The Tivoli Youth Guard

Tivoli Guarden forms a ceremonial honor guard under a vibrant floral archway. Dressed in red uniforms with bearskin hats, the boys stand in line, holding rifles, while spectators observe the parade

An icon for Tivoli Gardens and all of Denmark

Tivoli's Guard, Music School and Orchestra

The Tivoli Youth Guard, a world-renown ensemble steeped in tradition, proudly represents both Tivoli Gardens and Denmark on the world stage.

Their iconic uniform, with its striking black bearskin hat, vibrant red jacket, and crisp white trousers, commands joy and respect wherever they perform. The Tivoli Youth Guard is composed of three distinct corps.

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Two young members of the Tivoli Boys Guard in red uniforms and bearskin hats smile, holding their fifes in hand, ready for a performance.

The world's oldest youth guard

The Tivoli Guard, founded in 1844 by Tivoli's founder, Georg Carstensen, became the world's first youth guard and an instant success. Today, it remains one of Tivoli's oldest attractions and is still active.

Experience the echoes of history as the Tivoli Guard marches by and delve deeper into their rich heritage.

A row of Tivoli Boys Guard members in red uniforms and bearskin hats play their fifes in perfect unison during a parade, their focus on the music.

Close-up of a smiling boy from the Tivoli-Garden in his red uniform and black bearskin hat. Another guardsman is blurred in the background.

Everyday life in the Tivoli Youth Guard

Gain insight into what it means to be part of the Tivoli Guard. Here, you will experience a high level of musical skill, responsibility, discipline, camaraderie, and, most importantly, impressive parades.

A young drummer from the Tivoli-Garden wearing the classic red uniform and black bearskin hat. He is holding drumsticks and standing with a drum.

Application and Audition

Do you wish to be a part of the Tivoli Guard? Each year, we welcome new recruits from a wide range of backgrounds.

Pierrot dances in front of the Tivoli-Garden during a parade. Guardsmen in red uniforms and white trousers march behind him in step.

The Team behind Tivoli Youth Guard

The Tivoli Youth Guard is supported by a team of dedicated staff and instructors.

Who are we?

Tivoli Music & Rhythm

Is your child curious about music or the Tivoli Youth Guard?
At Tivoli Gardens, we offer classes for girls and boys aged 6-8, focusing on music, play, learning, and teamwork.

Upcoming Tivoli Youth Guard performances

Tivoli Youth Guard performs with parades, concerts, tattoo shows, the Tivoli Youth Guard Gala Show, and numerous events both in and outside Denmark. In the program below, you can check when you can see the Tivoli Youth Guard perform in Tivoli.

