc. Free open air Dancing session and lessons at Fælledparken with great live bands and happy dancing people. Everyone is welcome - so take your partner or find one and join in a programme of popular dances – with free dancing lessons that will teach you some basic steps and start you off on the right foot - when you want to dance - SWING - SALSA - TANGO - RUMBA – STANDARD and much more.
So - take them stepping shoes on and turn loose on the dance floor. Dancing will take place in June and July – Monday to Thursday from 19.00 – 22.00 p.m. The Culture and Leisure Committee of Copenhagen’s City Council is the prime organizer of this very trendy and successful event.

23/06 - SANKT HANS EVE 2026 - Celebrate this yearly traditional event with the Danes
Sankt Hans Aften (St. John’s Eve) was an official religious holiday in Denmark until 1770 - and has since the time of the Vikings been a Danish tradition of celebrating the Midsummer with bonfires and speeches all over the country in the evening of 23th June - 2026. Especially on the coastline of Denmark bonfires are lit to celebrate the midsummer month - and a great tradition is to sing “midsommervisen” – the Midsummer Hymn by Holger Drachmann - “Vi elsker vort land” - We love our Country.

27/06 - 04/07 - ROSKILDE FESTIVAL 2026 – Roskilde
The Great and famous Rock and Music Festival will start end of June 2026. Roskilde Festival always presents the most up to date and progressive music programme and bands as well as lots of events and activities. Warm-up from June 24. - 2026. Many bands are ready to perform with other contemporary - legendary - progressive and innovating quality music from all over the world at Roskilde Festival 2026. Camping is free with a festival ticket.

July

01/07 - 04/07 - ROSKILDE FESTIVAL 2026 – Roskilde
The Great and famous Rock and Music Festival will continue in July, and end on July 4th.. 2026. Roskilde Festival always presents the most up to date and progressive music programme and bands as well as lots of events and activities. Many bands are ready to perform with other contemporary - legendary - progressive and innovating quality music from all over the world at Roskilde Festival 2026. Camping is free with a festival ticket.

01/07 - 25/07 - FREE SUMMER DANCE 2026 - Fælledparken - Copenhagen
Dance with the Copenhageners at Fælledparken in 2026. SWINGTIME - LATIN – TANGO etc. Free open air Dancing session and lessons at Fælledparken with great live bands and happy dancing people. Everyone is welcome - so take your partner or find one and join in a programme of popular dances – with free dancing lessons that will teach you some basic steps and start you off on the right foot - when you want to dance - SWING - SALSA - TANGO - RUMBA – STANDARD and much more.
So - take them stepping shoes on and turn loose on the dance floor. Dancing will take place in June and July – Monday to Thursday from 19.00 – 22.00 p.m. The Culture and Leisure Committee of Copenhagen’s City Council is the prime organizer of this very trendy and successful event.

01/07 - 31/08 - HARBOUR BATHING 2026 - Copenhagen Harbour Area
Since June 2002 the Copenhageners no longer need to visit the beaches in the summer season outside of the city to have a fresh swim in crystal clean blue water - as the bathing water around the harbour area has reached a quality equal to the bathing water at the many blue flag beaches on the coastline of Copenhagen. Two free outdoor bathing sites - right in the centre of town - in the harbour area have been established. The stationary bathing facility at Islands Brygge - with a capacity for roughly 600 people - opened in June 2002 near Langebro - and the floating harbour swim bath called Copencabana - close to the shopping mall Fisketorvet - with three basins that cover more than 650 square meters. The bathing facilities have life savers constantly on duty and both bathing places have from the very beginning been a great success. Since – several more Harbour Bathing facilities have been established alongside Copenhagen’s harbour front. The Opening of the harbour bathing season is from June 1st to August 31st - and is a great yearly tradition. Come and join the Copenhageners from 07:00 am to 07:00 pm on weekdays - and Saturday and Sundays from 11:00 am to 07:00 pm.

03/07 - 12/07 - JAZZ FESTIVAL 2026 - Copenhagen
The famous Copenhagen Jazz Festival will once again contribute to spread various types of swinging Jazz music all around Copenhagen at various venues and "hot spots" - where Danish and international Jazz Bands will perform live in over 1400 concerts at over 100 indoor and outdoor arrangements and venues. This is the 47 edition of Jazz in Copenhagen - and a genuine Jazz experience for hard-core Jazz lovers visiting Copenhagen in July 2026.

