Since 2007, Herning has focused on being an attractive partner for international concerts and sport events. The goal is to host at least one international sport event a year.
To host such large-scale events, Herning benefits from
- A dense infrastructure with motorway network and an international airport nearby. This makes the venues at MCH Messecenter Herning easy to access.
- Professional event management experience, which has been built up and developed for decades.
- Multi-arena, stadium and conference facilities - flexible and scalable.
- Strong local commitment from both businesses and citizens. A large base of local volunteers help to create excellent service and hospitality.
Selection of events hosted in Herning
- EuroSkills, 2025
- IIHF Ice Hockey World Championships, 2025
- IHF World Men's Handball Championship, 2025
- IHF World Women's Handball Championship, 2023
- IIHF Ice Hockey Women's World Championship, 2022
- FEI World Championships in jumping, dressage, para-dressage and vaulting, 2022
- European Women’s Handball Championship, 2020
- FEI World Cup qualification in dressage, 2019
- IHF World Men’s Handball Championship, 2019
- Reem Acra FEI World Cup qualification in dressage, 2018
- IIHF Ice Hockey World Championships, 2018
- Reem Acra FEI World Cup qualification in dressage, 2017
- European Road Cycling Championships, 2017
- European Half Distance Triathlon Championships, 2017
- IHF World Women's Handball Championship, 2015
- World Championships for Icelandic Horses, 2015
- European Team Squash Championships, 2015
- European Championships in men's handball, 2014
- European Short Course Swimming, 2013
- European Championship in Volleyball, 2013
- Triple European championships in Jumping, Dressage and Para Dressage, 2013
- Opening stages of the Giro d'Italia, 2012
- European Table Tennis Championships, 2012
- UEFA Under-21 playoff, 2011
- European Championships in women's handball 2010
- World Wrestling, 2009
- European Badminton Championships, 2008
On top of this MCH Herning hosts a wide range of concerts, sports events, conferences and fairs all year round - in most years their events attracts more than 1 million visitors.
Contact
Søren Juul Baunsgaard
Head of Sport and Culture
Cityhall
Torvet 5
DK-7400 Herning
Phone: +45 96 28 85 30
soren.baunsgaard@herning.dk
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