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June 2019
Kangia Race
Kangia Race is an adventure race that is run in teams over three days. The race takes participants all over the Disko Bay area across varied and challenging terrain.
Find out more »Culture Week
Nanortalik Culture Week - A week full of various free, family-friendly daytime events and entertainment shows and evening events like concerts by headliner bands.
Find out more »Ullortunersiornerit
A week full of various free, family-friendly daytime events and entertainment shows and evening events like concerts by headliner bands.
Find out more »Arctic Midnight Orienteering
Arctic Midnight Orienteering is a 4 day event which takes place during the period of 24 hour daylight in Ilulissat. The terrain is challenging, but racers are rewarded by striking, open views of the ocean dotted with islands and icebergs.
Find out more »Qaqortoq Marathon
Qaqortoq Marathon - The hardest of the three marathon races in the region.
The marathon starts and ends in town, making it easy to add a few days' stay before or after, or both, to discover more of what South Greenland has to offer.
Sheep Farmer Festival
Sheep Farmer Festival is the event of the year. Events like lasso competitions and horseback riding mixed with delicious local food makes one fun weekend!
Find out more »July 2019
Narsap Ilua Festival
When thinking of Narsap Ilua Festival, think small scale, laid back outdoor festival with various music and open-mic-night opportunities. A nice way to spend time in the nature at a typical Greenlandic pace.
Find out more »Qeqertarsuaq Festival
Qeqertarsuaq festival is weekend long music festival.
Find out more »National Kayaking Championship
National kayaking championship - Kayakers from all over the country come to town to compete in several disciplines like rolling, speed contests, long-distance courses and more - in traditional Greenlandic kayaks they have made themselves.
Find out more »Aasiaat Kulturfestival
Aasiaat kultur festival is a new concept, arranged by the municipality of Qeqertalik.
The outdoor festival is a mix of music, art and greenlandic food
Find out more »Tasikuluulik Adventure Race
Tasikuluulik Adventure Race is a multi-discipline race spanning two days consisting of trail running, kayaking, biking and rappelling.
All within a UNESCO world heritage area spotted by beautiful lakes and sheep farms.
Igaliku Fest
Descendants from founders of the settlement, Igaliku, Anders & Tuperna Olsen, honor their forefathers with an annual party.
Find out more »August 2019
Running of the Moskus
Half marathon fundraiser for the school in Kangerlussuaq.
The race is truly a Kangerlussuaq community effort. Many local businesses and groups, from tour companies to local artists and craftsmen, to the Kangerlussuaq school’s young student body, helps organize and host the event.
Find out more »KangNu Running Race
KangNu is a terrain running race that takes place in the fiord of Nuuk.
The participants are sailed to the start point in Kangerluaarsunnguaq which is a 10 min. sail trip. The finish line is in Nuuk, where spectators and the prize ceremony will be.
The run has three distances: Ultra run of 56 km (ITRA international approved), 35 km and 20 km (you can also choose to wander the 20 km).
Everyone is welcome.
Find out more »September 2019
Water Cross
Water Cross - locals driving their snowmobiles on Nalunnguarfik Lake, right next to Taseralik.
Find out more »Sarfaq City Run Nuuk
Run with the locals in different locations along the west coast. The price includes accommodation at the Couchette onboard the ship. There will will be timers, a photographer, speak and entertainment and there will be fruit and water for everyone. Information / Welcome on board the ship in the TV lounge at 8.45 p.m. - 9.15 p.m.
Find out more »Sarfaq City Run Sisimiut
Run with the locals in different locations along the west coast. The price includes accommodation at the Couchette onboard the ship. There will will be timers, a photographer, speak and entertainment and there will be fruit and water for everyone.
Find out more »Sarfaq City Run Qeqertarsuaq
Run with the locals in different locations along the west coast. The price includes accommodation at the Couchette onboard the ship. There will will be timers, a photographer, speak and entertainment and there will be fruit and water for everyone.
