The programme is live – and the villains have taken over Esbjerg!
Take a deep breath. The scent of magic, darkness, and adventure is already in the air – because the official programme for Fantasyfestival 2025 is finally here!
The festival programme offers something for everyone – children and adults, hardcore fans and curious newcomers, noble heroes and cunning villains. And trust us, you’ll want to start getting excited: this year’s line-up is filled with magical highlights!
We’re also celebrating three beloved Danish authors marking major milestones: Kenneth Bøgh Andersen and Anne-Marie Vedsø Olesen (25 years as authors) and Nicole Boyle Rødtnes (15 years). Kenneth will appear in the spectacular event Welcome to Valhalla! alongside Peter Madsen, where they’ll share insights into their bold retelling of the legendary Valhalla universe.
Our international line-up doesn’t disappoint either. We’re thrilled to welcome four incredible Guests of Honour: Tad Williams, Victoria Aveyard, Alexandria Warwick, and Lev Grossman – names that will thrill any fantasy reader.
This year also brings something new to the festival: an all-out Cosplay Competition! There's still time to register and take to the catwalk in your best – and perhaps most villainous – fantasy look.
In the shadowy comfort of the cinema, you can enjoy two iconic fantasy films: Legend and Excalibur – both dripping with mystery and 1980s magic.
You can also experience the thought-provoking lecture Dangerous Women – The Religious History of Women with Sisse Marie Kromann, get goosebumps from NØJEREN with LG Jensen and Mikkel Egelund, and be swept away by legendary live storytelling with Vigga Bro.
As always, the festival features a wealth of activities and workshops for children, lively panel debates with Danish fantasy authors, combat displays, music, and – of course – the much-loved Fantasy Quiz with Boris Hansen. And don’t miss the grand finale: the presentation of this year’s Danish Fantasy Awards!
Reserve your seat now
Don’t forget: seat reservations for the most popular activities at Fantasyfestival 2025 are now available on our website.
They’re free – but require a valid festival wristband to be used, so don’t wait too long!
Want to join Fantasy Quest Esbjerg ? Then act fast – tickets are disappearing quickly!
The full programme is available online – and the printed version will soon be available at libraries across the country.
Take a look – and unleash your inner villain right here:
www.fantasyfestival.dk/program
