Festivals

During the NorthSide festival in Aarhus, you can enjoy three days of music in the heart of the city in a unique festival experience with a strong focus on sustainability and green experiences.

Like all good festivals the Aarhus Jazz Festival is continually evolving and has achieved international renown. The whole city is backing the eight days of jazz and at this festival you can experience more than 300 concerts at 30 different venues.

The Flower Festival in Tivoli Friheden transforms itself over the Summer into Denmark's largest flower festival. Every single day throughout July, there will be inspiring activities and events – with flowers taking centre stage, of course.

If you are tired of mainstream music, GrimFest offers cool up-coming bands, music from the dark underground and more experimenting artists.

Stella Polaris Music is a free one-day festival in Aarhus. Every summer the festival takes place Vennelystparken and is the largest picnic festival with an emphasis on the electronic music genre.

SCI-FI-CON is Denmark's largest Star Wars and science fiction fair, bringing together the very best from the world of science fiction and fantasy at Arena Randers.

Don't miss out on an amazing day at the Grenaa Street Music Festival on Djursland. Grenaa Street Music Festival is a unique event where Grenaa is buzzing with life and music on 11 stages scattered around the town centre.

Rosenholm Festival is a local festival in Hornslet, Djursland, where you can enjoy a varied music programme with artists big and small. From big names to up-and-coming bands, music for kids and top-class copy music, there's something for every musical taste.

Festival of Wonder is one of Europes leading and trend setting festivals within the puppet, animation and visuel theater industry. The festival takes place in Silkeborg, Denmark every second year and artists from the entire world participate.

Experience the traditional music festival Hede Rytmer in the heart of Silkeborg, the scenic surroundings of Denmark's Outdoor Capital.

Randers Festival also known as Randers Festuge is one of the highlights of the year in Randers. Here you can look forward to a festive week where culture, music and community fill the streets of the city, and where you can take part in hundreds of events for children, young people and adults alike.

The Riverboat Jazz Festival in Silkeborg is one of Northern Europe's largest international jazz festivals, where swinging classic jazz transforms Silkeborg's streets, squares and boats into one big musical celebration in the heart of the beautiful Lake District Søhøjlandet.

The Noget Bedre Festival in Silkeborg is a volunteer-run music festival that focuses on connection, community and live music. Here you can enjoy three days of diverse concerts in green surroundings.

The Food Festival in Aarhus is a culinary event that brings together food lovers and producers from across the Nordic region for a weekend of taste, aroma and inspiration.

SPOT is an internationally renowned festival in Aarhus, where you can listen to the latest trends in Danish and Nordic music. In 2026, SPOT Festival will be held in Aarhus for the 31st time – so get excited and book your tickets for 1 and 2 May now.

Every year, the Viborg Animation Festival, also known as VAF, transforms Viborg into Denmark's animation capital with film screenings, art in the cityscape, events and workshops for children, young people and adults alike.

For decades, the PROUD! Film Festival has presented the latest films dealing with gender and sexuality. The festival takes place in the heart of Aarhus in the charming cinema Øst for Paradis.

Experience Denmark's largest 18th century festival with 150 volunteers in historical costumes. Take a fantastic journey back in time when Gammel Estrup Danmarks Herregårdsmuseum on Djursland opens…

The Ebelfestival (the apple festival) in Ebeltoft in Djursland is an annual event during the fall vacation where people celebrate the apple harvest and the many possibilities that apples offer in terms of food, art, gastronomy, and craftsmanship.

Experience a whole week filled with music, markets, sports and festivities in the heart of Viborg, when the summer festival Viborg Snapsting transforms the city into a lively gathering place with experiences for both children and adults.

Experience the festival atmosphere when the BLÅ SOL Festival comes to Nordre Fælled in Randers. Here you can enjoy a whole day of music, Danish Hygge and summer vibes, with concerts, dancing and celebrations in the open air amidst the greenery, featuring some of Denmark’s most popular artists.

Randers Country Festival at Memphis Mansion celebrates country music in a fantastic setting. Come and join for a true country music festival!

Are you a keen user of outdoor activities or are you simply looking to become better at spending time out in the wild? Then come to Denmark’s Outdoor Festival in Silkeborg and try, see, hear and feel the outdoor life.

Get ready to fire up the party when Danmarks Største Vejfest in scenic Silkeborg once again takes place. You'll enjoy two days of great music, entertainment and not least a fantastic atmosphere.

The Fire Festival Regatta in Silkeborg is Denmark's largest and oldest folk festival, lighting up the beautiful Lake District Søhøjlandet around Silkeborg, the lakes and the entire lakefront. Experience music, artists, street art and, last but not least, the big Regatta show.