Past Events
August 2019
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
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 »October 2019
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 »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 »March 2022
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 »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 »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 »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 »July 2023
NuukKap Extreme Running Race
NuukKap is an extreme ultra running race held in the wild arctic nature.
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.
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