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For an overview of major events taking place in Denmark in 2010 take a look at the monthly listings below.
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LEGOLAND Opens, 27 Mar - 31 Oct, Billund
Discover kid-powered rides, cool building challenges, a unique mix of interactive attractions, exhilarating coasters, and shows that pull the audience into action.
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Aalborg Opera Festival, 5-14 March, Aalborg
Aalborg city is host to the only Opera Festival in Denmark.
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Dyrehavsbakken, 25 March–End of August
With fun rides, over 40 restaurants and a unique location in a scenic deer park this charming amusement park offers entertainment & fun.
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Free Concerts every Wednesday, 3 Feb-28 AprilStudents from the Royal Conservatory of Music perform both instrumental, opera, and lieder works in churches and other extraordinary venues.
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Visit Amalienborg, 27 Feb - 30 May, CPH
The palace is currently undergoing extensive modernisation and the public will be able to visit the royal premises prior to the owners taking over.
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Miró at Arken, 23 January – 30 May, CPH/Ishøj
Miró described himself a gardener of art where his objects of art came alive of their own accord once he knew how to free the inherent force of the materiel.
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Re-think at the National Gallery, until 5 April
Re-think presents an exclusive selection of contemporary international artists who work in varied mediums with themes related to global climate change.
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THE BRAIN - ready, set, smart! Until 30 Sep
A special exhibition for the whole family in the Experimentarium where you can challenge, train and learn all about your amazing brain.
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Emil Nolde på Ordrupgaard, CPH, 20 Jan - 9 May
The exhibition presents work somehow connected to Denmark and motifs which the world famous German-Danish expressionist associated with the Nordic.
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Kähler - Ceramics through 100 Years, til 5 April
At the exhibition Kähler - Ceramics through 100 Years in Odense you can see some of the finest works of contemporary Danish ceramics.
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DIALOGUE – a Chair Exhibition, CPH, until 31 Oct
This year, 35 cabinet makers present 35 experimental chairs. You can try them out at The Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek!
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Colour in Art in Louisiana, 5 Feb - 13 June
This exhibition features more than 100 works, including work by Kandinsky, that have been selected with colour as the cue and give colour pride of place
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Gaudi unseen in Koldinghus, Kolding until 2 May
This exhibition allows you to see the workshop of the architect and marvel at the rather primitive low-technology tools with which he made his calculations.
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Tivoli Gardens, 15 April – September
Tivoli is one of the world’s oldest amusement parks and the 3rd most visited in Europe. Here is everything a tourist may desire from a fairytale garden.
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H.C Andersen’s Birthday, 2 April, Odense
The birthday of H.C. Andersen is celebrated annualy in his house. Entrance is free on this day and a small ceremony is held in the memorial hall bw. 1-2 pm.
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CPH:PIX, 15-25 April, Copenhagen
CPH:PIX draws on the experienced teams behind the city's long-running film festivals, the NatFilm Festival and the Copenhagen International Film Festival.
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Free Concerts every Wednesday, 3 Feb-28 AprilStudents from the Royal Conservatory of Music perform both instrumental, opera, and lieder works in churches and other extraordinary venues.
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Visit Amalienborg, 27 Feb - 30 May, CPH
The palace is currently undergoing extensive modernisation and the public will be able to visit the royal premises prior to the owners taking over.
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Miró at Arken, 23 January – 30 May, CPH/Ishøj
Miró described himself a gardener of art where his objects of art came alive of their own accord once he knew how to free the inherent force of the materiel.
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Re-think at the National Gallery, until 5 April
Re-think presents an exclusive selection of contemporary international artists who work in varied mediums with themes related to global climate change.
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THE BRAIN - ready, set, smart! Until 30 Sep
A special exhibition for the whole family in the Experimentarium where you can challenge, train and learn all about your amazing brain.
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Gaudi unseen in Koldinghus, Kolding until 2 May
This exhibition allows you to see the workshop of the architect and marvel at the rather primitive low-technology tools with which he made his calculations.
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Emil Nolde at Ordrupgaard, CPH, 20 Jan - 9 May
The exhibition presents work somehow connected to Denmark and motifs which the world famous German-Danish expressionist associated with the Nordic.
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Colour in Art in Louisiana, 5 Feb - 13 June
This exhibition features more than 100 works, including work by Kandinsky, that have been selected with colour as the cue and give colour pride of place
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DIALOGUE – a Chair Exhibition, CPH, until 31 Oct
This year, 35 cabinet makers present 35 experimental chairs. You can try them out at The Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek!
