209 events for the next 18 months
Open community for knitting, crocheting, embroidery, and other needlework at Roskilde Bibliotek. Meets every Tuesday and Thursday - all skill levels welcome, free entry.
Interactive owl show for children in grades 0-10, where they can hold real owls. Free admission, but registration required.
Trivia quiz night at 28Live where teams of up to 6 people compete for prizes.
Evening talk on recognizing fake emails and online fraud. Jana Nelt Drejer from Borgerservice explains how to protect yourself and loved ones from digital threats.
Elmville, a self-proclaimed cult from an imaginary village, presents folk-tinged emo, alternative metal and horrorpunk at Open Listening #2. Alongside the concert, the band and audience explore B-movies, quirky pop culture, and the enduring fascination with classic horror films.
Open Mic Comedy night at 28 Live in Roskilde hosted by Ray Samson, featuring 6-8 comedians sharing everyday stories and sharp observations over about 2 hours. 18+ only.
Electronic artist Toms Rudzinskis ABYSS presents a blend of music and performance at Orange Foredragssal in Roskilde.
Authors Lars Daneskov and Tor Fruergaard read from their children's book, draw, and talk with children about their fears - followed by an exhibition at the library.
A craft beer tasting evening where a local brewer pairs five hand-brewed beers with book recommendations from librarians.
Children from grades 0 to 10 build and launch their own rockets using compressed air at Gundsømagle Library in Roskilde. Free and no registration needed.
Greenland specialist Line Vinterberg from Topas Travels shares insights on trekking, fishing, the Northern Lights and practical travel tips in this lecture on Greenland.
Falling Hazard brings Thin Lizzy classics to 28 Live in Roskilde with the characteristic twin-guitar sound and rare tracks from the band's catalogue.
Friday bar with afterwork and happy hour at 28 Live in Roskilde before the concert starts.
A reading camp for grades 5-7 featuring book discussions, quizzes, pizza, and cosy seating at Roskilde Library.
The duo Morgan Helltown & The Lost Cause perform an afternoon of hillbilly country folk in their hometown of Roskilde.
Oktoberfest celebration in Roskilde with litre-sized beers, traditional music, and dancing on benches.
Bryan Adams Jam brings the legendary rocker's hits to life with J.P. as frontman, delivering the same energy and passion that has made them a festival favourite since 1995.
A guided tour of Hajra Waheed's sound installation HUM, where you have time to listen carefully and explore the work in depth.
Vibeke Drevsen Bach explores how people can flourish despite living with dementia in this touching and thought-provoking talk.
The first event in the "Spiritual Preparation?" series explores Christianity's role in modern literature and life. Author and priest Nikolaj Zeuthen discusses faith, and librarian Ann Luther Torp recommends novels featuring priests and biblical themes.
Roskilde University lecturer Laura Horn explores world-building in science fiction and climate fiction - how to create worlds that feel alive and sharpen our imagination.
Music educator Anya Poulsen explores how women in rock - from Stevie Nicks to Florence Welch - have embraced the witch as a symbol of resistance and freedom.
Psychologist Svend Brinkmann explores life's greatest question and searches for answers about what it all means.
Artist Aske Kreilgaard gives a lecture about his artistic work and creative practice at Orange Foredragssal in Roskilde.
Free IT guidance with volunteers from Roskilde Computerstue. Get help with PC, tablet, smartphone, MitID, and digital services for up to 50 minutes.
An open jam session with musicians Søren Baun and Martin Gerup, where everyone can participate as a vocalist, instrumentalist, or audience member.
Portuguese indie-pop band Barselona performs at Gimle in Roskilde.
The Earlymusic Project performs Bach's flute sonatas on period instruments at Koncertkapellet in Roskilde.
Guided tour of the Royal Palace on World Heritage Day with Caroline Lørup from Roskilde Cathedral World Heritage Centre. Free admission, but registration required.
Free guided tour of parts of the Royal Palace on World Heritage Day, led by project manager Lena Bruun Jensen, exploring the cathedral's thousand-year history.
