Bornholm, Denmark – This June, Democracy Fitness Global returns to Folkemødet, Denmark’s annual festival of democracy, where it all began. Folkemødet (The Danish Democracy Festival) is a unique gathering on the island of Bornholm, where politicians, organizations, activists, and citizens come together for open dialogue, debates, and collaborative discussions. Unlike traditional conferences, Folkemødet is an open, inclusive space where anyone can participate, host events, or engage in conversations about the future of society.
For Democracy Fitness Global, Folkemødet holds a special place in our history. Nine years ago, in 2017, we hosted our very first Democracy Fitness training session at the festival and you can see how it looked in the picture to the right. What started as an experimental workshop has since grown into a global movement, empowering individuals and communities to train democracy as a skill through movement, dialogue, and collaboration
This year, we’re excited to return to Folkemødet with four interactive events where participants can experience Democracy Fitness firsthand:
- Democracy Fitness – Train Your Democracy Muscles (English)
Location: A21 – Ungdommens plads
Time: Friday at 12:00 – 12:30 - Democracy Fitness in Action (English)
Location: C14 – De almene boligers Dome
Time: Friday at 14:30 – 15:30 - Democracy Fitness Training (Danish)
Location: H5 – Primetime på Vandkantsscenen
Time: Saturday at 10:00 - Democracy Fitness Training (Danish)
Location: H5 – Primetime på Vandkantsscenen
Time: Saturday at 11:00
No experience is needed – just bring your curiosity and a willingness to engage. These sessions offer a chance to explore the core methods of Democracy Fitness, whether you’re new to the concept or a seasoned practitioner.
At Democracy Fitness Global, we believe democracy thrives when we practice it together. Folkemødet embodies this spirit, and we’re proud to contribute by offering tools and methods to strengthen democratic engagement one muscle at a time.
Join us at Folkemødet 2026 and let’s train for the democracy we want to see!
