Summer highlights in Aarhus

Photo: Tivoli Friheden

There is always a lot going on in Aarhus - events, activities, exhibitions - and much more. Below we have selected some of the biggest summer highlights for you - so enjoy.

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Flower Festival in Tivoli Friheden
Photo: Tivoli Friheden

Flower Festival in Tivoli Friheden

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...

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Concerts in Tivoli Friheden
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Concerts in Tivoli Friheden

Each year the biggest amusement park in Aarhus, Tivoli Friheden, hosts a string of concerts called Fed Fredag. The concerts are primarily with Danish artists and start around 8pm. The atmosphere is fa...

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Aarhus Jazz Festival
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Aarhus Jazz Festival

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...

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The Harbour Bath in Aarhus
Photo: Roar Paaske

The Harbour Bath in Aarhus

The Harbor Bath is designed by the famous Danish architect Bjarke Ingels Group BIG. The triangular floating complex comprises a rectangular 50-metre-long swimming pool, a circular diving pool, square ...

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Changing of the Guard
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Changing of the Guard

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 dist...

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The Infinite Bridge
Photo: Johan Gjøde. Foto: Aarhus i Billeder

The Infinite Bridge

Imagine a bridge on which you can walk and walk and walk. Without ever reaching the end. And in the most breathtaking scenery. This is exactly what you get, when you visit the wooden pier and work of ...

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Moesgaard Viking Moot
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Moesgaard Viking Moot

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

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Zirkus Nemo
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Zirkus Nemo

Zirkus Nemo, Denmark's only circus for adults, is coming to Tangkrogen in Aarhus. The famous circus, with Søren Østergaard at the helm, once again welcomes you to an evening filled with laughter.

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Cirkus Summarum på Tangkrogen
Photo: Bjarne Bergius Hermansen

Cirkus Summarum på Tangkrogen

Kan du lide cirkus og de sjove, seje helte fra DR Ramasjang? Så er Cirkus Summarum en fantastisk mulighed for at få begge dele, når du og din familie kan opleve alle de velkendte helte folde sig ud so...

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Full moon night at the Planetarium in Aarhus
Photo: Steno Museet

Full moon night at the Planetarium in Aarhus

In the Planetarium at the Steno Museum in Aarhus, once a month you can learn more about the stars, the moon and the many myths and legends that exist about our space. The programme changes from time t...

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Food Walk
Photo: Food Walk Aarhus

Food Walk

Food Walk offers guided gastro tours in Aarhus where you get to explore the city while tasting it. The guides tell you stories about Aarhus and take you to various eateries where you can meet the owne...

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Aarhus Watersports Complex
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Aarhus Watersports Complex

Wakeboarding 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 at Aarhus Watersports Complex.

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Food Festival
Photo: Food Organisation of Denmark

Food Festival

Food Festival is a gathering point for everyone interested in food, a place where you will be entertained and challenged. The festival gathers the best Danish and Nordic breeders, growers and chefs wh...

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Harbour boat trip with Aros Cruises
Photo: Aarhus Sail Event

Harbour boat trip with Aros Cruises

Join Aros Cruises for a harbor tour of Aarhus Harbor and Bay aboard the ship M/S Helene, and experience and enjoy Aarhus from the water. See the new district of Aarhus Ø and listen to the interesting ...

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Harbor Cruise in Aarhus with Havternen
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Harbor Cruise in Aarhus with Havternen

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

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The Trunk Flea Market Bispetorv in Aarhus
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The Trunk Flea Market Bispetorv in Aarhus

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

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Aarhus Summer Huckster Market
Photo: Lions Aarhus Kræmmermarked

Aarhus Summer Huckster Market

Aarhus Kræmmermarked is a recurring market where some of Denmark's best peddlers set up their stalls at Tangkrogen close to the centre of Aarhus. Most dealers have been participating for more than 30 ...

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NorthSide Festival
Photo: Thorsten Iversen, Northside

NorthSide Festival

Every year, NorthSide invites you to a fantastic three-day music festival, where the world’s biggest stars, as well as new rising artists, especially within indie and rock, are presented. NorthSide cr...

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Name it Kids Run
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Name it Kids Run

The Name It Kids Run is a fun run for children. There will be lots of activities and various forms of entertainment at the start and finish area. Along the way there will be mascots cheering on the ma...

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Open Air Opera in Aarhus
Photo: Dennis Borup Jakobsen

Open Air Opera in Aarhus

Experience fantastic melodies under the open sky as Aarhus Symphony Orchestra invites you to Opera in the Open Air. Over time, Opera in the Open Air has become a longstanding tradition in Aarhus, wher...

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BESTSELLER Aarhus City Half
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BESTSELLER Aarhus City Half

BESTSELLER Aarhus City Half Marathon is a half marathon that runs through Aarhus city. The city is completely shut down for traffic during the event.

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Kaleido Festival
Photo: Volodymir Taran

Kaleido Festival

Kaleido Festival is a festival where the pulse of the city meets the charm of Aarhus in a unique electronic experience. The festival offers an impressive set-up, tailor-made for electronic music. 

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Midsummer’s Eve celebration in Aarhus
Photo: Trine Niebuhr

Midsummer’s Eve celebration in Aarhus

Midsummer's Eve Saknt Hans is a day which the Danes love to celebrate together with family and friends and simply enjoy in the glow of the bonfire. Bring along your family at Midsummer’s Eve in Aarhus...

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GrimFest
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GrimFest

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

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And a lot more events

Plan your summer in Aarhus

Pariserhjul under Halloween i Tivoli Friheden

Summer activities

Skater at Godsbanen in Aarhus

Aarhus for children

Kærestepar ved Navitas på havnen i Aarhus

Weekend getaway in Aarhus

Double room at Hotel Oasia in Aarhus

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Hotels, camping, B&B, apartments ect.

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