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As the locals return from their summer break, life in Copenhagen picks up: major events like Copenhagen Fashion Week and CHART Art Fair attract a well-heeled crowd, and friend groups reunite on terraces, street corners, piers or wherever they can catch a patch of sunlight.
August is the grand finale of Scandi summer and Copenhageners are committed to making the most of it. Let yourself be carried away by the ubiquitous enthusiasm and throw yourself into everything the city has to offer this month.
Here are the best events in Copenhagen in August:
Thursday 31st July – Saturday 2nd August
O Days
Thursday 31st July – Saturday 2nd August
O Days
Thursday 31st July – Saturday 2nd August
O Days
With O Days, Danish craft brewery ÅBEN brings music, art, and the local food and drinks scene to Refshaleøen for three days of summer, fun, and community. Expect a mix of local and international artists and DJs, striking installations, creative pop ups, and much more – all against the backdrop of the former industrial waterfront location with stunning golden hour light and sunsets. Full festival tickets are sold out but there are still day tickets available from 705 DKK as well as add-on tickets for arrangements such as beer and wine tastings from 95 DKK.
Friday 1st – Saturday 2nd August
Aia Sound
Dance under the open sky when the three-day festival Aia Sound takes over Tiøren in Copenhagen. The full festival ticket costs 1,639 DKK and day tickets are available for 1,039 DKK. Learn more and check out the line up on the website.
Friday 1st August
Harbor party at Nordre Toldbod
Lean back in one of the lounge chairs and enjoy the view across the water, a cold drink in hand. To set the scene, there’ll be live music and DJs. Friday from 4 pm to 2 am and Saturday from 1 pm to 2 pm.
Vikings at the National Museum: guided tour in English
Step into the captivating world of the Vikings: this guided tour in English will lead you through the National Museum’s Viking exhibition, giving you an introduction to both their domestic lives and adventurous voyages. Get a glimpse of ancient skeletons, marvel at their stunning gold treasures, and explore artifacts from their daily lives. There’ll be a one-hour long tour at 11 am and one at 12:30 pm, tickets cost 130 DKK and include admission to the museum on the same day. Can’t make it, there’ll be several tours until 10th August.
Saturday 2nd August
Outdoor cinema: Call me by your name with Cinemateket
Few things say summer like watching a movie under the open sky and there’re arguably few productions that channel the particular energy of this time of year like Luca Guadagnino’s “Call Me by Your Name.” Bring a friend, your partner or your summer fling, you name it and enjoy a movie night on Cinemateket’s rooftop in central Copenhagen. The screening starts at 5 pm.
Mamma Mia Night at BaneGaarden
Mamma Mia, here we go again! Join for the latest edition of the popular theme night with ABBA on the speakers, music bingo, and a Greek-inspired communal dinner.Tickets cost 295 DKK including dinner and bingo. From 6-11 pm.
Sunday 3rd August
Rita Blå’s flea market on Sønder Boulevard
Combine your Sunday stroll along Vesterbro’s Sønder Boulevard with a little shopping spree of pre-loved items. From 11 am to 4 pm. Want to put up a stall? Book your ticket via the website.
Craft market at BaneGaarden
Discover and purchase a curated selection of craftsmanship – from art, cups, yarn, knitting, and patchwork to jewelry, clothing, and cosmetic products. From 11 am to 4 pm, admission is free. Want to sell some of your creations? Book a stall via the website.
Monday 4th – Friday 8th August
Copenhagen Fashion Week SS26
The spring/summer edition of Copenhagen Fashion Week has a particular charm: the audience takes the bike to shows, well-dressed people fill the sidewalks in the golden evening light, and parties take place under the open sky.
Whether you’re in the industry or not, there’re plenty of interesting events taking place all over the city, some open to the public. Make sure to check out the full program including the show schedule on the website.
Tuesday 5th – Thursday 7th August
CIFF Copenhagen International Fashion Fair
Coinciding with Copenhagen Fashion Week and having recently merged with trade show Revolver, Copenhagen International Fashion Fair CIFF is connecting a broad range of brands with national and international buyers in Bella Center. Find an overview of participating brands and the event schedule on the website.
Saturday 9th – Sunday 17th August
Copenhagen Pride
Celebrate love and express your solidarity with the LGBTQIA+ community during Copenhagen Pride – especially now that the community’s rights and mere existence are increasingly under attack globally, support is crucial, from everyone. For many, the big parade is the highlight of Pride Week but there’s a varied program of events, offering education and the opportunity for dialogue. Copenhagen Pride is volunteer-based. Want to contribute? Learn more on the website.
