Malmö & Copenhagen Events
Discover events in both cities - just 35 minutes apart by train
Two Cities, One Experience
With direct trains every 20 minutes and a journey time of just 35 minutes, you can easily enjoy events in both Malmö and Copenhagen during your visit.
🇸🇪 Malmö Events
Discover what's happening in Sweden's most multicultural city
Cultural Events
Malmö Festival
August - Free outdoor festival with music, food, and cultural activities
Malmö Arab Film Festival
October - Largest Arab film festival in Europe
Malmö Opera Season
September-May - World-class opera and ballet
Malmö Live Concerts
Year-round - International artists and orchestras
Seasonal Events
Malmö Christmas Market
December - Traditional Swedish Christmas market in Stortorget
Midsummer Celebration
June - Traditional Swedish midsummer in parks
Malmö Pride
September - Celebrating diversity and inclusion
Lucia Celebrations
December - Traditional Swedish light festival
Food & Markets
Malmö Saluhall Events
Monthly - Special tastings and food events
Farmers Markets
Saturdays - Local produce at various locations
Malmö Beer Week
September - Craft beer festival and tastings
International Food Festival
Summer - Celebrating Malmö's multicultural cuisine
Sports & Recreation
Malmö FF Football Matches
March-November - Home games at Eleda Stadion
Ribersborg Beach Events
Summer - Beach volleyball and water sports
Malmö Marathon
September - Annual running event through the city
Pildammsparken Activities
Year-round - Outdoor fitness and recreation events
🇩🇰 Copenhagen Events
Just 35 minutes away - explore Denmark's vibrant capital
Cultural Events
Copenhagen Jazz Festival
July - One of Europe's largest jazz festivals
Culture Night (Kulturnatten)
October - Museums and venues open late
Copenhagen Opera Festival
Various dates - World-class opera performances
Distortion Festival
June - Street party and electronic music
Seasonal Events
Tivoli Christmas Market
November-December - Magical Christmas atmosphere
Copenhagen Pride
August - Colorful celebration of diversity
Midsummer Celebrations
June - Traditional Danish Sankt Hans
Copenhagen Fashion Week
February & August - Nordic fashion showcase
Food & Markets
Copenhagen Cooking Festival
August - Nordic cuisine celebration
Torvehallerne Market
Daily - Gourmet food market
Weekend Farmers Markets
Saturdays - Local produce and crafts
Copenhagen Beer Festival
May - Craft beer and local breweries
Year-Round Attractions
Tivoli Gardens
Historic amusement park with seasonal themes
Nyhavn Harbor
Colorful waterfront with restaurants and boats
Royal Danish Theatre
Opera, ballet, and drama performances
Freetown Christiania
Alternative community with unique culture
Malmö Event Resources
Copenhagen Event Resources
Cross-Border Event Planning Tips
🚂 Transportation
- • Trains every 20 minutes
- • 35-minute journey time
- • Valid tickets: SJ, DSB, Skånetrafiken
- • Last train around midnight
💰 Money Matters
- • Sweden: Swedish Krona (SEK)
- • Denmark: Danish Kroner (DKK)
- • Cards accepted everywhere
- • Mobile payments popular
🎫 Event Booking
- • Book popular events in advance
- • Check event websites for tickets
- • Some events offer combo deals
- • Student discounts often available