On May 17th, we mark IDAHOBIT – the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia. It is a day that highlights the discrimination, violence, and inequality that LGBTQIA+ people still face around the world. A day that reminds us that the fight for equality and respect is far from over. That’s why today, we are[…]

Demonstration in front of the Hungarian Embassy sends a clear message of solidarity On a cold March evening, Monday, March 24, the sidewalk in front of the Hungarian Embassy in Copenhagen was filled with determination and solidarity. Demonstrators gathered to send a clear message: We do not accept discrimination and hate! The Hungarian parliament has[…]

Benjamin Hansen (he/him) is Chairperson of Copenhagen Pride. Welcome to Winter Pride 2025 – the 11th edition. For 10 years now, Winter Pride has been a week where we look inwards and work to strengthen our community from within. Through conversation, education and dialogue. Winter Pride is our community’s opportunity to make each other smarter[…]

Copenhagen leads the way: in today’s report from the global NGO ‘Open for Business’ our city receives the highest ranking  – an AAA rating – recognizing the strong combination of economic growth and LGBTQIA+ inclusion. The report evaluates 149 global cities, and Copenhagen stands out as an example of how diversity and equality are not[…]

Steve Taylor, Head of Secretariat at Copenhagen Pride and former board member of European Pride Organisers Association The decision of the Hungarian parliament to approve legislation to ban Pride in Budapest and elsewhere in Hungary is an affront to the rights of every LGBTQIA+ person, and it is illegal.  The bill, put forward by the[…]

Copenhagen Pride today publishes the program for the eleventh edition of Winter Pride, taking place from Monday 17 to Sunday 23 February. More than 30 events – the majority of which are free – have been announced in the program today with highlights including: A screening of the multi-Oscar nominated film Emilia Pérez followed by[…]

We’re in full swing with planning for Copenhagen Pride Week in August 2025 – and the Open Call for our Human Rights Programme is  open until the end of April. We invite all individuals and organisations passionate about the LGBTQIA+ community and human rights to submit their proposals for events, talks, workshops, or performances. We’re[…]

While Pride Week in August and Winter Pride in February are well known, the work of organising these events goes on all year round. Our year-round volunteers are the beating heart of Copenhagen Pride, and we couldn’t organise our events without them: That’s why we call the year-round team our Super Volunteers. Being a Super[…]