Wednesday 13th August
Jewelry making workshop with Melt Studio at Roots Wine Bar
Design a unique silver ring, while enjoying a complementary glass of wine and olives at wine bar Roots in Østerbro. Trained jewelry designer, Anna-Katrine (A-K), will teach you to sculpt a ring in wax, which can be cast in silver after the course. From 5-7 pm. Tickets are available for either 399 DKK for the course only or 1,350 DKK including your silver ring.
Friday 15th – Sunday 24th August
Opera Festival
Opera lovers, this one’s for you. Experience great classics, events for children, artist talks, and more. Dive into the program via the festival website.
Copenhagen Cooking
Each year, Copenhagen Cooking celebrates the city’s vibrant food scene. Join long table dinners, tastings, markets, debates, and workshops presented by the Danish capital’s eateries and passionate industry people. Find more information on the website.
Wednesday 20th August
Jewelry workshop with Melt Studio at Café Livingstone
Design a unique silver ring, while enjoying unlimited wine, bubbles, and beer at Café Livingstone by the lakes. Trained jewelry designer, Anna-Katrine (A-K), will teach you to sculpt a ring in wax, which can be cast in silver after the course. From 5-7 pm. Tickets are available for either 550 DKK for the course only or 1,499 DKK including your silver ring.
Saturday 23rd August
Doggy Days at Reffen
It’s a day to celebrate our furry friends! Come for a free all-day event at Reffen, from 12 – 6 pm, that includes dog-friendly ice cream, beers (not for dogs), DIY doggy hat-making, Polaroid portraits of your pup, and a DJ spinning tunes. No need to sign up, just bring your dog and enjoy the day. Don’t have a dog but still want to join? Feel free – this event is for all dog-lovers.
Sunday 24th August
LoppeLinda on Enghave Plads
Browse pre-loved clothing from Copenhagen locals and update your wardrobe for the season ahead on popular Enghave Plads in Vesterbro. From 10 am to 3 pm. Want to put up a stall? Purchase your ticket via the website.
Danish on a Sunday: “Come Home with Me” at Cinemateket
Explore the world of Danish cinema with this ongoing series: under the umbrella of “Danish on a Sunday,” Cinemateket screens Danish productions in original language with English subtitles. “Come Home with Me” follows lawyer Helene Hanøe who spends her whole life trying to solve the problems of people who have been in trouble in one way or another. The film is screened at 1:45 pm.
Tuesday 26th August
“Miami Vice” at Cinemateket
Inspired by the cult series from the 1980s, Michael Mann’s production from 2006 has become a classic in its own right thanks to the strong aesthetics and a cast that includes Colin Farrel, Jamie Fox, and Naomie Harris. The screening starts at 6:45 pm.
Thursday 28th – Saturday 30th August
Karrusel Festival
Three days of house, disco, and techno in the woods on Refshaleøen. Sounds like your thing? Then get dancing! Day tickets are available from 500 DKK and the full festival pass costs 1300 DKK.
Sunday 31st August
Fall market with Aarstiderne at BaneGaarden
With fall on the doorstep, this is your chance to indulge in the abundance of produce available this time of year. Together, BaneGaarden and Aarstiderne invite you to a seasonal market from 11 am.
Ongoing Copenhagen Events in August
Grønt Market
Get your fix of fresh, seasonal produce and meet the people who grow it: Grønt Market’s mission is to build a strong connection and community between farmers and eaters. The market takes place every Sunday but each week in another part of town, from leafy Frederiksberg to vibey Vesterbro to the inner city waterfront – find the calendar on the website.
<Music Film Festival at Cinemateket
Dive into the world of music from a cinematic angle when Cinemateket screens a selection of Danish premieres, international hits, and classics, focused on some of the music scene’s biggest names including Charli XCX, ABBA, and David Bowie.
Veras Market under Buen
Veras Market is moving back to its summer location under Bispeengbruen. Update your wardrobe for warmer days ahead by browsing pre-loved pieces every Sunday from 10 am to 3 pm. Want to pass on your past favorites? Put up a stall for 450 DKK. Tickets are available on the website.
Community Dinner at Absalon
Absalon hosts community dinners several days a week. Bring some friends, neighbors, or colleagues and enjoy a low key long table dinner. Food is served at 6 pm but please arrive no later than 5:45 pm and make sure to book in advance. Tickets cost 60 DKK Sunday to Thursday and 100 DKK Friday and Saturday.
Mother’s Brunch
What better way to celebrate the weekend than to start the day with a long, leisurely brunch? Join when mother is serving a bit of everything from fruit and granola to pasta to sourdough pizza, all prepared in the open kitchen, alongside coffee from Andersen & Maillard. All ingredients and specialties are either locally produced in Denmark or directly imported from Italy. On Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am to 3 pm.