Directors and project leaders present the development of Roskilde Cathedral World Heritage Centre, opening in 2028. Lecture and guided tour at Roskilde Museum.
Frank Ramskov shares the history of Roskilde Cathedral's bells on World Heritage Day.
Free guided tour of Roskilde Cathedral's medieval roof structure with views across the city. Explore timber construction, copper details, and traces of the 1968 fire.
A handicraft café at the library where you can knit, crochet, embroider, or sew alongside other enthusiasts, with complimentary coffee and tea.
Two Danish debut authors discuss their novels about everyday life, neighbourhoods and secrets in a conversation at Roskilde Library.
Finnish stand-up comedian Ismo Haavisto performs his live show in Roskilde.
A lecture exploring Danish agricultural history and development, featuring audience questions, discussion, and communal singing.
Viktor Axelsen shares his journey to Olympic gold, his ambitions and the dedication required to reach the top of badminton.
Trekroner Literature Salon presents an open conversation with author Ulrikka S. Gernes, moderated by Liv Folsach.
DN Roskilde's annual meeting features a harbour-area walk, shared meal, and a lecture by geologist Walter Brüsch on drinking water quality and groundwater contamination.
Chief 1 presents his acoustic solo tour with songs from four albums, combined with personal stories from a 40-year career in Danish music.
Finnish blues musician Ismo Haavisto performs his One Man Band show featuring guitar, stomp-box, and foot tambourine at Røde Port Bistro in Roskilde.
Ella Augusta performs at Gimle in Roskilde on October 23, 2026.
Lotte Brøndum presents a meditative concert format combining music, voice and silence into an immersive experience.
The hosts of the Danish travel show Nul Stjerner invite audiences behind the scenes with humor and candid stories.
BEATCLUB is a dance night at 28 Live in Roskilde featuring electronic music and DJ culture.
A guided reading of LGBT+ literature where one facilitator reads aloud while you follow along and join discussions. Knitting and handiwork welcome; no registration required.
Danish-Norwegian jazz quartet Flat Bop plays original music that blends classic jazz form with hummable melodies. Featuring saxophone, guitar, Hammond organ, and drums.
Danish tribute band D-A-D Jam performs the biggest hits from D-A-D's catalogue with a focus on authentic sound.
Finland's greatest blues name, Ismo Haavisto Trio, brings authentic blues to 28 Live Bar in Roskilde.
Free chess day at Roskilde Library featuring journalist Morten Runge discussing chess history, followed by beginner instruction for all ages.
A concert for children exploring classical music through history, featuring often-overlooked artists and voices.
Nordic Ballads explores Nordic musical heritage through ancient myths and sagas, blending past and present in a mystical musical universe.
Poet Mads Mygind reflects on his friendship with Yahya Hassan, their meeting at Rap Akademiet, and Hassan's turbulent rise from unknown to a literary figure at the center of public controversy.
Bent Isager-Nielsen shares insights into Danish criminal history and the real world of criminal investigation in this lecture.
Live performance by Erik Grip at Gimle in Roskilde.
Rockmuseet hosts BINGO AFTER DARK, where classic rock and metal songs mix with occult references and dark themes. The bingo card fills with unexpected numbers from rock's shadowy side.
Speed dating event at 28 Live in Roskilde with a welcome drink and professionally facilitated meetings between singles in the same age group.
Historian Ebbe Nyborg explores the Roskilde Crucifix, a medieval masterpiece destroyed during the cathedral's 1806 auction. The lecture reconstructs this lost artwork and its influence on Danish and European church art.
Guided shared reading for people affected by cancer, where volunteers read stories and poems aloud and participants discuss them together. No preparation needed.
Danish singer-songwriter Nicklas Sahl performs live at Gimle in Roskilde.
Roskilde Cathedral Boys' Choir celebrates their return from a tour of the Netherlands and Belgium with a classical church music concert conducted by Egil Kolind.