Find out more »Sarfaq City Run Ilulissat
Run with the locals in different locations along the west coast. The price includes accommodation at the Couchette onboard the ship. There will will be timers, a photographer, speak and entertainment and there will be fruit and water for everyone.
Find out more »October 2019
Disko Arts Festival Ilulissat
Disko Arts Festival is a relatively new celebration of contemporary music, theatre and performance.
Find out more »Colourful Food Festival
Colourful Food Festival - Once a year Sermersooq Business Council arrange the annual Food Festival in Colourful Nuuk.
Here you can taste local food, talk to foodbusinesses, enjoy learning about Greenlandic gourmet and of course meet and mingle with locals.
Watch a snippet down below from a previous Food Festival.
Disko Arts Festival Nuuk
Disko Arts Festival is a relatively new celebration of contemporary music, theatre and performance.
Find out more »May 2020
Maaji Nuan!
Each year an entire month is dedicated to sport events in Greenland, which are free of charge.
Better known as ‘Maaji Nuan’ in Nuuk - the sport event takes place in several other towns in Greenland under different names, where they, just as in Nuuk, offer free sport activities to everyone.
‘Maaji Nuan!’ means ‘lovely May’ in Greenlandic and indeed it is a lovely month. Maaji Nuan!’s main focus is to strengthen the unity of the local community.
There are plenty of activities throughout the month. The activities spands from running on the landing strip in the airport, free fitness training, triathlon to soccer tournaments for the homeless and training in traditional Greenlandic polka dancing.
Watch a snippet from a previous Maaji Nuan! down below.
Find out more »July 2021
Arctic Hiking Festival 2021
Arctic Hiking Festival is all about creating activities that unites great experiences, with new friendships while we enjoy and protect the beautiful arctic nature.
Find out more »August 2021
Nuuk Marathon
For those who prefer a city marathon, the Colourful Nuuk Marathon takes place towards the end of summer.
Find out more »Extreme E
Extreme E is a new off-road racing series using electric SUVs and futuristic technologies in the most extreme environments such as the desert and the Arctic. Its purpose is to highlight the impacts of climate change.
Find out more »March 2022
Netflix Premiere: Against the Ice
Against the ice, adapted from Danish polar explorer and author Ejnar Mikkelsen’s novel “Two Against The Ice” premieres on March 2nd.
Find out more »Drum Dancing Festival
The Inuit people have a strong heritage, that expands through borders and continents. For Inuit people, it is important to explore and exchange their knowledge and heritage together.
Find out more »Knitting Festival
Welcome to the Knitting Festival in Nuuk! As an annual event, this knitting festival is organised by the Nuuk Art Museum, the National Library of Greenland and Hotel Sømandshjemmet Nuuk.
Find out more »June 2022
NILAK Festival
NILAK holds a food and music festival from 3 to 4 June at Inussivik in Nuuk! This year, it is bigger than last year and runs for two days.
Find out more »Royal Run Nuuk
In 2022, Royal Run Nuuk will be kicked off at 12 o'clock on the 6th of June. The Royal Run is more than just a race. The Crown Prince of Denmark and the Royal family meet communities. You can participate in either one mile, 5 km or 10 km.
Find out more »August 2022
Ultra Trail Nuuk
The Ultra Trail Nuuk is a 72 km and more than 2000 altitude meters mountain race that will take place for the first time on Saturday, August 3rd 2019. The race is open to both men and women of 18 years old and up.
It is very important that participants are well trained and prepared for mountain running.
Find out more »The Leif Eriksson Marathon
The Leif Eriksson Marathon is named after the son of the fabled Viking, Erik the Red.
The race's start and finish is in the settlement Qassiarsuk which rests on the site of Erik the Red's and Leif Eriksson's 10th century farm, Brattahlid.
Now the entire area is deemed UNESCO world heritage.
Tivoli Nuuk
Tivoli Nuuk has been located in the old hockey field and parking lot of the Godthåbhallen, and transformed into a mini-Tivoli every year between late August and early September.
Find out more »December 2022
Igasa Food Festival
Greenlanders love to celebrate their culinary culture, and Igasa (meaning “Let’s cook” in Greenlandic) Food Festival is one of the best ways to experience it for yourself.
