LYSÅR 2026 is a one-day event held in Copenhagen, Denmark, on 11 December 2026. It takes place in the city's darkest season, when the long winter nights make light and company all the more welcome.
The event draws on the Danish love of light and togetherness, a tradition that many visitors will recognise from the way the country gathers indoors and out during the cold months. Coming to LYSÅR is less about a single attraction and more about joining that mood in one of Europe's northern capitals.
What to expect
- A single day in December, set against Copenhagen's winter dusk
- A festive, convivial atmosphere in keeping with the Danish approach to the season
- A chance to explore the city's winter streets on foot before or after the event
Planning your visit
The programme and timings are not set out in the details available here, so it is worth checking local listings in advance for what is on, where, and when. Because December in Copenhagen is cold and dark early in the day, dressing warmly and allowing time to move between places will make the trip more comfortable.
Copenhagen is an easy city to spend a winter day in, with its canals, cafés and lit-up streets, so LYSÅR 2026 can sit comfortably within a longer stay. Plan your day around the event, wrap up well, and enjoy the festive winter atmosphere the city is known for at this time of year.