A cosy autumn concert by Kulturskolen Roskilde's children's choir, featuring spooky-themed songs and audience participation. Costumes encouraged.
An open mic comedy night featuring 6-8 comedians at 28 Live in Roskilde, hosted by Mikkel With. Everyday stories and quirky humour for adults only.
A lecture exploring the people and processes behind live concerts, from logistics to stage design.
An intimate clairvoyance evening with Paloma Zendings in Roskilde, offering personalized readings, contact with the deceased, spiritual guidance, or past-life insights.
Composer Kuno Kjærbye discusses his work Immediate Sensation ahead of its performance. An introduction to the November 4th concert with Niklas Walentin and Christina Bjørkøe.
Karaoke competition at 28 Live in Roskilde with prizes, open mic, and a lively bar atmosphere for singers of all levels.
Music enthusiasts gather at KunstSmedjen to share and discuss music in a communal setting.
Danish rock band Carpark North performs at Gimle in Roskilde.
A Danish tribute band celebrating Bruce Springsteen's greatest hits and ballads, featuring six seasoned musicians performing at 28 Live in Roskilde.
A family-friendly Halloween performance with music, theatre and magic at Den Gamle Byrådssal. The audience encounters live music, singing and theatrical storytelling inspired by gothic mysticism and dramatic surprises.
Five legendary Danish handball players from the 1990s gather on stage to share their stories and experiences from a groundbreaking era in Danish sports.
Danish and international students gather for a shared Halloween dinner with a communal buffet at Roskilde Library.
Jumpin' Jacks performs at Stændertorvet in Roskilde on October 30, 2026.
Librarian Jan M. Johansen from Dansk Horrorselskab explores the history and folklore of Allehelgen, with a presentation and book showcase about life, death, and the supernatural.
Family Halloween celebration with spooky decorations, pumpkin painting, food and a trick-or-treat outing through town.
A festive Christmas party combining a traditional Danish buffet, welcome drink, and Party Bingo - a fun music-based game with prizes - followed by DJ and dancing until late.
Rockmuseet in Roskilde hosts a Halloween Warm Up event starting at 10:00 on Halloween day.
Piano students from Roskilde Conservatory present a varied programme featuring classical works, twentieth-century music, and new compositions.
One of North Zealand's finest choirs performs a festive concert of Carl Nielsen's compositions.
Museum director Christian Skovbjerg Jensen guides a special tour through The Sound of exhibition, exploring sound art's role in contemporary practice and presenting works by international and Danish artists.
Historian Torben Stevold explores the 193-year history of Roskilde Sparekasse and its founder Johannes Dam Hage, with time for audience questions and discussion.
Free morning singing session at Roskilde Library on the first Tuesday of each month, with songbooks provided and refreshments available afterwards.
Singer Ingrid Gissel performs ABBA's greatest hits live, sharing personal stories from the band members' careers and solo work spanning six decades.
The acclaimed Danish violin and piano duo Niklas Walentin and Christina Bjørkøe perform together at Koncertkapellet.
Mizz Privileze, known from Danmark Har Talent, presents a drag bingo show with performances, comedy, and music bingo at 28 Live in Roskilde.
Eva Jin invites the audience on her debut solo show, a fantastic journey to the moon at Roskilde Kongrescenter.
A guided shared reading of short stories and poems from Japan and South Korea. A trained reading guide leads the session, with texts read aloud and group discussion - no preparation or obligation to speak required.
A listening club evening exploring how Latin American dance music shaped jazz, from Dizzy Gillespie to modern fusion, with host Jørn Wiese guiding the journey through salsa, mambo, and bossa nova.
Info meeting and campus tour at Roskilde Festival Folk High School for those interested in extended programmes in music, sound, lighting and event management.
A conversation with poet and activist Caspar Eric about his writing and his new poetry collection Crip.
Listening session and artist talk with Clara Mosconi about the sound installation Between Two Tongues - adapted for parents on parental leave with a baby.
