FRIDAY
FRIDAY
15:00
FESTIVAL OPENS
ENTRANCE
15:00-03:00
The gates open, along with all festival areas — workshops, food court, art and poetry exhibitions. Come inside, grab a drink, and settle in.
SABOT WORKSHOP (FREE)
WORKSHOP AREA
DROP IN: 15:00-18:00
Make your own keychain from otherwise wasted material (the shells from the Oyster Bar) in a space made for transformation and experimentation.
Keychains are Gen-Z talismans, often constructed from found objects or personalized gems, showing how accessorizing can be an intuitive creative process.
Become a creator of your own Sabubu using all the different waste materials, making the participants co-designers of the workshop.
DAM DAM WORKSHOP (FREE)
WORKSHOP AREA
DROP IN: 15:00-18:00
Discover how discarded materials can be transformed into functional design in this hands-on workshop led by Christian Dam, founder of DAMDAM Design.
Using reclaimed wood, you'll build your own unique stool while exploring the principles of circular design and resource-conscious craftsmanship.
No prior woodworking experience is required. All materials, tools, and guidance are provided, ensuring that every participant leaves with a one-of-a-kind piece of furniture — and a new perspective on the potential of upcycled materials.
HEART2HEART (FREE)
WORKSHOP AREA
DROP IN: 15:00-20:00
Heart2Heart is a Danish femtech company developing technology for everyday safety.
At IMPACT FESTIVAL, Heart2Heart invites participants into The Heart Map — an interactive and participatory experience exploring how safety and belonging are experienced in everyday life.
Participants can also join The Heart Quiz — an interactive quiz exploring safety, belonging, and the realities of everyday unsafety through questions, discussion, and shared reflection.
TRASHGIRLS 8000 (FREE)
WORKSHOP AREA
DROP IN: 15:00-20:00
Creative collective TrashGirls8000 brings an open clothing swap and upcycling space where festival guests can exchange garments, join stencil and fitting workshops, and discover creative alternatives to fast fashion.
By extending the life of textiles through local sharing, repair, and reuse, they turn global challenges into hands-on local action.
Participants are welcome to bring garments for swapping, but it is not required—TrashGirls8000 provides textiles, so everyone can take part.
Sekretas Hidden Bloom: Exhibition & Reflection Space
METAL WORKSHOP
DROP IN: 15:00-18:00
Trifolium Photo Studio Member Ausra Babiedaite Rasimas (b. Lithuania) is a Copenhagen-based photographer working across beauty, portraiture, and fine art.
Her exhibition ‘Sekretas: The Hidden Bloom’ is an introspective photographic installation reflecting on a nostalgic childhood game from Soviet Lithuania.
Using floral compositions, sand, pigment, and liquid textures, Ausra’s photographs become a meditation on memory, transformation, and the quiet resilience of beauty.
16:00
TALK: Fremtidens medier (DA)
IMPACT STAGE
16:00-16:30
Hvilken rolle spiller de danske medier i at forme overgangen mod et mere ansvarligt og fremtidsbevidst samfund?
I takt med at offentlighedens tillid, opmærksomhed og fortællinger ændrer sig hurtigt, får medieplatforme stadig større indflydelse på, hvordan vi forstår kriser, handling og forandring.
Denne samtale samler stemmer fra etablerede danske medier til en diskussion om journalistik, ansvar og fortællingens kraft i arbejdet med at forme fremtiden.
Read more about the panelists here
VR Experience: Tales of a Nomadic City (EN)
WORKSHOP AREA
16:00-19:00
Experience Tales of a Nomadic City, a 15-minute VR journey through Nouakchott, Mauritania, blending oral histories, archival film and contemporary everyday life.
Tales of a Nomadic City is a 15-minute VR experience created in collaboration with residents of Nouakchott, Mauritania. Combining oral histories, archival film and contemporary footage, it offers a personal perspective on a city shaped by rapid urbanisation. The project invites reflection on memory, community and urban futures.
