28 January - The Danish version of Big Brother debuts on TV Danmark.
17 February - Rollo & King are selected to represent Denmark at the 2001 Eurovision Song Contest with their song "Der står et billede af dig på mit bord". They are selected to be the thirtieth Danish Eurovision entry during Dansk Melodi Grand Prix held at the Messecenter in Herning.
10 May - The first season of Big Brother is won by Jill Liv Nielsen.
