New raw culture venue brings life to the Port of Hirtshals

Hirtshals has a new gathering place for culture and community: Moonshine. On Tuesday 17 June at 16:00, the former blacksmith’s workshop at Sydvestkajen will officially open as a versatile cultural venue for local associations and public events.

A raw and industrial atmosphere welcomes visitors to Moonshine, the new cultural space at the Port of Hirtshals designed for concerts, street food events, workshops and creative activities, all with the citizens of the town at its core. The aim is clear: to strengthen the local community and bring life to the harbour all year round.

- Moonshine is more than just bricks and mortar. It provides the framework for what we create together. Here, associations and passionate locals have a flexible space to meet, share ideas and shape the cultural experiences of tomorrow in Hirtshals, says Leif Lund Jakobsen, Head of Culture and Events at Hjørring Municipality.

A user-driven cultural venue
Moonshine is made available by Hjørring Municipality and is managed by a user council consisting of local stakeholders: Byforum, Hirtshals Fiskefestival, Hirtshals Handel & Erhverv, Hirtshals Marina, Hirtshals Turisme, Hjørring Municipality, Musik under Trappen and Vendsyssel – Fritid for Alle. The council coordinates activities, approves users, and ensures that Moonshine remains an open and inclusive place.

All events held at Moonshine must be open to the public and non-commercial. The space may not be used for private parties or closed events.