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, Sweden↔️🇩🇰 Copenhagen, Denmark

🇸🇪 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

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