Saint John's Eve – Løkken Beach
Traditionally, St. John's Day is celebrated on the beautiful beach in Løkken with a bonfire, speeches, and music. Bring the whole family and enjoy the longest day of the year in one of the most beautiful areas of the west coast.
Sankt Hans Eve, celebrated on June 23rd, is a magical midsummer tradition in Denmark. Rooted in old pagan solstice celebrations and later Christian traditions honoring Saint John the Baptist, the evening is marked by bonfires, singing, and community gatherings. A key tradition is the symbolic burning of a witch effigy on top of the bonfire, believed to drive away evil spirits. People gather on beaches, in parks, or town squares to enjoy music, speeches, and the iconic song "Midsommervisen". It’s a festive evening celebrating light, warmth, and togetherness.
ATMOSPHERIC ST. JOHN'S EVENING IN LØKKEN
The many restaurants in Løkken warmly welcome you and indulge your palate with delicious food before the orchestra plays the first notes of this year's St. John's songs. We'll be escorted in a group to the large bonfire on the beach and to the witch, whom we'll send to Blocksberg.
- Starting point: Torvet (town square)
- Bonfire: Southern side of Løkken Pier
Program for Midsummer 2025:
- 7:00 PM: St. John's brass band plays in the market square
- 7:30 PM: St. John's brass band walks towards the beach (Løkken Pier)
- 8:00 PM: Welcome by Chairman Stefan Karlborg
- 8:10 PM: Residents and guests of Løkken sing "Løkken-Valsen" for this year's bonfire speaker, Chairman of the North Jutland Regional Council, Mads Duedahl
- 8:15 PM: St. John's speech – by Chairman of the North Jutland Regional Council, Mads Duedahl
- 8:45 PM: The fire is lit and we sing the Midsummer song
- Stay tuned! You can buy beer/lemonade and listen to music at North Shore Surf.
Many thanks to our partners for this year's Midsummer Night:
- North Shore Surf will serve beer and water.
- Stage/truck provided by AC Dairy Machinery/AC Student Transportation.
- Lighting and sound will be provided by SHP Event.
- The fire will be provided by the "Brothers Sand."
- The Løkken Citizens' and Craftsmen's Association is responsible for the witch and lighting the bonfire.
Organizer behind St. John's: Løkken.dk – Business, Trade and Tourism