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A Unique Cultural Experience in the Heart of Greenlandic Nature

Get ready for a festival unlike any other! Qooqqut Festival invites you and your family to an unforgettable weekend surrounded by stunning nature – just an hour by boat from Nuuk. Here, you can unplug, enjoy the peace and quiet, and dive into a vibrant cultural program for both children and adults.

 

Experience Greenlandic music in all its forms – from intimate songs around the campfire to high-energy concerts on the main stage. Meet artists from across the Arctic and be inspired by outdoor film screenings, storytelling, and thought-provoking talks about culture and identity.

 

Try your hand at traditional crafts, learn the art of drum dancing, join creative workshops, hop into a kayak, or test your skills in Arctic sports. There are activities for all ages – all in a safe, alcohol-free environment.

 

Qooqqut Festival is all about community, curiosity, and connection. It’s a place to create memories with your children, deepen your connection to culture, and discover new perspectives through encounters with other Indigenous peoples from the Arctic and Nordic regions.

 

Be part of a festival where nature, culture, and community come together.

 

The program is updated continuously – stay tuned via our Facebook page.

Qooqqut Festival is sponsored by
How to get to Qooqqut?

Accommodation

In Qooqqut, you are free to pitch your tent in the designated camping area. Please refer to the map of the tent area and follow the signs upon arrival.

 

If you prefer more comfort, you can book a cabin at Qooqqut Nuan.

Write to: qooqqutnuan@gmail.com
Or call: +299 48 25 55

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Food

There are several dining options at the Qooqqut Festival:

  1. Bring or catch your own food and prepare it yourself.

  2. Qooqqut Nuan will open a café for the festival, serving various quick dishes.

  3. Dine at the Qooqqut Nuan restaurant. During the festival, it is not possible to reserve a table in advance. Please inquire at the restaurant to see if there is a table available.

 

Remember to bring cash – card payment is possible, but the connection may be unreliable.

Practical information

Own Boat:

If you are sailing to Qooqqut with your own boat, please note that it is not permitted to moor your boat at the dock. The dock is used by boat operators for loading and unloading.

 

Internet/Mobile Phone:

There is little to no mobile coverage in Qooqqut, and WiFi is not available. The restaurant has a phone that can be used in case of emergency.

 

Cash:

It’s a good idea to bring cash for payments in the kiosk, café, and restaurant. The café and restaurant do accept certain payment cards, but the connection can be unstable.

 

Kiosk:

Qooqqut Festival has its own kiosk where you can buy candy and small necessities. You can also purchase Qooqqut Festival t-shirts.

 

Restaurant:

Qooqqut Nuan has a restaurant where you can sit and enjoy delicious food. Please note that it is not possible to reserve a table in advance. Go to the restaurant and you will be assigned a table.

 

Toilet:

There are flush toilets near the festival grounds. If you choose to "go to the toilet" in nature, please be considerate of others and do not leave toilet paper behind. Put it in a bag and throw it in the trash.

 

Contact Information:

Qooqqut Nuan: +299 48 25 55
Katuaq: +299 36 37 70

Safety

It’s important that we take care of each other and ourselves. Therefore, we’re sharing some recommendations to help make your festival experience safe.

Sailing

  • Check the weather forecast before you set out.
  • Let others know where you are sailing to, when you are leaving, and when you expect to arrive.
  • Bring life jackets for all passengers.
  • Bring a VHF radio.
  • GPS, compass, and map.
  • Never sail under the influence of alcohol.
  • Bring extra food and water.

Hiking

  • Let others know if you go for a hike in the mountains and where you are going. Ideally, hike with others.

  • Bring a first aid kit.

  • Bring extra warm clothing.

  • Contact a staff member or volunteer if you or someone else feels unwell.

  • Always extinguish open flames before leaving them, and make sure they cannot reignite.

Qooqqut Festival’s 10-Year Anniversary

Listen to the festival’s co-founders, Nuka Alice and Hans-Ole Amossen, share how it all began.

 

The stories are in Greenlandic only.

Videos

Experience the atmosphere from recent years' Qooqqut Festival - watch the videos below.

Co-lab – song writing camp

Five days before the Qooqqut Festival begins, selected musicians arrive to take part in a collaborative songwriting camp. Each day, in changing teams, they write and compose a brand-new song together. The goal is to bring together musicians who have not previously worked with one another, in order to create unique songs and potentially spark future collaborations.

The camp kicks off with a boat trip to Qooqqut, where the first day’s song is written based on a specific theme. On the following days, the participants jointly come up with a “word of the day,” which serves as inspiration for that day's songwriting.

The musicians work in pairs, switching partners each day. All newly created songs will be performed for the first time at the festival.

Songs Written During Co-lab and Released

Check list

It’s important to have the right gear when spending time in nature. We’ve made a list to help you get started.

 

  • Food and snacks

  • Cooking equipment

  • Reusable tableware

    • Mug/water bottle

    • Plates

    • Cutlery

  • Trash bags (remember to take your waste back to town)

  • Toilet paper (do not leave toilet paper in nature – put it in a bag and dispose of it properly)

  • Cigarette butt bag (do not throw cigarette butts in nature)

  • Tent, sleeping bag, and sleeping mat

  • First aid kit

  • Safety equipment for boating – if you’re sailing on your own

    • Life jackets

    • VHF radio

  • Mosquito net and insect repellent

  • Rain gear

  • Waterproof hiking boots

  • Warm outerwear

  • Hat and gloves

  • Toothbrush and toothpaste

  • Sunglasses

  • Sunscreen

  • Wet wipes

  • Towel

  • Shampoo

  • Medication

  • Cash

Find out more on facebook

Check out the Qooqqut Festival facebook page

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