Aarhus Festuge
| Aarhus Festuge | |
|---|---|
 A small concert arrangement | |
| Genre | Culture and arts |
| Location(s) | Aarhus,  Denmark |
| Founded | 1965 |
| Website | Aarhus Festuge |
 Media related to Aarhus Festuge at Wikimedia Commons | |
Aarhus Festuge (Aarhus Festival) is a 10-day arts and culture festival in the city of Aarhus, Denmark. It takes place every year in late August to early September (in weeks 35-36).
The first Aarhus Festival happened in 1965, after being established the year before as an experiment made to activate the city’s institutions and associations. The purpose was to present Aarhus’ cultural profile and its potential to the outside world. It was a great success, which has meant that the Festival has since been an annual tradition. The Festival was thus created from a deep political belief that art, culture and community are essential for a flourishing city.
Since 1965, the Festival has evolved into being more than just a local event. Now, it also has an international focus, and through the years, artists from all over the world has been a part of the Festival. For 55 years, Aarhus Festival has fascinated, inspired and challenged its audience.
Description[]
With international artists, local artists, and experiences for both children and adults, Aarhus Festival now consists of around 1000 events in 10 wonderful days each year. That makes it one of the largest cultural events in Northern Europe. You’ll experience art and culture at the highest level, when the whole city is buzzing with music, theatre, architecture, gastronomy, art, talks and everything in between.
The whole year, the Festival head office is planning cultural festival that develops us as people – and city. One third of the events are planned by the head office. The last two thirds are planned by external actors in the city. Thereby, Aarhus Festival creates a platform for creativity, development and cooperation between the city’s cultural actors, businesses, restaurants, venues, and associations.
History[]
Aarhus Festuge was established in 1964, debuted in September 1965 and has since then become one of the largest themed festivals in northern Europe.
In 2014, Aarhus Festival took place from 29 August to 7 September. It was the festivals' 50th anniversary, and was marked with the theme ‘Same but different’.[1]
Themes[]
Aarhus Festival always has a theme, which is chosen for three-year periods. The theme is a guideline and an inspiration for the events, and is visible in many aspects of the Festival. The annual poster, which is created by a different artist each year, is the visual representation of the theme. For 2020-2022, the theme is ‘In It Together’
| Year | Theme in Danish | Theme translated into english |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-2019 | Bridging | - |
| 2016 | Upside Down | - |
| 2015 | Lys mere lys | Lights, more lights |
| 2014 | Same but different | - |
| 2013 | Tegn på liv – i en ny virkelighed | Sign of life - a new reality |
| 2012 | Big | - |
| 2011 | Skønne Fejl... Og Andre Lykketræf | Lovely Mistakes ... And other strokes of luck |
| 2010 | Naboer | Neighbors |
| 2009 | Fremtiden er nær! | The future is near! |
| 2008 | Åben by | Open city |
| 2007 | I bevægelse | In movement |
| 2006 | WOMANIA | - |
| 2005 | Mit livs eventyr | My life's fairy tale |
| 2004 | Fra Aros med Eros | From Aros to Eros |
| 2003 | Images of Asia – Asiatiske forbindelser | Images of Asia – Asiatiske connections |
| 2002 | Lusofonia: Kultur fra den portugisisktalende verden | Lusofonia: cultur from the portugisish world |
| 2001 | Global-Lokal | Global-Local |
| 2000 | - | - |
| 1999 | 10 år efter Murens fald | Ten years after fall of the wall |
| 1998 | Danske visioner | Danish Visions |
| 1997 | Latinamerika | Latin America |
| 1996 | Prolog til fremtiden | Prologue to the future |
| 1995 | I Østen | In The East |
| 1994 | Twist and Shout | - |
| 1993 | Grænseløs | Borderless |
| 1992 | Det ny Europa | The New Europe |
| 1991 | Nordisk Hvælv | Nordic Vault |
| 1990 | Et vindue mod øst | A window to the East |
| 1989 | Århus Festuges 25-års jubilæum | Aarhus Festuge's 25th anniversary |
| 1988 | Verdenstrommer | The Worlds drums |
| 1987 | Det dansk-franske kulturår | The Danish- French Cultur Year |
| 1986 | Afrikansk Kultur | African Cultur |
| 1985 | Dans nu | Dance now |
| 1984 | Århus Festuges 20-års jubilæum | Aarhus Festuge's 20th anniversary |
| 1983 | Alsidighed | Versatility |
| 1982 | Musikhuset | The Music House |
| 1981 | Rytmisk musik | Rhythmic music |
| 1980 | Idræt i centrum | Sports in highlight |
| 1979 | Dans i centrum | Dance in highlight |
Gallery[]
The city-scape is temporarily refurnished. Here, trees on central town squares.
Sandy beaches on the inner harbour front.
Visual art (Aarhus Streetart Festival)
Sculptural decorations around town.
Interactive light and sound installation.
Circus in the town center.
Street performances
Several festivals within the festival. Scene from Food Festival.
Inversus Festival, a music festival geared towards young people primarily.
Several music scenes are set up around town. Understrøm Festival.
Nearby cities[]
Similar cultural festivals are simultaneously held in some nearby cities. Randers Ugen has been celebrated in Randers since 1976 and Trekantsområdets Festuge since 2014 in the cities of Vejle, Fredericia and Kolding and surrounding smaller towns, collectively known as the Triangle Region.[3][4]
References[]
- ^ "About Aarhus Festival". Aarhus Festival. Retrieved 5 August 2014.
- ^ "Aarhus Festuge".
- ^ "Randers Ugen" (in Danish). Retrieved 9 September 2016.
- ^ "Trekantsområdets Festuge" (in Danish). Retrieved 9 September 2016.
External links[]
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Coordinates: 56°09′12″N 10°12′03″E / 56.15333°N 10.20083°E
- Events in Aarhus
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- Festivals established in 1965
- Arts festivals in Denmark