After the experience, anthropologist, filmmaker and artist Christian Vium will be available for conversation and questions.
Learn more through CPH:DOX
Audio Walk: Æteren (DA/EN)
WORKSHOP AREA
16:00-19:00
Æteren is a two-year education programme in audio storytelling, bringing together emerging sound narrators to explore, experiment and create ambitious audio works.
*Audio Walks are in Danish, and lasts between 15-20 minutes. English subtitled screening runs once daily.
Learn more through aeteren.dk
IMPACT POETRY W. ASMUND HAVSTEEN & ADAM DREWES
16:00-19:00
KETTLE ROOM
TBA
TALK: Unlocking Local Impact (EN)
IMPACT STAGE
16:30-17:00
How can investment, housing development, and social enterprises work together to create stronger local communities? Three perspectives on how capital can generate both economic and social value.
17:00
TALK: Future of Fishing (EN)
IMPACT STAGE
17:00-17:30
How has fishing culture evolved — and how are new generations carrying forward traditions of local, responsible fishing?
This conversation brings together voices from the infrastructure of sustainable fishing and Sydhavnen’s local community in a dialogue about the connection between past and present fishing practices. Through stories, lived experiences, and perspectives from younger generations, the panel explores how traditional knowledge, respect for the sea, and local fishing cultures can inspire more sustainable ways of producing and sharing food today. The discussion highlights why supporting local fishermen and responsible fishing practices remains essential for the future of the city, our communities, and our food systems.
18:00
IMPACT DINNER*
FOOD COURT
18:00-20:00
In 2025 Pauli was in charge of our long table dinner – a concept now developing into a full area of circular table setting centered around a stage, and natural wine bar with an all organic beverage menu.
The long table dinner will be pescatarian, vegetarian, sharing and caring for the table guests around you and your company.
*Dinner ticket costs 1100,- DKK including the partout ticket for IMPACT FESTIVAL.
Book your seats through emailing impact@trifo.dk
MAISON VERB WORKSHOP (FREE)
WRITING WORKSHOP
DROP IN: 18:00-19:15
Fiona Picard is the founder of Maison Verb — a creative writing studio in Copenhagen, leading workshops in English on fiction, creative nonfiction, and experimental writing.
Through a series of short, generative writing prompts, participants will explore how memories and experiences become part of our collective history. Together, they'll experiment with new ways of telling stories about the places they know and the lives they live, weaving fragments of memory into an archive for the future.
Maison Verb × MUJI notebooks and hats will be available for purchase at the workshop.
19:00
ALBA AKVAMA (DK)
IMPACT STAGE
19:00-20:00
A fast-rising name on the alternative pop scene, Alba Akvama blends orchestral MIDI elements, open-tuned guitars, and jazz-inspired chords, Alba Akvama builds her music on minimal, repetitive melodic patterns that draw the listener into a universe that feels at once electric, conceptual, and deeply genuine.
20:00
DJ SET
CHURCH STAGE
20:00-21:00
Presented by NusNus Agency (Distortion, Karrusel, Kaleido Festival).
‘Lineup TBA — stay tuned.
21:00
A GOOD YEAR (DK)
IMPACT STAGE
21:00-22:00
A Good Year brings together video artist Albert R. Hildebrand and musician Tobias Laust (Liss, Goss) in a concept where sound, imagery, and atmosphere merge into a dreamlike and deeply original universe. The organic meets the digital, the intimate meets the grand, and the audience is invited fully into an immersive world that feels playful, cinematic, and unpredictable.
22:00
DJ SET
CHURCH STAGE
22:00-23:00
Presented by NusNus Agency (Distortion, Karrusel, Kaleido Festival).
‘Lineup TBA — stay tuned.
23:00
CLARISSA CONNELLY (DK/UK)
IMPACT STAGE
23:00-00:00
Clarissa Connelly’s otherwordly blending of Nordic folk, Celtic tradition and modern pop has carried far beyond Denmark in recent years, and we are proud to present her as Friday’s headliner.
