Summer highlights in Aarhus

This summer, Tivoli Friheden in the heart of Aarhus invites you to Denmark’s largest flower festival. Every day in July, inspiring activities and events will take place in the park, and of course with thousands of beautiful flowers as their centre of attention.

At Fed Fredag in Tivoli Friheden you can enjoy some of the best Danish artists from the pop and rock worlds when they play concerts in the amusementpark.

The Aarhus Jazz Festival transforms Aarhus into one large music stage with concerts, street concerts, and children's jazz. Experience a whole week of jazz in all its forms.

Tourists and people of Aarhus can go for a swim at the harbour batch located on Aarhus Ø (east) next to Bassin 7.

Watch the changing of the Royal Life Guards everyday at noon when the Danish Monarchy takes residence in Aarhus. The Queen's Guard has become an icon, easily recognised by their uniforms with the distinctive bearskin.

Whether you feel like putting on your bathing suit and jump in the water or simply walk around and around enjoying the view of the sea, the beach and the forest, The Infinite Bridge is an amazing place to spend the day with family and friends.

Vikings from all over the world meet at the Viking Moot to recreate the festive markets held in the early days of Aarhus.

Cirkus Summarum is coming to Tangkrogen in Aarhus, where you can experience a fantastic circus experience with all the well-known heroes from DR Ramasjang and music from DR Big Band.

At the event Full Moon Night at the Planetarium at the Steno Museum in Aarhus, you can learn more about constellations, astronomy and hear legends and myths.

Food Walk offers guided gastro tours in Aarhus where you get to explore the city while tasting it.

Wakeboarding at Aarhus Watersports Complex is like snowboarding or water-skiing where you get the rush of going at high speed – a type of water sports which is now also available in Aarhus.

Food Festival will fill your stomach as well as your heart and mind.

Aros Cruises takes you on an unforgettable journey in the Aarhus Harbour area.

Board at DOKK1 and embark on an unforgettable guided boat tour with Aarhus Harbor Cruise on Havternen.

Make a great bargain at the Flea Market at Bispetorv in Aarhus right in the city centre. 

The North Side music festival is an urban festival and every year you can try something new on both the music and food scene.

The Name It Kids Run is a fun run for kids, full of great atmosphere and lots of people cheering on the cool kids.

Look forward to experiencing Opera in the Open Air when the Aarhus Symphony Orchestra performs fantastic music under the open sky. Opera in the Open Air has become a regular tradition in Aarhus, so don't miss this unique opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the country's and the world's best opera singers.

Take part in the BESTSELLER Aarhus City Half – a half marathon through Aarhus with music, entertainment and the city's sights as a backdrop. The city centre will be closed to traffic on race day.

Join the street party and festival when Kaleido unveils a packed programme of music, street sports, art and street food at Godsbanen.

Enjoy the Midsummer’s Eve Sankt Hans in Aarhus with magnificent bonfires, wonderful bonfire speeches, and, in no small measure, all the delicious treats which accompany this day of celebration.

If you are tired of mainstream music, "Denmark´s Ugliest Festival" offers cool up-coming bands, music from the dark underground and more experimenting artists.