Until May 25
Magnet – Visual data systems by Thorbjørn Lausten
Thorbjørn Lausten’s works move freely in the space between art, technology and science. In large computer graphic projections, invisible data is made visible.
Place: Nordjyllands Kunstmuseum

May 16, 21:00
Michaela Petri og Lars Hannibal
Michaela Petri on recorder and Lars Hannibal on guitar have travelled the world as representatives for Denmark in classical music.
Place: Halkær Kro

May 17, from sunset until around 01:00
Night at Hals Museum
This night the entrenchment will be lit up by torches and candles and you may get a glimpse of the many ghosts that haunt the place.
Place: Hals Museum

May 18, 11:00
Limfjord Run 2008
Run with 5,10 and 14 kilometres routes.
Place: Hammer Bakker (Begin and end by Vodskov Hallen)

May 18, 20:00
Paul Potts
The opera talent Paul Potts, who won the talent show "Britain's Got Talent", performs in Aalborg.
Place: Skovdalen

May 18
Children's Carnival in Aalborg
On this day the children celebrate their own event with their own parade. About 5,000 dressed up children and their parents march through the streets of Aalborg to the city park, Kildeparken, where a wide range of entertainment and activities are offered. Thereby, the city park turns into a kingdom for children in all ages - a kingdom of magic and bubbling joy.
Parade: 12-12:30 
Celebration in the city park, Kildeparken: 12.30-15
Place: Kildeparken

May 17-26 
Carnival i Aalborg 
Let yourself become wrapped up in the mystery and enjoy this great masked ball. You can look forward to a fantastic celebration in the streets of Aalborg from May 19-26 with childrens carnival, Battle of Carnival, Star Parade and much much more.
Place: Aalborg city and Kildeparken

May 24, 13:00 and 15:00
trash.dk - A Mission Impossible
An extraordinary performance show by the percussion trio trash.dk that makes music from rubbish bins, newspapers, bottles etc. Trash.dk is very popular among children concerts in all of Scandinavia and at these 2 concerts they will be accompanied by Aalborg Symphony Orchestra.
Place: Symfonien

May 30, 17:00
Bryan Adams, Beth Hart and Gnags
Outdoor Concert with Canadian singer Bryan Adams. Warm-up concert by Beth Hart and Danish band Gnags.
Place: Mølleparken

June 4
Day and Night in Aalborg City
The shops in Aalborg are open till 10 pm this day.
Place: Aalborg City

June 6, 21:00
Napalm Death (UK) + Suffocation (US) + Warbringer (US)
Live Concert
Place: Student House

June 6-8
Halkær Festival
Festival in the town of Halkjær with international folk music, a large variety if organic food, beer tasting, night sauna, hike in the fields, nature camping, art exhibitions etc.
Place: Halkær Inn

June 9-14
Aalborg City Street Football Tournament
Street Football Tournament for people of all ages. There will be beautiful prices to both the winning and loosing teams. Call 98128333 to sign-up for the tournament or mail infor@aalborgcity.dk
Place: Gammeltorv in the centre of Aalborg.

June 21
Veteran Cars in the streets of Aalborg City
A cavalcade of 50 beautiful veteran cars from Ford A’s to Chevrolets will pass through the streets in Aalborg.
Place: Aalborg City

June 27, 19:00
Skovrock 2008 - Runrig
Outdoor concert.
Place: Skovdalen

June 28
Live theatre and performing artists in the streets of Aalborg
Place: The shopping streets in the centre of Aalborg

June 28 and June 29
Viking market on Lindholm Høje
The annual Viking market is held each year on Lindholm Høje. Known for its excellent atmosphere, originality and variety, the Viking Market is organized by a volunteer group which has the aim of manufacturing copies of Viking finds, including clothing, tools, weapons etc.
Place: Lindholm Høje

July 2-5
Nibe Festival
Place: Nibe

July 4 
4 July celebrations
In keeping with tradition, the American Independence Day is celebrated in Rebild and Aalborg with a lot of festive events.
Book accomodation and tickets for the events
Place: Aalborg and Rebild 

July 12
Live theatre and performing artists in the streets of Aalborg
Place: The shopping streets in the centre of Aalborg

July 19
Music in Aalborg City
Different orchestras and bands will play and entertain in the streets of Aalborg to celebrate the summer.
Place: Aalborg City

July 24, 19:00
Skovrock 2008 - Kris Kristofferson, Tina Dickow
Outdoor concert with three-time Grammy winner Kris Kristoffersen with poetic and reflective songs accompanied by sparse instrumentation focusing on his guitar and harmonica. Tina Dickow is a famous Danish singer and songwriter
Place: Skovdalen

July 25, 20:00
Skovrock 2008 - Big Fat Snake
Outdoor concert.
Big Fat Snake are known as the “People’s Rockband” in Denmark and have made various rock hits and ballads in English since 1991. As a band they are very closely knit, all making their contribution to what is a fantastic all-round musical experience
Place: Skovdalen

