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Copenhagen International Fashion Fair

February
Art, design and architecture ,Fairs and markets

Fashion fair for professionals.
 
Bella Center, Center Boulveard 5, 2300 København S
Christianshavn, Holmen & Amager

CPH Vision

February
Art, design and architecture ,Fairs and markets

Fashion fair for trade only.
 
Øksnehallen, Halmtorvet 11, 1700 København V
City

Copenhagen Fashion Weekend

February
Art, design and architecture

Fashion weekend for the general public.
 
Forskellige steder i byen, Various locations / flere steder ,  

Winter break

February
Activities for families and children ,Miscellaneous

Danish schools close for a week.
 
Forskellige steder i byen, Various locations / flere steder ,  

Summer at Bakken

March
Activities for families and children ,Miscellaneous

The world's oldest amusement park is open from March to August.
 
Bakken / Dyrehavsbakken, Dyrehavevej 62, 2930 Klampenborg
North of Copenhagen

Summer in Tivoli

April
Theatre, dance, opera and classical music ,Nightlife, music and films ,Activities for families and children ,Miscellaneous

The famous amusement park is open from April till September.
 
Tivoli, Vesterbrogade 3, 1630 København V
City

CPH:PIX

April
Nightlife, music and films ,Festivals

Copenhagen's international film festival.
 
Forskellige steder i byen, Various locations / flere steder ,  

Easter break

April
Activities for families and children ,Miscellaneous

Easter break offers a wide selection of activities in Copenhagen.
 
Forskellige steder i byen, Various locations / flere steder ,  

Copenhagen Marathon

May
Sports

42 kilometer marathon through the streets of Copenhagen.
 
Forskellige steder i byen, Various locations / flere steder ,  

Copenhagen Carnival

May
Activities for families and children ,Festivals ,Miscellaneous

Every year during Whitsun weekend, Copenhagen Carnival offers colourful parades, music and latin dancing.
 
Fælledparken,  , 2100 København Ø
Østerbro

Viking Pageant in Frederikssund

June
Theatre, dance, opera and classical music ,Activities for families and children ,Festivals

Annual open air performance about the Vikings.
 
Vikingebopladsen, Havnegade 5, 3600 Frederikssund
North of Copenhagen

Sankt Hans Eve

23 June
Activities for families and children ,Festivals ,Fairs and markets ,Miscellaneous

Bonfires along the coast, in parks and open spaces in and around Copenhagen.
 
Forskellige steder i byen, Various locations / flere steder ,  

Knights tournament at Esrum Abbey

June
History and biography ,Activities for families and children ,Fairs and markets ,Miscellaneous

Medieval market in North Sealand.
 
Esrum Kloster, Kirkegade 11, 3230 Græsted
North of Copenhagen

Bakken's grand Beer Fest

June
Nightlife, music and films ,Festivals ,Fairs and markets ,Miscellaneous

Three-day festival with lots of beer, parties and music.
 
Bakken / Dyrehavsbakken, Dyrehavevej 62, 2930 Klampenborg
North of Copenhagen

Copenhagen Jazz Festival

July
Nightlife, music and films ,Festivals

Ten days of international Jazz musicians assembling in Copenhagen.
 
Forskellige steder i byen, Various locations / flere steder ,  

Roskilde Festival

July
Nightlife, music and films ,Festivals

Biggest music festival in Northern Europe.
 
Roskilde, Gullandsstræde 15, 4000 Roskilde
West of Copenhagen

International Organ Festival

July
Theatre, dance, opera and classical music ,Festivals

Organ music in Saint Mary's Church in Elsinore.
 
Helsingør, Sct. Mariæ Kirke, Sct. Annagade 38, 3000 Helsingør
North of Copenhagen

World Congress of Santa Clauses

July
Activities for families and children ,Festivals ,Miscellaneous

Santas from all over the world convene at the world's oldest amusement park.
 
Bakken / Dyrehavsbakken, Dyrehavevej 62, 2930 Klampenborg
North of Copenhagen

Strøm

August
Nightlife, music and films ,Festivals

Electronic music festival in Copenhagen.
 
Forskellige steder i byen, Various locations / flere steder ,  

Copenhagen Fashion Weekend

August
Art, design and architecture

Fashion weekend for the general public.
 
Forskellige steder i byen, Various locations / flere steder ,  

Copenhagen Cooking

August
Activities for families and children ,Festivals ,Miscellaneous

Nordic food festival for everyone.
 
