Århus Festival

This annual 10-day festival takes place in August or early September and is Scandinavia's largest cultural event. The festival has a different theme every year. Among the more than 300 events on offer every year are operas, large-scale symphonic concerts, chamber and choral concerts, recitals, dance and theatrical performances, folk and jazz concerts, film screenings, art exhibitions, fringe events and even children's activities. The repertoires range from traditional to unusual, and from classical to contemporary.

The venues are equally varied, and include local concert halls, churches, theaters, clubs and parks.