Travel consultant Peter Knudsen from Topas Travel presents a lecture on Vietnam, where he has worked as a tour guide since 1999. He shares insights on seasons, culture, and practical tips as well as concrete travel options.
Family afternoon at Roskilde Library about dyslexia featuring football freestyle performer Nanna Lind Kristensen, who shares her story and demonstrates tricks. Free event with pizza and activities for the whole family.
Christian Dyrst recounts his journey as a farmer's son, musician, and composer, with audience participation in group singing.
A pub quiz at De Tre Hjerter in Roskilde with questions spanning all topics and prizes for winners. The quiz begins at 19:30, with Greek food available from 18:00.
A shared reading session for parents with babies, where a guide reads aloud and leads discussion without requiring preparation or literary background.
A monthly book discussion group that meets on the first Thursday at Gundsømagle Library. Free entry for all readers.
The Stones Jam performs Rolling Stones covers at 28 Live in Roskilde, with J-dag festivities and Tuborg beer on tap.
Bishop Ulla Thorbjørn Hansen discusses news, media habits, and current events with journalist Annette W. Thuesen in this public conversation at Roskilde Library.
Free blues concert with the duo The Real Deal at Røde Port Bistro in Roskilde. Thomas Melau and Benny Rehder perform Delta Blues with Chicago influences.
Zinssou Quartet, winners of the Jazz Competition, blend classical music, neo-soul, and modern jazz with piano and cello leading. Dynamic and intuitive live music featuring both powerful and intimate moments.
Handel's most celebrated works - Te Deum, Jubilate and Coronation Anthem - performed by Copenhagen Boys' Choir and Concerto Copenhagen in Roskilde Cathedral.
Musicon Film Festival presents quality films for all ages and audiences, with free admission.
Professional Gasolin/Larsen tribute band Jyllingevej delivers energetic, authentic performances of Denmark's iconic rock classics with sing-alongs and nostalgia.
Author Kenneth Bøgh Andersen and illustrator Peter Madsen present the Valhalla universe through comic and novel - a discussion of Norse mythology for adults and children from 12 years old.
Special tour focused on Hanne Lippard's sound art work Vox Humana in Sct. Ibs Church Ruin. A slow, attentive approach to art experience, with time to listen and reflect together.
Table Tennis Denmark offers an umpire training course for aspiring officials. The fee covers meals and includes an umpire kit and clothing package.
Table tennis festival featuring team games and relays where you choose which scheduled activities to join.
Danish satire group Magt explores power struggles and social critique in their touring show 'Power at Any Price'.
Champagne brunch with live music at De Tre Hjerter in Roskilde - served at 10:30 with the house brunch board, cinnamon roll, and sparkling wine.
A pop-up vintage clothing market with pre-selected pieces at Hello Vintage Marked - pay by weight at 360 kr. per kilo.
Free lecture on inheritance, wills and powers of attorney led by lawyers at Herslev Bryghus in Roskilde.
A traditional Morten's Evening dinner at De Tre Hjerter featuring duck breast, roasted potatoes and rhubarb trifle.
A young Roskilde jazz quartet presents their debut EP with live performances, stories about the music, and vinyl listening.
Denmark's largest and oldest male choir performs a programme of classical and modern songs.
Open Mic Comedy night at 28 Live hosted by Rasmus Kramer, featuring 6-8 comedians performing new material and personal stories. For audiences aged 18 and over.
A Danish tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival, featuring the band's iconic swamp rock sound recreated by Danish musicians under the direction of Brian Petersen and American producer Billy Norris.
An intimate wine tasting featuring ten carefully selected wines paired with a Christmas tapas buffet in Roskilde.
Young Flowers Reunited brings Danish progressive rock from the 1960s back to life with three musicians who collectively represent decades of Danish rock history.
Traditional Danish Christmas buffet with welcome drink, happy hour and DJ dancing at 28 Live in Roskilde. Closed event with a maximum of 90 seats.
Cæcilia Kvartet explores Danish music and nature through a concert of classical and newly composed works.
