2009

June 6 – August 15, on Saturdays
Lagunen flea market
There is a large flea market on every Saturday from 10:00-15:00 with entertainment from the open-air stage.
Place: Lagunen Camping

June 17-August 19, on Wednesdays
Market in Hals
One of the most visited and pleasant markets in Denmark. The market is situated along the main street in Hals and has more than 100 stands as well as a children’s funfair with a bouncy castle and a merry-go-round.
Place: Midtergade and the square in Hals.

June 17 – August 19, Wednesdays
Sail on the fjord from Hals harbour
Roundtrips with M/S Kysten from Hals harbour Wednesdays at 12:00, 13:00 and 14:00. The sail is about 50 minutes.
Place: Hals Harbour

June 22 – August 17, Mondays 10:00-16:00
Hawker’s market in Hou
The market will be situated by Hou harbour. There will be a large playground for the children. Find a real bargain while you enjoy a pleasant maritime atmosphere and the sea breeze.
Place: The harbour in Hou

July – September
Universitarium
Universitarium is the best activity and play centre during the summer for children of all ages who are not afraid of experimenting. Universitarium gives you the opportunity to experiment with the law of nature and technique your self. ENERGY is the theme for the summer 2009.
Place: Utzon Centre

July 1-4
Nibe festival
4 days filled with music, people and about 100 bands performing on one of the festival’s 4 stages. Nibe Festival is known for a cosy atmosphere, happenings, pleasant streets with different stalls and free festival camping. Place: Skalskoven, Nibe

July 1-29, Wednesdays 10:00-16:00
Food market on Hals Harbour
The market will take place on the harbour every Wednesday in July with plenty of sensations for taste and senses where you can discover a wide variety of dishes from Northern Jutland. Enjoy the relaxed market place atmosphere, and meet a large part of the food manufacturers in Northern Jutland gathered in beautiful surroundings by the sea.
Place: Hals harbour

July 2-11
Theatre at the entrenchment in Hals - "Cindarella" 
Festive and child-friendly amateur theatre with open-air performances at the entrenchment in Hals. This year's musical is "Cinderella" in Rodger and Hammerstain's classical version. Tickets can be bought at the entrance or reserved at www.skansespil.dk or at InfoCenter Hals.
There will be a sale of food and drinks.
Place: Hals Entrenchment

July 2-4
American days in Aalborg and the Rebild Festival in Rebild
In keeping with tradition, the American Independence day is celebrated in Rebild and Aalborg with wide range of activities – The celebrations in Rebild Hills and the American days in Aalborg.
Place: Aalborg City and Rebild

July 6 - August 2
Speedboat sailing in Hals
You will have an unforgettable experience on the water in the fast speedboats (RIB-IT) with 2 x 300 hp.
The sail is approx. 10 min. Max. 24 people per ride.
Place: The harbour in Hals

July 9 -12
Festival on the entrenchment in Hals
There will be a funfair, a tent with live music and a large hawker’s market. Place: The Entrenchment in Hals

July 18, 10.00-15.00 
Old Market day - in the year 1909
The square in Nibe will be transformed into a traditional old market place with several interesting stalls. Ride in a horse-drawn carriage and discover the old market town or try all the different activities. All the exhibitors are dressed in old-fashion clothes and will contribute to the old atmosphere in the streets, as well as the music and entertainment in the square this day.
Place: the Square in Nibe

July 19
Grøn concert ‘Green Concert’ in Aalborg
Grøn Kocert is an annual outdoor event in several cities in Denmark, with the most popular Danish artists.
Place: “Trekanten” at Hvorup Kirkevej

July 26, 11:00-17:00
Handicraft market at Galleri Hou
Handicraft market with working craftsmen at the stalls and a cosy café with homemade bread, coffee, beer and soft drinks.
Place: Galleri Hou, Hou

July 31, 19:00
Skovrock 2009 - Kim Larsen 
Outdoor concert.
Place: Skovdalen

August 8, 13:00-16:00
Fiord Festival in Hals
Fiord festival by the harbour in Hals with activities for the entire family. Find out what the north east coast has to offer and try the spiced aquavit made from the herbs in the area.
Place: The harbour in Hals

