California’s premier Danish heritage festival, Solvang Danish Days returns this year with three-day event line-up, Friday, September 18 – Sunday, September 20, 2026. This year’s theme – “Solen over dalen” (something to the effect of “Sun over the Valley” in Danish) – will be celebrated, honoring the 1911 establishment of Solvang by Danish-Americans. The 2026 edition of Solvang Danish Days marks the 89th return of the beloved, annual cultural affair.

Enjoy a total Danish immersion experience while helping to preserve Solvang’s authentic Danish heritage. Danish Days guests looking to “live like Vikings” throughout the event will have the opportunity to purchase a “Dane For A Day” VIP ticket bundle (only available online), while those looking to gain quicker entrance to Saturday’s or Sunday’s Æbleskiver Breakfasts may purchase tickets for the Breakfasts online, in advance.

The weekend’s numerous offerings, encompassing activities for all ages, range from fan-favorite food events surrounding Aebleskiver, the iconic Danish pastry rounds; to a Danish-style beer and wine garden serving Danish import, Carlsberg beer, alongside local brews, wines and festival eats; to interactive history lessons at the Elverhoj Museum of History & Art; to an axe-throwing arena where guests can “unleash their inner Viking;” to free, live concerts and an artisanal crafts marketplace.

Admission to Solvang Danish Days is free and entertainment options abound during the weekend with multiple parades, plus folk dancers and Danish musicians performing in locations scattered about the town. Solvang Danish Days also aims to please the next generation of Danish Days fans with varied pastimes, including Hans Christian Andersen story-telling sessions and activities featuring LEGO®.