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June 2019

Nanortalik 3922 Greenland + Google Map

Culture Week

June 17, 2019 - June 21, 2019

Nanortalik Culture Week - A week full of various free, family-friendly daytime events and entertainment shows and evening events like concerts by headliner bands.

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Qaqortoq/Narsaq Kujalleq Kommune, Greenland + Google Map

Ullortunersiornerit

June 18, 2019 - June 21, 2019

A week full of various free, family-friendly daytime events and entertainment shows and evening events like concerts by headliner bands.

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Arctic Midnight Orienteering

June 26, 2019 - June 29, 2019

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.

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DKK350
Qaqortoq 3920 Greenland + Google Map

Qaqortoq Marathon

June 29, 2019

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.

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Free – DKK200
Qaqortoq 3920 Greenland + Google Map

Sheep Farmer Festival

June 29, 2019

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!

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July 2019

Narsaq 3921 Greenland + Google Map

Narsap Ilua Festival

July 2, 2019 - July 6, 2019

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.

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Qeqertarsuaq 3953 Greenland + Google Map

Qeqertarsuaq Festival

July 5, 2019 - July 6, 2019

Qeqertarsuaq festival is weekend long music festival.

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Free
Qaqortoq 3920 Greenland + Google Map

National Kayaking Championship

July 8, 2019 - July 13, 2019

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.

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Aasiaat Aasiaat, Greenland + Google Map

Aasiaat Kulturfestival

July 8, 2019 - July 10, 2019

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

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Free
UNESCO Kujataa Kujalleq Kommune, Greenland + Google Map

Tasikuluulik Adventure Race

July 13, 2019 - July 14, 2019

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.

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DKK2.000
Igaliku Igaliku, Greenland + Google Map

Igaliku Fest

July 27, 2019

Descendants from founders of the settlement, Igaliku, Anders & Tuperna Olsen, honor their forefathers with an annual party.

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August 2019

Kangerlussuaq 3910 Greenland + Google Map

Running of the Moskus

August 11, 2019 @ 12:00 am

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.

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DKK200 – DKK270

September 2019

Nalunnguarfik Lake Sisimiut, 3911 Greenland + Google Map

Water Cross

September 1, 2019

Water Cross - locals driving their snowmobiles on Nalunnguarfik Lake, right next to Taseralik.

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Free
Nuuk Nuuk, 3900 Greenland + Google Map

Sarfaq City Run Nuuk

September 27, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 7:45 pm

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.

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DKK1.800

Sarfaq City Run Sisimiut

September 28, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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.

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DKK1.800
Qeqertarsuaq 3953 Greenland + Google Map

Sarfaq City Run Qeqertarsuaq

September 29, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

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.

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DKK1.800

Sarfaq City Run Ilulissat

September 29, 2019 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

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.

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DKK1.800

October 2019

Disko Arts Festival Ilulissat

October 4, 2019

Disko Arts Festival is a relatively new celebration of contemporary music, theatre and performance.

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Free
Nuuk Nuuk, 3900 Greenland + Google Map

Colourful Food Festival

October 7, 2019 - October 13, 2019

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.

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Free
Nuuk Nuuk, 3900 Greenland + Google Map

Disko Arts Festival Nuuk

October 10, 2019

Disko Arts Festival is a relatively new celebration of contemporary music, theatre and performance.

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Free

May 2020

Nuuk Nuuk, 3900 Greenland

Maaji Nuan!

May 1, 2020 - May 31, 2020

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.

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Free

July 2021

sisimiut Greenland

Arctic Hiking Festival 2021

July 27, 2021 - August 1, 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.

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August 2021

Nuuk Nuuk, 3900 Greenland + Google Map

Nuuk Marathon

August 7, 2021 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

For those who prefer a city marathon, the Colourful Nuuk Marathon takes place towards the end of summer.

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Extreme E

August 28, 2021 - August 29, 2021

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.

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March 2022

Netflix Premiere: Against the Ice

March 2, 2022

Against the ice, adapted from Danish polar explorer and author Ejnar Mikkelsen’s novel “Two Against The Ice” premieres on March 2nd.

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Nuuk Nuuk, 3900 Greenland + Google Map

Drum Dancing Festival

March 21, 2022 - March 25, 2022

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.

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Nuuk Nuuk, 3900 Greenland + Google Map

Knitting Festival

March 22, 2022 - March 26, 2022

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.

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June 2022

Nuuk Nuuk, 3900 Greenland

NILAK Festival

June 3, 2022 - June 4, 2022

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.

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Royal Run Nuuk

June 6, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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.

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August 2022

Nuuk Nuuk, 3900 Greenland + Google Map

Ultra Trail Nuuk

August 3, 2022

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.

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Nuuk Nuuk, 3900 Greenland

Tivoli Nuuk

August 27, 2022 - September 4, 2022

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.

