Oh, so many great things to do in Copenhagen this weekend - thank God it’s a long one, with constitution day yesterday and Whit Monday, because there are plenty of things to choose from! I already know my weekend is going to be awesome, because my two lovely and hilarious sisters arrived last night to spend it with me! I hope yours will rock as well, and maybe one or two of these events can help make it so. I’ve selected my top five picks below.
Distortion street music festival
What - “A week of emerging dance and orchestrated chaos”. A week of music festivals in the streets of Copenhagen during the day, moving from one neighborhood to the next, Nørrebro on Wednesday, Vesterbro on Thursday and Copenhagen harbor on Friday, culminating in a massive final party on Saturday!
Why - Because if you miss it, you will regret it! 80,000 people from all over the world - you should be there, too!
Where - Nørrebro, Vesterbro, Copenhagen harbor, Refshaleøen
When - 4th June - 7th June, street parties from 16h-22h, club after
How much - street parties are free, but you can buy a “gadearmbånd” (bracelet) as a voluntary donation to support the production and cleaning of the street parties
More information - cphdistortion.dk or Facebook page
Mit hjem er mit slot
What - “My home is my castle”, a lifestyle exposition in Frederiksberg Have with over 180 brands showing their trends for interior design, gardening, arts and cuisine. I went yesterday and came back with tons of great stuff, so I can highly recommend it!
Why - Because it is located in a beautiful setting and you will get to see many smaller brands and manufacturers that you otherwise wouldn’t get to see. Combine with a stroll through the gardens!
Where - Frederiksberg Have (Frederiksberg Runddel 1, 2000 Frederiksberg)
When - 5th-9th June, 10-18h
How much - entrance is DKK 115
More information - slotsudstillinger.dk or Facebook page
Københavns Middelalder Marked
What - A renaissance fair and market in the beautiful Valby Park
Why - If you want to see spectacular knight duels and jousting or just stroll through the booths and tents, this event is for you!
Where - South end of Valbyparken, right by Kalvebod Strand
When - 6th-9th June, 9h/10h - 17/18h
How much - entrance from DKK 100 (DKK 80 for kids, under 4 yrs free)
More information - kmm.dk or Facebook page
Copenhagen Photo Festival
What - A platform for Danish photographers to show their art in exhibitions all over Copenhagen and Malmö. There is also the “Photo City” in the Carlsberg City District
Why - If you love photography or just looking at nice pictures, you should check this out!
Where - diverse locations in Copenhagen and Malmö
When - 5th-15th June; “Photo City” from 10-18h
How much - free admission to “Photo City”, other locations might charge entrance
More information - copenhagenphotofestival.com or Facebook page; full programm and map here
Hipsterløbet
What - The Copenhagen Hipster Run, hosted by Distortion! A 5K run through Copenhagen, full of people dressed up as hipsters.
Why - Even if you don’t participate, you should make sure to catch a glimpse of the hilariousness along the way!
Where - Start is at Gråbrødretorv, route along Studiestræde, Vor Frue Plads, Kattesundet, Nytorv, Strøget and Rådhuspladsen
When - 7th June, start 14h
How much - participation costs DKK 125
More information - Facebook page
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