Festivals, town fairs and markets
Do you want to go to a mussel festival, a trip back to the Middle Ages or into the world of crime fiction behind bars? In Kystlandet you can come to all kinds of festivals, flea markets, art markets, food markets and other fun and festive events.
Find events
Krimimessen
Experience Northern Europe's largest crime festival at FÆNGSLET in Horsens. Meet top authors, attend lectures, interviews, and get your favorite books signed.
Horsens Holder
Come along for a grand community celebration for all of Horsens—a four-day festival featuring concerts, communal singing, a children's festival, art, city walks, workshops, and more.
Rock i Lunden
On the open-air stage in Horsens you can experience a number of concerts throughout the summer, both popular artists and up-coming artists.
Horsens Dyrskue
Join us to experience one of Denmark's oldest and most traditional agricultural shows. Enjoy large machinery, animals, competitions, and entertainment for the whole family.
Makværk Festival
Look forward to a festival where both children and adults can fully unleash their creativity through workshops, activities, and talks about visual arts.
Beers Behind Bars
A large beer festival at FÆNGSLET in Horsens, offering the chance to taste 350 different types of beer from Denmark and abroad.
Habengut Marked in Horsens
Explore the many flea market treasures at the Habengut Market at FÆNGSLET in Horsens. This massive flea market offers a cosy atmosphere and unique finds.
Festivalen Endelave
Palsgaard Sommerspil
Experience the traditional summer plays set in beautiful surroundings within the castle grounds of Palsaard between Horsens and Juelsminde. Fantastic outdoor musical performances await.
au2parts Rally Juelsminde
Rally Juelsminde is an annual motorsport event held in and around the harbor town of Juelsminde. The event is part of the Danish Super Rally Championship.
Juelsminde Havnefest
Experience the Juelsminde Harbour Festival in week 28, the Danish East Coast's largest harbour festival. Enjoy music, stand-up comedy, a funfair, and festivities.
Odder Byfest
Odder’s annual town festival offers fun and relaxation with food stalls, concerts, children’s activities, bike races, markets, and much more. Experience a week filled with joy and activities.
Hou Havnefest
The annual harbour festival in the ferry town of Hou attracts numerous participants each year for festivities, music, and entertainment at the harbour. The festival takes place every year on the second weekend of July.
Snaptun Havne- og Muslingefest
The harbour in Snaptun in East Jutland hosts the popular and festive annual Mussel Festival. Here, you can indulge in a large buffet featuring several tons of well-prepared mussels. The event is filled with great atmosphere and welcomes everyone – families and groups of friends alike.
Design & Streetfood at FÆNGSLET
Come and experience unique crafts, delicacies, and great food at street level when FÆNGSLET in Horsens opens its doors for their annual design market and street food market.
Horsens Medieval Festival (Horsens Middelalderfestival)
Step back in time to Northern Europe's largest medieval festival, where FÆNGSLET and several hundred stalls welcome you to revel in entertainment, drama, and educational experiences.
ILLUSIONS
Experience the magic at ILLUSIONS, one of Europe's leading magic festivals in Horsens, Denmark, held in October.
Horsens Teaterfestival
Experience Denmark's largest theater festival for children in Horsens. Every year in September, you can enjoy over 35 performances in the city center at this exciting festival.
Jul på FÆNGSLET (Christmas market)
Experience one of Denmark's largest Christmas markets in Horsens in November. Enjoy a wealth of Christmas treats and a wonderful atmosphere.
