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Zealand, Møn and Lolland-Falster boast lots of events that are well worth the trip. Experience music festivals, theatre festivals, markets and much, much more. Be inspired by our overview of selected events during 2010.
At the bottom of the page, you can see a programme of events covering most of the year.
| 09-01-2010 - 28-02-2010 |
GALLERY HEIKE ARNDT
Experience the second part of the exhibition with German painter Hans Ticha, who was one of the ones who put colour and shape of life into the German Democratic Republic (GDR). Some of the pictures he felt so sensitive about that he never dared to show them to anyone except wife. It is these pictures that you can see now in Gallery Heike Arndt.
Go directly to Gallery Heike Arndt
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| 20-03-2010 - 21-03-2010 |
RINGSTED FAIR
Visit Zealand's largest business and consumer trade fair in Ringsted. The theme of this years fair is: "Family First".
Ringsted Fair
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| 29-04-2010 - 02-05-2010 |
DØLLEFJELDE-MUSSE MARKET
A giant flea market which each year attracts more than 100,000 visitors to Dølle Fjelde Musse near Nysted on Lolland.
Døllefjelde-Musse Market
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| 30-04-2010 - 02-05-2010 |
LIFESTYLE FAIR ON GAVNØ CASTLE
Discover a large number of exclusive exhibitors offering the latest trends in furniture, clothes, cars, motorcycles, cooking, interior decoration, garden events and much more. A focus on new objects with detail given to quality.
Lifestyle Fair at Gavnø Castle
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| 07-05-2010 - 09-05-2010 |
ROSKILDE MUSIC- & FLEA MARKET
Family entertainment, 3 days of cosy shopping and celebrations. Stallholders from Denmark and abroad, music and tivoli, fun activities, Roskilde Showground.
Roskilde Music- & Flea Market
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| 09-05-2010 |
FORREST DAY
A day when Danes are encouraged to enjoy their local woodlands. The theme for 2010 is "The forest - the pure product"".
Forrest Day in East Denmark
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| 13-05-2010 |
KORSØR OPEN AIR 2010
Come to a bang of a party when the '70s party kicks off! 8 bands from the '70s and early '80s are playing to get you up and move your feet on the dance floor at the Town Park. Noon – 1 am.
Korsør Open Air 2010
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| 21-05-2010 - 24-05-2010 |
LEDREBORG COUNTRY & LIVING
Large themed exhibition at Ledreborg Palace. The exhibition is about home furnishing, flowers, the work of artisans, gardening, cuisine and music, all presented in exceptionally attractive surroundings.
Ledreborg Country & Living
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| 22-05-2010 - 24-05-2010 |
ART DAYS
Galleries and studios and much more will open their doors during the Easter holiday. Loads of activities and competitions.
Odsherred, Westzealand and Roskilde.
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| 23-05-2010 |
PENTECOST MORNING SAILING WITH SKJELSKØR V
A beautiful way to spend Pentecost morning on a sailtrip in the cozy little boat Skjelskør V. See the Pentecost sunrise over the water while enjoying a delicious breakfast on the boat. Time: 04.00 - 06.00.
Pentecost morning Sailing with Skjelskør V
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| 23-05-2010 |
FEJØ CARNIVAL
Fejø Carnival, sets the mood with its beautiful costumed Fejø citizens. The procession begins at Vesterby port and moves through Herredsvej to Dybvig Harbor, where the picnic and beverages are consumed.
Fejø Carnival
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| 04-06-2010 - 06-06-2010 |
SØRBY MARKET
160 stalls, 50 corporate displays, 45,000 visitors and 3,000 free parking spaces with free entrance for the public.
Sørby Market
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| 04-06-2010 - 06-06-2010 |
ROSKILDE AGRICULTURAL SHOW
The major agricultural exhibition and trade fair. Almost 2000 animals will be shown and judged. Children’s activities to do with animals and nature.
Roskilde Agricultural Show
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| 05-06-2010 |
WILLOW FESTIVAL 2010
Willow workers from all over Denmark gather to hold a traditional market with arrow wickerwork, baskets, fencing and woven handicrafts.
Willow Festival Zealand 2010
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| 06-06-2010 |
GAVNØ CLASSIC AUTOJUMBLE
Experience over 1,000 various automobiles and various other motorised vehicles. This display will include veteran cars, classic cars, sports cars, motor cycles and much more.
