2025 Highlights Calendar
Discover all the biggest events of 2025 in one convenient calendar – so you won’t miss a thing during your stay.
What’s on in Odense
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Odense – events and surprises all year round
Odense is known for its many events, concerts, and festivals. Every year, the city bursts into life as more than 70 festivals and major events bring people together – from intimate cultural moments to large open-air festivals. No matter when you visit, you’ll find experiences that unite, surprise, and inspire.
What’s happening in Odense
From Tinderbox, one of Denmark’s biggest music festivals, to the H.C. Andersen Festivals, where the entire city turns into a living fairytale of lights, sound, and storytelling – Odense has it all. Explore the Dynamo Circus Festival, enjoy jazz in the streets during the Odense Jazz Festival, or get swept away by film and storytelling at OFF – Odense International Film Festival.
Whether you’re into large open-air concerts, thought-provoking talks at Word, or magical creatures and folklore at Magic Days Fantasy Festival – we’ve got an event for you. Nestled between green oases and a lively city vibe, there’s room for both tranquillity and celebration. Here, it’s just as natural to stumble upon a pop-up concert in a hidden courtyard as it is to attend a major cultural event in one of the city’s main squares.
Odense is a truly special city for events, concerts, and festivals – and you’re invited.
When Odense buzzes with music, culture, and community
Every year, Odense hosts major events that draw thousands of visitors. From Tinderbox to the Odense International Film Festival, this is where you can experience the culture, celebration, and sense of community that define Odense.
