What’s on in 2011
One of the most exciting things about Copenhagen is its architecture that will simply blow you away by its amazing diverse setting and make you feel like walking in 18th century Russia. Here are some insights on this summer’s events and festivals held in Copenhagen:
1. Copenhagen Carnival
You will see the streets of Copenhagen as they become flooded with Latin music and cheerful costumes for the annual Carnival. The event comes to an end not before turning into a buzzing night parade. During the carnival, you can enjoy a lot of salsa, reggae, blues, cool tribute bands and local DJs.
Date: May
Location: throughout the city
Website: http://corp.copenhagencarnival.dk/
2. Copenhagen Distortion
Distortion is a crazy five-day celebration with music, urban landscapes, late-night partying and fashion shows. You’ll enjoy the night buzz, parties and events in some of the most popular clubs in the city, as well as buses, canal boats and more.
Date: 1-5 June
Location: Copenhagen
Website: http://www.cphdistortion.dk/
3. Copenhagen Summer Festival
Popular music artists and talented newcomers join together at the Copenhagen Summer Festival each year. This famous event takes place in various locations all around the city and brings 12 concerts over 12 days.
Date: 25 July – 4 August
Location: Copenhagen
Cost: ticketed
Website: http://www.copenhagensummerfestival.dk/program2011uk.html
4. Copenhagen Jazz Festival
Each summer Copenhagen becomes the host of the world famous annual Copenhagen Jazz Festival. An amazing cast of international performers will entertain the people in various locations around the city. You will love the numerous outdoor live shows bathed in the Scandinavian sun and relax in the soothing atmosphere of the festival.
Date: 1-10 July
Location: venues across the city
Cost: ticketed
Website: http://www.jazz.dk/en/copenhagen-jazz-festival/
5. STRØM
STRØM means electricity in Danish and the popular live event has everything to do with it. It is the country’s premier electronic music festival that fires up the city every summer, attracting a myriad of young and buzzing public. You will enjoy a great selection of electronic music around the city.
Date: August
Location: Copenhagen
Cost: ticketed
Website: http://stromcph.dk/
6. Cultural Harbour Festival
Copenhagen also takes pride in holding the annual 3-day Cultural Harbor Festival, featuring a large selection of sports and cultural events. You can have a lot of fun and play beach volleyball, go diving or trampolining while enjoying live music and dancing.
Date: 5-7 August
Location: Harbour Front
Cost: free
Website: http://www.kulturhavn.dk/
The city has everything to keep you entertained, from music festivals, to parks and celebrations that bring everyone together into one big summer party!
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