Teater Patrasket's Christmas production based on Tage Danielsson's classic about Karl Bertil Jonsson, who dreams of being Robin Hood. Visual theatre with puppets and masks for children aged 7-11.
A dance event organized by Cykelnerven in Roskilde, with all proceeds supporting a charitable cause.
Jesper Olsen shares stories from the era when Danish football emerged as a major international force.
Duo Ngoc explores Bach, Paganini, and Berio in a concert spanning from Baroque masterpieces to modern sonic experimentation.
A literary salon exploring the novel series "The South Jutland Nurse" with librarian recommendations and author Rasmus Nielsen discussing his work on the historical fiction.
A library workshop for families looking to strengthen reading habits at home. Discussion, activities, word games and practical tips - with refreshments and a goodie bag.
Citizen Services hosts an evening coffee session on digital powers of attorney, MitID, and Digital Post. Free event for citizens and relatives seeking guidance on digital self-service.
Anders Lundt Hansen lectures on Canute the Great and the decisive Battle of Helgeå from 1026, exactly 1000 years after the event. A historical analysis of how the battle became a turning point in Danish history.
Iranian-German author Jina Khayyer discusses her acclaimed new Danish book about love for Iran, shaped by memories of the Green Movement and the 2022 protests following Mahsa Amini's death.
Ann E. Knudsen explores the biological and psychological differences between men's and women's brains and explains why the genders often struggle to understand one another.
An intimate evening with two clairvoyant mediums demonstrating contact with the deceased and offering spiritual guidance, concluding with healing for all attendees.
An evening exploring feminine and masculine energy in leadership for women, discovering how balance creates strength.
An open literature salon featuring author Rikke Viemose, with moderator Liv Folsach leading an interactive discussion with the audience.
Trekroner Literature Salon discusses Nanna Holm's debut novel Røde Port in a moderated conversation open to audience participation.
Author talk with Mich Vraa about his novel on Agnes von Kurowsky, the inspiration behind Hemingway's Catherine Barkley in "A Farewell to Arms".
Celebrate Dolly Parton with a sing-along of her greatest hits, followed by a lecture on her life and legacy by music critic Klaus Lynggaard.
Open jam session with Simon Thorsen and Martin Gerup, where musicians and singers can perform on stage or enjoy the music from the audience.
Museum inspector Chrestina Dahl explores the German Atlantic Wall bunkers along Denmark's west coast and how Danes have related to these structures since 1945.
Smells Like The 90's brings rock classics from the MTV era to Roskilde - Nirvana, Oasis, D-A-D and more with full energy and sing-alongs.
International pub quiz in English at Roskilde Library, where you can form a team of up to 6 or get help finding one.
An evening of unlimited pizza and board game competition in Roskilde - eat your fill and join the Partners tournament.
Book your stall at the Christmas Market in Den Gamle Byrådssal in Roskilde on 21-22 November. Your location in the hall matches your stall number.
The second concert in the Raphaëlis project explores Roskilde's musical heritage through 17th and 18th-century church music performed on historic instruments including the ancient cathedral organ.
Free Christmas workshop where you'll learn to create your own photo gift using popular Danish photo services, with guidance from Roskilde Computerstue.
A lecture exploring relationships and leadership, examining why putting people at the centre is key to organizational success.
Training session for volunteers interested in supporting young people at the psychiatric ward. Free event with dinner included.
Open Mic Comedy night at 28 Live with host Mikkel Bech and 6-8 comedians sharing everyday stories and quirky takes over 2 hours. 18+ only.
Adam Price and Rane Willerslev examine how food has shaped human civilization in a lecture at Roskilde Kongrescenter.
The second part of the "Spiritual Reinforcement" series explores Grundtvig's educational ideals through a lecture and book recommendations at Roskilde Library.
Practical introduction to genealogy for beginners with Birte Tofte-Hansen. Learn to use the Danish National Archives, church records, and digital sources, and practice in the archives with guidance.