04/07 - REBILD FESTIVAL 2026 - Rebild Nationalpark - Jutland
Every year since July 4th 1912 - thousands of Danish-Americans and their descendants - together with other Danes have joined in the celebration of the American Independence Day on the beautiful heather-covered hills at Rebild National Park in Jutland - just 20 km south of Aalborg. The Rebild Festival is also an expression of gratitude to the land which welcomed more than 300,000 Danish immigrants - and the tradition has been maintained in order to strengthen the ties of friendship between Denmark and USA - and all the many Danish ancestors involved. On this festival day - Stars and Stripes - and the Danish flag “Dannebrog” are flown side-by-side in natural picturesque surroundings - and as an honour to both countries. US-citizens, especially of Danish descent, who are visiting Copenhagen, can experience this festival in Jutland on July 4th. By train nearly 6 hours and by bus the trip will take about 4 hours from the Danish Capital, and there is plenty of lodging facilities at Rebild and in Aalborg. We arrange tours and accommodation. As a tribute to this yearly and traditional friendship festival, and as a countdown to the event - the added VIDEO performs -Strike Up the Band. Yeh - Let the drums roll out - Let the trumpet call - While the people shout "Strike up the band".

07/07 - 09/07 - SPIE AS 2026 - Bella Center
SPIE Astronomical Telescopes + Instrumentation is the leading technical event for the international astronomical engineering community. At this advanced space technology event and congress - scientists and engineers share the latest advances and project updates in ground- and space-based telescopes, instrumentation, and supporting technologies. Learn from experts and connect with peers by joining us onsite in Copenhagen at SPIE Astronomical Telescopes + Instrumentation for live instruction and take advantage of this opportunity to meet face-to-face with an expert instructor and group of people with similar goals and challenges.

17/07 - GREEN CONCERT 2026 (GRØN KONCERT) - Øresundsparken - Amager - Copenhagen
Green Concert (Grøn Koncert) has for over 3 decades been one of the most popular open-air rock concerts and music events that is spread all over major cities and venues in Denmark with Danish musicians and bands performing. The Green Concert and music festival is arranged by the Muscular Dystrophy Foundation - and supported by Tuborg Brewery as the main sponsor for these live and spectacular music events around Denmark - which attracts and gathers over 300.000 excited fans and enthusiastic music - food - beer and partying spectators every year. In July 2026 - Green Concert (Grøn Koncert) will reach Copenhagen at two venues - on the isle of Amager and in Valby. All profits from the Green Concerts go to the Muscular Dystrophy Foundation's work to support and strengthen people with muscular dystrophy and their relatives.

19/07 - 30/07 - COPENHAGEN SUMMER FESTIVAL 2026 - Charlottenborg
Copenhagen Summer Festival presents classical chamber music with young talents and award winners at the highest level from home and abroad. These Classical star concerts with young talents and award winning recipients - is just a must for classical music lovers visiting Copenhagen - and the stage at Charlottenborg Palace from 1672 - in the centrum of Copenhagen will sets the perfect frame for many successful classical concerts. The festival is one of the most important and only stage in town for young musical talents. The Copenhagen Summer Festival Concerts show the elite of award winners and have given many leading ensembles their first presentation in Copenhagen. Alongside with the upcoming stars of tomorrow - this festival presents high-profile artists with an admirable reputation - who definitely mark Copenhagen as an international music city.

27/07 - GREEN CONCERT 2026 (GRØN KONCERT) - Valbyparken - Copenhagen
Green Concert (Grøn Koncert) has for over 3 decades been one of the most popular open-air rock concerts and music events that is spread all over major cities and venues in Denmark with Danish musicians and bands performing. The Green Concert and music festival is arranged by the Muscular Dystrophy Foundation - and supported by Tuborg Brewery as the main sponsor for these live and spectacular music events around Denmark - which attracts and gathers over 300.000 excited fans and enthusiastic music - food - beer and partying spectators every year. In July 2026 - Green Concert (Grøn Koncert) will reach Copenhagen at two venues - on the isle of Amager and in Valby. All profits from the Green Concerts go to the Muscular Dystrophy Foundation's work to support and strengthen people with muscular dystrophy and their relatives.

