INFO

A COLOSSAL WEEKEND 2024 taks place on May 16-18 and is the 8th edition of the festival which have been running annually since 2016 with 2020 as the only exception due to Covid 19.

We define ourself as a ‘genre crossing, boundary pushing, experimental festival within The Realm of ‘Heavy’.  Throughout the years we have hosted artists like Cult of Luna, Deafheaven, Alcest, Sumac, Emma Ruth Rundle, This Will Destroy You, Russian Circles, Built to Spill, Speaker Bite Me, Solbrud, Liturgy, Yob and many more.

A COLOSSAL WEEKED takes place at the Vesterbro area in Copenhagen, centered around VEGA, one of Europe’s leading venues in terms of sound, architecture and artistic vision. Other nearby venues are also part of the festival – mainly the enxt door neighbour to VEGA, the underground venue BASEMENT which adds a beautiful contrast with it’s raw and urban feel. Also the court yard of BASEMENT serves as natural hangout spot during the festival.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

TICKETS

Tickets for the festival can be found here: https://www.acolossalweekend.dk/tickets

GETTING THERE

Adresses are:

VEGA: Enghavevej 40, 1674 Copenhagen V

BASEMENT: Enghavevej 42, 1674 Copenhagen V

We recommend using public transportation. The Copenhagen Metro is running 24-7 and the nearest stop is ‘ENGHAVE PLADS’ a short walk from VEGA & BASEMENT.

From the Central Station (Hovedbanegården) bus  23 runs towards Valby St. and stops at Enghave Plads near VEGA & BASEMENT.

WHEN YOU ARRIVE

Upon arrival, your ticket will be scanned at Lille VEGA, where you’ll receive your wristband. Your wristband grants access to all A Colossal Weekend concerts at VEGA and Basement on the day specified on your wristband – and of course, for all days if you have a full festival pass.

 Check-in is located at Enghavevej 40, 1674, Copenhagen V – Lille VEGA’s entrance.

PARKING

Close to VEGA at the end of Rejsbygade, you’ll find a public car park with 77 parking spaces. The rules for parking are the same as on the side streets around VEGA, which belong to the blue parking zone, licence zone Enghaveparken.

FOOD & DRINKS

VEGA’s and Basement’s bars offer a wide range of drinks with and without alcohol. In VEGA’s bars, there’s also a small selection of snacks, as well as the option to purchase earplugs. Unfortunately, there are no food stalls at the festival, but in VEGA’s vicinity, there’s a wide range of restaurants and takeaway places in all price ranges, especially the area around Enghave Plads (about 50 meters away) offers a wide range of good places with both vegetarian and vegan options. A quick bite between concerts can therefore be included in your planning.

ACOMMODATION

Close to the venues you will find plenty of hotels and hostels. Also public transport around Copenhagen is very efficient so where ever you choose to stay you will have smooth access.

DISABLED ACCESS

Find info on the venue websites:

https://www.vega.dk/en/about-vega/information/

https://basement.kk.dk/praktisk/dit-besoeg

POLICY

A COLOSSAL WEEKEND is a safe space for everyone. We have absolutely NO tolerance for racist, sexist, homophobic or any kind of abusive behaviour what so ever

MERCHANDISE

Next to Lille VEGA, you’ll find the merchandise area where all bands sell their merchandise. The merchandise area is open at the following times:

Thursday: 6:30 PM – 12:30 AM

Friday: 6:30 PM – 1:00 AM

Saturday: 6:00 PM – 1:00 AM

Official A COLOSSAL WEEKEND merchandise is available in the cloakroom in Lille VEGA. If you’ve purchased official A Colossal Weekend merch, it will be distributed when you receive your wristband.

 CLOAKROOM

There’s a mandatory cloakroom in VEGA, where you’ll be asked to leave your outerwear and bags. You can retrieve and deposit your items continuously if you wish. The cloakroom costs 30 DKK. The cloakroom is open throughout the festival’s opening hours:

Thursday: 5:30 PM – 1:00 AM

Friday: 5:00 PM – 1:30 AM

Saturday: 4:00 PM – 1:30 AM

 The festival stages close gradually after the concerts end, and the cloakroom closes after the last concert – but no later than the times indicated above.

 IMMERSIVE CONCERTS

On Friday and Saturday in Ideal Bar, A Colossal Weekend presents concerts with a revolutionary sound experience with their immersive sound system. With Dolby Atmos technology and 18 speakers, the system creates an immersive concert experience where sound envelops listeners from all sides. Artists can explore various audio formats, providing a unique and intense music experience. It’s not just a concert – it’s a deep sonic journey that leaves the audience amazed and mesmerized.

 Learn more about immersive sound HERE 

 ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE

Experience A Colossal Weekend’s alternative artistic expression through carefully selected acts that break conventions. This year’s three artists in Residence – Afsky, Halvcirkel, and KATLA – offer unique performances ranging from classical music to in-depth black metal and reflections on time and eternity. A rare opportunity to experience the festival in a completely new way.

Learn more about the artists in residence HERE

VEGA’s RECORD FAIR

As part of A Colossal Weekend, VEGA hosts a record fair in Store VEGA’s foyer on Saturday, May 18th. At the fair, you can find new and old vinyl at a variety of stands. The record fair is free and open from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Entrance is through Store VEGA from Rejsbygade.

 Learn more about the record fair here: https://vega.dk/en/event/record-fair-1-2024-05-18

VEGA LAB

VEGA LAB is an experimental exhibition space for live performances that works with immersive experiences. The room’s 360-degree setup in both sound and image allows the audience to move around and have an active, self-chosen experience depending on where they move. VEGA LAB provides the audience with access to new experiences and musicians with access to technology and the opportunity to experiment and explore new ways of composing.

Get an exclusive sneak peek at Glas’ exhibition in VEGA LAB during A Colossal Weekend! Explore their unique stage universe and interact with the music’s visuals before the exhibition officially opens next week.

Free access for A Colossal Weekend ticket holders via Lille VEGA from 5 PM-10 PM.

 Learn more about Glas in VEGA LAB: https://vega.dk/en/beyond/event/glas-in-vega-lab-exhibition-2024-05-212024-05-26

VENUES

This year, Lille VEGA, Lounge, Basement, and Ideal Bar are the stages hosting the festival. Lille VEGA, Lounge, and Ideal Bar are all situated in VEGA, while Basement is located adjacent to Lille VEGA. Please note that access to Lille VEGA and Lounge is through Lille VEGA’s entrance. Access to Ideal Bar is from the street to the right of Lille VEGA, while access to Basement is from the street to the left of Lille VEGA. There’s also a shortcut from Lounge to Basement indoors. It takes under 5 minutes to move between stages, and refreshments are available at all stages

LILLE VEGA
IDEAL BAR / VEGA
LOUNGE / VEGA
BASEMENT

FIND YOUR WAY AROUND

DOWNLOAD MAP HERE

A COLOSSAL MEMORIAL