Aabenraa er kendt for at huse en af Sønderjyllands største ringriderfester. En byfest med traditionel ringriderdyst, musik, tivoli og tusindvis af gæster. I og omkring Aabenraa finder der årlige begivenheder sted, der tiltrækker tilskuere fra nær og fjern. Se de årlige begivenheder her.
Sønderjysk Agricultural Show attracts many people interested in animals and agricultural machinery to Aabenraa at the end of May – in 2026, the show will take place on May 22rd and 23th. There is also a children's livestock show and fun activities for kids.
At Jacob Michelsens Gård, the old baking oven is fired up four weekends a year. Here, the museum’s volunteers bake bread and cakes the traditional way, and entry is free. The museum offers a vivid insight into Sønderjysk rural life more than 100 years ago, with historic buildings, tools and rotating exhibitions.
Aabenraa Streetfood Festival in the Nørreport neighbour hood from April 29th - May 2nd and again from September 2.- 5. 2026. There will be music, concerts, and entertainment with free admission every day.