August

01/08 - 31/08 - HARBOUR BATHING 2026 - Copenhagen Harbour Area
Since June 2002 the Copenhageners no longer need to visit the beaches in the summer season outside of the city to have a fresh swim in crystal clean blue water - as the bathing water around the harbour area has reached a quality equal to the bathing water at the many blue flag beaches on the coastline of Copenhagen. Two free outdoor bathing sites - right in the centre of town - in the harbour area have been established. The stationary bathing facility at Islands Brygge - with a capacity for roughly 600 people - opened in June 2002 near Langebro - and the floating harbour swim bath called Copencabana - close to the shopping mall Fisketorvet - with three basins that cover more than 650 square meters. The bathing facilities have life savers constantly on duty and both bathing places have from the very beginning been a great success. Since – several more Harbour Bathing facilities have been established alongside Copenhagen’s harbour front. The Opening of the harbour bathing season is from June 1st to August 31st - and is a great yearly tradition. Come and join the Copenhageners from 07:00 am to 07:00 pm on weekdays - and Saturday and Sundays from 11:00 am to 07:00 pm.

Awaiting Date and Venue - COPENHAGEN HISTORIC GRAND PRIX 2026
The 20th historic race with Classic Cars and Vintage Oldtimers in and arounds the streets of Copenhagen will probably take place in the beginning of August 2026. The organizers are awaiting date and venue from local authorities to execute this historic event in the areas of Copenhagen - just few kilometres from the city centre - and will be the greatest and biggest historic car race event yet in Copenhagen. The Classic Cars will be driven by 150 passionate drivers - and almost 40-50,000 cheering spectators are expected to attend this HISTORIC GRAND PRIX Event.

01/08 - DANISH DERBY 2026 - Copenhagen Racecourse - Klampenborg
Copenhagen Racecourse Klampenborg will host the most prestigious and iconic events in the Danish race house calendar and on the Danish racetracks - The Danish Weekend Derby 2026. This sports and social event is the grand horse racing festival of the year - which dates back to 1875 - and is the place to dress up in your very best to see the finest thoroughbred horses competing to win the Derby. Derby Day is a great day out and has always had a very special atmosphere – the gates open at 10 am and the first races start at 12.30 pm. The racecourse at Klampenborg is situated just a few miles outside of Copenhagen and surrounded by forest and velvet-green pastures that topple into the valleys below Jægersborg Deer Park and offers absolute tranquillity - wildlife galore - and a truly spectacular setting.

08/08 - 14/08 -15/08 - OPERA HEDELAND 2026 - Giacomo Puccini’s "TOSCA"
All opera lovers and dedicated opera fans - come to the open air amphitheatre situated in the beautiful Hedeland Nature Park - only 30 minutes from Copenhagen - and spend the evening in the green landscaped areas of historic Hedeland - enjoying your own picnic with your favourite wines - in a cosy - informal and significant Danish way - combining high arts and simply enjoy really good company with other Danes - when Opera Hedeland performs Giacomo Puccini’s beloved opera "TOSCA" under the starry sky on Denmark's largest outdoor opera stage. Opera dates 8. - 14. and 15. August - 2026.

13/08 - 23/08 - COPENHAGEN OPERA FESTIVAL 2026 - Copenhagen
The Copenhagen Opera Festival 2026 - is a must for any opera lover and appeals also to the new curious generation that wants to get familiar with opera and experience the drama and passion of this fine and magic art put out into new spaces around Copenhagen – on the streets - on the water and even underground! With a line-up of leading international singers and musicians - there’s something for opera goers of all ages. The 2026 Opera Festival Programme offers more than 50 different productions - from Puccini's "La Bohème" to Wagner's "The Ring". Copenhagen Opera Festival is an exciting initiative in Danish cultural life - and The Opera Festival pays tribute to opera as an art-form by taking it out of the traditional theatre and letting its sounds ring out over the streets - the underground and the waterways of the city. The Danish Opera Festival attracts every year Danish - tens of thousands Scandinavian and European spectators.

