37 events for the next 18 months
A casual language café where learners of Danish practice with native speakers through everyday conversation.
Morning film screening for young children at Risskov Library, with films for ages 3-6 and comfortable seating on mattresses.
Learn hand embroidery techniques with Dorthe Margrethe from @engletråd. Take home a complete embroidery kit and bring your own garment if you wish. Open to all ages 15+.
Autumn workshop for children making leaf wreaths and filling nature jars with seasonal finds and vinegar to take home.
A creative morning where children and adults make apple folk from autumn apples and print them on lunch box bags.
The Vejlby-Risskov Local History Archive opens every Wednesday morning, and on the first Wednesday of each month also in the afternoon. Free admission.
A guided reading circle where a text is read aloud and participants discuss their thoughts and reactions. No preparation required.
A knitting, crochet and sewing group gathering at Risskov Library to work on projects together.
A creative morning session where children and adults can draw and color autumn-themed designs together.
Monthly English-language book club at Risskov Bibliotek for international residents and Danish literature enthusiasts. Currently full, but a new group is planned for early 2027.
Klaus Mølmer from the Niels Bohr Institute presents an introduction to quantum computers and the fundamentals of quantum physics.
A reading circle for children where stories are read together, discussed, and reading experiences shared. Free, but registration required.
Introduction to baby sign language for parents on maternity leave with infants. Learn a method to support your child's language development and connect with other parents.
A music lecture on Jimi Hendrix featuring words, images and audio clips. Thomas Ulrik Larsen explores the rock legend, his masterpieces and the concerts that shaped music history - notably that Hendrix's final performance took place on this very stage.
A guided shared reading session where participants read and discuss a short story aloud together, led by reading guide Gerd Schmidt Nielsen.
A lecture evening examining Jimi Hendrix's impact on rock music and his lasting influence on music history.
Cancelled maternity café sound bath for babies with Astrid from Lille Gaia, featuring singing bowls and gentle soundscapes.
Guided bird watching walk at Egå Engsø led by Ole Bøgh Vinther. About 2 km along the lake to the bird tower and back.
A community singing evening with folk songs for all, led by pianist Helle Kornum at Pavillonen.
Birgitte Malmros shares oral stories told from memory for adults at Risskov Library.
A local women's embroidery group presents 18 textile interpretations of Svend Åge Madsen's novel at an opening reception, with the artists discussing their creative process.
An evening exploring mental health in the workplace, featuring personal stories from EN AF OS ambassadors and practical insights from a major employer on supporting vulnerable employees.
A cosy library gathering where the facilitator reads aloud from selected books while participants knit or listen, followed by discussion and coffee. Autumn programme features works by Virginia Evans, Kim Leine, Kim Fupz Aakeson, and Ida Jessen.
An open book club discussion of Kim Fupz Aakeson's award-winning novel about guilt, forgiveness, and second chances. Share your thoughts with fellow readers over coffee.
Author Anette Leonora Andersen explores how literature sustains us through life's phases - from love to aging. Drawing on literary works and Kierkegaard, she examines how books provide recognition and language for the ineffable.
A postnatal café where you can make ink-free prints of your baby's hand or foot as a keepsake, with coffee and friendly company.
A new DR Romanklub at Risskov Library invites readers to discuss the six novels nominated for the DR Romanprisen 2027, meeting monthly to read and debate the books together.
Senior researcher Annette Bruhn from Aarhus University presents a lecture on seaweed - from its role in the ocean ecosystem to its potential for health, food, and climate solutions.
A children's theatre show about Alfons Åberg trying to get his busy dad to join in imaginative adventures full of surprises.
Author Kim Fupz Aakeson discusses his novel about a former murderer on pilgrimage through Spain, exploring themes of guilt, forgiveness, and redemption in conversation with a librarian.
Risskov Library reads a Christmas story aloud for school classes from grades 1-5. The event lasts about 30 minutes, and classes can stay at the library afterwards.
Voce Soleil performs a Christmas concert at Vejlby Church with traditional carols and fresh arrangements.
Guided bird watching walk at Egå Engsø led by Ole Bøgh Vinther. Meet at 10:00 at the car park for a 2 km walk along the lake to the bird tower.
A literary postnatal café where ph.d. Pernille Meyer discusses two-voice narratives in Danish literature, followed by a creative writing workshop for parents.
Pink Floyd played experimental rock at Vejlby-Risskov Hallen before the era of their massive stadium shows.
A music lecture on Pink Floyd's history, triumphs and masterpieces, led by experienced educator Thomas Ulrik Larsen.
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A creative morning at Risskov Library where children and adults can craft their own Rulling with all materials provided.
Make your own apple cider at Apple Cider Day in Risskov Library Garden - bring your apples and bottles and learn the process from start to finish.
Journalist Espen Strunk explores The Rolling Stones' history through words, images and anecdotes - from triumphs to scandals and the masterpieces that shaped music history.
A historic concert featuring The Rolling Stones at Vejlby-Risskov Hallen from their early years, before they became the world's biggest rock band.
Award-winning author Zadie Smith in conversation about her acclaimed work as she receives the H.C. Andersen Literature Prize 2026. Livestreamed from the Black Diamond.
A lecture on the world's largest marine animals and how new technology enables researchers to study whales in their natural habitat.
Hands-on apple pressing day for kindergarten children at Risskov Library, where children wash, cut and press apples together. Registration required.
Open reading circle discussing Zadie Smith's novel The Fraud. Explore the historical background and themes of identity, truth, and belonging with fellow readers.
A wellness fair featuring around 80 exhibitors offering alternative therapies, spiritual readings, and holistic products at Vejlby Risskov Hallen.
Author Trine Omø presents her debut novel about living with ADHD - a humorous and moving story about finding your place in the world.
Senior Sergeant Michael T. shares his experiences as a bomb disposal expert in the Army's EOD unit, including deployments to Afghanistan, Iraq and the Baltic region.
First graders learn to program BeeBots through fun courses and mazes at Risskov Library.
A Rock Talks lecture on Paul McCartney with Thomas Ulrik Larsen, exploring the Beatles legend through images, audio clips, and anecdotes from rock history.
Six-week stress-management course combining mindfulness, creative activities and group conversation. Designed for residents of Aarhus Municipality, focusing on presence, flow and personal resources.
Paul McCartney takes the stage at Vejlby-Risskov Hallen in Risskov with his legendary catalogue.
Jumpin' Jacks perform in Risskov on 19 September 2026.
Build a hedgehog hotel with your family in Bibliotekshaven. FGU Aarhus supplies the materials, and you assemble it with nails - a hands-on activity for children and adults.
A wedding fair at Gastromé in Risskov featuring exhibitors in wedding planning and creative services.
Journalist Erik Jensen explores Gasolin' and Kim Larsen through words, images, and anecdotes, drawing on decades of close observation and his 2019 biography of the iconic Danish musician.
A birdwatching tour for all levels in Risskov with craft activities including bird whistles and paper birds. Led by experienced guides from DOF and the Danish Nature Conservation Society.
Family-friendly birdwatching tour in Risskov with craft activities and the chance to borrow binoculars. Free, no registration needed.
A library book café where Karina shares her favourite reads from recent months, including novels and crime fiction.
An active session for parents on parental leave with their babies, featuring sensory play, movement, dance and motor development exercises guided by an ergotherapist.
A postnatal café with a sound bath for babies at Risskov Library, arranged by Lille Gaia. Live soundscapes created with singing bowls and chimes, followed by coffee and networking with other parents.
