Events and festivals
April – September
Metropolis – art in the public space
The city’s urban art festival features events including installation art and dance in the public space. Info
here.
23 August – 1 September
Copenhagen Cooking & Food Festival
Scandinavia’s largest culinary festival includes street markets, pop-up culinary events and cook-offs with more than 200 individual events and festivals citywide at restaurants, larger venues and on public squares. Info and food tickets
here.
28 August – 1 September
Copenhagen Songwriter Festival
The city’s Vesterbro district hosts a festival that celebrates new talent and golden oldies. Info
here.
5-8 September
CPH World Music Festival
Featuring world music at local venues citywide. Info
here.
6-22 September
Golden Days Festival
This year, the city’s annual arts and cultural festival highlights the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Many of the events are in Danish, but some are in English, such as taking part in flash mooning events (in support of charity) at the world’s first photographic mooning gallery, Rumpegalleriet. Festival info (in Danish)
here.
14 September
Copenhagen Tweed Run
Don your Sunday best and join the locals for the annual vintage bike run where the aim is to pedal with style rather than breaking speed records. Remember to register. Info
here.
15 September
Copenhagen Half-Marathon
The city’s half-marathon passes through some of the city’s most liveable neighbourhoods. Cheer the runners – or sign up for the event yourself. Info
here.
15 September
Car-free Nørrebro
Family and sports activities take place along Nørrebrogade in one of the city’s most hip neighbourhoods on a car-free day. Info
here (in Danish).
27-28 September
Copenhagen Blues Festival
The city’s blues festival is held at clubs and bars citywide and features international as well as local names. Info
here.