Gavnø Classic Autojumble
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| 18-06-2010 - 20-06-2010 |
ROSKILDE JAZZ DAYS
Roskilde Jazz Days takes place at various venues in the City of Roskilde
Roskilde Jazz Days
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| 20-06-2010 |
DANISH MILLERS DAY 2010
Discover the local Mills in operation when 100 wind and water mills have their open house throughout Zealand, Lolland and Falster.
See what Mills are open at the Miller Society website
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29-06-2010 - 03-08-2010
(Every Tuesday) |
GUIDED TOURS AT DRAGSHOLM CASTLE
Re-live the history of the past with stories about historic events and first-class tales or go on a guided tour of the castle and hear about its prior owners.
Guided tours at the castle every tuesday at 1.30 pm during the mentioned period.
Guided tours at Dragsholm Castle
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| 27-06-2010 |
SLAGELSE FESTIVAL
In 2010 Slagelse Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary. A festival filled with music, exhibitions, displays and much more for the whole family.
Slagelse Festival
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30-06-2010 - 02-07-2010
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CHILDRENS FESTIVAL
Vilde Vulkaner – the biggest children’s festival in Denmark with lots of good music – only for children. Huge play area.
The biggest children's festival in Denmark
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| Date to be announced |
FOODFESTIVAL „MODER JORD“
Following the success of 2009, once more Lolland-Falsters brilliant food suppliers present the best products from the rich soil of Lolland-Falster.
Foodfestival "Moder Jord"
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01-07-2010 - 04-07-2010
(Warm-up from 27 June) |
ROSKILDE FESTIVAL 2010
Massive music festival with lots of concerts and great international bands - this year for instance Muse and Pavement. The Roskilde Festival is the largest North European music festival and has existed since 1971.
Go to Roskilde Festival 2010
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01-07-2010 - 29-07-2010
(Every Monday and Thursday) |
GUIDED TOURS IN THE ROSKILDE CATHEDRAL
Get closer to the exciting story of the Danish kings and queens tomb church, with a tour in Roskilde Cathedral.
See times and prices for a tour of the Cathedral
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| 03-07-2010 |
ROWING REGATTA ON SORØ LAKE
Europe's biggest rowing-regatta
Rowing Regatta on Lake Sorø
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03-07-2010 - 31-07-2010
(Every Saturday) |
SUMMERY SATURDAYS IN PRÆSTØ
Summery Saturdays in Præstø with exciting activities and lots of bargains.
Summery Saturdays in Præstø
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| 05-07-2010 - 10-07-2010 |
VORDINGBORG FESTIVAL
Under the slogan "not Denmark's largest – but the best" Vordingborg Festival has more than 100.000 visitors per year and big name acts from the Danish rock and pop scene who will be performing. Free admission to the Palace Square close to the Goose Tower.
Vordingborg Festival
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| 06-07-2010 - 27-07-2010 |
MAKE YOUR OWN CANDLE IN GØRLEV
Summer fun for everyone that wants to make their own candles. DKK 50, - pr. participant, price includes lemonade / coffee / tea and sandwiches.
Make your own candles at candle maker in Gørlev
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06-07-2010 - 03-08-2010
(Every Tuesday) |
TUESDAY MARKET IN STEGE
Tuesday Market in Stege town with exciting activities and lots of bargains.
Tuesday Market in Stege at Moen
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| 08-07-2010 - 10-07-2010 |
VIG FESTIVAL
Three joyful days of Pop and Rock.
Vig Festival
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| 11-07-2010 |
THE FISHERMEN'S BOAT RACE
On the second Sunday of July every year the fishermen’s boat race is arranged in Karrebæksminde. It is not a normal boat race, but a precision race, as the boats must do a marked route twice in exactly the same time. He who accomplishes the route twice in the same time, or gets closest, is the winner. The fishermen’s boat race is always a draw in Karrebæksminde for fishermen as well as onlookers.
The fishermen's boat race in Karrebæksminde
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15-07-2010 - 18-07-2010
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MARIBO JAZZFESTIVAL
Denmark’s most intimate jazz festival. Four days where the focus is on jazz, making the whole town swing – mainly New Orleans trad jazz with excursions into swing, ragtime, blues and gospel. The venues are the cosy old courtyards of Maribo.