Her music is intricate and luminous: full of grand chords, rich instrumentation and experimental vocal gestures that seem to reach back through folklore while pointing somewhere entirely new. It is warm, complex and yet playful. Dark, sensual and quietly terrifying.
00:00
DJ SET
CHURCH STAGE
00:00-03:00
Presented by NusNus Agency (Distortion, Karrusel, Kaleido Festival).
‘Lineup TBA — stay tuned.
SATURDAY
SATURDAY
15:00
FESTIVAL OPENS
ENTRANCE
15:00-03:00
The gates open, along with all festival areas — workshops, food court, art and poetry exhibitions. Come inside, grab a drink, and settle in.
SABOT WORKSHOP (FREE)
WORKSHOP AREA
DROP IN: 15:00-18:00
Make your own keychain from otherwise wasted material (the shells from the Oyster Bar) in a space made for transformation and experimentation.
Keychains are Gen-Z talismans, often constructed from found objects or personalized gems, showing how accessorizing can be an intuitive creative process.
Become a creator of your own Sabubu using all the different waste materials, making the participants co-designers of the workshop.
DAM DAM WORKSHOP (FREE)
WORKSHOP AREA
DROP IN: 15:00-18:00
Discover how discarded materials can be transformed into functional design in this hands-on workshop led by Christian Dam, founder of DAMDAM Design.
Using reclaimed wood, you'll build your own unique stool while exploring the principles of circular design and resource-conscious craftsmanship.
No prior woodworking experience is required. All materials, tools, and guidance are provided, ensuring that every participant leaves with a one-of-a-kind piece of furniture — and a new perspective on the potential of upcycled materials.
HEART2HEART (FREE)
WORKSHOP AREA
DROP IN: 15:00-20:00
Heart2Heart is a Danish femtech company developing technology for everyday safety.
At IMPACT FESTIVAL, Heart2Heart invites participants into The Heart Map — an interactive and participatory experience exploring how safety and belonging are experienced in everyday life.
Participants can also join The Heart Quiz — an interactive quiz exploring safety, belonging, and the realities of everyday unsafety through questions, discussion, and shared reflection.
TRASHGIRLS 8000 (FREE)
WORKSHOP AREA
DROP IN: 15:00-18:00
Creative collective TrashGirls8000 brings an open clothing swap and upcycling space where festival guests can exchange garments, join stencil and fitting workshops, and discover creative alternatives to fast fashion.
By extending the life of textiles through local sharing, repair, and reuse, they turn global challenges into hands-on local action.
Participants are welcome to bring garments for swapping, but it is not required—TrashGirls8000 provides textiles, so everyone can take part.
KNIFE GUY STUDIO WORKSHOP
WORKSHOP AREA
15:00-19:00
Join knife maker Ismail Hassouna, aka The Knife Guy, for an exclusive knife-making workshop.
With a philosophy rooted in thoughtful craftsmanship and sourcing the best materials locally, every knife is carefully designed and handcrafted by Ismail himself.
Now it's your turn to experience the craft firsthand and make something with your own two hands.
The workshop costs 1250 DKK including partout festival ticket.
Book workshop here
16:00
TALK: CIRCULAR EVENT LAB (EN)
IMPACT STAGE
16:00-16:30
Celebrating the next generation of creative entrepreneurs shaping a more responsible future.
As part of IMPACT FESTIVAL, the European Creative Business Network Award honors a young European social entrepreneur working within the creative industries. Presented live on stage, the award highlights new ideas, responsible business models, and creative approaches that contribute to positive social and cultural change across Europe.
The jury brings together voices from design, innovation, and circular thinking — including Norwegian circularity expert Emma Håkansson — to recognize projects that combine creativity with meaningful impact and future-focused entrepreneurship.
TALK: The Creative Impact Award
IMPACT STAGE
16:30-17:00
IMPACT FESTIVAL gives out one annual award celebrating projects, or initiatives helping shape the future through culture, creativity, community, and impact.
