6 June 2025
Various locations in the harbour
16.00-22.00
Havnefest is a series of 15 events taking place at Copenhagen’s iconic waterfront. You can expect chill daytime parties and community vibes by the docks and harbours of the city, with big local soundsystems and happenings in the sunshine.
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Program
Waterfest
Refshalevej 145A
Spectacular diving competition from a 12m scaffolding tower. Splash and giggling alert!
Waterfest is a professional ‘Dødse’ competition with the best springers from all over Scandinavia as well as local daredevils from Copenhagen. It’s a discipline where the divers do different chaotic poses in their ten metre free fall from a scaffolding tower. Everyone can show up, whether you want to join the competition and jump off the three meters high platform, or you rather just watch other people do it for you. We promise you a fun and splashing time.
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Reffen Silent Disco
Reffen Street Food x Silent Sync
Refshalevej 167
Choose from the headsets’ 3 music channels at Reffen’s magical marketplace
Experience the biggest and only Silent Disco party under the open sky at Reffen during Havnefest. Three unique stages, carefully selected DJs, and a magical day and evening where you can dance with views of the harbor and the city as your backdrop. The three dance floors will take you on a journey from disco to house as the sun sets over Copenhagen. With a simple click on your headphones, you can freely move between three different worlds of sound and atmosphere.
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Pleasure Control’s Waterparty
Sønder Hoved
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CPH DIY rave aficionados host a beach party with garage and house music all day looong
Pleasure Control is diving deep into decadence with their infamous Water Party for a sun-soaked, sweat-drenched celebration of freedom, flirtation, and filthy house & techno. Think slick beats, slicker bodies, and the Pleasure Control vibe you crave: sexy, euphoric, and just the right amount of naughty. Expect bodies glistening, basslines rolling, and vibes dripping.
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10 Years With Daily Dak
Daily Dak x TAM TAM
Sønder Hoved
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Pure psytrance power with fast beats and non-stop energy
This year, media phenomenon Daily Dak turns 10 — and we’re celebrating it in full effect, side by side with Tam Tam. Get ready for a day of non-stop energy, fast beats and pure psy power. Daily Dak and Tam Tam are taking over the streets and invite you into the psychedelic universe. Come celebrate a decade of Daily Dak — it’s going to be wild.
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Havnebus Boogie
Movia
Start: Den Sorte Diamant
End: Refshaleøen
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Set sail to Havnefest on the iconic yellow harbour bus, with beats and rhythms from ¡Harty!
We’re incredibly excited to present yet another strong collaboration between Movia and Distortion, where we turn the harbor bus into a floating dance floor. Grab your travel card and set sail with the harbor bus as we combine the iconic harbor bus experience with pulsating music and a festive atmosphere!
Note: The bus does not follow its usual route but sails only from The Royal Library to Refshaleøen without stops. So make sure to arrive early if you want to secure a spot. Max capacity: 80 people per trip.
Departure times:
- 5:00 PM from The Royal Library to Reffen (30 min.)
- 5:45 PM from The Royal Library to Reffen (30 min.)
- 6:30 PM from The Royal Library to Reffen (30 min.)
- 7:15 PM from The Royal Library to Reffen (30 min.)
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Disco Al Dente
Klub Werkstatt
Refshalevej 167A
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Legendary Italian and local selectors serving a mix of the finest italo-disco. Prego!
Disco Al Dente is a celebration of life, Italian house, and disco, sprinkled with love and a touch of parmigiano – a daytime party packed with high energy, hot tracks, and disco al dente. Expect Italo House and Cosmic Disco from legends Paul Older (Toytonics) and Beppe Loda – as well as local icon Boogie Rookie with his velvety-smooth, cheeky finishing touch.
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Sort Distortion
Afrobeat Vibrations x Sweetbox Audio
Sønder Hoved
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African block party takeover: Afrobeats, Amapiano and Afrotech — and lots of dancers!
Sort Distortion is a tribute to black music and culture, and will, from a deep black truck stage, present some of the world’s most trending music genres right now. Having been a part of Distortion for over 13 years, Sort Distortion is dedicated to fully embracing African culture and celebrating its rich traditions, contemporary music, amazing cuisine, and vibrant style. Expect an African music village to spice up your night with Juju drinks, African food, Afrobeats, Amapiano, Afro-house, and Afro-tech to keep you grooving.