Maribo Jazzfestival
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| 17-07-2010 |
MEDIEVAL FESTIVAL AT ULVSBORG
Medieval Festival with knightly tournament game show, storytelling and music.
Medieval Festival at Ulvsborg
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| 23-07-2010 - 25-07-2010 |
LOLLAND BY BICYCLE
'Lolland Rundt' - a fun cycle tour for all ages in beautiful natural surroundings. Meet the Danes at close quarters! Choose from 160 km to 360 km.
Lolland by Bicycle
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| 23-07-2010 - 25-07-2010 |
OVNHUSMARKED
Arts and Crafts Market at the Port of Nykøbing Sjælland. Experience a string of works from professional artisans. Friday from pm. 11.00-17.00, Saturday 10:00 to 17:00 and Sunday 10.00-16.00.
Ovnhusmarked
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| 27-07-2010 - 01-08-2010 |
FEMØ JAZZ
6 days with traditional jazz and lots of festival atmosphere.
Femø Jazz
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| 30-07-2010 - 01-08-2010 |
ROSKILDE MUSIC- & FLEA MARKET
Family entertainment, 3 days of cosy shopping and celebrations. Stallholders from Denmark and abroad, music and tivoli, fun activities, Roskilde Showground.
Roskilde Music & Flea Market
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| 30-07-2010 - 07-08-2010 |
NYKØBING F. FESTIVAL 2010
Again this year the Nykøbing Falster Festival will be filled with exciting entertainment for children and adults of all ages.
Further information at Nykøbing F. Tourist Information tlf. +45 54 85 13 03
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| 31-07-2010 |
NORMA IN OPERA HEDELAND
Outdoor Construction of Bellini's opera Norma. Also being performed on the 6th of August.
Read about Opera Norma and buy tickets for the show
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| Date to be announced |
WORLD CUP MOTOCROSS
For the 4th year in a row, Munke Bjergby has kindly offered to open up for a major international event in the Motorcross sport!
World Cup Motocross
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| 01-08-2010 - 07-08-2010 |
ART & CULTURE FESTIVAL IN RØDBY
Artists from around the world show their arts and crafts at the International Art & Culture Festival in Rødby. Music and dance groups from various African countries will also be participating.
The festival opens every day at. 11:00am
Arts and Cultural Festival in Rødby
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| 05-08-2010 - 07-08-2010 |
RINGSTED FESTIVAL
A Festival experience including the following bands in its lineup: Dizzy Mizz Lizzy, Thomas Helmig, Medina, The Storm and many others.
Opportunity to purchase an attractive hotel package with concert ticket and overnight stay at Scandic Hotel in Ringsted at a great price.
Ringsted Festival
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| 06-08-2010 |
NORMA IN OPERA HEDELAND
Outdoor Construction of Bellini's opera Norma. Also on show on the 6th of August.
Read about Opera Norma and buy tickets for the show
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| 07-08-2010 - 08-08-2010 |
FIDDLER'S FESTIVAL 2010
When Fiddlers from all over Denmark meet for the Fiddlers' Festival in Roskilde the streets reverberates with Danish and Nordic traditional folk music.
Fiddler's Festival 2010 in Roskilde
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| 14-08-2010 - 15-08-2010 |
LEDREBORG PALACE SUMMER CONCERT
Every year Ledreborg Palace grounds provides the perfect setting for the music event of the year around Roskilde.
Ledreborg Palace has often been described as one of the most romantic privately owned stately homes in Denmark. It is today regarded as one of the finest examples of 18th century Danish building and landscape architecture.
Summer concert at Ledreborg Palace
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| 19-08-2010 - 21-08-2010 |
CASTLE DAYS AT DANISH CASTLE CENTRE
Danish Castle Center opens its doors for castle and market days. Here you can try everything from chicken plucking, bread baking or weapons handling and jousting with a lance. There are plenty of stalls with exciting products and local specialties. Free admission all day.
Castle Days in Vordingborg
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| 19-08-2010 - 22-08-2010 |
REVENTLOW MARKET
Reventlow market near Reventlow park, West-Lolland. Big fair with lots of entertainment for all the family.
Reventlow Market
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| 18-08-2010 - 22-08-2010 |
SUMMER MUSIC AT FUGLSANG MANOR
Classical concerts in the main building, Fuglsang, with a “voices” theme. 'The Orient' is the focus point this year.
