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Northern Europe's Biggest Food Festival
The exact date for 2027 has not been announced yet. When it returns, the Copenhagen Cooking & Food Festival transforms the Danish capital into a sprawling celebration of Nordic gastronomy. Farmers' markets fill Israels Plads, long-table dinners for over 1,200 guests take place in the city's hidden courtyards, and the official festival site in the Meat District Kødbyen traditionally hosts hands-on workshops, stage performances and free activities. With more than 400 events and around 80,000 visitors each year, Copenhagen Cooking is a top destination for food lovers.
Highlights
- Festival site at Kødbyen: workshops, stage acts, tastings and free lounge areas in the former Meat District
- Street food markets at Israels Plads and across the city – largely free admission
- Long-table harvest dinners in Copenhagen's most beautiful alleys and courtyards
- Pop-up dinners on harbour boats at secret locations across the city's waterways
- Michelin dining experiences at restaurants including Alchemist, Barr, Kadeau and Frederikshøj
- Family cooking workshops with dedicated kids' kitchens and child-friendly activities
- A new festival theme announced each year with its own dedicated event series
- Official festival app with real-time schedule updates and English-language navigation
Program and Event Formats
The festival spans a wide range of formats to suit every budget and taste. Free street food markets and public debates are open to everyone without a ticket. Workshops, cooking classes and special dinners require individual tickets booked in advance via the official festival website. Tickets for headline events at top Nordic restaurants typically sell out within days of release. The full program guide and festival app are traditionally published in English a few weeks before the festival, making it highly accessible for international visitors.
Tickets and Prices
Copenhagen Cooking operates as a mixed-access festival. Many markets and outdoor events are entirely free of charge. Ticketed dining experiences start at around €35 and rise to premium tickets for exclusive Michelin-level multi-course dinners.
Visitor Tips
- Book popular workshop and dinner tickets early; headline events sell out within days of going on sale.
- Download the official festival app to filter events by category and receive real-time availability updates.
- Bring reusable containers and cutlery to support the festival's strong sustainability commitments.
- Use public transport (Metro and S-Tog) as festival venues are spread across the city.
- The festival traditionally takes place in late summer – book accommodation early once the date is confirmed.
- Combine your festival visit with Nyhavn harbour and Torvehallerne market hall, both close to key venues.
Getting There
Copenhagen is easily reached by plane, train and ferry. From Copenhagen Airport (CPH), the Metro takes around 15 minutes to the city centre. The Kødbyen festival site in the Vesterbro district is served by the S-Tog at Dybbølsbro station.
Note: The information on this page was researched at the time of writing and may have changed since then (e.g. date, venue, or program). Visit the organizer's official website →
The photo used is illustrative and does not necessarily depict the actual event.