August 10 – 16
The Blue Festival
One week Jazz and Blues festival. The squares and music venues in Aalborg will be turned into swinging jazz clubs. There are both Danish and International blues- and jazz musicians in the programme.
Place: Aalborg City 

August 14, 19:00
Skovrock 2009 - Thomas Helmig and Tina Dickow Band
Outdoor concert.
Place: Skovdalen

August 15, 19:00
Skovrock 2009 - Lars Lilholt Band
Outdoor concert.
Place: Skovdalen

August 22, 10:00-02:00
Nibe Sildemarked (Herring market)
Town fair with a wide variety of events and activities for children as well as grown-ups.
Eateries, fresh fish, bouncy castle, tombola, market place, music, large herring table and much more.
Place: The main square in Nibe

August 23
Storkeløbet
Whether you run to improve your own time, to take up a challenge or just to join the fun, the Stork Run will give be the Run for you.
The run offers 3 different routes – half-marathon (21.0975 km), 10.7 km and 5.3 km. And whether you prefer running or walking is entirely up to you.
Place: Skørbæk-Ejdrup Friskole, Ejdrupvej 33, Skørbæk

September 1-5
Aalborg i rødt (Aalborg in Red) – Sport and Environment
During these days, Aalborg City is the setting for a great number of activities and entertainment, where sport, environment, fashion and music will be mixed into a festive and educational cocktail.
Place: Aalborg City 

September 3 and 4, Friday 12:00-20:00, Saturday 10:00-16:00
DOK#1 Design- and Handicraft market 2009
DOK#1 is an ambitious and juried design and handicraft market that shows high quality and a vide selection of ceramics, jewellery, glass, textiles and design. Hand-picked designers and artisans will once again exhibit their works at Toldbod square by Aalborg’s new harbour front. The theme is “Environment”, and in that connection a number of new events will be presented.
Place: Toldbod Square

Oktober 9 
Kulturnat 2009 "Skrald" - Culture night
At the cultural night, the city’s cultural institutions, artists, associations and fiery souls have teamed up to give Aalborg and its visitors an opportunity to meet every aspect of the cultural life in the city. This has turned into an enormous number of activities and events for every age and area of interest. This years theme is "Trash".
Place: Aalborg

October 9
Kulturnat in Nibe - Culture night
This year’s cultural night offers a varied programme with cultural activities for both children and adults. The cultural night is arranged by local institutions and associations as well as a number of individual artists. At cultural night, the stores in the city are open at night and will have different cultural activities as well.
Place: Nibe

October 23-25
Antique Fair- Antique and Design 2009
This is the 17th time that Aalborg Congress and Cultural Centre invites to this outstanding event in Aalborg, where a large number of exclusive exhibitors presents different forms of activities, curiosities, interesting old stuff and exclusive design.
Place: Aalborg Congress & Culture Centre

November 6-8
Living and interior design fair – Improve your home 2009
Large fair with inspiration for house, home and decorating.
Place: Aalborg Congress & Culture Centre

December 
Christmas Market in Aalborg City
The Christmas market is an annual tradition in Aalborg. Visit the Christmas market in the centre of Aalborg with Christmas cabins, Christmas trees, lights and entertainment. The Christmas market in Aalborg City is like walking into a Christmas winter wonderland. Experience the smells and use all of your senses. We guarantee that you will get into the Christmas spirit and have an experience out of the ordinary while you do your Christmas shopping in Aalborg.
The Christmas market in Aalborg city is open every day until Christmas eve. 
Place: Aalborg City

December 12 and 13, 10:00-17:00
Cultural weekend in Lundby
Exhibitions and workshops. Craftsmen working with textiles, amber, silver jewellery, glass, oil paintings, watercolour, drawing, pipes, weaving, ceramics, wickerwork and flowers; as well as blacksmiths, cutlers and wood turners. Christmas trees will also be sold. Café with Danish Christmas punch and cookies.
Place: Lundby forsamlingshus (community centre)