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Re-modelling the world, 16 April–24 Oct, CPH
This exhibition at the National Gallery of Denmark presents a retrospective presentation of the uncompromising artist Bjørn Nørgaard.
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The Little Mermaid to World EXPO 1 May–31 Oct
For 95 years she's been sat on her stone at Langelinie but when the World EXPO is held in Shanghai, it will be with the Little Mermaid as a main attraction.
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Copenhagen Beer Festival, 6-8 May, CPH
Micro-breweries are sprouting up everywhere and this festival offers you the possibility of becoming acquainted with their fine products.
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Odense Folk Festival, 21-24 May, Odense
For the 20th time Odense Folk Festival presents a mix of unknown and well-known Danish and foreign folk artists.
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Skagen Rally, 13-15 May, CPH-Skagen
The 200-220 participating motorcycles must be produced before the 31st of December 1934. The distance of the rally is about 600 km.
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Ribe Viking Market, 1-9 May, Ribe
Together with 200-300 Vikings, you can experience a wealth of Viking crafts, combat displays, riding shows, etc. at the Ribe Viking Centre.
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Iron Age Market, 17-18 May, Odense
Grab the opportunity to go 2000 years back in time and experience this beautiful village where the market booths will give an insight into Iron Age everyday life.
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SPOT-Festival, 20-22 May, Aarhus
The festival supports and promotes upcoming artists. Each year over 700 bands apply for participation. Music is performed on 8 different stages in Aarhus.
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Carnival in Aalborg, 21-29 May, Aalborg
The theme of 2010 is: "Mars & Venus". Expect events and performances at several places around town in the period leading up to the Carnival itself.
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Children's Carnival in Aalborg, 24 May
The children celebrate their own carnival event with a parade (12-12.30pm) when 5.000 dressed up children and their parents stroll through the city.
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Copenhagen Medieval Festival, 22-24 May
A colourful and authentic festival featuring life in Denmark in the year 1219 with merchants, musicians and a gigantic battle with 300 participating warriors.
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Copenhagen Marathon, 23 May, Copenhagen
The Copenhagen Marathon takes place every year in May.
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Whitsun Carnival, 21-23 May, Copenhagen
Enjoy three fabulous days of festivity at Copenhagen’s Fælledparken. Countless FREE concerts featuring genres from all over the world.
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Carl Nielsen Music Competition, 30 May-9 Juni
The annual Carl Nielsen Competition takes place at the concert house in Odense.
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Visit Amalienborg, 27 Feb-30 May, CPH
The palace is currently undergoing extensive modernisation and the public will be able to visit the royal premises prior to the owners taking over.
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Miró at Arken, 23 January–30 May, CPH/Ishøj
Miró described himself a gardener of art where his objects of art came alive of their own accord once he knew how to free the inherent force of the materiel.
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THE BRAIN - ready, set, smart! Until 30 Sep
A special exhibition for the whole family in the Experimentarium where you can challenge, train and learn all about your amazing brain
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Colour in Art in Louisiana, 5 Feb-13 June
This exhibition features more than 100 works, including work by Kandinsky, that have been selected with colour as the cue and give colour pride of place
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Emil Nolde på Ordrupgaard, CPH, 20 Jan-9 May
The exhibition presents work somehow connected to Denmark and motifs which the world famous German-Danish expressionist associated with the Nordic.
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DIALOGUE – a Chair Exhibition, CPH, until 31 Oct
This year, 35 cabinet makers present 35 experimental chairs. You can try them out at The Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek!
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Gaudi unseen in Koldinghus, Kolding until 2 May
This exhibition allows you to see the workshop of the architect and marvel at the rather primitive low-technology tools with which he made his calculations.
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Re-modelling the world, 16 April–24 Oct, CPH
This exhibition at the National Gallery of Denmark presents a retrospective presentation of the uncompromising artist Bjørn Nørgaard.
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Copenhagen Distortion, 1-6 June, Copenhagen
A five days & nights mobile feast where local and international icons of street & club culture are invited to host one party each. 10th anniversary on June 5th.
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International Sandsculpture Festival, 9 June
30 artists will compete for the title as the world's best sand sculptor when the championship is launched in the charming town of Søndervig, Hvide Sande.
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Across the Øresund Bridge Race, 12 June
The 10th anniversary will be celebrated with a 21,1 km race across the bridge and brunch and entertainment in the starting area from 10.00 am.
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Seafood Festival, 12 June, Nykøbing Mors
The day will be filled with music and entertainment, stalls by the harbour, cultural and activity trade for both children and adults.
