Expat Reception 2025
Expat Reception is an annual tradition with over 700 attendees where you can relax with your family, and socialize with other expats while enjoying some complimentary refreshments. Expat Reception will be held at the beautiful courtyard of Aarhus Cathedral School in the center of Aarhus and is completely free to attend!
The event will be kicked off by the Mayor of Aarhus, Anders Winnerskjold, followed by live music to enjoy and network. In addition, there will be fun activities for the children and parents as well.
This year it is our honor to count with a wide array of generous Partners, Sponsors and Friends to bring to you an afternoon filled with great vibes, music, refreshments.
Get ready to enjoy a great time with local internationals and new friends!
Doors Open at 15:00 to a great reception, starting with our good friends, the talented up and coming duo from Harlev Los Kanijos, then our City of Aarhus Mayor Anders Winnerskjold takes the stage to welcome you, followed by Maraboto Trio who always put on a great show. Then, to teach us some great moves we can count on La Luna Latina on the salsa floor.
You can find our friends of Foreningen Samværd at the children zone with a taste of our own monthly event "Little Friends," find your way to a face painting, or visit the Company Alley where you can find our sponsors. Ree Park's safari Roover will be on site to take your imagination on a wild ride and Premier Is will be ready to refresh your day with delicious ice cream.
We will serve cake to accompany the tasty coffee from Eventyrlig Kaffe! Make sure to receive your vouchers at the door. If you are the creative kind, find the Creating Moments table by Søstrene Grene where you can create something very special and find all about the new Creating Moments store, where a whole world or creative possibilities await!
Into acting? well our friends of Ludico Theatre will join us with a fantastic Family Improve session, make sure to find WiIl to get started!
Expat Passport is your opportunity to win fab prizes! Make sure to fill up your passport, check the boxes and drop it off at the info table. So far we have great prizes from some of our wonderful Expat Friends: Boulders, Mindset Aarhus, Djurs Sommerland, Expat Solutions Legal Consult, Racehall, Roberta's Society & Teater Katapult.
There will also be a fun Speed Buddying session – meet people, make friends, in minutes! In just a few short conversations, you’ll connect with fellow expats and locals.
Come and test your strength and luck at Roberta's Society corner with some fun sports.
Thanks to our Partners, Sponsors and Friends who contribute towards this year's Expat Reception 2025.
Partners
Arla, Grundfos, IFF, Salling Group, Visit Aarhus, Aarhus Kommune & Aarhus University.
Product/Service Sponsors
A2B, Basecamp by XIOR, Business Academy, GF Aarhus, Lidl, Ree Park, Konnectet, Premier Is, Tir Na Nog, Søstrene Grene, Aarhus Airport, Roberta's Society & Aarhus Katedralskole.
Expat Friends
Boulders, Mindset Aarhus, Djurs Sommerland, Expat Solutions Legal Consult, Racehall, Teater Katapult, Eventyrlig Kaffe, Foreningen Samværd, La Luna Latina, Ludico Theatre, Bora Bora, Risskov Teknik & Solar and Racehall.
PROGRAM:
15:00 Doors open & Los Kanijos open the stage
15:15 City of Aarhus Mayor Welcome Speech
15:30 Live music with Maraboto Trio starts
16:00 Speed Buddying event
16:15 Little Friends demo with Foreningen Samvær
Family Improv with Ludico Theatre
La Luna Latina salsa clinic
17:30 Event ends
