
Festival guide: Copenhagen is full of music experiences where you can take the Metro right to the doorstep
SV-festival in Sydhavnen
If you don't like crowded festival spaces, you'll love Sydhavnen's local SV-festival, which brings music to local venues, cafés, schools, squares, streets and quaysides.
The SV-festival lasts a whole week and has created a new festival centre at Karens Minde Kulturhus, where you can experience an intense programme on Friday June 6 and Saturday June 7.
Admission to all concerts is free, so look forward to getting out in Sydhavnen and experiencing lots of new and exciting music - the Metro takes you directly to Mozarts Plads in the heart of Sydhavn.
See the programme here

SV-festival 2-9. june 2025
ENGAGE Festival at Kastellet
In June, Kastellet will once again be buzzing with life and music when ENGAGE Festival invites you to two days of music, celebration and community. If you take the Metro to Marmorkirken, you're almost there.
The festival will take place on Friday 13 and Saturday 14 June in a unique historical setting, where you can experience great artists and exciting upcoming names from the Danish music scene such as Østen, Hugorm, Aphaca, Barselona and Ella Augusta.
The Veteran Foundation is behind the festival, so all profits go towards improving conditions for Denmark's veterans.

ENGAGE Festival 13-14 june 2025
AiaSound on Amager
AiaSound is Copenhagen's very own festival at Tiøren, a beautiful natural area with grass, sand and water - just 10 minutes away from the vibrant centre of Copenhagen.
If you take the Metro to Femøren, it's only a two-minute walk to the entrance and two days of high energy, iconic hits and electronic beats await.
You can meet international artists Wizkid, Ferg and Skepta as well as Danish artists Morten and Sivas.
See the program

AiaSound 1-2 August 2025
Syd for Solen in Valbyparken
Enjoy three summer days in Copenhagen with sun, friends and lots of good music. Once again this year, Syd for Solen hits Valbyparken, where you'll find a new line-up of international class every day.
Headliners include Chappell Roan, Sam Fender and Queens of the Stone Age, Peter Sommer and Zar Paulo.
From Mozarts Plads, it's just a short walk to the festival site where you can soak up the great atmosphere, enjoy the music and the party - and take the Metro back home.
Check out the program

Syd for Solen 7-9 August 2025
UHØRT Festival at Vesterbro
Want to hear music you've never heard before? Then head to UHØRT Festival on the stone bridge on Enghavevej, where 42 brand new Danish acts take the stage.
UHØRT focuses on the very latest music that is about to break through on the Danish music scene. When UHØRT was first held in 2013, the programme included The Minds of 99 and Baby In Vain.
And the best part? Just take the Metro to Enghave Plads and you're almost there.
Check out the program

UHØRT Festival 14-16 August 2025
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