Monday, August 10th
Start of the new school year
August 10th marks the start of the new school year. This also means that the summer holidays are officially over, leading to more traffic on the roads and bike paths, and crowded public transport.
Wednesday, August 12th
Solar eclipse
The solar eclipse on August 12th is a big astronomical event and a big deal to many Danes, with no solar eclipse this visible from Denmark set to occur until 2039. Many solar eclipse-related events have been created across the country, all of which are free to attend. Read about some of them in our article on where to watch the solar eclipse in Copenhagen.
Parliament to debate migrant situation in Ceuta
The Danish Parliament (Folketinget in Danish) has called for an emergency meeting to discuss the current migrant situation in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. The meeting will take place on August 12th, and the main question which parties are hoping for an answer to the following questions:
- What can the government say about the consequences of the migrant situation for Denmark and the Schengen?
- What initiatives will the government take to ensure that the EU's external borders are better protected?
- Will the government explain how Denmark plans to protect our own borders if this becomes necessary?
Thursday, August 13th
Syd for Solen is back for the 5th year running with three days of concerts in Valbyparken, in southwest Copenhagen. From August 13th to August 15th, the festival will host international names such as Lorde, The XX, TURNSTILE, and more. See the full line-up on Syd for Solen's website.
Copenhagen Opera Festival starts on August 13th and lasts for 10 days until August 23rd. The opera festival includes performances of some of the classics, as well as new pieces and modern interpretations. You can also look forward to opera singalongs, playground opera for kids, and The Show Boat - a festive musical cruise which takes you through the canals of Copenhagen.
The festival season is slowly but surely drawing to a close, but we still have a few to look forward to. One of them is Wonderfestiwall on the island of Bornholm. Expect fun events, summer vibes, and music by artists such as The Cardigans, Melanie C (former Spice Girls member), TV2, Dizzy Mizz Lizzy, Burhan G, and more.
Hans Christian Andersen Festival
This 10-day festival, taking place in Hans Christian Andersen’s home town, Odense, starts on August 13th. The festival is Denmark’s largest cultural festival, and includes more than 500 cultural experiences, such as dance performances, concerts by artists such as Medina, communal dinners, theatre, storytelling walking tours of the city, and more. See the whole programme on the festival’s website.
Friday, August 14th
Harbour Party at Nordre Toldbod
Head just north of Copenhagen for this year’s harbour party at Norde Toldbod. An event with live music, great food, happy hour drinks, and the prime location to enjoy a summer’s evening.
Saturday, August 15th
On Saturday August 15th, a colourful and festive parade will make its way through the city. This year, the Copenhagen Pride Parade celebrates its 30th anniversary of the first Parade in the city. Starting in Frederiksberg and walking through the city to the main town square, the parade is expected to attract over 250,000 people.
READ ALSO: Your very detailed guide to Copenhagen’s Pride Week
The electronica festival, Stella Polaris, hosts its last event of the summer, this one taking place in Aarhus on August 16th. The largest, free, electronica festival in Denmark which tours the country every year, started in Copenhagen in June. Known as a picnic festival, this is a great opportunity to lounge in the grass and enjoy some downtempo electronic music.
If you couldn’t make it to Friday’s harbour party in Toldboden, don’t worry: Broens Gadekøkken have their own event scheduled for Saturday. They’ll be turning their street food space into a big dance floor, and playing funky beats all evening, including a whacking class and music bingo.
Sunday, August 16th
Experience the Copenhagen Ironman, which takes place on Sunday August 16th. A 3.8 km bay swim, 180 km rolling bike ride through northern Zealand, and a flat 42.2 km run is what participants can look forward to. Expect significant traffic disruptions, particularly in the Copenhagen area, but also across Zealand. See a map of affected areas on Ironman’s website.
Dog lovers unite, as Tivoli opens its doors, not just to its usual visitors, but also their dogs. Meet friendly dogs, and witness dog-related events such as agility courses, dog parades, and a presentation teaching us all about dogs’ body language, their skills and senses, and how we as humans benefit from them every day.
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