Friday, March 27

Tivoli Youth Guard surrounded by glowing Christmas trees

Tivoli-Garden

The Tivoli Youth Guard Christmas Parade through Copenhagen

4:00 PM

Free with Tivoli Entrance

Saturday, March 28

Tivoli-Garden

The Tivoli Youth Guard's Parade

1:30 PM

The Garden

Free with Tivoli Entrance

Sunday, March 29

Tivoli-Garden

The Tivoli Youth Guard's Parade

2:30 PM · 4:30 PM

The Garden

Free with Tivoli Entrance

Saturday, April 4

Tivoli-Garden

The Tivoli Youth Guard's Parade

1:30 PM

The Garden

Free with Tivoli Entrance

Sunday, April 5

Tivoli-Garden

The Tivoli Youth Guard's Parade

2:30 PM · 4:30 PM

The Garden

Free with Tivoli Entrance

Saturday, April 11

Tivoli-Garden

The Tivoli Youth Guard's Parade

2:30 PM · 4:30 PM

The Garden

Free with Tivoli Entrance

Sunday, April 12

Tivoli-Garden

The Tivoli Youth Guard's Parade

4:30 PM

The Garden

Free with Tivoli Entrance

Saturday, April 18

Tivoli-Garden

The Tivoli Youth Guard's Parade

4:30 PM

The Garden

Free with Tivoli Entrance

Friday, April 24

Tivoli-Garden

The Tivoli Youth Guard's Parade

4:00 PM

The Garden

Free with Tivoli Entrance

Saturday, April 25

Tivoli-Garden

The Tivoli Youth Guard's Parade

2:30 PM · 4:30 PM

The Garden

Free with Tivoli Entrance

Sunday, April 26

Tivoli-Garden

The Tivoli Youth Guard's Parade

2:30 PM · 4:30 PM

The Garden

Free with Tivoli Entrance

Monday, May 4

Tivoli Fejrer

Liberation announcement and Torchlight

8:35 PM

The Open-Air Stage

Free with Tivoli Entrance

Saturday, May 9

Tivoli-Garden

The Tivoli Youth Guard's Parade

2:30 PM · 4:30 PM

The Garden

Free with Tivoli Entrance

Sunday, May 10

Tivoli-Garden

The Tivoli Youth Guard's Parade

2:30 PM · 4:30 PM

The Garden

Free with Tivoli Entrance

Saturday, May 16

Tivoli-Garden

The Tivoli Youth Guard's Parade

1:30 PM · 4:00 PM

The Garden

Free with Tivoli Entrance

Sunday, May 17

Tivoli-Garden

The Tivoli Youth Guard's Parade

4:30 PM

The Garden

Free with Tivoli Entrance

Saturday, May 23

Tivoli-Garden

The Tivoli Youth Guard's Parade

2:30 PM · 4:30 PM

The Garden

Free with Tivoli Entrance

Sunday, May 24

Tivoli-Garden

The Tivoli Youth Guard's Parade

3:00 PM

The Garden

Free with Tivoli Entrance

Saturday, May 30

Tivoli-Garden

The Tivoli Youth Guard's Parade

2:30 PM · 4:30 PM

The Garden

Free with Tivoli Entrance

Sunday, May 31

Tivoli-Garden

The Tivoli Youth Guard's Parade

3:00 PM

The Garden

Free with Tivoli Entrance

Sunday, June 7

Tivoli-Garden

The Tivoli Youth Guard's Parade

2:30 PM · 4:30 PM

The Garden

Free with Tivoli Entrance

Saturday, June 27

Tivoli-Garden

The Tivoli Youth Guard's Parade

2:30 PM · 4:30 PM

The Garden

Free with Tivoli Entrance

Sunday, June 28

Tivoli-Garden

The Tivoli Youth Guard's Parade

2:30 PM

The Garden

Free with Tivoli Entrance

Wednesday, July 1

Tivoli-Garden

The Tivoli Youth Guard's Parade

4:30 PM

The Garden

Free with Tivoli Entrance

Saturday, July 4

Tivoli-Garden

The Tivoli Youth Guard's Parade

2:30 PM · 4:30 PM

The Garden

Free with Tivoli Entrance

Sunday, July 5

Tivoli-Garden

The Tivoli Youth Guard's Parade

12:30 PM · 2:30 PM

The Garden

Free with Tivoli Entrance

Saturday, August 1

Tivoli-Garden

The Tivoli Youth Guard's Parade

2:30 PM · 4:30 PM

The Garden

Free with Tivoli Entrance

Sunday, August 2

Tivoli-Garden

The Tivoli Youth Guard's Parade

4:30 PM

The Garden

Free with Tivoli Entrance

Wednesday, August 5

Tivoli-Garden

The Tivoli Youth Guard's Parade

2:30 PM · 4:30 PM

The Garden

Free with Tivoli Entrance

Saturday, August 8

Tivoli-Garden

The Tivoli Youth Guard's Parade

2:30 PM · 4:30 PM

The Garden

Free with Tivoli Entrance

Sunday, August 9

Tivoli-Garden

The Tivoli Youth Guard's Parade

2:30 PM

The Garden

Free with Tivoli Entrance

Saturday, August 15

Tivoli-Garden

The Tivoli Youth Guard Christmas Parade through Copenhagen

2:30 PM

Free with Tivoli Entrance

Saturday, August 29

Tivoli-Garden

The Tivoli Youth Guard's Parade

2:30 PM · 4:30 PM

The Garden

Free with Tivoli Entrance

Sunday, August 30

Tivoli-Garden

The Tivoli Youth Guard's Parade

2:30 PM · 4:30 PM

The Garden

Free with Tivoli Entrance

Saturday, September 5

Tivoli-Garden

The Tivoli Youth Guard's Parade

3:00 PM

The Garden

Free with Tivoli Entrance

Sunday, September 6

Tivoli-Garden

The Tivoli Youth Guard's Parade

2:30 PM

The Garden

Free with Tivoli Entrance

Saturday, September 12

Tivoli-Garden

The Tivoli Youth Guard's Parade

2:30 PM · 4:30 PM

The Garden

Free with Tivoli Entrance

Sunday, September 13

Tivoli-Garden

The Tivoli Youth Guard's Parade

2:30 PM

The Garden

Free with Tivoli Entrance

Saturday, September 19

Tivoli-Garden

The Tivoli Youth Guard's Parade

2:30 PM · 4:30 PM

The Garden

Free with Tivoli Entrance

Sunday, September 20

The Tivoli Youth Guard performing a concert on the Lawn

Music

The Tivoli Youth Guard's Final Concert on the Lawn

2:00 PM

The Open Air Stage

Free with Tivoli Entrance

Tivoli Guards with Lights in Their Bearskin caps

Tivoli-Garden

The Tivoli Youth Guard's Final Parade

7:30 PM

The Garden

Free with Tivoli Entrance

The Tivoli Youth Guard in Blue Uniforms with Torches in Hands

Music

The Tivoli Youth Guard’s End-of-Summer Tradition

9:00 PM

The Garden

Free with Tivoli Entrance

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The Tivoli Youth Guard