Concerts at Fuglsang Manor
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| 21-08-2010 - 25-08-2010 |
RAMBLER FESTIVAL IN ODSHERRED
Five days with fantastic walks on shorter and longer trails in Odsherred.
Rambler festival in Odsherred
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| 21-08-2010 & 25-08-2010 |
ELVERMOSE CLASSICAL CONCERTS
Frederiksdal Castle Concerts has moved to the other side of the forest in "Elvermose" where an old barn has been turned into a new music hall.
Further information: Christine Krabbe tel. +45 54 90 11 12
Elvermose Classical Concerts in Lolland
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| 22-08-2010 |
TRADITIONSREICHES DORSCHFESTIVAL
Cod fishing contest in Langelandsbæltet with competitors from Denmark and abroad.
Departs from Nakskov Harbour.
Nakskov Sportsfiskerforening (Anglers association): +45 5492 6795
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| 27-08-2010 - 05-09-2010 |
LOLLAND LIGHTS
Arts and culture festival with Danish and international artists.
Lolland Lights
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Week 32
(Date to be announced) |
NÆSTVED FESTIVAL
Special activities in Næstved.
Næstved Festival
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| 03-09-2010 - 05-09-2010 |
SUSÅ FESTIVAL
The Suså Festival offers three days of Contemporary Music – including many premieres – by experimental, innovative Danish composers. The largest festival of its kind in Denmark. This year 25 contemporary composers give a sketch of music at the entrance of the 21th century. They present 32 compositions among which are 10 World Premiers.
Suså Festival
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| 04-09-2010 - 05-09-2010 |
NAKSKOV FJORD DAYS
Activities in and around Nakskov Fjord for example: sailing trips with guide. Trips to the little islands or a trip to Lollands Albue. Free Herring buffet at Langø.
More information at Nakskov Tourist Office Tel: +45 54 92 21 72
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| 05-09-2010 |
BARDA ROLEPLAYING EVENT
Every year in September, Barda moves away from the screen and into real life when Denmark’s Radio invite all young warriors and wizards on adventures in the forests around Soro.
Barda Roleplaying Event
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| 11-09-2010 |
APPLE DAY
Lots of apple activities across the country. For more information on this festive event, see here.
Apple day
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| 18-09-2010 - 19-09-2010 |
FRUIT FESTIVAL IN SAKSKØBING
The last two years of the fruit festival has been a great succes and this year it is being joined by a gigantic fruit market with all sorts of fruit and local produce. Exciting activities and participants will also be ongoing throughout the day.
Fruit Festival in Sakskøbing
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| 09-10-2010 |
THE APPLES DAY AT FEJØ
Fruit Festival
Contact Fejø Tourist Information for further information tlf.: +45 54 46 21 21
Apple Days at Fejø
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| 16-10-2010 - 24-10-2010 |
TASTE ODSHERRED
An entire week focusing on the area's local food.
Contact Odsherred Tourist Information for further information tlf.: +45 59 91 08 88
Go to Odsherreds homepage
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07-02-2010 - 04-07-2010
(The 1st Sunday every Month. Notice: April 11-04-2010) |
CONCERTS AT FUGLSANG MANOR
1st Sunday of each month. Concerts – mainly classical music – in the main buidling of the Fuglsang stately home.
Concerts at Fuglsang Manor
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| 01-05-2010 - 31-08-2010 |
SAILING WITH THE VIKINGS
Experience the Viking ships manoeuvrability and appreciate its skill at close quarters with a voyage to Roskilde Fjord. Museum visitors are the crewing the boat and have to take an active part in the sailing - rowing, setting sail and maybe man the rudder. A skilled sailing instructor is in charge on all trips.
See times and prices on trips with the Viking Ship
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01-05-2010 - 30-09-2010
(Autumn holiday week 42) |
JOUSTING TOURNAMENTS AT THE MEDIEVAL CENTRE
Deadly jousting tournaments with knights and horses in full medieval gear.
Jousting tournaments at the Medieval Centre
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| All year |
THE GARDER-HUSSARES RIDE THROUGH THE CITY
Various days throughout the year. Contact Slagelse Tourist Information for further details on specific dates tlf. +45 58 52 22 06
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| All year |
ANDERSEN WAS HERE
Follow the footsteps of Hans Christian Andersen and see the places that inspired his fairytales.
Andersen was here
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