Monday, August 3rd
On Monday August 3rd, prepare to see lots of beautiful and stylish-looking people traipsing about the city, as Copenhagen Fashion Week starts. This fashion week allows brands to showcase their summer collections for 2027. See all participating brands on Copenhagen Fashion Week’s website.
Politicians return from summer off
July is known as Denmark’s quietest month of the year. With August comes the return of politicians from their summer breaks. We can therefore expect an uptick in news stories throughout August, with presentation of a draft 2026 budget (finanslovforslag) being high on the agenda. This budget isn’t expected until the end of August.
Although Danish politicians are heading back to everyday life, the summer atmosphere is still pulsating through the city. Join Sommerdans på Bryggen (or “Summer dancing on Islands Brygge”) almost every evening all August. Classes include learning the Salsa, Tango or Bachata for free along Copenhagen’s harbour.
Wednesday, August 5th
Novo Nordisk announces financial results
On August 5th, Novo Nordisk announces the company’s financial results for the first 6 months of 2026. With intense competition from American company, Eli Lilly, the market is eager to see how the sales of Novo Nordisk’s weight loss medicine, Wegovy and Ozempic, are holding up.
Although Smukfest, Denmark's second-biggest festival, started on August 2nd, Wednesday August 5th marks the beginning of their main music programme, featuring artists such as Robbie Williams, Lukas Graham, D-A-D, Lewis Capaldi and Macklemore.
The world renowned, three Michelin star restaurant, Noma, ends its stint in LA and heads home to Copenhagen. After being met by harsh criticism, René Redzepi takes a step back from the brand, but continues as Creative Director. The restaurant will be open every week from Wednesday to Saturday.
Thursday, August 6th
Every Thursday throughout August, enjoy free classical concerts on Ofelia Plads in central Copenhagen. The first concert takes place on August 6th with pianist, Katrine Gislinge, performing a solo concert.
From Thursday 6th to Saturday 8th, visit Frue Plads Marked, a craft fair featuring over 100 stands, making it Scandinavia's biggest outdoor market for art and design. This market has taken place every year since 1983, featuring ceramics, glassware, jewellery, textiles and more.
Friday, August 7th
The "Club Can't Handle Europe Tour" will be playing at Tivoli’s Fredagsrock on August 7th, bringing a night full of energetic hits from the early 2010s. Flo Rida’s breakout song "Low" (feat. T-Pain) spent 10 weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100. The concert is free for anyone with a Tivoli entrance or pass, but expect crowds and get there early to ensure a good spot to see the show.
Randers Week starts on August 7th and lasts a week until August 15th. Hundreds of events take place across the city in eastern Jutland, from music and theatre, to art and sports. Head to Randers to take part in choir workshops, music quizzes, beach volleyball, wine bingo, karaoke, and more.
A handful of Fridays throughout the summer, streets across Copenhagen are closed, as roller-skaters zoom through the city. The routes change each time, and are roughly 20km long. Between 500 and 1000 people take part in each event. The trip starts and finishes at Next House, close to Copenhagen’s Central Station, begins at 19.30, and takes roughly two hours.
Saturday, August 8th
Copenhagen Pride Week begins on August 8th, with a week celebrating the LGBTQ+ community. Take part in events celebrating the queer community such as pride workshops, a guided tour through Copenhagen with a focus on queer history, and more. Pride Week culminates the following week with a parade through the city.
The electronica festival, Stella Polaris, hosts its second of three events in Aabenraa on Saturday, August 8th. The largest, free, electronica festival in Denmark which tours the country every year, started in Copenhagen in June, and is now making its way to Jutland. First stop is Aabenraa, in southern Jutland and next up is Aarhus on August 15th. Known as a picnic festival, this is a great opportunity to lounge in the grass and enjoy some downtempo electronic music.
Here’s a different festival for you to consider: Makrel Master; Denmark’s Mackerel Festival. Locals from Sjællands Odde welcome you to a fishy weekend in the harbour of the town based in northern Zealand. Participate in the yearly mackerel fishing competition, take part in other fun activities planned for the event, or visit stalls set up by local businesses.
Sunday, August 9th
In honour of UN's International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, Copenhagen’s harbour is going to be filled with kayaks, Greenland flags, concerts, traditional drum- and mask dances, and more. Take part in this event from 11.00 to 17.00 at multiple locations through the city: Nordatlantens Brygge, Ofelia Plads og Sandkaj ved Nordhavns Bassin.
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