The 2026 Copenhagen Sakura Festival Program is Here!

We are delighted to present the official program for the 2026 Copenhagen Sakura Festival, taking place 18–19 April under the blooming cherry trees in Langelinie Park.

This year’s festival offers a unique and vibrant mix of experiences, bringing together traditional Japanese culture, modern pop culture, martial arts, workshops, and live performances. Visitors can explore everything from tea ceremony, kimono, and haiku to cosplay, manga, and energetic stage performances.

✨ Special Highlight — Saturday Concert
On Saturday 18 April at 17:00, we invite you to a very special concert with Copenhagen String Orchestra, performing beloved music from Studio Ghibli films. This exclusive performance will be a magical moment you won’t want to miss.

Throughout the weekend, guests can enjoy performances and activities including:

• Powerful wadaiko drumming
• Traditional tea ceremonies
• Martial arts demonstrations (karate, aikido, kendo, judo, taido, kobudo)
• Kimono shows and workshops
• Bon Odori dance
• Mochi pounding
• Origami and ikebana
• Haiku poetry
• Cosplay contest
• Manga drawing workshops
• Cultural talks and demonstrations

We are proud to welcome talented artists, cultural groups, and performers from Denmark and beyond who will bring Japanese culture to life throughout the festival weekend.

The full program with times and stages can be found below.

We look forward to celebrating spring with you at Copenhagen Sakura Festival 2026!

Winner of the Copenhagen Sakura Festival 2026 Poster Competition

We are happy to announce that Saya Yamamoto is the winner of the Copenhagen Sakura Festival 2026 poster competition.

We would like to warmly thank all competitors for their creative and inspiring submissions. The winning design will be used across all official promotional materials for the festival.

Congratulations once again to Saya! 🌸🎉

new year and new voluntary team

明けましておめでとうございます。Akemashite omedetou gozaimasu. God fortsættelse! The new year is here and we’re looking forward to another amazing year and festival! 🎉

None of this would be possible without our fantastic volunteers and Seinendan, who support festival operations and help create the welcoming, vibrant atmosphere throughout the weekend.

Now it’s time to assemble the Seinendan team for 2026 and you might be exactly who we’re looking for.

This year, we’re introducing a new application form to help us get to know our applicants better and create the best possible Seinendan team. The application closes on February 28th.

As part of Seinendan, you’ll volunteer around the festival, help with setup and logistics, support visitors and staff, and most importantly, you contribute to the great festival vibe.

Interested? We’d love to hear from you! Read more on our website here or go directly to the form. We are looking forward to hearing from you!

we have a date!

The next Copenhagen Sakura Festival will be held on the 18th and 19th April 2026. We have started with the preparations already and we’re looking so much forward to it!