Welcome to Nordgreen's 'What's On In Copenhagen.' There's so much to do in Copenhagen that we can't possibly list it all! So, here are a few things to do and to see about this vibrant city in which we live, Copenhagen.
Browse our calendar by category:
Things to Do - family-oriented and self-help events.
Arts - see the latest exhibits.
Local Design - keep up on the latest innovative and functional design concepts in the city.
Night-Life - eat and drink in the city's hotspots.
Music - concerts to help you find your groove.
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Find an event for you and the family to do together, or round up your besties and do something that doesn’t involve a cocktail; there’s plenty of time for that later. Have some good, wholesome fun!
The Six Forgotten Giants
Copenhagen based artist Thomas Dambo and his team have been all over the world recycling used materials into art, more specifically, giants. These giants are placed into nature and you can find them by using a map on your phone; they are listed in Google Maps or on Thomas Dambo’s website.
The six giants are located around the Greater Copenhagen Area and were created to get people out into nature and see what you can achieve by recycling.
National Aquarium Denmark/Den Blå Planet
Coined as Northern Europe’s largest aquarium, with close to 50 aquariums held in 7 million liters of water! “This unique architectural landmark in Copenhagen has won several major international awards, including a RIBA EU Award and the World Architecture Festival’s Display Award. The aquarium’s architecture is inspired by a whirlpool comprising five ‘arms’ that reach across the entire globe – from the cold Nordic seas to the beautiful coral reefs of the world’s oceans. We work hard to keep the aquarium looking its very best.” -Den Blå Planet. For further information contact: INFO@DENBLAAPLANET.DK, +45 44 22 22 44.
Experimentarium
Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday: 9.30 - 17.00
Location: Tuborg Havnevej 7, 2900 Hellerup
Entry Fee: Kids (3-11 yrs.) 115kr. / Adults 195kr.
Science is the coolest! Come get hands-on experience and satisfy your curiosity when you explore the three floors and 18 exhibitions inside of the Experimentarium. For further information contact: +4539273333.
Copenhagen Zoo
Opening Hours: Weekdays: 10.00 - 16.00
Weekends: 10.00 - 16.00
Location: Roskildevej 32, Frederiksberg, 2000, Copenhagen
Entry Fee: Kids (3-11 yrs) 105kr / Adults 195kr.
The Copenhagen Zoo is one of the oldest zoos in Europe and is Denmark’s largest zoo. “Home to over 4,000 amazing animals from over 264 species of incredible wildlife, a visit to Copenhagen ZOO is a glimpse at the Earth's rich biodiversity.” -Copenhagen Zoo. For further information contact: zoo@zoo.dk.
DGI BYEN
Location: Tietgensgade 65 1704 Copenhagen V
DGI BYEN is another multiplex in the heart of the city. Here, you can find lodging, a bowling alley, restaurant Vestauranten, conference/banquet/ fairs locations, and sports and culture. But most of all, it is a great place to go if you want to swim during the winter months. For further information about their opening times contact: info@dgi-byen.dk or +45 3329 8000.
Copenhagen is full of art, whether it’s in one of the larger, state-run museums, or a local gallery. Experience art from another culture, learn about a Danish artist, attend talks, see films, or get a history lesson. Buy a membership and take a friend!
Hot Pink Turquoise - Ann Veronica Janssens
Date: January, 23rd - May 17th, 2020
Time: 11.00 - 22.00
Location: Louisiana Museum of Modern Art
Gammel Strandvej 13, DK 3050, Humlebæk
Entry Fee: Adults 18+ 130kr., Students with ID 115kr.
Member’s Guests 110kr., Free for Louisiana Members.
This exhibition began on January 23rd and will continue until the 17th of May, 2020. Mixing science with art, the Belgian artist Ann Veronica Janssens works with light effects, mists, color trails and reflective optical illusions and invites you to see her work and discover with her as she experiments with light. For further information contact: MAIL@LOUISIANA.DK, +45 49190719.
Louisiana On Paper With Nancy Spero
Date: January, 23rd - April 26th, 2020
Time: 11.00 - 22.00
Location: Louisiana Museum of Modern Art
Gammel Strandvej 13, DK 3050, Humlebæk
Entry Fee: Adults 18+ 130kr., Students with ID 115kr.,
Member’s Guests 110kr., Free for Louisiana Members.
Feminist trailblazer and 60’s activist again the Vietnam War, Nancy Spero’s work reflects the political oppression, racism, hegemony and other power structures in the world. Her works are on paper as she moves between painting, collage, and installations.
Lauren Greenfield - Generation Wealth
Date: August 22nd, 2019 - March 8th, 2020
Time: 11.00 - 22.00
Location: Louisiana Museum of Modern Art
Gammel Strandvej 13, DK 3050, Humlebæk
Entry Fee: Adults 18+ 130kr., Students with ID 115kr.,
Member’s Guests 110kr., Free for Louisiana Members.
