The King's birthday is May 26. In 2026 the guard change started at about 11:50am and the royal family came out on the balcony at noon. The next program hasn't been published yet.

Where should we stand?

The band lines up in front of Frederik VIII's Palace, the one with the balcony, so aim for that side of the square.

The King's Birthday at Amalienborg

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PerformanceIndre By

Where

Indre By, Amalienborg Slotsplads

Ages

All ages

Setting

Outdoors

Music

Live military band concert

What you need to know

A full guard change, with a front march, a flag handover and the old guard marching back to barracks behind the band
Concert after the balcony, as the Royal Life Guards band stays on the square to play for everyone
Send a birthday greeting, since the Royal House opens a digital congratulations list on kongehuset.dk that kids can sign

About

A Danish tradition: on the King's birthday, everyone is invited to the palace square at Amalienborg to celebrate King Frederik X. The royal family steps out onto the balcony while the Royal Life Guards band plays below. For kids it is a live royal show: guards marching in formation, a cheering crowd and a military band. It suits kids who can stand in a crowd and watch.

Free

Dates to be announced

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