Perform at Copenhagen Carnival
The signup for Copenhagen Carnival 2026 is open!
Do you wish to perform at Copenhagen Carnival 2026 and become part of our growing collective of over 500 artists and volunteers that is Copenhagen Carnival when we celebrate the music, food, and dance from the world’s many fantastic folk cultures? Apply to perform in Copenhagen Carnival 2026 in this years Samba Bloco, Carnival Parade, or many stage and street shows - all in the heart of Copenhagen, June 5-14, 2026.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: APRIL 15, 2026
What we are looking for
We’re looking for performers who bring the spirit of folk cultures from around the world to life. This can be rhythms and musical traditions passed down through generations, dance styles that tell the story of a people, or costumes that express cultural identity. Your performance can be deeply traditional, creatively reimagined, or a vibrant fusion of heritage and originality. What matters most is a connection to cultural roots and the energy to share it with the audience.
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JUNE 2026 | 5-14 JUNE 2026 | 12-14
Program
Full lineup and schedule comes out in May 2026.
Friday 5/6 – Nørrebro
Nørrebro Bloco and lake carnival
A unique street party anyone can join, led by a live samba orchestra with more than 150 musicians and dancers in front.
14.00-21.30 The bar opens on Dronning Louise's bro.16:30-17:00 Live concert on Dronning Louise's bro.17:30-18:00 The Samba Bloco gets ready at Sankt Hans Torv.18:00-19:00 The Samba Bloco moves from Sankt Hans Torv to Dronning Louise’s bro.20:00-21:30 Live concert and Lake Carnival in the sunset on Dronning Louise's bro.21:30-22:00 Collective litter picking.
A "bloco" is a Brazilian carnival street party made famous in Rio de Jainero, where a street party crowd is led by a live samba group, and walks and dances along the streets of the city – sometimes for 2 hours, and sometimes for 2 days without sleep and non-stop partying. In our Nørrebro Bloco we are more than 150 musicians and dancers that leads our street party along the beautiful lakes in Nørrebro and into the sunset on Dronning Louise's Bridge where we continue the party.
It is carnival – and following the more than 2.500 year old tradition, it is the one day of the year where you can wear anything. Dress up, dress down, dress naked if you want, or wear the costume you always wanted. Anything goes. This is carnival!
RouteThe bloco starts at Union Culture House and moves down Sankt Hans Gade to the lake, through the tunnel, and on to Dronning Louise's Bridge. Union Culture HouseNørre Allé 72200 Copenhagen Dronning Louise's BridgeNørrebro2200 Copenhagen
Saturday 6/6 – City center and Strøget
World Carnival Parade and street shows
Immersive street shows in the city center and the traditional World Carnival Parade through strøget with more than 500 artists.
11.00-13.00 Street shows at different town squares in the city center.13.00-14.00 The parade groups line up at Kongens Nytorv.14.00-16.00 The famous Carnival Parade moves from Kongens Nytorv to Rådhuspladsen through Strøget.
Every year, the Copenhagen World Carnival Parade celebrates the music and dance of the world’s many fantastic folk cultures with a tradiotional parade through the city center. Over 500 artists bring music, dance, and colorful costumes to the heart of Copenhagen when they participate in the more than 40 years old traditional parade that dates back to 1982 when the first parade took place in Copenhagen.
RouteThe carnival parade starts at Kongens Nytorv and follows Strøget to Rådhuspladsen. Kongens Nytorv1050 Copenhagen Rådhuspladsen1550 Copenhagen
Monday 8/6 - Thursday 11/6, central Copenhagen
Workshops and talks
Exclusive talks and workshops with artists from the many folk cultures represented in Copenhagen Carnival 2026.
The full program for workshops and talks comes out in May 2026. Monday 8/6Music workshop with the Brazilian female duo and power house Guira Una. Wednesday 10/6Talk and music workshop with Ghanesian super artist King Ayisoba and the Danish composer M. Rexen.
During the weekdays, the carnival shifts from celebration to reflection and exchange. Across different locations in the city, we host talks, workshops, and cultural encounters exploring music, dance, identity, and artistic collaboration across borders. From hands-on rhythm workshops to conversations about culture and creativity, these events invite us to learn from each other and broaden our perspectives.
Saturday 13/6 - Sunday 14/6, Vesterbro, Enghaveparken
Copenhagen Culture Carnival
Culture Carnival in the historical park. 30 stage shows, ground performances, open dance floor, dance workshops, and world cuisine.
The full program will be published in May 2026.
Copenhagen Carnival's final weekend is in the historical and beautiful park, Enghaveparken, where cultures from across the world bloom together. For two days, the whole park transforms into a colorful meeting place filled with concerts, dance performances, workshops, and international street food. Artists and performers share traditions rooted in folk cultures from around the globe — rhythms, movements, and expressions passed down through generations. It is a joyful and welcoming space for families, friends, dancers, music lovers, and curious minds.