Midsummer Sankthans 2025

At 9:00 PM, as the summer dusk gently settles over Copenhagen, Midsummer’s Eve is celebrated by the Tivoli Lake. Together with the Copenhagen Royal Chapel Choir and the Tivoli Guards’ lur players, you can welcome the summer season with, among other things, Holger Drachmann’s Midsummer Song, written over a century ago.

In addition to Midsommervisen, the Copenhagen Royal Chapel Choir will perform a few more songs as the bonfire burns on the lake, marking midsummer in a shared moment of music and tradition.

The evening's festivities begin already at 8:15 PM, when the Tivoli Orchestra sets the mood with warm midsummer melodies at the Orangeriet stage.

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The traditional Sankthans celebration returns to Ofelia Plads, offering a festive evening by the water in central Copenhagen.

This annual event is once again organised to honour the Danish midsummer tradition, set against the scenic harbour backdrop. Attendees can look forward to a floating bonfire, live music, a midsummer speech, and community singing.

Although the main programme begins later in the evening, visitors are encouraged to arrive earlier in the afternoon. Food trucks from partners such as Meyers, Joe & The Juice, and Sticks’n’Sushi will be available, serving tasty meals and cold drinks throughout the day.

The evening’s stage programme will open with a performance by Katinka, presenting songs from her newly released and highly praised solo debut. Later, actor and musician Frederik Cilius will deliver this year’s traditional midsummer speech. The event will conclude with the Ilinx choir leading the audience in singing the classic Danish Midsummer song, Midsommervisen.

Evening Programme:

• 20:45 – Concert with Katinka
• 21:15 – Midsummer speech by Frederik Cilius
• 21:30 – Lighting of the bonfire and communal singing led by the choir Ilinx

For more information about the Midsummer celebration at Ofelia Plads, please visit the event page.

The annual Sankthans celebration in Frederiksberg Gardens offers a warm and welcoming afternoon and evening for the whole family, filled with music, entertainment, and traditional midsummer songs for both children and adults.

As in previous years, a special programme for children will be part of the event, ensuring activities and fun for the youngest visitors.

The final programme for the main stage is still being confirmed, but it will include performances by The Danish Boys’ Choir (Det Danske Drengekor) and relaxed lounge music. 

Updates to the full schedule will be published continuously on the Frederiksberg Municipality’s official website.

As is tradition, the midsummer celebration will include live music, a large bonfire, food stalls, twist bread over open flames, speeches, and a lively and welcoming atmosphere for all ages.

The evening’s music programme features performances by youth bands from Musikloftet, the Copenhagen-based indie rock band shiny hunt, and DJ Magadudu, who will round off the night with an energetic DJ set. The official bonfire speech will be delivered by Mette Kierstein Nielsen, a writer known for her work with publications such as Soundvenue. Guests can also enjoy delicious grilled food, prepared by the in-house chef from the local community centre.

Children will have their own dedicated area within the celebration, where they can enjoy making twist bread (snobrød) and gathering around small bonfires during the day.

The bonfire will be lit at approximately 8:00 PM, followed by a communal singing of the traditional Danish midsummer song Midsommervisen. 

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On 23 June, Kulturhuset Islands Brygge invites everyone to a festive Sankthans evening filled with music, contemporary circus, communal singing, and a traditional bonfire speech – all taking place by the waterfront at Bryggen.

The evening begins with the contemporary circus performance HEP! by GLiMT Amager, followed by a stilt-walking family show, singalong with drag artist Ramona Macho, and live concerts by the critically acclaimed band Rigmor and sunshine rock group The Mukherjee Development. Writer and modern-day seer Andrea Hejlskov will deliver this year’s bonfire speech. As the bonfire is lit, the audience will join in singing the Danish midsummer classic Midsommervisen.

Programme:

• 17:30 – HEP! by GLiMT Amager
• 18:30 – StylteSigne – a family-friendly stilt show
• 19:15 – Concert with Rigmor
• 20:30 – Bonfire speech by Andrea Hejlskov
• 20:40 – Communal singing with Ramona Macho
• 21:00 – Bonfire lighting and traditional song
• 21:15 – Concert with The Mukherjee Development

Location: Kulturhuset Islands Brygge, Islands Brygge 18
Time: 17:00–23:00
Admission: Free. Food and drinks available for purchase from Bryggens Spisehus.
Organiser: Kulturhuset Islands Brygge

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Welcome to this year's Midsummer Celebration at Blågårds Plads

Everyone is warmly invited to join the annual Sankthans (Midsummer) celebration at Blågårds Plads, featuring music, communal singing, a bonfire, and a traditional midsummer speech.

Programme:

• 17:00 – DJ Dulfi Richards (Av Godaw)
• 18:00 – DJ (TBA)
• 19:00 – DJ (TBA)
• 19:30 – Live concert (artist to be announced)
• 20:00 – Bonfire lighting and communal singing of Midsommervisen
• 20:10 – Midsummer speech
• 20:20 – DJ (TBA)
• 21:00 – Thank you and goodnight

The programme is being updated continuously.

