Events in Copenhagen during 2012

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March

Open Air Museum (March - October, except Mondays) – The open-air museum of Frilandsmuseet at Lyngby just on the outskirts of Copenhagen, is the setting for this annual event in Copenhagen. Experience the forgotten era of the renowned children’s writer Hans Christian Anderson together with an insight into how life was like in recent years and as far back as 1650 in Denmark. (http://natmus.dk/)
Copenhagen Puppet Festival (biannual) – Dedicated to developing the art of puppetry is this unusual festival in Copenhagen. (www.puppetfestival.dk)

August

Copenhagen Historic Grand Prix (a weekend in August) – Faelledparken plays host to this Grand Prix event in Copenhagen, attracting a large number of visitors. (www.chgp.dk)
Cultural Harbour – An interesting diverse cultural festival in Copenhagen played out at the harbour incorporates music, theatre and dance. (www.kulturhavn.dk)
Copenhagen Pride Week – This annual festival in Copenhagen is Denmark’s largest gathering of gays, lesbians and transgenders. (http://copenhagenpride.dk) (Danish)
STROM – The youth market attend this fashionable festival in Copenhagen, which unveils lively electronic music. (http://stromcph.dk/)
Copenhagen Cooking – A ten day cooking festival in Copenhagen honours traditional Nordic dishes along with focusing on national cuisine. (www.copenhagencooking.com)

April

CPH PIX (mid April) – The Dagmar Cinema and other venues showcase international feature films at this annual film festival in Copenhagen. (www.cphpix.dk)
Designer Forum – Designers of fashion display their latest designs on the catwalk at this prestigious Copenhagen event. (www.designerforum.dk) (Danish)

September

Kopenhagen Contemporary – A weekend event in Copenhagen centering on contemporary art. A range of cultural establishments offer free events and demonstrate the qualities of art and how it influences life. (www.kopenhagencontemporary.com)
Golden Days Festival – This Copenhagen festival takes a breathtaking insight into the heritage and culture of the city. (www.goldendays.dk) (Danish)
Art Copenhagen / The Nordic Art Fair – A premier contemporary art event in Copenhagen. (www.artcopenhagen.dk)
Buster Film Festival – This Copenhagen event concentrates on international films for teenagers and children. (www.buster.dk)
Copenhagen Blues Festival – Enthusiasts of blues music are drawn to this music festival in Copenhagen. (www.copenhagenbluesfestival.dk)

May

Copenhagen Ink Festival (early May) – The world’s finest tattoo artists gather at the Tap, to attend this three day international tattoo festival in Copenhagen. (www.inkfest.dk)
Copenhagen Carnival (Friday-Sunday during the Whitsun Holiday) – The streets come alive in the city as this Copenhagen festival unfolds in Faeledparken. (www.cphcarnival.com)
Copenhagen Marathon – Thousands of entrants attend this premier marathon event in Copenhagen. (www.copenhagenmarathon.dk)
Gammel Strand Flea Market (Fridays and Saturdays from May to September) – A customary event in Copenhagen incorporating the outdoor flea market offering all types of bargains and trinkets.

October

Copenhagen Night of Culture (mid October) – A large number of cultural associations such as galleries, libraries, theatres and more are available to the public to enter from early evening until late at this annual event in Copenhagen. (www.kulturnatten.dk)
Halloween in Tivoli – Scary fun can be had by all at this annual Halloween event in Copenhagen held at the Tivoli Gardens.

June

Tango Festival – The Copenhagen Tango Society arranges this popular Latin dance festival in Copenhagen. (http://tangofestival.dk/)
Copenhagen Distortion (during the week of the first Saturday in June) – Music and dancing take place at this cultural Copenhagen festival. (www.cphdistortion.dk)

November

Tivoli Christmas Season (November - January) – The Christmas spirit is in the air as this seasonal festival in Copenhagen takes over.

July

Copenhagen Jazz Festival – Acclaimed musicians perform at this international jazz festival in Copenhagen. (http://jazz.dk/)
Copenhagen Summer Festival (last week of July and the first week of August) – National and international renowned musicians gather at this popular summer festival in Copenhagen. (www.copenhagensummerfestival.dk)

December

Copenhagen Masters / International Badminton Tournament – A sporting event in Copenhagen staged at the Radisson SAS Falconer Hotel attracts the world’s top badminton players. (www.badminton.dk)