16/08 - IRONMAN COPENHAGEN 2026
This summer the race of a lifetime - IRONMAN will take place in Copenhagen - where all the hard core participants can enjoy a spectator-filled course through historic Copenhagen. The swim is a 3.8 km one-lap course in the lagoon at Amager Beach Park. For the 180 km bike ride, competitors will wind through central Copenhagen. The four-lap run course stretches along the city’s harbour, lined with bright 17th and 18th-century row houses with more than 150,000 cheering fans.

21/08 - 30/08 - COPENHAGEN COOKING & FOOD FESTIVAL 2026 - Copenhagen
For more than a week - visitors, tourists and Copenhageners can experience cooking - culinary and gourmet days in August - where the entire Danish capital will just be bubbling and sizzling with signature dishes - gastronomic delights - and creative food specialties - as eateries - restaurants - chefs and cultural institutions invite everybody in Copenhagen inside for a special food experiences and dining treat - to taste Danish gastronomy and Nordic cuisine at the Festival Venue situated at Israel Square in central Copenhagen. At the Cooking and Food Event - the organizers will turn up the festivities and present a varied program with everything from quirky dining practices to professional workshops - specialized show kitchens and assorted drinking stations. The only conditions the town planners require from the participants are - that everyone joining - has a hefty appetite before entering the Cooking and Food site. The municipalities of Copenhagen and Frederiksberg are the main sponsors and organizers of Copenhagen Cooking Festival.

23-08 - THE LITTLE MERMAID 2026 - Birthday Celebration - Copenhagen
Tourist and sightseers in Copenhagen can participate in the celebration of the Little Mermaid’s birthday - as the sculpture of the Little Mermaid at the entrance to Copenhagen Port was raised on August 23 - 1913 - and was a gift to the city from Danish brewer and founder of Ny Carlsberg - Carl Jacobsen. This year she is celebrating her 113 year old birthday and she will be happy if everyone from countries outside Denmark will come and celebrate her together with many mermaid’s swimming around her famous bronze stature. The celebration of the Little Mermaid’s birthday is arranged by the Danish Swimming Association.

28/08 - 29/08 - SWIMMING THE CANALS OF CHRISTIANSBORG 2026 - Copenhagen
Everyone can participate in this 2-days 2026 swimming competition around the 2 km canals of Christiansborg Castle and under 8 bridges, with thousands of cheering spectators. The start point of the race will be at the “Black Diamond” at 9.00 a.m. and will nearly end here too. Test your condition and the fresh waters of Copenhagen harbour. The swimming distance is 1.900 meter - 1.9 km. Contact the Danish Swimming Association - and Trygfonden - who has arranged this contest since 2006 - if you are interested to participate in this popular and yearly swimming event.

30/08 - DANISH TROTTING DERBY 2026 - Charlottenlund Racetrack
Visit the Charlottenlund Racetrack (Lunden) established in 1891 - by the Danish Trotting Club and participate in the yearly Danish Trotting Derby 2026 - near the beautiful woodlands of Charlottenlund.

29/08 - BAKKEN - Ending season - 2026
Bakken will close for the summer season 2026 - on August 29.

September

05/09 - HONOURING DANISH MILITARY - FLAG DAY - The Citadel & Denmark
September 5th - is every year a Special Flag Day for Honouring Danish military personnel and veterans - who have bravely served Denmark in the many conflict areas abroad - and participated fearlessly in many international missions outside Denmark. The Danes -especially and respectfully honour their brave countrymen - heroic military personal and courageous serving soldiers - who tragically lost their precious lives or were invalidated in action for the course of defending the fight for freedom and peace worldwide - and the Danes are also really proud of their strong and engaged Army forces. Everyone visiting Copenhagen can participate in honouring and commemorating the Danish fallen heroes and veterans at the Army Headquarters on the Citadel grounds (Kastellet) - and old fortification areas of Copenhagen - together with Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary - plus all the deeply affected and mourning families - and representatives from the Danish Military Forces - where the occasion is marked with wreath- laying ceremony at the National Monument - on this special Flag and Memorial Day. The large Memoria Wall - built in pure granite from the Danish Island Bornholm - has a glorifying and thoughtful inscription engraved in Danish. “En tid - Et sted - Et menneske”. One time -One place - One human being.

13/09 - 15/09 - ISTAT 2026 - Bella Center
This summer the race of a lifetThe ISTAT 2026 conference in Copenhagen is the ISTAT EMEA 2026 event, happening at Bella Center, bringing together thousands of commercial aviation professionals for networking, market discussions, and industry trends, with specific modules like Professional Development (PDP) as wll as concluding aircraft trading, finance, and market forecasts.

