International Welcome Day 2026

Name: International Welcome Day 2026
Start: 2026-09-26T10:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-26T14:00:00+02:00
Location: Borgernes Hus

Welcome to Odense! Join us on September 26 for our annual celebration welcoming international residents in our city! 🎉

This year is extra special to us as we celebrate the first anniversary of International House Odense. We’re excited to invite you to a festive day full of inspiration, connections, and opportunities to become an active part of life in Odense.

What you can look forward to:

Meet 50+ local organizations, associations, and networks that support international citizens
Discover practical services to make everyday life easier when working, studying, or settling in Odense
Join fun activities, talks, and workshops designed to help you connect and feel at home faster

Enjoy a live podcast with the awesome team behind What Are You Doing in Denmark: Brooke Black, Derek Hartman, and Conrad Molden.

You can also try out your best dance moves in different dance styles, join an improv drop-in workshop, and experience a self-defence workshop, learn more about job search in Denmark - plus much more!

Whether you’re looking to connect with others and the city’s many offers, curious about what International House Odense offers, or seeking practical guidance, International Welcome Day is the perfect place to be!

👉 Learn more about the event and follow updates on Facebook

International Welcome Day is open to both internationals and Danes of all ages - we can’t wait to welcome you!

Practical information

Participation is free of charge, but please sign up in advance.

After-event at Storms Pakhus
After the event you are welcome to continue to Storms Pakhus and join the event:

Whether your glass is half empty or half full, it should still look beautiful.
Come down to beautiful Storms Pakhus, decorate a glass, and take it home with you.

All it takes is a little imagination and creativity. Glasses and markers are free.
Glasses are available while supplies last. Join us from 15.00 to 18:00 in Hall 3, Lerchesgade 4, 5000 Odense C.

📷Please note

Photos and videos will be taken during the event for communication and marketing purposes. We use an online system to edit and store these materials. If you prefer not to be photographed, please let a member of the International House Odense team know during the event.

You can read more about your rights and how the City of Odense protects your data here:

https://www.odense.dk/privatlivspolitik, or contact us at: internationalhouse@odense.dk.