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Experiencing and participating in a city’s important events and festivals is a great way to get a first-hand understanding of the culture and mingle with the locals while you’re at it. Copenhagen has a long line-up of festivals that take place throughout the year, ranging from those that have been traditions for years to modern day Copenhagen events that represent the city’s contemporary culture. To learn more about the top Copenhagen festivals that you should experience at least once in your lifetime, keep reading!
Midsummer is an important summer festival in every Nordic country, but each celebrates it in its own, unique way. Midsummer celebrates the summer solstice, the longest day in the year. In Copenhagen, it is celebrated by with bonfires across the city, where locals get together to enjoy good food and drink, and positive vibes.
Strøm Festival is one of the biggest and best-known music festival in Copenhagen. This Copenhagen event is a must-do for anyone interest in electronic music. It features some of the most renowned artists, bands and talents from around the world, and is nothing less than one big party. If you don’t want to shell out for the tickets, Strøm Festival also has a host of free events and concerts that take place during the same time.
Arts are central to Danish culture, and this ten-day festival is a testament to the fact. The city celebrates the art of photography during the Copenhagen Photo Festival – not only at galleries and museums, but also in train stations and street corners!
To learn more about the festivals and events that take place in the Danish capital, and incorporate them into your Copenhagen travel itinerary, pop into your nearest SOTC branch and we will help you out and make sure you have the trip of a lifetime with exclusive Copenhagen tour packages or Denmark tour packages.