‘Generation Wealth’ is a photographic series reflecting the world’s obsession with beauty and wealth and highlights the super-wealthy 1%. Documented by photographer and documentarist, Lauren Greenfield (US) the exhibition looks at 25 years of consumerism and the culture behind it.
The Architect’s Studio With Tatiana Bilbão
Date: October 18th, 2019 - April 5th, 2020
Time: 11.00 - 22.00
Location: Louisiana Museum of Modern Art
Gammel Strandvej 13, DK 3050, Humlebæk
Entry Fee: Adults 18+ 130kr., Students with ID 115kr.,
Member’s Guests 110kr., Free for Louisiana Members.
Mexican architect Tatiana Bilbão’s work reflects Mexico’s architectural history and culture and how her home country having little resources makes the most of its resources.
National Museum of Denmark
Opening Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 10.00 - 17.00
Thursday 10.00 - 20.00
Monday - Closed
Location: Ny Vestergade 10, 1471 Copenhagen
Entry Fee: Contact the museum for details.
The National Museum of Denmark is home to Danish history, culture from around the country. Visit famous landmarks in Jutland, or Zealand and discover castles, homes, and be transported back in time to the Danish Resistance! For further information contact: (+45) 33 13 44 11.
If you’re fascinated by Nordic design principles, you’re in luck! Denmark is known for its contributions to the design world from our own Jakob Wagner, to firms like HAY. There are plenty of upcoming talents creating about the city making it a goldmine for new concepts.
Finders Keepers
Date: Saturday, March 7th - Sunday, March 8th, 2020
Time: 10.45 - 17.00
Location: Øksnehallen, Halmtorvet 11, 1700 København
This is an event that the wonderful team at HAY shared with me and in turn, I will share with you. Finders Keepers is an annual event in Copenhagen showcasing Danish designers. Ticket prices vary as you can choose from a Day, Early-bird, or weekend ticket.
Danish Design Now!
Date: Monday, March 9th - Wednesday, April 8th, 2020
Time: 10.00 - 18.00
Location: Design Museum Denmark, Bredgade 68
1260 Copenhagen K
Entry Fee: Contact the museum for details.
An exhibition of contemporary Danish designers and how they have and objects have been innovated from fashion, product design, graphic design, design in public spaces, and furniture. The event will be held in both Danish and English.for further information contact: +45 33 18 56 56, or info@designmuseum.dk.
You know the night-time is the right time, to get out and see the city lights and toss your cares into the night air! Whether it’s to meet up with friends to catch up from the busy week, a hot date, or fly solo and see where the night takes you, here’s a list of bars and restaurants to get you started!
Dexter’s Authentic Caribbean Bar
Opening Hours: Monday- Tuesday closed
Wednesday- Thursday 16:00 - 00:00
Friday- Saturday 14:00 - 02:00
Sunday 16:00 - 00:00
***changes may occur due to private bookings***
Location: Åboulevard 9AB, 1635 København
Experience a taste of Caribbean cocktails made by the man of the house Dexter and his talented staff. It’s an international crowd and the cool reggae and soul sounds are always in supply! It’s a cool joint located by the lakes of Copenhagen with a Caribbean feel! For further information contact: +45 22 72 82 55, infomail@dextersbar.com.
Ruby
Opening Hours: 16.00 - Late
Location: Nybrogade 10 / 1203 København K,
A staple of the Copenhagen cocktail scene, RUBY is known for its quality cocktails. Whatsmore, this cocktail bar location goes far back as the 17th century when it was a popular location for fishermen to drink after a long hard day of work, as well as a book press and a bank, and even is the founding location to the Danish Spirits Producers, in 1882. For further information contact: thisbetterbegood@rby.dk / +45 33 93 12 03.
Curfew
Opening Hours: Summer 2020: June 30th - July 23rd, 2020 - Closed.
Mon: Closed/Open only for events/Enquire with us
Tues - Thurs: 20:00 - 2.00
Fri-Sat: 19.00 - 3.00
Sun: Closed/Open only for events/Enquire with us
Location: Stenosgade 1, 1616 Copenhagen V
Themed after the speakeasies in the US during the prohibition of booze ’20s and ’30s with jazz, swing, and blues music in the air. Here’s another Copenhagen cocktail bar with an intriguing history of gangsters and pubs since the Second World War. Come have a drink created by one of Denmark’s top bartenders, Humberto Marques, from Portugal. For further information contact: +45 29 29 92 76, info@curfew.dk.
