Biggest events of the year

October 15–18, 2026. Experience world-class international equestrian sport as World Cup Herning brings together riders, horses and spectators for memorable days filled with competition, community and unique experiences in Herning.

October 23–25, 2026. Experience Denmark’s largest gathering of purebred poultry as Landsudstillingen welcomes breeders, families and poultry enthusiasts to a traditional exhibition at Messecenter Herning.

October 27–29, 2026, FoodTech 2026 takes place at MCH Messecenter Herning. Northern Europe’s largest trade fair for food technology brings together the entire food industry for three days of innovation, knowledge sharing, networking and future-focused solutions.

Wednesday, 28 October 2026, 8:00 PM.

November 4, 2026, see the Danish men's national handball team in Jyske Bank Boxen as Denmark takes on Spain in the EHF EURO Cup. Bring family and friends along for an atmospheric evening of handball in Herning, with a fan zone and activities before the match.

From November 6 to 16, 2026, the world’s best women’s national ice hockey teams will gather in Denmark for the 2026 IIHF Women’s World Championship in Herning and Esbjerg.

November 7-8, 2026, experience the Herning Winter Wonder Show at MCH Messecenter Herning. Enjoy a weekend of dog shows, competitions and a wide variety of dogs gathered under one roof.

Friday 13th of November 2026, 8:00 PM. Queen Machine performs A Kind of Wembley 2026 at Jyske Bank Boxen. The concert is a tribute to Queen’s legendary Wembley Stadium performance.

November 21, 2026. Experience Georges Bizet's celebrated opera Carmen at MCH Herning Kongrescenter. Enjoy a powerful story of freedom, love and fate accompanied by some of the world's most iconic operatic music.

From November 24-27, 2026, experience Agromek at MCH Messecenter Herning. Meet the agricultural industry, discover new solutions and machinery, and gain knowledge and inspiration for the future of farming.

On December 3, 2026, experience Stig Rossen and Årets Julekoncert at MCH Herning Kongrescenter. Enjoy an atmospheric evening of much-loved Christmas songs, warmth and festive spirit as Stig Rossen is joined by this year’s guest soloist, Anja Nissen.

On December 4, 2026, experience Luftens Helte – Det Store Juleshow 2026 at MCH Herning Kongrescenter. Gather family and friends for an atmospheric concert featuring songs from beloved films including The Lion King, Frozen, Aladdin and The Aristocats.

5th of December 2026. FACEOFF Finals takes place on Saturday 5 December 2026 in Jyske Bank Boxen in Herning. This is the climax of the FACEOFF season, where the strongest athletes from Denmark and around the world compete in final battles filled with speed, creativity and eye-catching performances.

Tuesday, December 8, 2026 at 8:00 PM. Experience Bryan Adams at Jyske Bank Boxen. ‘Summer of ’69’, ‘(Everything I Do) I Do It For You’ and ‘Please Forgive Me’. Hit after hit. Classic after classic. And brand-new songs.

On January 9, 2027, experience DR’s Sport 2026 at Jyske Bank Boxen in Herning. Look forward to an evening celebrating the 2026 sporting year with leading Danish sports personalities, awards, live music and a shared appreciation of Danish sport.

On January 15, 2027, at 7:00 pm, experience Årets Nytårskoncert at MCH Herning Kongrescenter. Enjoy a festive evening with Frederikke Kampmann, Trine Gadeberg, Preben Kristensen and Promenadeorkesteret.

On January 17, 2027, at 3:00 pm, experience the Lauseniana New Year Concert at MCH Herning Kongrescenter. Enjoy a festive afternoon of classical music, lively rhythms and soprano Susanne Elmark as this year's soloist.

From January 22-24, 2027, experience Art Herning at MCH Messecenter Herning. Explore works by international and Danish artists, meet leading galleries and enjoy a welcoming introduction to art across a wide variety of genres, styles and price ranges.

Friday 22 January – Sunday 24 January 2027.

On January 29, 2027, experience Lukas Graham live at Jyske Bank Boxen in Herning. Look forward to an evening of well-known hits, new music from the album Good Times and shared singalongs with one of Denmark’s biggest music names.

January 30, 2027, experience Lukas Graham live at Jyske Bank Boxen in Herning. Look forward to an evening of well-known hits, new songs from the album Good Times, singalongs and musical guests.

February 12-13, 2027, experience the Yamaha SuperCross & Freestyle Show at Jyske Bank Boxen in Herning. Enjoy two evenings of SuperCross racing, freestyle stunts and professional riders from across Europe – a long-standing motorsport tradition for fans, families and motorsport enthusiasts.

February 26–28, 2027. Visit Ferie for Alle at MCH Exhibition Centre Herning, the largest holiday fair in the Nordic region. Explore more than 1,000 exhibitors and find inspiration for your next holiday

March 11–14, 2027. Experience Hest & Rytter at MCH Messecenter Herning, where horse enthusiasts gather for four inspiring days of equestrian equipment, knowledge, new ideas and a welcoming community.

From 8–10 April 2027, the transport industry gathers at MCH Messecenter Herning for Transport 2027 – Scandinavia’s leading transport trade fair. Discover the latest vehicles, innovative solutions and future trends while enjoying everything Herning and Central Jutland have to offer.

17 – 19 June 2027.

October 5–7, 2027. Experience HI Tech & Industry Scandinavia at MCH Exhibition Centre Herning, where industry professionals gather for three days of innovation, networking and expert knowledge.

March 26-28, 2028, Foodexpo brings the food industry together in Herning. As the largest food trade fair in the Nordic region, the event offers inspiration, networking opportunities and insight into new products, trends and solutions across the industry.