Tartelet Festival in Odense
Once a year, the traditional Danish tartlet takes centre stage in Odense, when the Odense Tartelet Festival brings people together for a huge celebration with thousands of crispy tartlets, music and entertainment. Held at Odense Congress Center, the event has grown since its beginnings to become Denmark’s largest and longest-running festival dedicated to the tartlet.
Thousands of tartlets on the menu
The tartlet is the star of the show, and there is certainly no shortage of them. Around 14,500 tartlets are served during the festival to the many guests seated together at long tables in the large arena.
Serving the tartlets is all part of the experience. Each table appoints a so-called “skaffer”, whose job is to collect a platter of tartlets when their section is called from the stage. Once all sections have received their first helping, guests are free to collect more. This makes the sense of community around the tables an important part of the festival.
The festival was first held in Odense in 2011, and in 2026 the tartlet was celebrated for the 16th time. The classic Danish dish has thus earned its very own recurring celebration in the city.
Music, entertainment and singalongs
The tartlets share the spotlight with an extensive entertainment programme, and the party continues long after the platters have reached the tables. The programme features several hours of live music and entertainment on stage. Previous performers have included Birthe Kjær & Feel Good Band, Back to Back and Foxy Ladies.
Expect a lively atmosphere, plenty of good cheer and, of course, lots of tartlets on the tables. The festival combines communal dining with live music and a party, all under one roof. This is not about reinventing the tartlet, but about celebrating a much-loved Danish classic on a grand scale.
The next Odense Tartelet Festival will take place on 25 September 2027 at SJF Bank Arena at Odense Congress Center.
Contact information
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