Sankthans at Blågårds Plads is organised by Støberiet.

More information is available via this link

Once again this year, a large public sankthans celebration will take place at Karens Minde Aksen in Sydhavnen, bringing the community together for an evening of food, music, and midsummer traditions.

Visitors can enjoy cold drinks and food from local vendors – including South Harbour’s Moroccan kitchen and a traditional coffee-and-cake table hosted by Sydhavnens Venner in the Dance Pavilion.

The festivities begin at 17:00 with DJ Mescal, who brings a rhythmic mix inspired by cumbia, punk, and urban beats. At 18:00, the high-energy band Patchanka takes the stage with their unique fusion of punk rock, reggae, ska, and Balkan music.

Following the evening’s speeches, Andreas Keil will light the midsummer bonfire, and Helle Thun will lead the communal singing of Midsommervisen as the fire glows into the night.

Programme:

• 17:00 – Food and drink stalls open + DJ Mescal
• 18:00 – Live concert: Patchanka
• 19:15 – Speeches by Brian Lentz and Andreas Keil
• 19:30 – Bonfire lighting and communal singing led by Helle Thun

The event is organised by SydhavnsCompagniet and Karens Minde Kulturhus, with support from Kgs. Enghave Lokaludvalg.

Sankthans in Sydhavnen – all are welcome!

Everyone is welcome to join a cosy and family-friendly Sankthans celebration in Lindevangsparken, featuring communal singing, circus entertainment, and activities for all ages.

The day’s programme includes a bouncy castle, play stations, a circus performance by Cirkus Panik, singing with Kristoffer Appel, and a midsummer speech by Rasmus Holme, Chair of the Climate, Planning and Housing Committee in Frederiksberg. Dinner will be available for purchase from Café Oha for DKK 85.

Programme:

• 15:30 – Park opens (bouncy castle and activity stalls)
• 17:00 – Circus performance by Cirkus Panik
• 18:15 – Midsummer speech by Rasmus Holme
• 18:30 – Communal singing with Kristoffer Appel
• 19:00 – Bonfire lighting
• 20:00 – Twist bread (snobrød) baking
• 21:30 – Thank you and goodnight

The event is free and open to all.

More information about the Sankthans celebration in Lindevangsparken is available here

On Monday 23 June, the summer solstice will be marked with a Sankt Hans celebration by the waterfront in Reffen

The evening will include a large bonfire by the harbour, communal singing of Midsommervisen, live music, and DJ sets. There will also be an unannounced surprise performance.

Food stalls and bars will be available on site, offering street food and cold drinks suitable for both adults and children.

The programme is being updated regularly – follow for more information. Guests are encouraged to arrive early to find a good spot near the bonfire.

Further details are available.

Sankt Hans in Hillerød is an annual event that brings together atmosphere, tradition, and community in a scenic setting by the Castle Lake, with Frederiksborg Castle as the backdrop.

The celebration takes place at Posen, a green area by the lake in the centre of Hillerød. With the glow of the bonfire reflecting on the water and the castle in the background, the setting provides the perfect surroundings for a memorable midsummer evening.

For the whole family

The event features live music, activities for children, and a traditional bonfire speech. The evening concludes with communal singing, the lighting of the large Sankt Hans bonfire on the lake, and a fireworks display.

The programme is designed for the whole family, offering enjoyable and atmospheric experiences for both children and adults. Food and drinks will be available for purchase at the site.

Stay updated

The full programme and practical information will be published at hillerod.nu, where updates about the event will also be shared.

Sankthans at Sagnlandet Lejre – a midsummer evening of love and fire

Johanne Marie still hopes that love will blossom – perhaps this year at sankthans. She gathers nine flowers and joins the competition to light the bonfire. According to old folklore, a dream on midsummer night might reveal one's future spouse.

Visitors are invited to experience the atmospheric sankthans celebration at Lejre Land of Legends, featuring bonfire lighting, romance, age-old traditions, and a live historical drama set in the surroundings of the 19th century.

More information about Lejre Land of Legends is available on their official website.

xperience the traditional sankthans evening in the world’s oldest amusement park, Bakken. The celebration offers a cosy atmosphere, live music, bonfire speeches, and a festive grand finale show.

Evening Programme:

• 21:15 – Jester Parade (from SkyRoller to Kildesøen)
• 21:30 – Live music by Zircus Orchestra
• 22:15 – Bonfire speech by the Director of Bakken
• 22:20 – Bonfire speech by Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen
• 22:35 – Bonfire lighting by Pjerrot
• 22:45 – Final show
• 00:00 – Goodnight and thank you

Earlier in the day, there will be activities and entertainment suitable for children of all ages.

Sankthans celebration is a long-standing part of Bakken’s history and is considered the park’s birthday – celebrated in grand style every year.

More information about the event is available here