Copenhell

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MusicCopenhagen
DatesDates TBA · Usually JuneCheck locally before booking
Duration4 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsCopenhell's setting does real work for the
Language["da"]Currency: DKK
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Copenhell in Copenhagen

Copenhell has grown from a roughly 4,000-strong debut in 2010 into Denmark's largest heavy metal festival, running four days each June on Refshaleoen, a former Copenhagen shipyard now repurposed as an event district. Run by Live Nation Denmark, it programmes international and Nordic metal acts on stages carrying underworld-themed names across a site still marked by its industrial past.

Copenhell opened in 2010 with headliners Megadeth and Deftones drawing a crowd of roughly 4,000 to a former shipyard on the edge of Copenhagen, and has since grown into Denmark's largest heavy metal festival, now run by Live Nation Denmark across four days each June on the same site: Refshaleoen, the decommissioned Burmeister and Wain shipbuilding peninsula that closed in 1996 and has since been repurposed into one of Copenhagen's more distinctive event and creative districts.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Copenhell's setting does real work for the music: Refshaleoen's disused cranes, warehouses and dock infrastructure give the festival a harder industrial backdrop than Denmark's more general summer festivals, and stage names drawn from underworld mythology extend the festival's own pun-based branding into the physical site

02

The mystery stays covered

Its single-genre focus on metal and subgenres, drawing on Scandinavia's outsized presence in international metal, sets it apart from Denmark's broader multi-genre festivals like Roskilde or NorthSide

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

Symbols

Custom

Copenhell is documented as a recurring music 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

Copenhell's setting does real work for the music: Refshaleoen's disused cranes, warehouses and dock infrastructure give the festival a harder...

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually June

Getting around

Use Copenhagen transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.

What to wear

Practical festival gear suits Copenhell best: sturdy closed shoes for the hard industrial ground, dark or black clothing fits the crowd culturally though nothing is required, and a light...

Safety

Copenhell is easier with a small bag, charged phone and group plan that survives poor signal.

Where to stay

Stay near workable transport in Copenhagen, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

Tickets/cost

Ticketing varies by venue and stage. Confirm official passes before booking travel.

Language/currency

["da"] · DKK

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map55.69 N, 12.60 EOpen in Google Maps

Copenhagen, Capital Region, Denmark

Nearest airportCPH — Copenhagen Kastrup
TransportUse Copenhagen transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.
Stay areaStay near workable transport in Copenhagen, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

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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 June.Compare faresFestival gearPractical festival gear suits Copenhell best: sturdy closed shoes for the hard industrial ground, dark or black clothing fits the crowd culturally though nothing is required, and a light layer for cooler nights near the water at Refshaleoen.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 Copenhell?

Copenhell is listed for Past edition: 24–27 June 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Copenhell 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?

4 days 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.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLcopenhell.dk
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually June
Source statusOfficial source linked
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