Andersen Forever

Join us as we celebrate H.C. Andersen's works in a grand tribute. Starting on August 4, 2025—150 years after his passing—and continuing into the autumn, the city will come alive with exciting events.

The highlights

Photo: Rico Feldfoss

Live performance: Flowers of remembrance

Newly produced, poetic performance marks the opening of Andersen Forever - the 150th anniversary of Andersen's death.

Photo: Karin Hyldborg

The Phoenix: Aerial Acrobatics

Experience a breathtaking aerial show as H.C. Andersen Festivals presents The Phoenix at Flakhaven – part of the city's tribute to the 150th anniversa...

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The Voice of Andersen – A Podcast Journey

Tune in as Anna Juhl and Jesper Wung-Sung explore the life of H.C. Andersen, his world, and why his voice still speaks to us today in a captivating ne...

Photo: Nicolas Fuhr

The Shadow

Experience Hans Christian Andersen’s The Shadow as audio theatre on the Store Scene.

Photo: Johan Joensen

Alone Together – All in the Same Boat

Experience a different kind of cultural event in Odense, where you’ll meet others and connect through conversation, food, and film—all inspired by Han...

Photo: Mogens Engelund

The Immortal Poets Society

On Yahya Hassan’s Impact on the New Generation.

Events

Dive into the events that have already been published as part of Andersen Forever here.

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Se all events

"Our body dies, but the soul cannot die." - H.C. Andersen

H.C. Andersen didn’t see death as a final ending. And even if you’ve never met him in person, you’ve encountered his immortal soul through his words—in his fairy tales, poems, and stories.