The biggest festivals in Odense

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...

OFFSpring is Denmark’s new feature film festival, celebrating debut filmmakers with an exciting lineup of screenings, talks, and networking events in the heart of Odense.

Experience German cinema in the heart of Odense when Café Biografen hosts a film festival. Enjoy new German films in a cozy setting – perfect for movie lovers!

Odense's biggest rosé festival
Rosé Festival Odense is Odense's biggest and most pink rosé festival - and you're invited! The festival has existed since 2018 and has every year delivered a fantastic fe...

Odense Pale Ale Festival (also known as PAF) is a four-day beer festival with hops in the center. During the festival more than 100 different beers will be served, and there will be the opportunity to...

Odense Culture Festival - robot & science is Odense's newest festival focusing on robots and technology in everyday life and in our future. The festival is held in Munke Mose park in the centre of Ode...

DYNAMO Circus Festival is back, turning Byens Ø into a breathtaking circus universe packed with extraordinary performances from both Danish and international contemporary artists.

Prepare to be amaze...

Odense is buzzing with parties and good humour when it's time for the Tinderbox music festival at the end of June. In 2025 you can experience Green Day, Kylie Minogue, The Black Keys, Christopher, Luk...

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...

A two-day music and storytelling festival celebrating ancient and medieval music, songs, entertainment, and captivating tales.

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...

The Beautiful, the Artificial, the Wild

Some of the important ideals in the first half of the 19th century, during H.C. Andersen's time, were tied to the notions of "The Good, the True, and the Beaut...

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

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...

Hans Christian Andersen Festivals

Hardly is the Flower Festival over before a new festival starts and brings Odense to a boil.

Hans Christian Andersen Festivals offer fairy tales, imagination, adventure...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

Magical Days is Odense's fantasy festival for the whole family. Make your own magic wand, potion or experience the many other magical activities.