International events

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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