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Movement Lessons with Zozo
Looking to get your body moving? Zozo is passionate about helping women move towards a better body, mind, and spirit! She’s offering private running coaching, private yoga sessions, or private dance classes. Classes can be held in your personal space, or anywhere in Copenhagen or Malmo where you feel comfortable. Set up a free 15-minute consultation to assess goals and capabilities. Email [email protected] or DM her at @zozokemeticyoga.
Jewelry Café Hos Sarah Lou
Get creative by designing your own jewelry or work on a personal gift while enjoying a cup of coffee. There’s a selection of rings, bracelets, and necklaces available for you to start from, all made from 925 sterling silver. Plan ahead and book a table or drop in spontaneously, the table is yours for 2.5 hours.
Guided tour: Highlights & Introduction at Louisiana Museum of Modern Art
Every Thursday from 2-2:45 pm, Louisiana Museum of Modern Art offers a guided tour of the museum’s collection and architecture. The tour is free for everyone but you need to pick up a ticket at the entrance up to two hours before the tour. This ticket is free for everyone with a valid ticket to the museum.
Future Ours: Kunsthal Charlottenborg Biennale
Future Ours addresses the future of our planet and explores how art can serve as a unique tool for critical world-building by proposing new social, political, and economic models, reweaving a dialogue between social, economic, and ecological equity for the planetary community at large. Until 10th August, visions from twenty-one artists and collectives from around the world are on display in the courtyard of Kunsthal Charlottenborg and in streets, train stations, and bus stops across Denmark.
Banu Cennetoğlu: Being safe is scary at Kunsthal Charlottenborg
Through a series of works, Istanbul-based artist Banu Cennetoğlu moves from societal issues to more intimate spheres. Critical investigations of the daily press, the migration flows through Europe and the UN Declaration of Human Rights are brought to dialogue with an extensive private image archive, connecting the small and large events of everyday life with urgent global issues. This is the artist’s first solo exhibition in Denmark and part of HUMAN:RIGHTS – a new collaboration between Kunsthal Charlottenborg, CPH:DOX, and Human Rights Watch Denmark. It will be on display until 10th August 2025.
MFA Degree Show Afgang at Kunsthal Charlottenborg
Get a sense for where Scandinavia’s contemporary art scene is headed by exploring the work of the next generation of artists: the annual MFA Degree Show celebrates the works of the latest 28 talents to emerge from The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts’ Schools of Visual Arts. The exhibition presents their individual artistic practices through a wide array of materials and formats, including photography, sculpture, painting, sound, video, and performance. In 2025, the exhibition is curated by Mariam Elnozahy (Egypt/USA), who is Artistic Director at Konsthall C in Stockholm. It will be on display until 10th August 2025.
Hans-Peter Feldmann: 100 Jahre at Louisiana Museum of Modern Art
With the photographic exhibition “100 Jahre” (100 Years), the German artist Hans-Peter Feldmann tells the story of a whole century, reflected in the faces of different individuals. The series comprises 101 black-white photographs portraying members of the artist’s family and social circle, ranging in age from 0 to 100 – from eight-week-old Felina to centenarian Maria Victoria. The exhibition will be on display until September 2025.
Frederik Næblerød: All walks of life at ARKEN
Danish artist Frederik Næblerød (b. 1988) is known for his uncompromising art that challenges our accustomed understanding of painting and sculpture in a raw, energetic, and playful style. With his works ranging from painting, ceramics, bronze, and drawing to large-scale installations, he has created a very special artistic universe that invites us inside into the spontaneous, absurd, and humorous. The artist’s largest solo exhibition to date will be on display at ARKEN until September 2025.
Kaari Upson at Louisiana Museum of Modern Art
The first retrospective museum exhibition featuring Upson after her untimely death shows the strength and range of an artist already well on her way to becoming a modern classic. Moving between abstraction and figuration, her art is concerned with the relationship between the self and others, examining the hidden layers, traumas, and complexity of modern American society. The exhibition will be on display until October 2025.
Jakob Kudsk Steensen: Psychosphere at Cisternerne
With “Psychosphere,” Danish artist Jakob Kudsk Steensen has created an immersive installation specifically for Cisternerne’s unique underground space, taking the emergence of life deep beneath the ocean’s surface as a point of departure. The exhibition is based on the artist’s own fieldwork and makes use of video projections, sound, light, and sculpture to weave a narrative about the profound interconnectedness shared by all living species on Earth. The exhibition will be on display until November 2025.
Little Table, Cover Thyself! at Design Museum Denmark
There’s something special about the art of table-setting and the way a decorated table sets the scene for special and everyday occasions. Experience how table-setting has changed over time and admire the collection of plates, figurines, jugs, and more. All the way through to 2025, seven of the museum’s historical tables are decorated with items from the renaissance until today.
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