Carnival charms, Baobab beats and Medieval madness

Copenhagen Medieval Market 
Valbyparken; June 6-9; 100-60kr; kmm.dk

Valby harks back to days when chivalrous knights swept damsels in distress off their feet as the four-day Copenhagen Medieval Market gallops into town for some brandishing of broadswords and arts and crafts. (PS)


(Photo: Facebook)

Copenhagen Carnival Parade
Højbro Plads to Kultorvet: June 7, 11:00; Halmtorvet: June 8, 20:00; karneval-kbh.dk

Once the city’s biggest and most colourful festival, Copenhagen Carnival is bouncing back with Brazilian flavoured parades through the streets and a top party at DGI Byen. (EK)


(Photo: Facebook)

Baobab Festival in Malmö
Folkets Park, Norra Parkgatan; June 7-8 & 11-23, baobab.se

Escape Distortion and hop over to Malmö for the positive vibes of the family-friendly multi-cultural Baobab festival.

World music, creative spontaneous happenings and plenty of arts and crafts. (PS)


(Photo:Colourbox)

French aperitif & market 
Torvehallerne,Cph K; June 14 & 15; torvehallernekbh.dk

One big cheese and wine party as Torvehallerne goes French for a couple of days adopts the unique atmosphere of a French market.

Live music, stalls selling French produce and a huge variety of aperitifs. Vive la France! (PS)


(Photo: Flickr mp1comphotographe)

The Color Run 
Valbyparken; June 15; 315kr per runner; thecolorrun.dk

Dress in your whitest of white gear and head off on the 5km fun run.

After every 1,000m you’ll be showered with coloured powder and end up looking like a psychedelic poster from the 60s. Be healthy and happy says its motto. (PS)

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