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Int. Kite Flyers Meeting, 17-20 June, Fanø
Everybody is being attracted to the beach in order to enjoy this gorgeous spectacle of thousands of flying kites in all sizes and varieties of models and colours.
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Midsummer's Eve (Sankt Hans), 23 June, all DK
This solistical event is celebrated with bonfires, pcnics, speeches and singing along the Danish coasts, in parks and city squares.
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Viking Games at Lindholm høje, June, Aalborg
At Lindholm Høje vistors will find Scandinavia's largest Viking burial ground with over 700 graves. The Viking market in late June is the biggest annual event here.
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Days of Tordenskiold, 25-27 June, Fr. Havn
This event takes place by the harbour in Frederikshavn and the authentic Powder Magazine helps communicate the vibrant story of Tordenskjold.
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Riverboat Jazz Festival, 23-27 June, Silkeborg
Silkeborg becomes New Orleans and the Gudenå river tuns into the Missisippi. Approx. 150 concerts around the city and on riverboats cruising the beautiful lakes...
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North Sea Beach Marathon, 27/6, Hvide Sande
The North Sea Beach Marathon is the world's most special run, proceeding as it does literally in sand along the west coast of Jutland.
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Your Rainbow Panorama, AROS, Aarhus
The Danish/Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson's spectacular artwork, Your Rainbow Panorama is inaugurated on the roof of ARoS Aarhus Kunstmuseum
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THE BRAIN - ready, set, smart! Until 30 Sep
A special exhibition for the whole family in the Experimentarium where you can challenge, train and learn all about your amazing brain
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Colour in Art in Louisiana, 5 Feb-13 June
This exhibition features more than 100 works, including work by Kandinsky, that have been selected with colour as the cue and give colour pride of place
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DIALOGUE – a Chair Exhibition, CPH, until 31 Oct
This year, 35 cabinet makers present 35 experimental chairs. You can try them out at The Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek!
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Re-modelling the world, 16 April–24 Oct, CPH
This exhibition at the National Gallery of Denmark presents a retrospective presentation of the uncompromising artist Bjørn Nørgaard.
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Roskilde Festival, 1-4 July, Roskilde
The trademark of Northern Europe's largest festival is unpredictability, progressiveness and experimentation. It's innovative and unique.
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Copenhagen Jazz Festival, 2–11 July
The entire city vibrates with funky, traditional, modern, New Orleans, world - well, all kinds of jazz - in parks, town squaresand and in-door venues.
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Viking Market, 3-4 July, Rødding
Experience the world of the Vikings! Access to the area is free. You can ride horses, fence with a Viking and much more!
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The Viking Chronicles, 2-18 July, Jels
The viking chronicles are enacted in Denmark's most beautiful open-air amphitheatre with a view of the Jels lakes.
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Hindsgavl Festival, 4-15 July, Middelfart
17 classical concerts with the best Scandinavian chamber musicians and foreign guest stars take place in the beautiful settings of Hindsgavl Castle.
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International Steam Festival, 9-11 July, Vejle
Experience nostalgic steam ships, barges, steam vehicles, the summer train from the local locomotive club and a colourful market life with market stalls.
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Fanniker Days, 9-11 July, Fanø
This is not just a traditional village fair but also a tribute to past generations and the history of the island.
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Aarhus Int. Jazz Festival , 10-17 July
Summer in Aarhus is not really summer without the Aarhus International Jazz Festival...
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Aarhus Medieval Market, 15-18 July, Aarhus
Enjoy the atmosphere at the market with the sight and sounds of swordsmen duelling, musicians playing and fire dancers performing.
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World Santa Claus Congress, 19-21 July, CPH
In co-operation with Santa Claus of Greenland Bakken organizes this congress with more than 120 participating Santas. And they are all real Santas.
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Femø Jazz Festival, 27 July-1 August
This festival offers 6 days of happy music for happy people! Traditional Jazz is in focus on this festival - and hard core fans flock to the island of Femø.
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Moesgård Viking Moot, 31 July-1 Aug, Aarhus
The viking moot offers a wealth of activities. The warriors and horsemen, who demonstrate their skills during the weekend are especially popular.
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The Tall Ship's Races, 21–24 July, Aalborg
The Tall Ship's Races return to Aalborg and for the third time the city will host the spectacular ships participating in the races.
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Copenhagen Summer Festival, 25 July-5 Aug
Festival of Chamber music with both established artists as well as up-and-coming musicians. Some concerts are free.