July 26
Choir singing in Aalborg City
Different choirs will sing and entertain in the streets of Aalborg to celebrate the summer.
Place: Aalborg City

July 26, 19:00
Skovrock 2008 - Dodo & The Dodoes, One Two
Outdoor concert.
Place: Skovdalen

July 27, 11:00-17:00
Arts and Crafts market
Gallery Hou is situated in the centre of the village Hou on a farm from the 15th centuries. There is a sculpture park and different art exhibitions.
Place: Gallery Hou near Hals

August 2
Vegetable market and entertainment on Gammel Torv
Every Saturday in August there will be a special southern market atmosphere in the centre of Aalborg. In the square of Gammel Torv it will be possible to buy: fish, cheese, fruit, vegetables, spices, flowers, organic goods, wine, beer and much more.
Place: Gammel Torv

August 9
Vegetable market and entertainment on Gammel Torv
Every Saturday in August there will be a special southern market atmosphere in the centre of Aalborg. In the square of Gammel Torv it will be possible to buy: fish, cheese, fruit, vegetables, spices, flowers, organic goods, wine, beer and much more.
Place: Gammel Torv

August 9
Hals Entrenchment Market and Gunpowder Festival
Hals Entrenchment is Denmark’s best preserved entrenchment from the renaissance. The entrenchment was build during the reign of King Christian IV and was used several times against Sweden and England. During the festival there will be several activities and stalls and there will be free entrance for everyone to Hals Museum. In addition to this the cannons and guns will be fired.
Place: Hals Entrenchment

August 13-17
Den Blå Festival - the blue festival
For one week, Aalborg sings the blues and plays jazz jazz jazz. The city's squares, open spaces and performance venues turn into swinging jazz clubs. The Blue Festival has now become a yearly event the whole city looks forward to. It creates a unique atmosphere in the city, where citizens, visitors and passers-by find places at tables and benches to listen to the music being performed on the many stages throughout the city centre. The Blue Festival's program features both Danish and international blues- and jazz musicians.
Place: Aalborg City

August 16
Vegetable market and entertainment on Gammel Torv
Every Saturday in August there will be a special southern market atmosphere in the centre of Aalborg. In the square of Gammel Torv it will be possible to buy: fish, cheese, fruit, vegetables, spices, flowers, organic goods, wine, beer and much more.
Place: Gammel Torv

August 22-23
Nibe Heering Market
Place: Nibe

August 23
Vegetable market and entertainment on Gammel Torv
Every Saturday in August there will be a special southern market atmosphere in the centre of Aalborg. In the square of Gammel Torv it will be possible to buy: fish, cheese, fruit, vegetables, spices, flowers, organic goods, wine, beer and much more.
Place: Gammel Torv

August 30
Vegetable market and entertainment on Gammel Torv
Every Saturday in August there will be a special southern market atmosphere in the centre of Aalborg. In the square of Gammel Torv it will be possible to buy: fish, cheese, fruit, vegetables, spices, flowers, organic goods, wine, beer and much more.
Place: Gammel Torv

September 2-5
Aalborg City Fashion and Culture
Aalborg city will run a fashion show on the red carpet which will be laid out in many of the shopping streets in Aalborg. Each day there will be music and entertainment and all kinds of cultural arrangements. The event will open on September 2nd with a glamorous fashion show Fashion Event in Jomfru Ane Gade and will end September 5th with the day and night arrangements, where the shops will be open till 10 pm on this day.
Place: Aalborg City

September 5
Day & Night in Aalborg City
Shops in Aalborg City are open till 22:00
Place: Aalborg City

September 5 and 6
DOK#1 Arts and Crafts Market
Place: Toldbod Plads

September 14, 16:00
The Danish Radio girl choir
Directed by Michael Bojesen
Place: Hasseris Kirke

September 26-28
Italian Days in Aalborg City
Place: Aalborg City

October 2-4
October fest in Aalborg City
In C.W. Obels square in the centre of the city there will be a large tent where the traditional October Fest will be celebrated with local beer, Tyrolese music, singing and good times.
Place: C.W. Obels Plads.

October 10
Culture Night 2008
Over 100 arrangements in just one night! Look for great stories, serious art, crazy angles and surprising juxtapositions.
Place: Aalborg

October 14, 8 pm
Vienna Philharmonic
There is perhaps no musical ensemble more consistently and closely associated with the history and tradition of European classical music than the Vienna Philharmonic. This Concert will be directed by Christoph Eschenbach and will be the orchestra’s only concert in all of Scandinavia.
Place: Aalborg Congress and Culture Centre

November 29, 20:00
Zirkus Nemo Galla Show 2008
Famous Danish circus with live animals and world artists.
Place: Aalborg Congress & Culture Centre