The biggest festivals in Odense

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Odense is known for being a festival city and there is something going on almost all year round. We start out early in the year with a Word Festival and finish with the fantastic Christmas Market during the two first weekends in December. These are the biggest annual festivals.

Festivals in Odense

From flowers to fairy tales, from music to short film documentaries, from the environment to fantastical creatures and magic - our festivals have a broad range and the city centre is buzzing all summer long. Take a look at the 10 biggest events below in chronological order:

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Word Festival
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Word Festival

Word Festival is a unique cultural experience where we celebrate the power of words through inspiring talks, thought-provoking presentations, and engaging debates – right in the heart of Odense, durin...

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H.C. Andersen Festival Play
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H.C. Andersen Festival Play

The Funen Village is the setting for the traditional Hans Christian Andersen festival plays, which have been running since 1965. In 2025, you can experience the fairytale of The Tinderbox. The perform...

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Bard Festival at the Iron Age Village

Experience the Bard Festival in Odense – an immersive celebration of bardic arts, Iron Age music, and family-friendly experiences. Step into the Iron Age village, where voices from the past come alive...

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Odense Jazz Festival
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Odense Jazz Festival

Welcome to Odense Jazz Festival

The festival has existed since 2020 and has thus established itself as a recurring event for all jazz enthusiasts. The program features a dazzling array of local, nati...

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Odense Flower Festival
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Odense Flower Festival

Experience a vibrant flower festival in the heart of Odense, where artistic floral displays and exciting activities await.

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Spoken Word Festival
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Spoken Word Festival

Spoken Word Festival brings poetry, music and connection to life in August. Discover performances, readings and workshops across central Odense.

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Nalbinding Festival
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Nalbinding Festival

An exciting weekend focussing on yarn and textile crafts. Discover both old and new techniques - and maybe try them out yourself at one of the weekend's workshops. Sale of yarn, tools, accessories and...

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Hans Christian Andersen Festivals
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Hans Christian Andersen Festivals

Experience H.C. Andersen Festivals in Odense – a 10-day celebration of culture and fairytales with over 500 events for all ages.

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Odense International Film Festival

Odense International Film Festival is a Danish film festival with a long and successful tradition.

Since it's first appearance in 1975 OFF has strived to be the cosiest, most courageous and adventurous...

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Generator Study Start Festival
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Generator Study Start Festival

Generator Festival is Odense's big student start festival, which brings together the city's many young people and students across the city and educational institutions. The two-day festival takes plac...

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Nashville Nights Festival
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Nashville Nights Festival

Nashville Nights International Songwriters Festival
In September, more than 80 Danish and international songwriters and artists will find their way to the center of Denmark to give us all a new and in ...

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Tartelet Festival in Odense
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Tartelet Festival in Odense

Come and join us in celebrating the delicious, crispy tartlet at the Odense Tartlet Festival 2024! On September 28th, we invite you for the 14th time to Denmark's largest and oldest festival dedicated...

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