The Festsal (banquet hall) is the main event space in Viborg Cathedral's parish hall, situated right next to Viborg Domkirke on Stænderpladsen. The building also houses meeting rooms, a café, and offices for the church staff. The hall regularly hosts the popular højskoleeftermiddage - afternoon lecture events with coffee, held on Tuesdays from September through May.
Stænderpladsen 3, 8800 Viborg
Opening hours follow the event programme
A musical activity for parents and babies to sing and make music together in a welcoming setting.
Author and priest Anette Ejsing discusses her new book about the Lord's Prayer, featuring readings, reflection and conversation.
Every Wednesday, Festsalen in the parish hall welcomes visitors for an open gathering.
Former police assistant Peter Pedersen recounts his time as a sheriff in Qaanaaq, the world's northernmost city, navigating social challenges in an isolated Arctic community.
Professor Johannes N. Frandsen explores H.C. Andersen's literary genius through the lens of Christianity, natural science, folklore, and the author's personal life journey.
A night church service focused on reconciliation, held in Festsalen i sognegården in Viborg.
A lecture afternoon exploring how our understanding of God has evolved across different historical periods, led by theologian Henning Kjær Thomsen.
Mayor Katrine Fusager Rohde shares reflections on her first year leading Viborg, discussing key decisions, challenges, and the realities of local leadership.
Domprovst Thomas Frank presents a lecture on Ansgar, the historical missionary, exploring his life, monastic vocation, and missionary work through stories and reflection.
Bodil Lodbjerg, a theologian and instructor at Diakonhøjskolen, explores the pioneering women who established social institutions and shaped Denmark's welfare state in the late 19th century.
Storyteller Lisbeth Weitemeyer explores Christmas traditions through the ages, with a Lucia procession by Viborg Cathedral Choir and coffee afterwards.
Director Pia Østergaard shares insights on dementia and care through the metaphor of a journey from earth to the moon, exploring emotional changes and compassion.
A family-friendly religious service held Sunday afternoon at the parish hall in Viborg.
The Royal Danish Air Force celebrates its birthday with a concert in Viborg. A festive musical evening for music lovers.
Globetrotter and author Emilie Wammen explores solo travel as modern pilgrimage, sharing insights from 70+ countries on why people travel alone and what they discover.
A harvest thanksgiving service in Viborg where the congregation gathers to give thanks for the harvest.
Cathedral organist Morten Ladehoff performs music from Viborg Cathedral's 150th anniversary celebration, featuring works by both classical and contemporary composers.
Former boarding school principal Hans Jørgen Lysholm presents the 150-year history of Viborg Cathedral, from the 1726 fire to today, illustrated with photographs of the church's interior, exterior, and frescoes.
An art-historical presentation exploring Skovgaard's portraits of women, held at Viborg parish house.
Viborg Cathedral celebrates its 150th anniversary with a festive service in the parish hall.
A devotional event exploring the strong women in Skovgaard's art, led by vicar Gitte Elisabeth Hansen.
A service and official inauguration of a new carillon at Viborg Cathedral on the cathedral's anniversary day.
A festive naming ceremony for the square in front of Viborg Cathedral, held in Festsalen in the parish house.
Anniversary concert featuring newly composed music celebrating the 150th anniversary of Viborg Cathedral.
Bishop Emeritus Karsten Nissen reflects on his 28 years at Viborg Cathedral during a folk high school afternoon event.
A book reception celebrating the publication of a new book at the cathedral in Viborg.
A guided tour celebrating the 150th anniversary of Viborg Cathedral's reopening following restoration in 1876.
Opening reception celebrating the winners of a photo competition with an exhibition of submitted photographs.