The award highlights passionate changemakers turning ideas into real-world impact.
VR Experience: Tales of a Nomadic City (EN)
WORKSHOP AREA
16:00-19:00
Experience Tales of a Nomadic City, a 15-minute VR journey through Nouakchott, Mauritania, blending oral histories, archival film and contemporary everyday life.
Tales of a Nomadic City is a 15-minute VR experience created in collaboration with residents of Nouakchott, Mauritania. Combining oral histories, archival film and contemporary footage, it offers a personal perspective on a city shaped by rapid urbanisation. The project invites reflection on memory, community and urban futures.
After the experience, anthropologist, filmmaker and artist Christian Vium will be available for conversation and questions.
Learn more through CPH:DOX
AUDIO WALK: ÆTEREN (DA/EN)
Æteren is a two-year education programme in audio storytelling, bringing together emerging sound narrators to explore, experiment and create ambitious audio works.
*Audio Walks are in Danish, and lasts between 15-20 minutes. English subtitled screening runs once daily.
Learn more through aeteren.dk
16:00-19:00
WORKSHOP AREA
IMPACT POETRY W. ASMUND HAVSTEEN & ADAM DREWES
KETTLE ROOM
16:00-19:00
TBA
17:00
TALK: Building Local Innovation Ecosystems (EN)
IMPACT STAGE
17:00-17:30
How can we create better conditions for local entrepreneurs and changemakers? This panel explores how circular solutions, cross-sector collaboration, and community-driven entrepreneurship can strengthen local economies and unlock sustainable urban development. From tackling barriers to starting up to scaling local solutions, the discussion focuses on how strong local ecosystems can drive lasting systemic change.
Read more about the panelists here.
TALK: Future Festivals (EN)
IMPACT STAGE
17:30-18:00
How can festivals create stronger communities, greater diversity, climate awareness, and real social impact?
Festivals today are more than music and entertainment — they are cultural platforms with the power to shape behavior, communities, and public conversations. In this panel, festival organizers and industry experts come together to discuss responsibility, representation, accessibility, and how festivals can create meaningful impact both socially and environmentally while still maintaining energy, creativity, and cultural relevance. We dive into our own blind angles, and share knowledge from different industries that contribute to the Danish festival scene in multiple ways.
Read more about the panelists here.
18:00
LONG TABLE DINNER W. FAR
FOOD COURT
18:00-20:00
Saturday, restaurant FAR invites you to a vegetarian long table dinner — seasonal vegetables, good wine, and a beautifully set long table for the occasion. Bring your friends or make new ones along the way.
19:00
HALOPLUS+ (DK)
IMPACT STAGE
19:00-20:00
The atmospheric Copenhagen trio Haloplus+ has years of live experience behind them, including a performance at Roskilde Festival 2024. They released their debut album, Musicality, in the fall of 2025, which Soundvenue praised, stating: “If there’s any justice in this world, Haloplus+ will be the next Copenhagen band to achieve an international breakthrough.”
20:00
DJ SET
CHURCH STAGE
20:00-21:00
Presented by NusNus Agency (Distortion, Karrusel, Kaleido Festival).
‘Lineup TBA — stay tuned.
21:00
MIAW (DK/NL)
IMPACT STAGE
21:00-22:00
Miaw is a Danish-Dutch duo that operates in a compelling space between deconstructed club music, shoegaze, trip hop, and a kind of glitchy pop that has marked them out as one of the most exciting new names in European electronic music.
22:00
DJ SET
CHURCH STAGE
22:00-23:00
Presented by NusNus Agency (Distortion, Karrusel, Kaleido Festival).
‘Lineup TBA — stay tuned.
23:00
SUPRISE LIVE ACT
IMPACT STAGE
23:00-00:00
TBA
00:00
DJ SET
CHURCH STAGE
00:00-03:00
Presented by NusNus Agency (Distortion, Karrusel, Kaleido Festival).
‘Lineup TBA — stay tuned.