Tata Cocktail Bar, In The Sanders Hotel
Opening Hours: Sunday - Wednesday: 17.00 – 1.00
Thursday: 17.00 – 2.00
Friday: 16.00 – 2.00
Saturday: 17.00 – 2.00
Location: Hotel Sanders, Tordenskjoldsgade 15,
1055 København K
Named after the red velvet curtain that has been at the Royal Danish Theatre since 1932, TATA is more than a hotel bar with an elegant and classic, but definitely cozy feel to it. Experienced bartenders who know their stuff, but if beer is your thing, they have their own! For further information contact: + 45 46 40 00 40.
La Banchina - Restaurant And Wine Bar
Opening Hours: Café
Sunday - Wednesday: 8.00 - 20.00
Thursday - Saturday: 8.00 - 16.00
Restaurant Vinter
Thursday - Saturday: 18.00 - 23.00
Sauna
Every day: 8.00 - 20.00
Kitchen hours
Breakfast 8.00 - 11.30
Lunch 12.00 - 15.30
Dinner 17.00 - 20.00
Location: Refshalevej 141, 1432 Copenhagen, Denmark
Dinner and a trip to the sauna? La Banchina is all those things and more! It seats 16 and the staff prides itself on its sustainable practices like natural, organic, biodynamic food that is locally sourced. They don’t serve meat, but fish and of course wine - does Jesus work here? La Banchina’s sustainable practices don’t stop with the food and therefore include their staff and the vendors they work with. Drinks and snacks are available outside of kitchen hours. For further information contact: +45 31 26 65 61.
Il Buco
Opening Hours: 7.30 - Late
9.00 - 14.30 breakfast and lunch (weekends 15.00)
17.30 - 21.30 dinner (weekends until 22.00)
Location: Il Buco, Njalsgade 19C, DK-2300 Denmark
Much like its sister restaurant La Banchina, IL Buco focuses on sustainable practices for food and staff. Their menu changes according to the seasonal produce and to their vendors. Homemade pasta and pasta, snacks, drinks, dinner, and wine; sounds like you need to get over there! For further information contact: +45 26 74 65 44, info@ilbuco.dk.
When was the last time you went to a concert and saw your favorite performer, or supported a new and upcoming act? From rock to jazz and electronica and more, Copenhagen is known to be a pitstop and a haven for some of the world’s most talented and famous musicians!
La Fontaine
Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday: 19.00 - 05.00
Friday – Saturday: 20.00 – 05.00
Sunday: 19.00-05.00
LIVE MUSIC
Friday, Saturday & Sunday: 21.00 – 1.00
Location: Kompagnistræde 11, 1208 København K
One of, if not the longest-running jazz spots in Copenhagen. Even if you’re not into jazz, you’ll want to get a taste of the raw talent that surfaces at this joint. All the local jazz talent have cut their teeth here! You never know when the occasional headliner name is bound to drop by, which is always a treat! For further information contact: +45 33 11 60 98.
Hotel Cecil
Opening Hours: Thursday: 18.00 - 00.00
Friday: 18.00 - 2.00
Saturday: 18.00 - 4.00
Sunday - Wednesday: open for special shows only.
Location: Niels Hemmingsens Gade 10, 1153 København
In the center of Copenhagen facing the Helligåndskirken is where you’ll find this mid-sized venue, around the corner from Strøget, the city’s walking street. Hotel is host to numerous Danish bands, as well as international bands. Inside you’ll find that the decor is of years past but stylish nonetheless. For further information contact: info@hotelceci.l.dk
Pumpehuset
Location: Studiestræde 52, 1554 Copenhagen K
This is the perfect spring and summer outdoor venue, as well as indoor stages to experience music in this bustling city. Located in the heart of Copenhagen, the former water ‘pump house’ served as a water station for part of the city. Fast-forwarding to the present day, it has been transformed into a multiplex venue that houses two stages and several scenes that host and foster urban culture. Hear the music of upcoming local artists, or rising stars on tour. The range of music styles spans from death metal, jazz, rock, and hip-hop. Check out their events calendar or contact: info@pumpehuset.dk.
DR Koncerthuset
Location: Ørestads Boulevard 13, 2300 København S.
This state-run music multiplex venue is the perfect place to see both national and international talent. Experience concerts with exceptional sound as the concert salons have amazing acoustics! For further information contact: +4535206262, or drkoncerthuset@dr.dk.
Jazzhus Montmartre
Opening Hours: Tuesday - Wednesday: 19.00 - 23.00
Thursday - Saturday: 18.00 - 23.00
Sunday: 19.00 - 23.00
Monday: Closed
Location: Store Regnegade 19A, DK-1110 Copenhagen K
The non-profit music venue hosts both local and internationally acclaimed jazz artists. If you’ve ever wanted to experience talented musicians in an intimate setting, then check out Montmartre! Come for dinner and stay for a show! Ticket prices vary. For further information contact: restaurant(a)jazzhusmontmartre.dk.
