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There’s something special about Copenhagen in July: the days seem endless and the pace of daily life slows down as, almost ironically, many locals leave the city to spend some time in their summer houses in the countryside or to chase sunshine abroad. Meanwhile, it’s peak tourist season with international visitors seeking to soak up the particular magic of Scandinavian summer and to escape the heat at home. Those who stay in the Danish capital are tempted to settle into the vacation mode that the city exudes this time of year, lining up waterside to enjoy the golden light that stretches far into the evening.
From open air performances to markets to concerts, here are the best events in Copenhagen in July:
Tuesday 1st July
Art with your baby at Kunsthal Charlottenborg
Tuesday 1st July
Art with your baby at Kunsthal Charlottenborg
Visit Kunsthal Charlottenborg before its usual opening hours and get the opportunity to experience its current exhibitions in a calm pace with focus on babies and toddlers, ensuring all are having a good experience. The arrangement runs from 10 am to 1 pm with a guided tour of the MFA Degree Show included in the ticket price between 11 am 12 noon. Please note that the guided tour will be in Danish.
Friday 4th – Sunday 13th July
Copenhagen Jazz Festival
Jazz lovers, this one’s for you. Dive into the world of jazz in a variety of locations allover the city. Held every summer since 1979, Copenhagen Jazz Festival is one of Europe’s most important music events. Find the full program including Danish and international artists on the website.
Friday 4th July
Hangaren summer season opening
Located in the industrial surroundings of Refshaleøen in a former hangar which lends it the name, Hangaren is one of Copenhagen’s best electronic music venues. Now they’re reopening for the season with 10 hours of music, two stages, and free entrance for the first hour. Join and dance until the sun comes up when a great lineup takes over the booths both in the garden and inside, among them Pablo Bozzi, the Berlin-based producer and DJ with regular appearances at Berghain/Panorama Bar. Entry is free from 8 to 9 pm, costs 100 DKK until 11 pm and 175 DKK after.
Sunday 6th July
Veras Market under Buen
Give your wardrobe a summer update with pre-loved pieces from fellow Copenhageners. Come for a browse or score a bargain from 10 am to 3 pm. Want to put up a stall? Find more information on the website.
Open Air Cinema at Cinemateket: Roman Holiday
In this iconic 1950s classic, Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck share the spotlight with Rome as they play a runaway princess and American news reporter who fall in love. The film is screened at 2:30 pm with Danish subtitles.
Wednesday 9th July
Social run 5k x Broens Street Food
Join for this social run in good company from Broens Street Food towards Refshaleøen along the water and back via Christianshavn. The run is five kilometer long and open to everyone – participation is free. After the tour, everyone’s invited to a free Noda or Dansevand. From 5 pm.
Thursday 10th July
Musik Banko: Nik & Jay vs. Medina
This evening is all about two of Denmark’s most iconic pop names! Get ready win awesome prizes but also to sing along from to 9:30 pm at BaneGaarden. Tickets cost 130 DKK.
Friday 11th – Saturday 12th July
Korea Festival
“Janchi(잔치)” is a Korean word that means celebration, family gathering, and festive occasion. Join the festival and experience Korean culture and traditions with music, a kimchi cooking class, a mask making workshop, and more. From 10 am to 5:30 pm, admission is free.
Friday 11th July
ØASEN Season Opening
Dive into the weekend to electronic music while enjoying organic food and drinks in Østerbro. From 3 to 11 pm, entry is free.
Gravity Beach Festival Pre-Party
Dance into the weekend when Terminal 13 in Nordhavn transforms into an open-air party. Food, drinks, golden light, and a lineup to prepare you for Saturday’s festival. From 5 pm to midnight, entry is free.
Saturday 12th July
Gravity one day beach festival
House music by day outside and melodic techno in a warehouse location by night, this one day festival has it all. From 2 pm to 4 am at Terminal 13 in Nordhavn. Tickets are available from 280 DKK.
Relevance at BaneGaarden
From 3 pm to midnight, Relevance takes over BaneGaarden with an organic rave – expect a food market, drinks, and local talent on two stages.
Bas under buen
Join for a full-day celebration under Bispeengbuen, where all shades of bass take center stage. Since 2010, thousands of guests have gathered under the bridge to experience bass music on DIY sound systems, to discover artists with a deep love for the low end, and to feel the unique atmosphere created by the intersection of bass, urban space, and community. From kids to grown-ups and from garage lovers to reggae aficionados, there’s something for everyone. Come celebrate summer from 3 pm until midnight, admission is free.
Loppelinda at Stefansgade
Go on treasure hunt in one of Copenhagen’s most charming streets. From 10 am to 3 pm, you’ll have the opportunity to buy preloved items from locals and enjoy the leisurely summer atmosphere.
Sunday 13th July
Loppelinda at Enghave Plads
Another summer day, another flea market – this time on cosy Enghave Plads in Vesterbro. From 10 am to 3 pm.
Thursday 17th July
Pub Quiz Thursday at Proud Mary
There’s nothing like a pub quiz to show off your brains and/or know-it-all friends while drinking cheap beers and devouring a burger – there’s even a big prize for the winner. Teams of two to six people can participate and the quiz is in English. From 8 pm.
Tuesday 22nd July
Taxi Driver at Cinemateket
Martin Scorsese’s 1970s movie “Taxi Driver” follows a young taxi driver, played by Robert De Niro, who drives all kinds of people around New York, encountering a variety of social codes. His performance won him The Palme d’Or in Cannes. The film is screened at 5:15 pm.
Friday 25th July
Paint and wine at Absalon
Get creative a glass of wine in hand. Everyone’s welcome to join, simply unleash your inner Picasso and have fun. Tickets cost 150 DKK and include materials as well as a complementary glass of wine. From 4:30 to 6:30 pm.
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.
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