Fastelavn for Adults
Fastelavn isn't just for kids. Fastelavn is for those who want to party harder, sing louder, and celebrate wilder. Originally, fastelavn was a medieval expression of a time of extravagance and debauchery, and that is exactly what Reffen invites you to: Copenhagen's biggest fastelavn party for adults. An uncompromising celebration where tradition is torn apart and resurrected as two parallel rituals.
SMADRELAVN & DISCOLAVN
Choose a side or move freely between glitter and growl. Common to both universes is the costume, so give it your all and impress the audience with your pomp and splendor.
Of course, there are prizes for the best costumes for both Smadrelavn and Discolavn.
SMADRELAVN – STEEL, FIRE & DESTRUCTION 🔩🔥
UNDER THE SAIL & BEER GARDEN · 2:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
There is no glitter here. Only noise and flames.
Together with Pigegarden Fra Helvede, we kick off the carnival party outside under the sail, with heavy metal, bonfires, and metal barrels.
From 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., you can sign up as teams of at least two people, and from 3:30 p.m., the big barrel-breaking tournament for honor and glory will begin.
We have made extra hard barrels for the barrel smashing, so expect sweat on your brow and heavy blows if you want to see the contents of the barrel – and end up at the top of the podium.
The entire battle will be carefully curated by Reffen's own brewmaster and metal fan James and Uni, who will guide you safely through the chaos – or at least away from it.
DISCOLAVN – GLITTER & GLAMOUR 🪩
YELLOW BACKYARD & WERKSTATT · 2:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
The mirror balls are spinning and the bass is pumping as we open Discolavn in Yellow Backyard & Werkstatt at Reffen.
The barrels glisten like disco balls, and it takes a fearless attitude to get the better of them.
It's not just about raw strength, but also style, vocal chords, and stage presence when we invite you to Discolavn, a fastelavn party disguised in sequins and disco lights.
Knock the cat off the barrel on the red carpet and show us your personality on the way to the glittering barrel, to the sounds of the karaoke station.
Your moves will be judged, celebrated, and maybe even rewarded by the two gorgeous drag queens Britney Corvette and Denise Delight.
Never before has fastelavn and barrel knocking been so glittering, glamorous, and completely fabulous as at Discolavn at Reffen.
Best of all: The whole day is free, of course!
PROGRAM
SMADRELAVN - OUTDOORS UNDER THE SAIL & BEER GARDEN
2:00 p.m. Registration for barrel-breaking teams opens
3:00-3:20 p.m. Girls' garden from hell opening march
3:30 p.m. Barrel tournament begins: smash the barrel with style and attitude, heavy metal style
From 5:00 p.m. Wild fire tricks with international fire artists
When the last barrel has been smashed, the Smadrelavn champions will be crowned
DISCOLAVN - WERKSTATT & YELLOW BACKYARD
3:00 p.m. Britney Corvette & Denise Delight welcome everyone
3:30 p.m. Catwalk warm-up in Werkstatt
4:00 p.m. Catwalk competition: Knock the cat off the barrel on the red carpet
5:00 p.m. Best pose battle: Compete in pairs in short rounds with different themes
5:45 p.m. Whitney Houston Impression competition in the Karaoke room
6:15 p.m. Lip Sync Battle
The party continues in Werkstatt until 10:30 p.m. with DJ Lehmann.
See you at Fastelavn for Adults at Reffen!
What is Fastelavn?
Fastelavn is a traditional Nordic celebration, similar to a children’s carnival. It’s a playful day filled with costumes, creativity and community, where children dress up, sing songs and take part in the classic tradition of “beating the barrel” to become Cat King or Cat Queen.