A lecture examining how art explores and expresses love through various artistic media and forms.
A live advice evening where Politiken's culture journalist and a panel of guests discuss love, relationships, and literary dilemmas with the audience.
Music lovers gather at KunstSmedjen to share and listen to music together in an intimate setting.
Christmas lunch at Gullanden in Roskilde featuring traditional Danish festive food, beer and soft drinks, followed by DJ from 8 p.m.
Kings of Rock plays rock classics from AC/DC, Bon Jovi, Queen, U2 and more at 28 Live in Roskilde.
Spanish blues musician Sweet Marta makes her Danish debut with a specially assembled band. A rare chance to see one of Europe's most in-demand female blues artists live.
A three-course gourmet dinner at De Tre Hjerter in Roskilde with choice of dishes and curated wine pairings.
Over 150 singers from Roskilde Gospel Choir perform a traditional Christmas concert with gospel and ballads, featuring audience participation.
A monthly book club at Roskilde Bibliotek discussing the six nominees for the DR Roman Prize, Denmark's major literary award. Meetings run from December through May.
The electroacoustic jazz trio Køs performs live alongside young writers from Roskilde Gymnasium reading their own texts in this season finale for the library's listening programmes.
Roskilde Gospel Choir presents a festive Christmas concert with around 100 singers, conducted by Anders Butenko and accompanied by pianist Niels Engell.
Soul singer Jakob Sveistrup performs Christmas classics, hymns and personal takes on pop and soul holiday favourites, accompanied by guitarist Dennis Flacheberg.
Lind & Lahme Bogklub explores masculinity and male life through five authors discussing strength, vulnerability, ambitions, and identity at Roskilde Library.
Diana Diamond hosts a festive drag bingo night with Christmas songs, lip sync performances, and prizes at 28 Live in Roskilde.
Two tribute bands celebrate metal legends: Motörizer performs Motörhead classics while Puppetz of Justice covers Metallica.
Roskilde Cathedral Boys' Choir and Baroque Ensemble perform Handel's classical oratorio 'Messiah' under conductor Egil Kolind.
Depeche Mode Tribute band plays a full evening of dance hits at 28 Live in Roskilde, followed by a DJ afterparty with classic and contemporary tracks.
Christmas party at Gullanden in Roskilde featuring traditional Danish festive food, beer and soft drinks, followed by DJ music from around 8 p.m.
Denmark's leading health expert Bente Klarlund Pedersen shares her formula for a long and healthy life.
A communal singing evening at Roskilde Festival Folk High School where participants come together to sing.
Open Mic Comedy night with host Mikkel Vedelsby, featuring 6-8 comedians sharing everyday stories and quirky takes over 2 hours. 18+ only.
A Jimi Hendrix tribute by the trio HENDRIX (Slight Return), led by guitarist Martin Jepsen Andersen. Classics like 'Purple Haze' and 'Voodoo Child' performed with high intensity and improvisation.
Acoustic Lounge is a jazz orchestra built around world percussion, featuring strong soloists including bassist Jesper Bodilsen and saxophonist Gabor Bolla.
Classic Danish Christmas buffet with welcome drink and DJ party at 28 Live in Roskilde. Later in the evening, Slight Return performs a Hendrix tribute (separate ticket required).
Two children's choirs perform Christmas songs and invite the audience to sing along. A family-friendly concert in a relaxed setting.
Open jam session with Una Skott and Martin Gerup, where musicians and singers can participate or listen. Organized by KunstSmedjen in collaboration with Kulturskolen Roskilde.
Forlænget Spilletid is a rock band playing covers from the 1980s to today with their own twist - from Bon Jovi to Metallica and Danish artists like DAD and Rasmus Seebach.
Karl Herman's Trio pays tribute to John Mogensen's classics with their own distinctive style, drawing on three decades of experience and over 2,000 performances.
Roskilde Cathedral's girls' and boys' choirs perform a traditional Christmas concert conducted by Egil Kolind and Mette Bjærang Søberg. Two performances on Saturday, 19 December at 17:00 and 19:30.
