Tivoli Christmas Tree Lighting
Juletræstænding i Tivoli55°40′ N 12°34′ EOpening ceremonyNov 13, 2026Dates projectedSeasonal
Tivoli lights its big Christmas tree on the opening day of its Christmas season, which fell on Friday 14 November in 2025 at 16:30, and it suits families who want the season's first evening with sing-along songs and Santa. The 2026 lighting is projected for Friday 13 November, the day Christmas in Tivoli opens, since Tivoli hadn't published it on 10 October.
Dates and hours
- November 13, 2026Projected from past yearschecked Oct 10, 2026
- November 14, 2025Confirmedsourcechecked Oct 10, 2026
Date rule: 2nd-fri-before totensonntag
In 2025 the tree stood on the skating rink, and Santa came to help switch it on. Pjerrot and Rasmus Klump led the singing with music from the Tivoli-Garden band. The ceremony lasted about half an hour, from 16:30 to 17:00.
Worth knowing
- Get to the rink before 16:30 if you want children near the front.
Quick answers about Tivoli Christmas Tree Lighting
When is the Tivoli Christmas tree lit in 2026?
Tivoli had not announced the 2026 tree lighting on 10 October 2026. In 2025 Tivoli lit the tree at 16:30 on 14 November, its opening day, and Christmas in Tivoli opens on Friday 13 November in 2026.
What are the opening hours of Tivoli Christmas Tree Lighting?
Tivoli Christmas Tree Lighting is open in 2025 the lighting ran from 16:30 to 17:00. The 2026 time is not published.