20/09 - COPENHAGEN HALF MARATHON 2026 - Copenhagen
The CPH Half has become world-wide renowned for it’s super fast course and place to run fast time, and anyone can participate in the CPH Half. Held on traffic-free, wide roads and boulevards, the course is extremely fast and characterized by few and soft curves making for ideal conditions for an enjoyable and fast race, as well as experiencing sightseeing in a cool city. Not only top runners have discovered the potential for running fast times in Copenhagen. Recreational runners and running enthusiasts from all over the world are traveling to Copenhagen to chase a personal best and have an unforgettable experience over the distance of 21.0975 kilometres.

21/09 - Tivoli - Ending Summer Season 2026
Tivoli Gardens will close the gates for the summer season 2026 on September 21.

October

04/10 - THE EREMITAGE RUN 2026 - The Deer Park
Come and participate for the 56 time - in the world’s first fun and run wellness arrangement called the traditional Eremitage Run north of Copenhagen together with over 20,000 active runners - and 20-30,000 spectators. Run through the 13,3 km tracks around the beautiful Eremitage Plains and experience all the deer’s in the Deer Park and the natural scenic beauty of the forest and woodlands, dressed in Autumn Colours. Meet at the “Red Port” by the Deer Park. The Eremitage run race was held for the first time in 1969.

09/10 - THE NIGHT OF CULTURE - 2026 - Copenhagen
Explore Copenhagen and all its Cultural venues and events after dark with the Night of Culture Badge. On The Night of Culture 2026 - the aim is to temporarily change the ambience and cultural landscape of Copenhagen. The whole city is an integral part of The Night of Culture - involving major and minor cultural institutions from the main boroughs of Nørrebro - Vesterbro - Christianshavn - Østerbro – Frederiksberg and central Copenhagen. This Cultural evening event appeals to children - couples - families - groups and individuals and offers something for everybody: theatre - music - experimental arts - dancing - city walks - lectures and the list goes on. You can buy tickets all over the city for this yearly Cultural arrangement.

November

01/11 – 30/11 - CHRISTMAS PARTIES - The Traditional “Julefrokost” - all over Copenhagen
One of the great traditions in Copenhagen in November and up to Christmas Eve, is the traditional Christmas Parties “Julefrokost” offered by various restaurants and popular eating venues in and around the bustling city of Copenhagen - which combine an extravaganza of classis and delicious Christmas Lunches and Dinners, floating with all types of beers and Danish “firewater” called snaps plus plenty of different kinds of alcoholic drinks. And last but not least - the Christmas Celebration Parties are cool get together gatherings and festivities with good vibes, dance and entertainment among friends, colleagues, Copenhagener and Scandinavians, all with the same aim to celebrate Christmas in pleasant and enjoyable company with each other. Visitors in town during the Christmas period in Copenhagen - should participate and test these spectacular Christmas Lunch and Dinners Parties “Julefrokost” - and join in together with happy people and groups to experience these special and unforgettable “Julefrokoster” and Christmas Parties.

01/11 - 30/11 - CHRISTMAS MARKETS & EVENTS all over COPENHAGEN
There are many Christmas Markets spread all over Copenhagen during the month of November - where the Copenhageners are loading up for their Christmas activities and the traditional celebration of Christmas in December. The Christmas events around the city will be a pleasant mixture of choirs singing Danish Christmas Carols - Christmas Brass bands entertaining - Christmas Concerts - Christmas Amusements for children and families - and the longest pedestrian street in the world “Strøget” will be decorated and lit up for Christmas together with all the historical Churches placed around the town - as well as open air eateries and food stands serving delicious Danish Christmas goodies. Santa Claus will be present in the major Departments Stores and also handing out cookies and sweets to all passing by. The major Christmas Markets will be placed at “Kongens Nytorv” - “Nyhavn” - “Town Hall Square” - "Nytorv" - “Christiania” and “Tivoli”. (Admission required at Tivoli) Even the joyful Salvation Army will start to sing Christmas Carols if you don’t donate some funds in their colleting cans. Special Christmas concerts - events and venues in 2026, will be announced her!