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Trailerpark Festival, 30 July-1 Aug, CPH
A three-day music and arts festival organized and produced by the creative collective Artrebels. A perfect blend of music, art, creativity and Love.
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Your Rainbow Panorama, AROS, Aarhus
The Danish/Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson's spectacular artwork, Your Rainbow Panorama is inaugurated on the roof of ARoS Aarhus Kunstmuseum
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THE BRAIN - ready, set, smart! Until 30 Sep
A special exhibition for the whole family in the Experimentarium where you can challenge, train and learn all about your amazing brain
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DIALOGUE – a Chair Exhibition, CPH, until 31 Oct
This year, 35 cabinet makers present 35 experimental chairs. You can try them out at The Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek!
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Re-modelling the world, 16 April–24 Oct, CPH
This exhibition at the National Gallery of Denmark presents a retrospective presentation of the uncompromising artist Bjørn Nørgaard.
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Cultural Harbour, 6-8 August, Copenhagen
The Cultural Harbour - A popular, local, recurrent festival all along the picturesque Copenhagen waterfront.
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Norway Lobster Festival in Læsø, 7 August
Several chefs compete in creating the best dish with the Norway Lobster as a leading role on this day in Læsø - an island abundant in delicious food produce.
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Copenhagen Historic Grand Prix, 7-8 August
This Grand Prix is one of Europe's two largest and most interesting street races with classic cars participating in a thrilling race around Copenhagen.
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Opera in Rebild, 8 August
This is an open air concert with well known music extracts from the opera-world. Don't forget to bring your picnic-basket!
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Copenhagen Summerdance, 9-15 August
Experience some of scandinavia's biggest classical and modern dance ballet companies in the extraordinary settings of the police headquaters.
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Copenhagen Pride, 18-22 August, Copenhagen
The highlight of this event is the Annual Gay Pride Parade that moves through the centre of Copenhagen and celebrates diversity.
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Opera in the Meadow, 15 August, Odense
Open air concert in lovely surroundings with extracts from the coming opera and concert season in Odense Concert Hall. Don't forget to bring your picnic kit!
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Thy Masterclass Chamber Music, 9-23 August
For two weeks 21 musicians from all over the world come together to play chamber music in this beautiful and inspiring area of Northwestern Denmark.
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Copenhagen Fashion Week, 11-15 August
Every February and August, Copenhagen hosts Northern Europe's largest fashion event, the Copenhagen Fashion Week. Trade only.
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Copenhagen Fashion WeekEND, 13-15 August
This fashion event is running parallel with the trade-only fashion fairs. This is the place where fashionistas and shoppers can share the fashion vibe.
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STRØM Festival , 16–22 August, Copenhagen
STRØM is fairly new festival in Copenhagen for electronic music taking place all over the city outdoor and indoor at different clubs all night long...
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Odense Flower Festival, 18-22 August, Odense
Experience 5 fantastic days in Odense, where the flower decorations exhibited will surprise and impress the thousands visitors of this annual flower festival.
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Odense International Filmfestival, 23-28 Aug
This film festival shows an exciting programme of the world's best short and documentary films as well as special programmes for children and teenagers. |
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Copenhagen Cooking, 20-29 August
A hugely popular and rather new food festival focusing on Nordic specialities. Takes place all over the city!
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European Medieval Festival 27-28 August
More than 100.000 musicians, knights, pilgrims, monks and visitors participate in the coming European Medieval Festival in Horsens.
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Aarhus Festival Week, 27 August-5 September
This is a festival of major importance to all of Scandinavia with several free shows, theatre performances, concerts, opera, ballet and much more.
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GAM3 Street Basket Finals, 28 August, CPH
The biggest street basket event in Scandinavia with 145 teams and a total of 600 players. The event takes place on the City Hall Square.
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Swim around the Parliament, 28 Aug, CPH
Annual swimming competition in the canals of Copenahgen.
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CSC Copenhagen Cycling, 29 August
This event is part of UCI Bike City Copenhagen and will be Copenhagen's biggest cycling event. More than 1,000 cyclists will participate.
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Your Rainbow Panorama, AROS, Aarhus
The Danish/Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson's spectacular artwork, Your Rainbow Panorama is inaugurated on the roof of ARoS Aarhus Kunstmuseum
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CODE 10 - Int. Design Exhibition, 26-29 Aug
The new concept embraces a selected mix of outstanding design, furniture and architecture. Both innovative products and classic design are on show.