Forskellige steder i byen, Various locations / flere steder ,  

Hamlet Summer

August
Theatre, dance, opera and classical music ,Festivals

Shakespeare theatre festival at Kronborg Castle in Elsinore.
 
Kronborg, Kronborg 2, 3000 Helsingør
North of Copenhagen

Crafts market

August
Art, design and architecture ,Fairs and markets

Open air market with unique arts and crafts.
 
Frue Plads, Domkirkepladsen, Nørregade 8, 1165 København K
City

The Little Mermaid's birthday

August
Activities for families and children ,Miscellaneous

Copenhagen's famous statue is celebrated every year 23 August.
 
Langelinie, Langeliniekaj 2, 2100 København Ø
Østerbro

CphADD

August
Art, design and architecture ,Festivals

Copenhagen Architecture and Design Days.
 
Forskellige steder i byen, Various locations / flere steder ,  

Copenhagen Pride

August
Nightlife, music and films ,Festivals ,Miscellaneous

A week of gay events, which ends with a big parade through the streets of Copenhagen.
 
Forskellige steder i byen, Various locations / flere steder ,  

Copenhagen Historic Grand Prix

August
History and biography ,Activities for families and children ,Sports

Street race for veteran and old historic vehicles.
 
Fælledparken,  , 2100 København Ø
Østerbro

Kulturhavn - Cultural Harbour

August
Activities for families and children ,Festivals ,Sports ,Fairs and markets

Free family activities on Copenhagen's waterfront.
 
Havneparken, Islands Brygge, Islands Brygge 35, 2300 København S
Christianshavn, Holmen & Amager

CPH Vision

August
Art, design and architecture ,Fairs and markets

Fashion fair for trade only.
 
Øksnehallen, Halmtorvet 11, 1700 København V
City

Copenhagen International Fashion Fair

August
Art, design and architecture ,Fairs and markets

Fashion fair for professionals.
 
Bella Center, Center Boulveard 5, 2300 København S
Christianshavn, Holmen & Amager

Copenhagen Blues Festival

September
Nightlife, music and films ,Festivals

Five days of worldclass blues music.
 
Forskellige steder i byen, Various locations / flere steder ,  

Golden Days

September
Theatre, dance, opera and classical music ,Nightlife, music and films ,Art, design and architecture ,History and biography ,Activities for families and children ,Festivals

Copenhagen's historical festival which takes place every second year.
 
Forskellige steder i byen, Various locations / flere steder ,  

BUSTER

September
Nightlife, music and films ,Activities for families and children ,Festivals

Copenhagen's international film festival for children and youth.
 
Forskellige steder i byen, Various locations / flere steder ,  

Kopenhagen Contemporary

September
Art, design and architecture ,Festivals

Festival about contemporary art in Copenhagen.
 
Forskellige steder i byen, Various locations / flere steder ,  

Danish Beer Enthusiasts' Beer Festival

September
Nightlife, music and films ,Festivals ,Fairs and markets ,Miscellaneous

Annual beer fest representing about 90 micro breweries.
 
Carlsberg, Vester Fælledvej , 1799 København V
Vesterbro

Autumn break

October
Activities for families and children ,Miscellaneous

Danish schools close for the autumn break, meaning lots of acitivites for the family.
 
Forskellige steder i byen, Various locations / flere steder ,  

Night of Culture

October
Theatre, dance, opera and classical music ,Nightlife, music and films ,Art, design and architecture ,History and biography ,Activities for families and children ,Festivals ,Miscellaneous

500 cultural events in one night.
 
Forskellige steder i byen, Various locations / flere steder ,  

Halloween in Tivoli

October
Activities for families and children ,Miscellaneous

Fun entertainment in Tivoli Gardens amusement park.
 
Tivoli, Vesterbrogade 3, 1630 København V
City

Christmas in Tivoli

November
Theatre, dance, opera and classical music ,Activities for families and children ,Fairs and markets ,Miscellaneous

Step into the Christmas universe in Copenhagen's famous amusement park.
 
Tivoli, Vesterbrogade 3, 1630 København V
City

Days without

November
Art, design and architecture ,Activities for families and children ,Festivals ,Fairs and markets

Gigantic Danish and Swedish get-together accross Øresund.
 
Helsingør Havn, Havnepladsen 3, 3000 Helsingør
North of Copenhagen

Christmas and New Year

December
Theatre, dance, opera and classical music ,Activities for families and children ,Fairs and markets ,Miscellaneous ,All categories

Copenhagen is the Christmas capital of the world.
 
Forskellige steder i byen, Various locations / flere steder ,