01/11 - 30/11 - MUSEUMS & GALLERIES - Copenhagen and beyond
November is ideal for indoor activities on freezing - frosty - rainy or snowy days - so visit some of the many historical and splendid Museums and Art Galleries displaying eventful exhibitions in Copenhagen and beyond - as many have free admission on selected days and weekends. At these exciting cultural sites you can soak up and experience the Danes cultural heritage and Danish national legacy.

01/11 - 30/11 - THE ROYAL DANISH THEATRE - OPERA - BALLET - PLAYHOUSE
Visit the Royal Danish Theatre and experience the performance of the Royal Danish Ballet - Philharmonic Concerts with the Royal Danish Orchestra - Opera by The Royal Danish Opera - Drama with The Royal Theatre at the National Stage or at the new Opera House or Playhouse. The Royal Danish Theatre is Denmark's most highly profiled cultural institution - and presents Danish theatre culture - world class ballet and opera performance second to none - and at its very best. The Royal Danish Theatre - is a treasured cultural institution - that is worth a visit.

001/11 - HUBERTUS HUNT - 2026 - The Deer Park (Dyrehaven)
Every year the Eremitage Plain and Deer Park is the centre for the annual and traditional Hubertus Hunt - and since the first hunt with hounds in 1905 - was conducted. The traditional Hubertus Hunt was a race on horses to pursue a fox - but today it is only a fox's tail pinned to the shoulder of the leading rider that the hunters have to chase - and the race on horses with red uniform jackets involves a lot of jumps and leaps - and the biggest challenge is crossing the waters of the “Magasindammen” - The Magasin-Pound - where most of the cheering audience are gathered to experience some of the riders being thrown into the muddy waters of the pound. The Hubertus Hunt has been a great attraction every first Sunday of November - where more than 100 horses and riders in their red uniforms participate in this event that is surrounded by almost 40.000-50.000 enthusiastic spectators every year.c buildings.

30/11- 31/12 - THE TRADITIONNAL CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING 2026 - Town Hall Square - Copenhagen
The traditional Christmas Tree on the Town Hall Square of Copenhagen will be lit on November 29th at 4 pm., and will sparkle throughout December 2026- with plenty of Christmas Festivities around the Town Hall Christmas Tree, to celebrate the Danes Christmas month and the First Sunday of Advent. The first Christmas Tree was lightened at the city Town Hall in 1914 - and this Christmas tradition has been a popular event ever since.

December

01/12– 22/12 - CHRISTMAS PARTIES - The Traditional “Julefrokost” - all over Copenhagen
One of the great traditions in Copenhagen in December and up to Christmas Eve, is the traditional Christmas Parties “Julefrokost” offered by various restaurants and popular eating venues in and around the bustling city of Copenhagen - which combine an extravaganza of classis and delicious Christmas Lunches and Dinners, floating with all types of beers and Danish “firewater” called snaps plus plenty of different kinds of alcoholic drinks. And last but not least - the Christmas Celebration Parties are cool get together gatherings and festivities with good vibes, dance and entertainment among friends, colleagues, Copenhagener and Scandinavians, all with the same aim to celebrate Christmas in pleasant and enjoyable company with each other. Visitors in town during the Christmas period in Copenhagen - should participate and test these spectacular Christmas Lunch and Dinners Parties “Julefrokost” - and join in together with happy people and groups to experience these special and unforgettable “Julefrokoster” and Christmas Parties.

01/12 - 24/12 - CHRISTMAS MARKETS - EVENTS and CONCERTS all over COPENHAGEN
There are many Christmas Markets spread all over Copenhagen during the month of December - where the Copenhageners are loading up for their Christmas activities and the traditional celebration of Christmas in December. The Christmas events around the city will be a pleasant mixture of choirs singing Danish Christmas Carols - Christmas Brass bands entertaining - Christmas Concerts - Christmas Amusements for children and families - and the longest pedestrian street in the world “Strøget” will be decorated and lit up for Christmas together with all the historical Churches placed around the town - as well as open air eateries and food stands serving delicious Danish Christmas goodies. Santa Claus will be present in the major Departments Stores and also handing out cookies and sweets to all passing by. The major Christmas Markets will be placed at “Kongens Nytorv” - “Nyhavn” - “Town Hall Square” - "Nytorv" - “Christiania” and “Tivoli”. (Admission required at Tivoli) Even the joyful Salvation Army will start to sing Christmas Carols if you don’t donate some funds in their colleting cans. Special Christmas concerts - events and venues in 2026, will be announced her!

