Sankt Hans - Midsummer’s Eve celebration in Djursland
Experience the atmospheric St. Hans Eve in Djursland - an old Danish tradition where every year on 23 June we mark Midsummer throughout Denmark with bonfires and festivities. In Djursland you'll see bonfires along the beaches, in the many small towns and at some of the major attractions.
Sankt Hans bonfire and Midsummer songs
In Ebeltoft you can this Summer experience the atmospheric Midsummer event Sankt Hans at Fregatten Jylland in Ebeltoft.
Programme 23. June 2025
17.00: Doors open
20.00: Bonfire speech by Minister of Defence Troels Lund Poulsen
20.15: Cannon firing and lighting of the midsummer bonfire
20.30: Sing-along and concert by Trubaduren & his Rock Band
22.00: Thank you for tonight
Practical information
It will be possible to buy food and drinks on site. Feel free to bring a blanket for a cosy evening under the stars.
In Grenaa, there is often a festive atmosphere at the marina, where you can enjoy live music and the traditional St Hans bonfire. Along the coast and in the smaller towns there will also be opportunities to experience bonfires in beautiful local surroundings - perfect for a true midsummer evening.
As specific information for the various events is not yet available, we recommend you keep an eye on local media, municipal websites and notices in supermarkets and libraries, where information about upcoming events is often shared closer to the date.
What is the Danish Midsummer's Eve?
Midsummer’s Eve Sankt Hans is a feast day for St John the Baptist who was born six months before the birth of Christ. He was born on the 24th for June, but the celebration takes place the evening before – on Midsummer's Eve – just like Christmas is celebrated by the Danes, and by many others, on the eve before Christmas Day. The bonfire is lit to scare off witches and evil spirits.
Where and when
Bonfires, hygge and midsummer atmosphere
Information about the many different Sankt Hans bonfires and Sankt Hans evenings is only published a few days before 23 June. Therefore, we recommend that you keep an eye on local media, municipal websites and notices in supermarkets and libraries, where information about upcoming events is often shared closer to the date.