Find out more »January 2023
Culture Night Greenland
Cultural Night provides full of exciting cultural experiences for both children and adults of all ages. It is an annual cultural event in Greenland.
Find out more »May 2023
Nuuk Nordic Culture Festival
Nuuk Nordic Culture Festival - A celebration of collaborative culture. Contemporary art and culture; theatre, dance and visual arts, music and literature.
Find out more »June 2023
Greenland’s National Day
On the 21st of June, Greenland celebrates its national day. It is the most celebrated summer festival and the country celebrates and entertains.
Find out more »Tasermijit Marathon
Tasermijit Marathon is one of several marathon races in the region, said to be the 'easiest' of them all.
The route goes through the Tasiusaq settlement, fjord coastline and sheep farm, and it finishes with a series of elevation climbs to save the best view for last.
July 2023
NuukKap Extreme Running Race
NuukKap is an extreme ultra running race held in the wild arctic nature.
Find out more »Qeqertarsuaq Race
Qeqertarsuaq Race is a 3 day long trail run.
Find out more »Narsarsuaq Festival
Save the date: July 13-15, 2023. Narsarsuaq Festival awaits with South Greenland's flavors, music, and adventure. Join us!
Find out more »Pride 2023
Unleash the Pride vibes at Katuaq! Join us for an explosive night of drag shows, DJ sets, and dance performances on July 14th.
Find out more »August 2023
Sisimiut Festival
Music festival in Sisimiut, Greenland. For more information, visit Sisimiut Festival Facebook page.
Find out more »Qooqqut Festival
Qooqqut Festival in Greenland is a weekend-long music festival that is a real getaway. The festival is focused on family entertainment and is alcohol-free.
Find out more »September 2023
Nipiaa Rock Festival
Nipiaa Rock Festival is the largest music festival in Diskobay. In 2019, the festival celebrated its 20th anniversary.
Find out more »Tasiluk Food Festival – CANCELLED
CANCELLED. Experience Greenlandic Cuisine at Tasiluk Food Festival! Join the Nielsen family for a decade of local flavors, tradition, and community.
Find out more »Nuuk International Film Festival (NIFF)
As an annual event since 2017, Nuuk International Film Festival (NIFF) includes panel talks, workshops, master classes and more.
Find out more »January 2024
Mitaarfik
Are you in Nuuk on January 6th? If so, please visit Katuaq - The Cultural House in Nuuk. There will be a costume competition in connection with Mitaartut, which marks the Feast of the Epiphany and the end of Christmas. Come and see who will be the winners in three categories: Scariest costume, Best dancer, and Most creative costume! Click here to learn more about Mitaartut
Find out more »February 2024
Nuuk Snow Festival
Nuuk Snow Festival was held for the first time in 1994. At that time it was not only the first in Nuuk, but the first in all of Greenland! Nuuk Snow Festival brings people together in teams, but also as visitors. The festival site was the ideal place to go, both for family trips and for the romantic first date.
Find out more »March 2024
Ice Music Festival
The festival takes place at the Icefjord Centre, featuring performances by local artists and highlighting the urgent message of climate change. Experience Greenland for a memorable blend of culture and nature.
Find out more »National Dogsled Race (Avannaata Qimussersua )
Avannaata Qimussersua is a national dogsled race, that takes place every year and is one of the biggest cultural events in Greenland.
Find out more »Arctic Circle Race
Arctic Circle Race is considered by many to be the toughest and most beautiful cross-country skiing race in the world.
Skiers from all over the world race 160 km across 3 days, spending nights camping in tents in the wilderness.
Find out more »Arctic Sounds
Arctic Sounds is an annual music festival celebrating talent from Greenland as well as from other Nordic countries and Arctic regions.
Find out more »Ice Marathon
Join the Uummannaq Ice Marathon for an unforgettable run in Greenland's most scenic town. Choose between a challenging 42.2 km or a thrilling 21.1 km.
Find out more »