01/12 - 31/12 - SKATING RINKS (Free) - Copenhagen
There are many free outdoor skating rinks spread all over town in January including The King's Square (Kongens Nytorv) - Freetown Christiania - Frederiksberg Runddel (Frederiksberg Gardens) - Broens (Nyhavn) - Enghaveparken (Vesterbro) - Genforeningspladsen (Copenhagen NW) -Lindevangsparken (Frederiksberg) - Toftegårds Plads – (Valby) that are open in the winter period. Visitors can hire skating gear and accessories at the skating rinks. Open from 08:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

01/12- 31/12 - THE TRADITIONNAL CHRISTMAS TREE 2026 - Town Hall Square - Copenhagen
The traditional Christmas Tree on the Town Hall Square of Copenhagen will sparkle throughout December 2026 - with plenty of Christmas Festivities around the Town Hall Christmas Tree, to celebrate the Danes Christmas month and the First Sunday of Advent. The first Christmas Tree was lightened at the city Town Hall in 1914 - and this Christmas tradition has been a popular event ever since.

01/12 - 31/12 - MUSEUMS & GALLERIES - Copenhagen and beyond
December is ideal for indoor activities on freezing - frosty - rainy or snowy days - so visit some of the many historical and splendid Museums and Art Galleries displaying eventful exhibitions in Copenhagen and beyond - as many have free admission on selected days and weekends. At these exciting cultural sites you can soak up and experience the Danes cultural heritage and Danish national legacy.

01/12 - 31/12 - THE ROYAL DANISH THEATRE - OPERA - BALLET - PLAYHOUSE
Visit the Royal Danish Theatre and experience the performance of the Royal Danish Ballet - Philharmonic Concerts with the Royal Danish Orchestra - Opera by The Royal Danish Opera - Drama with The Royal Theatre at the National Stage or at the new Opera House or Playhouse. The Royal Danish Theatre is Denmark's most highly profiled cultural institution - and presents Danish theatre culture - world class ballet and opera performance second to none - and at its very best. The Royal Danish Theatre - is a treasured cultural institution - that is worth a visit.

13/12 - Celebrating SAINT LUCIA at Christmas Time in Denmark
Visitors in Copenhagen on December 13th - will experience the Christian Lutheran tradition of celebrating Saint Lucia in Denmark, which originates from southern Sweden - and is honoured and celebrated annually on 13th December, as being the longest and darkest night of the year. The “Sankta Lucia” or the Holy Saint Lucia Christmas Tradition is celebrated by a Lucia procession all over in Copenhagen and Denmark particularly in Churches - institutions - hospitals - public schools etc. by the glow of the Lucia figure dressed in a flowing gown of white and afire with a Wreath of Candles upon her head. The Lucia bride - as she is known is a creature of goodness and light. She is a shining angel illuminating the way to the Christmas Season all over Scandinavia. A new attractive trend the last few years in Copenhagen, is to celebrate the holy Saint Lucia event on Copenhagen’s canals, where hundreds of lit-up kayaks float through the dark waterways around Christiansborg Palace, which gathers thousands and thousands of Copenhageners and spectators enjoying this enlightening and spectacular occasion.

24/12 - CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES ALL OVER DENMARK AND COPENHAGEN
Before starting the traditional Christmas Eve Dinner on December 24 - dancing around the decorated Christmas tree - and then unpacking the many Christmas presents - it’s a great tradition for the Danes to attend their Holy Christmas Eve Services in the afternoon and later the Midnight Masses - where Danish Cathedrals and Churches are packed with joyful Church-goers and a faithful Congregation that occupies the Church pews to the very last seat - looking cheerfully forward - and in a bright Christmas mood to celebrate the birth of the New Born King and Worship Christ. The Danes just love their Christmas Eve Services - and listen to the sound of Church Bells chiming all day long on Christmas Day an Eve. Visitors and guests visiting Denmark - are truly and warmly welcome to join in with the Danes at the traditions afternoon and Midnight Mass Christmas Eve Services performed all over the Danish Kingdom.

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