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THE BRAIN - ready, set, smart! Until 30 Sep
A0 Sep special exhibition for the whole family in the Experimentarium where you can challenge, train and learn all about your amazing brain
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DIALOGUE – a Chair Exhibition, CPH, until 31 Oct
This year, 35 cabinet makers present 35 experimental chairs. You can try them out at The Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek!
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Re-modelling the world, 16 April–24 Oct, CPH
This exhibition at the National Gallery of Denmark presents a retrospective presentation of the uncompromising artist Bjørn Nørgaard.
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Aarhus Festival Week, 27 August-5 September
This is a festival of major importance to all of Scandinavia with several free shows, theatre performances, concerts, opera, ballet and much more.
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Romö Kite Flying Festival, 3-5 September
The wide beach of the island of Rømø just off the West coast of Jutland to the south sets the scene for a terrific kite flying festival.
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Robot Festival, 9-11 September, Odense
Take a peek into the wonderful world of robots. This festival offers exhibitions, competitions, scientific conferences and other exciting events.
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Golden Days Festival, 3-26 September, CPH
Annual historic festival in Copenhagen. This year with a focus on Denmark in the 18th century and the theme "Dangerous Liaisons".
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H. C. Andersen Marathon, 19. Sep, Odense
This international city marathon has more than 3000 participants and includes in-liner skaters race, wheel chair race and a marathon for children.
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Opening of Wadden Sea National Park
The wadden Sea becomes Denmark's 3rd national park.
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Days of Tordenskiold in Copenhagen, 3-5 Sep
Witness "Days of Tordenskold" in Copenhagen that offers a series of exciting events including a battle between several grand three-mastered training ships.
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The Wadden Sea Festival, 3-12 Sep
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PWA World CUP at Cold Hawaii, 13-19 Sep.
A unique event, which is part of the most prestigious windsurfing world cup series worldwide with the best international windsurfers.
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THE BRAIN - ready, set, smart! Until 1 Oct
A special exhibition for the whole family in the Experimentarium where you can challenge, train and learn all about your amazing brain
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DIALOGUE – a Chair Exhibition, CPH, until 31 Oct
This year, 35 cabinet makers present 35 experimental chairs. You can try them out at The Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek!
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Kopenhagen Contemporary, Sept 3-5 , CPH
New annual cultural event focusing on contemporary art. Selected galleries, exhibition halls and museums in the city offer a wide range of free events to.
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Re-modelling the world, 16 April–24 Oct, CPH
This exhibition at the National Gallery of Denmark presents a retrospective presentation of the uncompromising artist Bjørn Nørgaard.
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Night of Culture, 15 October, Copenhagen
Each year, for one night only over 500 cultural institutions and other places of great interest in the city are open to the public from 6-12 pm!
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Night of Culture, 15 October, Aarhus
Each year, for one night only, cultural institutions and other places of great interest in Aarhus are open to the public from 6-12 pm.
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Night of Culture, 15 October, Aalborg
Each year, for one night only, cultural institutions and other places of great interest in Aalborg are open to the public from 6-12 pm.
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Halloween in Tivoli, 15-24 October, Copenhagen
Experience the magic world of Tivoli in autumn. Restaurants and amusements re-open, but this time with all the familiar trimmings of halloween.
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The Little Mermaid returns on the 31st of Oct
After a long holiday in Shanghai for the World Expo 2010, the Danish Little Mermaid returns to Copenhagen.
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DIALOGUE – a Chair Exhibition, CPH, until 31 Oct
This year, 35 cabinet makers present 35 experimental chairs. You can try them out at The Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek!
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Re-modelling the world, 16 April–24 Oct, CPH
This exhibition at the National Gallery of Denmark presents a retrospective presentation of the uncompromising artist Bjørn Nørgaard.
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Christmas in "Den Gamle By", Nov-Dec, Aarhus
Visit the open air museum where the old streets are decorated beautifully and the old houses come alive with period-dressed personnel during Christmas.
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H.C. Andersen Christmas Market, Odense
With all the fun of the fair, illuminations, merry-go-round, stalls selling goodies and the H.C. Andersen Parade, this Christmas market is worth a visit.
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Christmas in Tivoli, 15 Nov- 30 Dec, Copenhagen Once again, Tivoli Gardens opens for a month of true Christmas spirit at the annual christmas Market. Even some of the rides will be open!
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Christmas Market in Aalborg, December
The annual Christmas Market in the city centre is a spectacle of colourful stalls, Christmas trees, lights and entertainment. Open every day until Christmas eve.
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