Celebrating Biodiversity in Copenhagen’s Food Culture
The Biodiversity Festival Comes to Skjolds Plads – A Celebration of Cultural and Biological Diversity in Copenhagen’s Food Scene
On Sunday, September 21st, Grønt Marked will host the Biodiversity Festival at Skjolds Plads — a day-long celebration of the rich cultural and biological diversity that shapes how we eat, grow, and connect in Copenhagen.
The festival will transform our regular farmers market into a vibrant gathering filled with talks, workshops, tastings, demonstrations, music, and food. Visitors will explore how biodiversity is essential not only for environmental and human health and climate resilience, but also for shaping the dynamic food culture Copenhagen is known for.
From wild fermentation to freshly milled heritage grains to wild herbs and heirloom beans, the festival brings together a diverse community of producers, cooks, and food advocates who are redefining what it means to eat well in the city. Whether you’re a home cook or a restaurant professional, this is an invitation to discover how biodiversity influences the flavor, quality, and accessibility of the food we enjoy every day.
A central feature of the day will be a curated exhibition on edible biodiversity, offering insights into staple foods across regions and traditions, from grains to honey, seeds to potatoes. The exhibition will explore how a more biodiverse diet can support environmental regeneration, public health, and food justice.
The festival also celebrates the cultural diversity that has been at the heart of Grønt Marked since its beginning, reflected in the people, products, and practices that bring our Sunday markets to life.
Supported by the Municipality of Copenhagen, the Biodiversity Festival brings together a wide network of voices. Including farmers, breeders, beekeepers, seed savers, bakers, millers, cooks, researchers, artists, and food advocates — all working toward a more equitable and sustainable food future.
Join us at Skjolds Plads on September 21st to experience the richness of biodiversity and its power to nourish both land and communities.