Events and experiences in Odense
Planning to experience one of Odense’s many events, festivals or races? Avoid stress on the day and enjoy the occasion hassle-free by booking your parking with Q-Park in advance. Drive straight to your space on the day – and even save on parking with our special event offers. See a complete guide to Odenses many events here.
See the different offers on parking in Odense we have listed below.
Midsummer’s Eve is just around the corner, and on 23 June 2026 the city will once again come alive with the warm glow of bonfires. Midsummer bonfires will light up across town, and wherever you choose to enjoy the fire dancing against the bright summer sky, finding a parking spot couldn’t be easier.
With Q‑Park’s centrally located facilities, you’ll always have easy parking close by—no matter where you plan to experience the midsummer magic.
From 13–22 August 2026, Odense transforms into a blooming universe with stunning floral displays, cosy market stalls, and creative workshops – all free to enjoy. Read more about the festival here.
The best way to experience the festival is on foot, so park easily with Q-Park and enjoy exploring the city’s streets and hidden corners at your own pace.
Get a 10% discount with the code OBLOM26 when you book hourly parking at Q-Park Grønnegade and Q-Park Filosoffen.
Odense International Film Festival invites you to a week filled with powerful storytelling, international short films, and a vibrant creative atmosphere in the heart of the city from 24–30 August 2026. Experience films, talks, and special events as Odense transforms into a lively meeting place for film lovers from around the world. Read more about Odense International Film Festival here.
If you’re arriving by car, you can park easily with Q-Park close to the festival venues.
Get a 10% discount with the code OIFF26 when you book hourly parking at Q-Park Filosoffen and Q-Park Grønnegade.
Odense Jazz Festival takes place across the city from 27 July to 2 August 2026. Enjoy a week of live jazz in the heart of Odense, where venues across the city host a vibrant mix of concerts featuring both international and Danish artists. See the full programme here:https://odensejazzfestival.com/
Parking with Q-Park is a perfect option when going to the Jazz festival. Q-Park has facilities all around the city of Odense. Book your parking in advance with 10% discount when parking in Q-Park Grønnegade or Q-Park Filosoffen with code ODENJAZZ
H.C. Andersen Marathon takes place in the heart of Odense on Sunday, 27 September 2026. Experience a vibrant city marathon on a flat, traffic-free course through the birthplace of H.C. Andersen, where runners and spectators together create a festive atmosphere.
There are distances for all levels – marathon, half marathon, 10 km and Mini Marathon – and the event is known for its great atmosphere and fast course, where many runners achieve personal bests.
The race will cause traffic disruptions in the city, and access to our facilities Q-Park Grønnegade and Q-Park Filosoffen will be restricted/closed between 05:00 and 16:00 on race day. Please allow extra travel time throughout the day. See the full route here: https://hcamarathon.dk/ruten/
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Is it necessary to pre-book?
Yes, it's always a good idea to pre-book your parking space, especially if you have specific times and locations where you wish to park.
By pre-booking, you are guaranteed a spot, which can be particularly important if the parking facility tends to be very busy or if there are special events or occasions nearby that may affect parking availability.
By pre-booking, you avoid arriving at the parking facility and discovering it's already fully booked, which can be frustrating and time-consuming when trying to find an alternative parking option. So, to ensure a hassle-free parking experience and to enjoy the best benefits, it's always a good idea to pre-book your parking space whenever possible.
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Can I change or cancel a booking?
Changing your reservation
You cannot make changes to your reservation once it has been confirmed. You can, however, use your cancellation rights and cancel the reservation via the link in the booking confirmation email. You can then make a new reservation at www.q-park.dk.
Cancelling your reservation
If you wish to cancel your reservation you may do so within 14 days of completing your order. When completing an order more than 14 days in advance of your parking reservation, you may wish to add our optional cancellation insurance, which allows you a full refund on your purchase up until the selected time of arrival.
If you have any questions, you are very welcome to contact our 24-hour service centre on +45 7025 7213 or at sc@q-park.dk. You will find cancellation policy and business terms and conditions when you complete your order.
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What should I do if I have a rental vehicle and do not know the vehicle’s registration number?
For bookings at our facilities with ANPR, you will need to enter your registration number to complete a booking.
At our facilities without ANPR, you may complete a booking without your registration number.
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Can I drive out and back into the car park during the period booked?
It depends on the type of ticket you have purchased.
With a Single ticket, you can enter and exit the parking facility once. Once you exit the parking facility, your booking is no longer valid and you cannot re-enter.
With a Multi ticket, you may exit and re-enter the parking facility as often as you like for the entire duration of your booking.
Most of our products are Multi tickets. You will always be able to see from the product description if you are buying a Multi or a Single ticket.
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Arrival and parking instructions
If your are parking at one of our facilities with ANPR, simply drive up to the barrier. It will open automatically once your number plate is recognised.
If the camera does not recognise your number plate, please scan the QR-code which you received in your confirmation email.
When leaving the parking facility, drive to the barrier again, and it will open automatically. If your stay exceeds your booking, the excess amount will be automatically be withdrawn from your account.
If your are parking in one of our few facilities without ANPR, you will need to scan the QR-code from your booking confirmation at the entry barrier. Once you scan your QR-code, you will receive a ticket. Please take this ticket with you as it is your entry key to the parking facility.
When you are ready to leave the car park, drive up to the exit barrier and use your ticket to open the barrier. If your stay exceeds your booking, please wither go to the pay station, insert your ticket, and pay the excess amount - or pay directly at the exit barrier.
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What happens if I park for longer than the period I have booked?
If you have booked parking in one of our facilities with number plate recognition, you have already approved at the time of booking, that we automatically deduct the part of your parking wich is beyond your original booking.
The barrier opens automatically and you can simply leave the parking facility. We automatically withdraw the money and you don't need to do anything else.
If you have booked parking in one of our facilities without number plate recognition, you must either go to a payment machine, insert the ticket and pay for the extra parking - or insert the ticket into the toll booth and pay for the extra time directly at the exit.
The price of your extra parking time follows the parking facility's standard rate.
You will be charged for the extra parking in excess of the period paid for when you insert your parking ticket at the exit boom or in the ticket machine. The price is based on the current rates of the car park.
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Do you need an invoice or credit note?
Do you need an invoice or credit note for your booking, in addition to the e-mail receipt you have received? Fill out the form here and we will send you the invoice or credit note via e-mail.
