Event highlights 2026 in and around Vejle

The biggest events of the year

Dive into some of the biggest highlights in the Vejle area throughout the year – so you can already mark your calendar and plan your next visit.

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Family playing on a bathing jetty on a summer day at Hvidbjerg Beach

Photo: Jakob Vingtoft© VisitVejle

Summer holiday in Vejle

Summer means water, hours of fun and summer holidays! Visit the beach at Nørretorv, join activities or enjoy child-friendly events. It all happens in the Vejle area!

Photo: Knapek Photography© VisitVejle

Vejle MADfest

Experience MADfest - the official food festival in Vejle. On Saturday, June 6, 2026, the city's squares will be transformed into a bustling array of stalls and food booths. Here, you'll have the chance to explore what local eateries and food producers have to offer.

Young girl looking at amber jewellery at the Vingsted Iron Age Market

Photo: Eliza Danesi© VejleMuseerne

Vingsted Jernaldermarked 2026

Travel back in time to the Iron Age and experience the atmosphere at the Vingsted Iron Age Market. Explore the many activities and market stalls, taste Iron Age food or create your own crafts.

Audience at a concert with Blæst in Byparken

Photo: Knapek Photography© VisitVejle

Rock in Vejle’s City Park

Look forward to “Rock i Byparken” (Rock in the City Park). Three festive Fridays in August with a star-studded programme in the charming city park in Vejle. Buy a full-festival ticket for all three concerts.

Photo: Jonas Normann© VisitVejle

Vejle Fjordfestival

The Vejle Fjord Festival is held by the fjord of Vejle and offers two fun days for the whole family. The festival features activities and art for all ages on the fjord, along the Wave, Vejle Marina, and all the way to the Fjordenhus.

Jellyfish at the Halloween parade in Vejle’s pedestrian street in 2025

Photo: TheTravelBook© VisitVejle

Halloween in Vejle

On 30 and 31 October, it’s happening again! Vejle’s city centre will once again set the scene for a spooky and spectacular Halloween celebration with a parade and activities for both adults and children.

Photo: Knapek Photography© VisitVejle

Christmas in Vejle

Experience true Christmas atmosphere in Vejle when Santa Claus comes to town. The festive season also means Christmas markets, Christmas concerts and other magical Christmas activities in the area. Enjoy the Christmas lights on Lundhusvej and in the pedestrian street as well.

Photo: Yunseo Jeong© Jelling Musikfestival

Jelling Music Festival

The last weekend of May marks the traditional Jelling Music Festival. The festival season kicks off with a vibrant atmosphere of community, great music, and people of all ages.

Lively atmosphere in the pedestrian street in Vejle during Culture Night on a spring day

Culture night in Vejle

Vejle’s streets will once again be filled with fun activities, performances and much more when City Vejle invites you to Culture Night on Friday 1 May and Culture for the little ones on Saturday 2 May.