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Stages
Distortion ØFestival site on Refshalevej: 4 big music stages and 3 smaller stages.
Distortion X Rådhuspladsen
Distortion X Vesterbro
Distortion Club
HavnefestFree event.
Street PartyFree event.
AfterpartyFree event, listed under Sunday 7 June 2026.
Plan your trip
- The Distortion Ø address is Refshalevej 198, 1432 Copenhagen.
- A special bike and walking path runs along Refshalevej to the festival.
- Public transport options are Bus 2A and the harbour bus, both stopping at Refshaleøen.
- There is no camping at the festival.
All details (1)
- There is no camping at the festival.[1]
- The age limit for Distortion is 18+.
- You may be asked to show an ID to verify your age.
- A normal-sized backpack is allowed; large-capacity backpacks are not.
All details (5)
- The age limit for Distortion is 18+.[2]
- You may be asked to show an ID to verify your age.[3]
- A normal-sized backpack is allowed; large-capacity backpacks are not.[1]
- Drugs are not allowed; possession or sale leads to immediate expulsion and reporting to the authorities.[1]
- Distortion Ø does not allow re-entry: once you leave the area, you cannot return that night.[1]
- Tickster adds a fee of 30 DKK per ticket on top of the ticket value.
- On site, cash and MobilePay are not accepted; major credit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay are.
- Lockers are available on site, but there is no room in them for big travel backpacks and suitcases.
All details (8)
- Tickster adds a fee of 30 DKK per ticket on top of the ticket value.[3]
- On site, cash and MobilePay are not accepted; major credit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay are.[1]
- Lockers are available on site, but there is no room in them for big travel backpacks and suitcases.[1]
- A free water point is on site.[1]
- You may bring an empty transparent plastic bottle to fill at the water station.[1]
- Wheelchair users must bring a companion, who enters free of charge if documented.[1]
- Prescribed medicine must be in its original container, and a prescription counterfoil or doctor's letter may be required.[1]
- The First Aid and Awareness Team tent gives advice on drugs and alcohol in full confidentiality.[1]
Editions and history
| 2027 | Jun 2–6, 2027 | [2] |
| 2026 | Jun 3, 2026 | [4] |
Timeline (7)
- The Distortion Ø festival was launched.[5]
- Fonden Distortion København, an independent foundation for arts and culture, was launched.[5]
- Distortion broke into the mainstream with 100.000+ guests at Vesterbro's block party.[5]
- The Distortion secretariat Nus/Nus was set up and the festival was relaunched.[5]
- The first street party on Enghave Plads drew 1,500 guests, and Final Party drew almost 3,000.[5]
- Distortion became a 5-day party-crawl going through one Copenhagen district per day.[5]
- Distortion started as an experimental party project.[5]
FAQ
When is Distortion 2027?
June 2 to 6, 2027, in Copenhagen, DK.
Are Distortion tickets on sale?
Yes, from DKK 850.
What is the age limit for Distortion?
18+.
Can you camp at Distortion?
No, there's no camping on site.
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Facts checked against the festival's official site, channels and press coverage. Last checked 2026-10-21.