CPH:DOX

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Arts & CultureCopenhagen
DatesDates TBA · Usually MarchCheck locally before booking
Duration1 dayListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsCPH:DOX's cross-disciplinary programming is
Language["da"]Currency: DKK
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

CPH:DOX in Copenhagen

CPH:DOX has grown since its 2003 founding into Scandinavia's largest documentary film festival, screening more than 200 films across Copenhagen cinemas each March and drawing over 150,000 admissions and 2,000 industry guests. Programming deliberately crosses disciplines, weaving live music and visual art through the film schedule, and since 2021 has extended nationwide through DOX:DANMARK, reaching more than 40 Danish cities.

More than 200 documentary films from around the world fill Copenhagen's cinemas each March for CPH:DOX, which has grown since its founding in 2003 into the largest documentary film event in Scandinavia, drawing more than 150,000 admissions and over 2,000 international industry guests to a single edition.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

CPH:DOX's cross-disciplinary programming is its genuine distinction: rather than a standalone cinema showcase, each edition weaves live music performance and visual art installations directly through the documentary screening schedule, and Kunsthal Charlottenborg, an art institution rather than a cinema, serves as the festival's actual hub

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The mystery stays covered

The DOX:DANMARK nationwide extension, reaching more than 40 Danish cities from a single festival's programme since 2021, gives CPH:DOX a national reach unusual for a single-city film festival, alongside a heavy professional presence of more than 2,000 industry guests attending alongside the general public

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival pairs documentary premieres with director talks

Water and renewal

Living ritual

debates and live events

The sacred route

Living ritual

treating screenings as the starting point for public conversation rather than isolated cinema sessions

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually March

Getting around

For CPH:DOX, plan transport around the exact Copenhagen venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Ordinary indoor cinema-going clothing works throughout; Copenhagen in March can still be cold, so a warm layer for moving between venues outdoors between screenings is worth carrying even...

Safety

CPH:DOX is best approached as a guest: follow local crowd guidance and avoid blocking participants.

Where to stay

For CPH:DOX, stay near the part of Copenhagen you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Official ticket link is available. Confirm access rules before booking.

Language/currency

["da"] · DKK

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map55.68 N, 12.57 EOpen in Google Maps

Copenhagen, Capital Region, Denmark

Nearest airportCPH — Copenhagen Kastrup
TransportFor CPH:DOX, plan transport around the exact Copenhagen venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor CPH:DOX, 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 March.Compare faresFestival gearOrdinary indoor cinema-going clothing works throughout; Copenhagen in March can still be cold, so a warm layer for moving between venues outdoors between screenings is worth carrying even though the screenings themselves are indoors.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 CPH:DOX?

CPH:DOX is listed for Past edition: 16 March 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does CPH:DOX 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?

One day 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

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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 URLcphdox.dk
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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually March
Source statusOfficial source linked
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