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December 2022

Igasa Food Festival

December 6, 2022 - December 20, 2022

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.

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January 2023

Culture Night Greenland

January 21, 2023 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Cultural Night provides full of exciting cultural experiences for both children and adults of all ages. It is an annual cultural event in Greenland.

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June 2023

Tasiusaq Avannaata Kommune, 3962 Greenland + Google Map

Tasermijit Marathon

June 24, 2023

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.

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July 2023

Qeqertarsuaq 3953 Greenland + Google Map

Qeqertarsuaq Race

July 13, 2023 - July 15, 2023

Qeqertarsuaq Race is a 3 day long trail run.

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Free

Narsarsuaq Festival

July 13, 2023 - July 15, 2023

Save the date: July 13-15, 2023. Narsarsuaq Festival awaits with South Greenland's flavors, music, and adventure. Join us!

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DKK400 – DKK750

Pride 2023

July 14, 2023 @ 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm

Unleash the Pride vibes at Katuaq! Join us for an explosive night of drag shows, DJ sets, and dance performances on July 14th.

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120DKK

September 2023

Tasiluk Food Festival – CANCELLED

September 3, 2023

CANCELLED. Experience Greenlandic Cuisine at Tasiluk Food Festival! Join the Nielsen family for a decade of local flavors, tradition, and community.

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January 2024

Mitaarfik

January 6, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

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

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March 2024

Ice Music Festival

March 9, 2024 - March 10, 2024

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.

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June 2024

Aasiaat Aasiaat, Greenland + Google Map

Aasiaat Midnight Sun Marathon

June 21, 2024

The Aasiaat Midnight Sun Marathon takes place, as the name suggests, under the midnight sun. The island of Aasiaat does not have many roads to offer, meaning that the marathon route has to be lapped a few times in order to make up the full 42 km.

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Diskobay Food Festival (Cancelled)

June 30, 2024 - July 1, 2024

Looking for a unique culinary experience? Join the annual DiskoBay Food Festival in Qasigiannguit from June 30th to July 1st 2024!

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July 2024

Nuuk Nuuk, 3900 Greenland

NuukKap Extreme Running Race

July 4, 2024 - July 7, 2024

NuukKap is an extreme ultra running race held in the wild arctic nature.

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DKK3,850
Nuuk Nuuk, 3900 Greenland + Google Map

Nuuk Half Marathon

July 6, 2024

The Nuuk Halvmarathon (Half Marathon) is a relatively flat route, mostly on asphalt. The marathon is held with start and finish from Royal Arctic Line's headquarters.

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August 2024

Qooqa Festival

August 2, 2024 - August 4, 2024

Experience 18th-century Greenland with art workshops, drum and mask dances, storytelling, shamanism, and seal hunting.

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Qooqqut Qooqqut, Greenland

Qooqqut Festival

August 9, 2024 - August 10, 2024

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.

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Free

Qeqertarsuaq Marathon

August 10, 2024

Enjoy the energetic rush of running through Qeqertarsuaq's streets and asphalt roads, with cheering spectators supporting you all the way.

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Nuuk Nuuk, 3900 Greenland

KangNu Running Race

August 17, 2024

KangNu is a terrain running race that takes place in the fiord of Nuuk. The finish line is in Nuuk, where spectators and the prize ceremony will be.

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Qassiarsuk Qassiarsuk, 3921 Greenland

Leif den Lykkeliges Marathon

August 17, 2024

A unique opportunity to experience an Arctic UNESCO site in Qassiarsuk, Greenland, while running a marathon.

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Aasiaat Aasiaat, Greenland + Google Map

Nipiaa Rock Festival

August 30, 2024 - August 31, 2024

Nipiaa Rock Festival is the largest music festival in Diskobay. In 2019, the festival celebrated its 20th anniversary.

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DKK400 – DKK700

Sisimiut Festival

August 30, 2024 - August 31, 2024

Music festival in Sisimiut, Greenland. For more information, visit Sisimiut Festival Facebook page.

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Food Fest Nuuk

August 31, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Enjoy food with local ingredients. Food markets and activities for everyone! Meet us in front of Daddy's and Killut, Imaneq 30, 3900, Nuuk.

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September 2024

Nuuk International Film Festival (NIFF)

September 18, 2024 - September 21, 2024

As an annual event since 2017, Nuuk International Film Festival (NIFF) includes panel talks, workshops, master classes and more.

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October 2024

Nuuk Nuuk, 3900 Greenland

Akisuanerit Festival

October 4, 2024 - October 5, 2024

Atlantic Music held an anniversary festival in 2008, and was encouraged by bands and musicians to make it an annual festival. Subsequently it became the Akisuanerit Festival. The festival is visited by 2500-3500 people every year.

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