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Become a part of the community

Why is it valuable for you to be a sponsor of Hans Christian Andersen Festivals?

“The collaboration that was established gave things some dynamism and drive from the start. It quickly became a great network that we're working to develop all the time. Yes, I would actually call it the best network in the city, where we exchange knowledge about running a business in Odense and in general.”

Flemming Hjort, Owner and Director, Masentia.

The association behind the Hans Christian Andersen Festival is a vibrant non-profit organization run by association members. It has an unpaid professional board of directors, of which each board member chairs a professional committee. The 5 professional committees and more than 10 sub-committees, each made up of experienced professionals and enthusiasts, help advise and ensure the quality and development of the festival.

Day-to-day management is carried out from the festival secretariat with 8 permanent employees and Peter Bøgholm at the Festival Director.

What we create together

Together we create value for Odense, its citizens and visitors. As a sponsor, you are part of a large community of business people, volunteer enthusiasts and cultural entrepreneurs, where we together want and take pride in raising awareness of Odense nationally and internationally through H.C. Andersen's universe.

Our business community of more than 170 companies helps to make the Hans Christian Andersen Festival an even greater asset for the city. Andersen Festivals an even greater asset for the city, the island and the entire region. Their support helps to ensure high quality with international appeal, which in the coming years will attract even more international events, players and guests to the festival - thus continuing the good development.

As a sponsor, you help make this possible:

  • Create a cultural event with more than 300,000 visitors.
  • Approximately 90% of the events are free to the public through your contribution.
  • Young cultural entrepreneurs and educational institutions to develop and test their skills in fields where the festival can provide useful inspiration and learning.
  • A platform for cultural growth layers.
  • The organization of the H.C. Andersen Children's Culture Parade, where around 4,000 children can participate in week 34.
  • Learning about H.C. Andersen among school children through free performances during the morning hours. This learning enriches young people with a deeper insight into Hans Christian Andersen. Andersen and his fairytale universe.
  • Cohesion with Odense, Funen and Denmark.
  • Create value for your employees and potential partners through unique events.
  • You help to develop and lift Odense and Funen.