11 - 12 September 2026

IMPACT FESTIVAL 2026

A two-day gathering of music, art, talks, workshops, and startup pitching at Trifolium in Copenhagen Sydhavnen. Join us for CBC Denmark 2027 and Polar Bear Pitching!
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People gathering at Trifolium for Impact Festival 2026
11 - 12 September 2026
People gathering at Trifolium for Impact Festival 2026

Event details

Date

11 - 12 September 2026

Location

Trifolium, Bådehavnsgade 42, 2450 Copenhagen SV
Trifolium, Bådehavnsgade 42, 2450 Copenhagen SV
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Welcome to Impact Festival 2026

IMPACT FESTIVAL is a two-day gathering of music, art, talks, workshops, food, and shared experiences at Trifolium in Copenhagen Sydhavnen. The festival brings together entrepreneurs, artists, designers, organizations, companies, and citizens working for social change and responsible transformation — and who seek to turn ambition into action.  

When & Where  

  • Dates: 11 - 12 September 2026  
  • Location: Trifolium, Bådehavnsgade 42, Copenhagen 2450  

Startup Ecosystem Highlights by Creative Business Network

This year, the festival features major startup initiatives where innovation meets grit:  

  • Polar Bear Pitching Copenhagen: (Saturday, 12 September, 15:00 - 16:00). Watch daring founders pitch their business ideas while standing in an icy water bath! The winning startup will represent Denmark at the global finals in Oulu, Finland in 2027.
  • Creative Business Cup (CBC) Denmark 2027: Discover the brightest creative minds and startups competing to become the Danish national champion. Witness the future of the creative industries as they pitch their groundbreaking solutions to an expert jury.

The Trifolium Community & Program

IMPACT FESTIVAL is rooted in Trifolium's existing community in Sydhavnen, where impact is experienced in practice. Throughout the two days, key themes such as urban development, regenerative business models, climate goals, the housing crisis, impact capital, and future systems are explored through panels, keynotes, and workshops.

Art plays an active role in opening dialogue and creating reflection, while music, shared meals, and social spaces strengthen relationships and community. IMPACT FESTIVAL is both an event and a collaborative platform, creating connections between ideas and action — bringing together those who want to shape future ways of living, creating, and working together.  

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Benjamin Krog / Impact Festival Copenhagen