Events in Aarhus 2024

See what's happening in Aarhus today, this weekend and the rest of the year with our guide to events in the City of Smiles.

Click on the map above to see events near you and check our lists below to see the biggest events and venues you need to know about.

Northside Festival

Northside is a music festival that is visited by some of the world's biggest musicians, as well as new up-and-coming artists, primarily within the indie and rock genres, over 3 days each year. The festival has been held since 2010, and the association behind the event aims to be the greenest and most sustainable cultural event in Denmark.

As part of their sustainable vision, all the food at the 100% festival is organic!

Aarhus Festuge

Aarhus Festuge offers 10 days of wonderful atmosphere in Aarhus city. The purpose of the festival is to gather people and activate the city's institutions and associations. Aarhus Festuge has been held since 1965 and therefore has a long tradition, as an event that creates life in the city of Aarhus with a wealth of events.

In Festugen you can experience around 1000 different events within art, culture, music, architecture, theater and much more.

Events on Train

Train, founded by Chris Anker-Petersen in 1998 with a vision to bring rock music back to Aarhus. With a focus on quality, service and a program that includes both major national and international artists, Train has developed into one of the most high-profile venues not just in Aarhus, but throughout Denmark.

After a renovation at the beginning of 2014, Train now appears as a professional and updated venue that creates an optimal setting for both artists and audience. As a Regional Venue and Cultural Growth Centre, appointed by Aarhus Municipality and the State Arts Council, Train plays a central role in presenting, conveying and supporting the music and the rhythmic environment in Aarhus and the region.

The place has a broad music profile, embracing everything from rock and pop to electronic and urban music.

Aarhus Festuge

In Festugen you can experience around 1000 different events within art, culture, music, architecture, theater and much more.

SPOT Festival

SPOT Festival in Aarhus is a leading event for Danish and Nordic music that brings together new talents and established artists for a diverse musical experience.

Since 1994, the festival has served as a platform for musical innovation and cultural exchange, where industry professionals and music lovers come together to explore the latest musical trends.

With over 200 concerts and events across the city's cultural institutions and outdoor stages, SPOT offers a unique opportunity to experience the best in Nordic music, including films, lectures and much more, making it a central event in Aarhus' cultural calendar.

Green Concert

Grøn Koncert is touring around Denmark, and will be visiting Aarhus in July. Here you can experience a wealth of different artists during the day, while of course there are stalls with food and drink!

All profits from the Green Concert go to the Muskelsvindfonden's work, and you thereby support a good cause when you buy your ticket to the event.

Aarhus Jazz Festival

Since 1989, there has been a Jazz Festival in Aarhus. It is an annual event where you can be allowed to experience the great artists in the world of jazz, while you will also experience new, exciting artists.

It's one of the biggest jazz festivals in the country, so if you love the music genre, then this event is just for you!

Beautiful party

Skanderborg Festival, Denmark's Most Beautiful Festival, or beautiful party, dear child has many names! Smukfest is a music festival which is held in Bøgeskoven near Skanderborg. It is Denmark's 2nd largest festival, and you can experience a wealth of musicians here.

The festival lasts for 8 days and here are many options when it comes to accommodation, for example you can sleep in a Royal Beer Can, on a delicious pigsty or in a shoebox - but of course there is also the opportunity to bring your very own tent!

There are about 55,000 guests a day at the festival and about 16,000 helpers, which tells a little about the scope of this beautiful festival. All profits go to charity, non-profit and cultural activities, so you support a good cause when you buy your ticket to Smukfest!

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