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The Heartbreak Collection
Sønder Hoved
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Ever danced with tears in your eyes? Come read and share stories of (your) heartbreak!
The Heartbreak Collection shares, exhibits and collects authentic heartbreak stories from person to person though an analogue installation based on the premise that heartbreak is universal and ultimate. Through the stories of others, our horizon for the diverse experience of heartbreak expands and we see ourselves as part of a greater whole. The stories here are authentic, personal, and finally, genuine. Do you dare to share yours?
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Unravel x Module Open-Air
Sønder Hoved
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Iconic club MODULE comes alive on the surface with peak time minimal and melodic techno
Step into the darker corners of music as UNRAVEL makes its debut at Distortion’s harbour party — in collaboration with MODULE, Copenhagen’s premier underground nightclub. With a sound rooted in minimal, groovy melodic and peak-time energy, the stage presents a powerful lineup with Konfusia and Sezer Uysal — both released on the iconic Stil vor Talent — alongside Copenhagen’s own Philip Siegrist, Amudima, Bonventre, and Nayz.
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Techno on the Dock
CPH Village
161A Refshalevej
A true Harbour Party classic — a hard-hitting sunset party hosted by the local student dorm
The young and dynamic community CPH Village is once again a part of Havnefest with their classic street party setup for the fourth year in a row. The party takes place in front of CPH Village’s community house and continues to draw large crowds year after year with its unique location, vibrant energy, and strong community vibe.
We gather the collective, invite local DJs, and let the stage and surroundings speak for themselves. The music flows through House, Techno, Trance, UKG, and harder, bouncier genres as the mood and tempo build.
The party happens both in front of and inside the community house, where the gate is open for invited residents. A well-loved Distortion tradition, driven by dedicated residents, volunteers, and DJs, creating an energetic and inclusive atmosphere where there’s room for everyone.
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The Gathering K’iin
The Gathering Collective
Sønder Hoved
Dance bare feet in the grass to lush Afro, Latin and Arabic grooves in a tropical jungle setting
A vibrant, welcoming atmosphere, with tropical elements, jungle plants and tribal textiles. The music will blend diverse genres, including Afro House, Latin House, and Melodic Downtempo, infused with folkloric influences, fostering inclusivity and celebrating multiculturalism.
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Overtone’s Garden Rave
Overtone Sound Collective
Refshalevej 173C
Backyard container rave with house, garage, trance and groovy techno
Overtone is a multimedia collective and creative space based in Refshaleøen hosting immersive events that merge electronic music with visual art and spatial installations. Look forward to a backyard day rave outside their usual container, where they will transform the space into an immersive playground of installations, and sound. Expect house, garage, trance and groovy techno under the open sky, surrounded by friends and good vibes.
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Soho House Copenhagen
Havnegade 44
DJ sets at Copenhagens own Soho House at Nyhavn from Innervisions’ Jimi Jules (CH), Meera (NO), Youss and Chris Gunstone.
Soho House Copenhagen becomes once again the backdrop of an afternoon filled with sunny vibes and exceptional music. Look forward to a unique appearance from international house producer Jimi Jules and his signature driving rhythms. He will be joined by upcoming Norwegian producer Meera, as well as local selectors Youss and Chris Gunstone, to welcome the first days of summer in a true Nyhavn fashion!
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Club Warehouse under Knippelsbro
Rosforth & Rosforth x NH
Knippelsbrogade 10
New York and Chicago House under the iconic Knippelsbro Bridge
Join for an evening of deep, groovy house beats, live vocals, electrifying energy & pure dancefloor magic – right under the iconic Knippelsbro. You’ll be treated to classic house grooves from Lisa Kaye, a live performance from Nadia Gattas – and drinks from Rosforth Rosforth and NH Collection to quench your thirst on the dancefloor.
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RELOAD by SoundVibe
Refshalevej 169B
House beats and tech-house in a breathtaking scenery by the pier
SoundVibe is a one-of-a-kind event experience, creating magical atmospheres with music, stages, and stunning locations. Come refuel your soul and let go against the shimmering water exotic stage and a dancefloor vibrating with unstoppable rhythms and pure euphoria.
