Travel Reference
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Distortion
MUSIC
Taking place over five heady days in early June, Copenhagen Distortion celebrates the
city's street life and club culture. Expect raucous block parties and top-name DJs spinning
dance tracks in bars and clubs across town.
Skt Hans Aften
CULTURAL
(St Hans Evening)
The Danes let rip on the evening of 23 June - the shortest night of the year - with bonfires
in parks, gardens and, most popular of all, on the beaches. Join them in burning an effigy
of a witch on a pyre, singing songs and getting merry.
Copenhagen Jazz Festival
MUSIC
(
jazz.dk
)
Copenhagen's single largest event, and the largest jazz festival in northern Europe, hits the
city over 10 days in early July. The programme covers jazz in all its forms, with an im-
pressive line-up of local and international talent.
Kulturhavn
CULTURAL
For three days in early August, Copenhagen takes culture to the harbour and waterways
with a wide programme of theatre, dance, music, sports and parades on the 'beach' at Is-
lands Brygge, as well as at Sydhavnen, Papirøen, Refshaleøen and other waterside loca-
tions. Most events are free.
Copenhagen Pride
GAY
Rainbow flags fly high during the city's five-day queer fest in August. Expect live music
and merry revellers in the city centre, fabulous club parties, cultural events and the obligat-
ory Pride parade, the latter taking place on the Saturday afternoon.
Strøm
MUSIC
