The winter season calendar
Have a look at the event calendar and get inspired for your next great experience.
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This is what’s on – there’s something for everyone
If you are a music lover, there is a varied concert program with lots of interesting music experiences. But, if you don’t fancy music, don’t worry; there are other events on offer like public fairs, theatre shows, lectures and art exhibitions.
Biggest events of the year
Photo: Lars Møller, MCH
Experiences right now
If you are looking for inspiration for your next fun outing, then check out what is going on at this very moment. We’re sure you’ll find just the right experience for you.
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Winter Children’s Ticket at Herning Centret
During the winter holidays, Herning Centret once again offers the popular Winter Children’s Ticket. The ticket includes activities, gifts and meals for children, as well as benefits for parents, and i...
Winter Holiday at Klosterlund Museum
7 February – 15 February 2026.
Klosterlund Museum is closed for the winter but opens exceptionally during the winter holiday!
The nature around Lake Bølling Sø is an endless source of wonder, and th...
Winter Holiday at the Textile Museum
9 February – 11 February 2026.
Stop by the Textile Museum during the winter holiday and take part in cosy, creative activities for the whole family.
From Monday to Wednesday in week 7, the museum op...
Children’s Winter Holiday Ticket – Vores Ikast
9–14 February 2026.
Get excited – the children’s tickets are ready!
Buy the most fun winter holiday ticket at Skoringen, Strøget 20 in Ikast.
With the children’s ticket, kids get access to a winter h...
Free Circus Mascot at Herning Centret
During the winter holidays, Herning Centret offers free circus entertainment for the whole family. Circus Mascot returns with colourful shows full of humour, acrobatics and fun.
Ginne Marker
12 February 2026.
Experience Ginne Marker as she takes to stages across the country together with Rasmus Juncker, Thorval Naur and Uffe Dalskov as a preview of an upcoming album. With the new singles...
Shrovetide and Winter Holiday Fun
12 February 2026 from 10.00 am to 1.00 pm.
On Thursday 12 February, Shrovetide is celebrated at the Open-Air Museum Herning for the whole family.
Here, you can decorate Shrovetide birch branches, ma...
Final4 2026 - Mens Handball
Saturday, February 14 – Sunday, February 15, 2026.
Get ready with your fan gear, foam hands and club flags! On February 14–15, 2026, Santander Final4 returns to Jyske Bank Boxen for the seventh time....
See more events
Have a look at the event calendar. There are exciting events all year around in Herning and Ikast-Brande. Experience amazing concerts at Jyske Bank Boxen, professional fairs and fairs open to the public at MCH Messecenter Herning, inspiring lectures in MCH Herning Kongrescenter, the food market at Strøgcentret in Ikast, and much more.
Future large events
There’s a reason that we are Denmark’s destination for businesses, events, art and great experiences. Have a look at what’s on in 2025/2026. Even more unique experiences with the people you care about. See you again soon!
Photo:EM i Herrehåndbold 2026
Men's EHF Euro 2026 Handball
January 15 - February 1, 2026.
From January 15 to February 1, 2026, Herning becomes the ultimate handball hotspot as Jyske Bank Boxen transforms into a red-and-white fortress for the Men’s EHF EURO.
Photo:Lars Møller/MCH
Motorshow 2026
February 6 - 8 , 2026.
Motorshow Herning is Denmark’s largest car, motorcycle, and motorsport exhibition for the discerning Danish audience with petrol in their veins – a true paradise for any car and motorcycle enthusiast.
Photo:Jannie Nyegaard
DM Week 2026
June 15 - 21, 2026.
In 2026, Herning Municipality will host DM Week with over 200 Danish championships across numerous sports – from city center events to water sports at Fuglsang Lake and competitions near HEART.
All this is going on in Herning and Ikast-Brande, and you’re invited
Are you ready for world-class, unique experiences? Then check out what’s on in Herning and Ikast-Brande; Denmark’s top destinations for business, events, art and great experiences.
Many of our visitors come to the area on business for some of the many fairs and conferences at MCH Messecenter Herning. Business tourists also come to the area for meetings with the many international companies that reside in the area.
We look forward to welcoming you when you visit us for one of these large events, concerts or sporting events. Or maybe you’ll come to experience our wonderful art and culture, or nature and outdoor activities such as fishing, hiking, canoeing, golfing.
Children (and the young at heart) can also enjoy a great number of experiences and activities. Have fun at Baboon City, the skate parks, nature playgrounds, mountain bike tracks, football golf or maybe at one of our fun water parks.
There really is something for everyone in Herning and Ikast-Brande.