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KONTUR

KONTUR – Study Start Festival

Kontur is Kolding’s very own FREE study start festival, bringing together students from across the educational institutions in Campus Kolding every year.

We are incredibly excited to once again gather all students from IBA/Coventry, SDU, UC SYD, and Kolding School of Design for a huge celebration of the start of the semester. New and returning students can look forward to magical concerts, creative workshops, chill lounge areas, and a massive party!

The festival takes place on Thursday, September 3rd, and Friday, September 4th, 2026, at Godset UJNFOR – just a short walk from the campus area.

NOTE: The ticket sale for Friday is open!

More information coming soon – stay updated through the event page.

A festival made for you!

Kontur is a study start festival that has it all. Whether you are into creative workshops, cozy lounge areas, or magical concerts – there’s something for everyone.

En ung kvinder krammer smilende en mand.

Tickets

For KONTUR, you only need a ticket for Friday.

Thursday you are free to come and go as you please by showing your student ID at the entrance to the festival area. Friday you must show your student ID and ticket/wristband at the entrance to the festival area.

The ticket sale for Friday is open!

SDU ticketUC SYD ticketIBA/Coventry ticketKolding School of Design ticket

Bringing friends:
You may bring one friend on both days – you simply need to arrive together, and on Friday they must also have a ticket (friend tickets cost DKK 50).

Please note that photo ID is not required to enter the festival area, but the bar reserves the right to request photo ID when purchasing alcohol.

Program

Thursday  September 3rd

The festival area opens at 4:00 PM

Music

Activities

From 4 PM – 8 PM:

Music bingo 4.30 PM – 5.30 PM
Join Kolding Library’s music bingo and get a chance to win tickets to the upcoming Mission 1 Festival. Sign up by collecting a bingo card from a staff member at the festival.
Limited spots available.

Astro pop‑up 4.30 PM – 7.00 PM
Get a reading of your zodiac sign and find out what the stars have in store for you. You must sign up before the festival at our Campus Container, which is open Monday – Wednesday 12 PM – 3 PM starting  August 24th. Bring your birth date, exact birth time and birthplace (city and country).
Limited spots available.

Friday September 4th

The festival area opens at 6.30 PM

Music

Activities

From 6.30 PM – 8 PM:

  • Craft your own beautiful flower crown
  • Be creative and make a friendship bracelet
  • Dress up with glitter makeup

In addition, we have hidden drink tickets around the festival on Friday. Arrive early and enjoy the free goodies. Hints will be posted on our Instagram on the day.

The program is updated continuously. Keep an eye on our social media for the latest updates.

Everything You Need to Know Before Kontur

Get ready for the KONTUR study start festival! We have gathered all the most important information for you. If you still have unanswered questions, please contact us at campus@kolding.dk.

Who can attend Kontur?
KONTUR is a study start festival for students at the city’s higher education institutions, meaning students from SDU Kolding, UC SYD Kolding, IBA Kolding/Coventry, and Kolding School of Design. You are welcome to bring a friend who isn’t studying in Kolding – read more in the section “Can I bring a friend to Kontur?”.

I haven’t received my student ID yet – can I still attend?
If you have not yet received your physical student ID, you can instead show your online student ID or your study app. If you have not uploaded a photo yet, you must also bring photo ID.

Do I need a ticket for Thursday?
No, Thursday you simply need to show your student ID at the entrance to the festival area. Friday requires a ticket.

Are Friday tickets sold out?
If the system says sold out, it generally means that tickets for your educational institution are sold out. On Wednesday, September 2nd at 12 PM, all unused tickets will be released to all educational institutions, giving you another chance to secure a ticket.

How do I exchange my Friday ticket for a festival wristband?
You can exchange your Friday ticket for a festival wristband at the entrance to the festival area. You can also exchange it earlier at the Campus Container in the campus area on Wednesday, September 2nd, from 8 AM to 3 PM. To receive your wristband, you must show your online ticket and student ID, and the wristband will be put on you immediately. To collect a wristband for your friend, your friend must be present.

Can I bring a friend to Kontur?
Yes, you are welcome to bring a friend to Kontur. Thursday you must arrive at the festival together, and you must show your student ID at the entrance. Friday you both need a ticket, and you must arrive at the festival together.

Is there food available at the festival?
Yes, we have a food truck from Food by Ap on both Thursday and Friday. They are selling salad bowls, pita bread, loaded fries and chicken tenders with fries, and they offer both vegetarian and gluten‑free options.

Can I bring my own drinks?
No, you are not allowed to bring your own drinks. The festival area has bars where you can buy water, soft drinks, and alcohol. The bar reserves the right to request photo ID when purchasing alcohol.

Will photos be taken during the festival?
Yes, Campus Kolding and Godset will take photos and videos during the festival with the help of photographers, staff, and volunteers. We use the material on our website, social media, and in press releases. This is done in accordance with Article 6(1)(f) of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). If you do not wish to be photographed or filmed, you can always inform the photographer and/or staff.

Explore the pictures from the festivities in 2025

If you see a photo you would like removed, please contact us at campuskolding.dk.