BUSTER Copenhagen International Film Festival for Children and Youth

BUSTER Filmfestival

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Arts & CultureCopenhagen
DatesDates TBA · Usually AutumnCheck locally before booking
DurationAutumnEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsBUSTER's scale for a children's festival is
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: DKK
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

BUSTER Copenhagen International Film Festival for Children and Youth in Copenhagen

BUSTER has run since 2000 as Denmark's largest film festival for children and young people, packing more than 130 films and over 300 events into a 17-day autumn programme across Copenhagen cinemas and cultural venues. Alongside screenings, it runs an extensive workshop programme in game design, animation and digital filmmaking, plus a heavy schools-focused weekday programme for organised student groups.

More than 130 feature films, shorts and documentaries make up the programme each autumn for BUSTER, Denmark's largest film festival aimed specifically at children and young people, running since its founding in 2000 across a 17-day stretch that packs in more than 300 individual events.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

BUSTER's scale for a children's festival is genuinely unusual: more than 130 films and 300 events across 17 days is a larger footprint than most general-audience festivals manage, let alone one curated specifically for young people

02

The mystery stays covered

The extensive hands-on workshop programme, covering game design and both 2D and 3D animation taught by working professionals, treats young participants as active creators rather than passive viewers, and post-screening question-and-answer sessions with visiting directors and actors give children direct access to filmmakers rarely available at this scale

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

Symbols

Custom

BUSTER Copenhagen International Film Festival for Children and Youth is documented as a recurring arts-culture festival in the Eventisimus atlas.

Participation

Calendar

Some moments are open to visitors; others belong to local participants. Follow barriers, steward instructions, and local etiquette.

Place memory

Place

The strongest version of the event is the one tied to Copenhagen, not a generic copy of the same category elsewhere.

The local code

Meaning

BUSTER's scale for a children's festival is genuinely unusual: more than 130 films and 300 events across 17 days is a larger footprint than most...

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually Autumn

Getting around

For BUSTER Copenhagen International Film Festival for Children and Youth, plan transport around the exact Copenhagen venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Ordinary comfortable children's and family clothing suits the indoor cinema and workshop venues; nothing specific is required beyond standard autumn layers for moving between venues across...

Safety

BUSTER Copenhagen International Film Festival for Children and Youth is easier with a small bag, charged phone and group plan that survives poor signal.

Where to stay

For BUSTER Copenhagen International Film Festival for Children and Youth, stay near the part of Copenhagen you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

DKK

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map55.68 N, 12.57 EOpen in Google Maps

Copenhagen, Capital Region, Denmark

Nearest airportCPH — Copenhagen Kastrup
TransportFor BUSTER Copenhagen International Film Festival for Children and Youth, plan transport around the exact Copenhagen venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name...
Stay areaFor BUSTER Copenhagen International Film Festival for Children and Youth, stay near the part of Copenhagen you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Copenhagen via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Copenhagen, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for festival season.Compare faresFestival gearOrdinary comfortable children's and family clothing suits the indoor cinema and workshop venues; nothing specific is required beyond standard autumn layers for moving between venues across Copenhagen.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Denmark and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is BUSTER Copenhagen International Film Festival for Children and Youth?

BUSTER Copenhagen International Film Festival for Children and Youth is listed for Multiple months · Autumn. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does BUSTER Copenhagen International Film Festival for Children and Youth take place?

The festival is listed in Copenhagen, Denmark. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Autumn is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Copenhagen, Capital Region, Denmark

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLbuster.dk
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually Autumn
Source statusOfficial source linked
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