Christmas dinner for singles aged 30+ in Roskilde with buffet, table rotation, and later nightclub. Organized by SingleNordic to create meeting opportunities in a relaxed setting.
New Year's Eve party at 28 Live in Roskilde with DJ, dancing and a shared countdown to 2027. Doors open at 21:00, party until 04:00.
The legendary après-ski band SKIHOLDET brings rock classics and modern hits from Bowie to Robyn to 28 Live.
Glenn Bech and Mutti perform their live show about family and relationships, blending honesty, humour and heartfelt moments.
One Size delivers rock classics from the past 50 years at 28 Live in Roskilde. The band with Kim Lercke, Jacob Rønne, Søren Dall and Kim Hagemann offers an energetic evening of golden-age rock hits.
Oasis tribute band The Morning Glory Experience recreates British rock classics with raw energy and massive sound at 28 Live in Roskilde.
Nikolaj Stokholm takes the stage with his trademark unpredictable humor, accompanied by his faithful sidekick Stokkefar.
Musicians share original compositions and gather audience feedback at this intimate listening session in Roskilde.
Danish-Swedish Whitesnake tribute band performing classic hits at 28 Live in Roskilde.
Guided nature walk around Himmelsøen lake in Roskilde, spotting waterfowl. Bring binoculars and a packed lunch, then relax in a shelter afterwards.
The Nighthogs, a rock/pop cover band from Roskilde, plays classics from Whitesnake, U2, Europe, Roxette, Bon Jovi and many more in their own style.
Liam brings his new stand-up show 'Shameless' with honest, unfiltered comedy throughout.
SangSmedjens Lytterum invites you to an evening of music and community at KunstSmedjen on Musicon in Roskilde.
Aros Guitar Duo explores a 500-year-old Danish melody through four new works by Danish composers - a concert for children and adults about how one melody can become many worlds.
Adnan delivers a satirical one-man show about identity and cultural contradictions, exploring what it means to belong - or not.
The Danish improv group Specialklassen performs "Is It Too Much?", an evening of spontaneous comedy and audience interaction.
Wine tasting featuring 10 carefully selected wines paired with a tapas buffet in an intimate setting at Den Gamle Byråds Sal in Roskilde.
Music lovers gather at KunstSmedjen for an evening of shared listening and musical discovery in community.
An intimate evening where musicians share new compositions and discuss their creative journey.
Frank Hvam brings his new stand-up show 'Et smukt styrt' to Roskilde Kongrescenter.
Søren Bebe Trio celebrates their 20th anniversary and tenth album 'Time Being' with a concert blending Scandinavian jazz, folk, and Danish hymn traditions.
An evening where music lovers meet at KunstSmedjen to share and listen to music together.
Linda P returns with a new stand-up show at Roskilde Kongrescenter, delivering sharper and more irreverent comedy than ever.
Last 100 events that already happened.
Librarians present 20 Danish novels from this year's releases at a book café evening in Roskilde.
Interactive dilemma game for grades 5-7 based on Kenneth Bøgh Andersen's books about Filip becoming the devil's apprentice. Children explore questions about evil and morality through devilish activities on a game board.
The Rock Museum invites families to an autumn holiday programme featuring activities with a delightfully eerie edge.
Zididada brings their signature communal singing and uplifting energy to 28 Live in Roskilde, performing classic hits and new material led by frontman Jimmy Bacoll.
Roskilde Cathedral Girls' Choir celebrates its anniversary with a concert featuring Mårten Jansson's Missa Popularis and the world premiere of Arnannguaq Gerstrøm's Nittaalaq piffitsinni perortoq.
Creative workshop for children from 6 years old, where author Gunvor Ganer Krejberg reads from the 'Mirja' books while participants build small elf houses from natural materials.
A traditional flea market with vintage, vinyl, antiques, and handmade goods at Musicon in Roskilde. Free entry, open 10-15, with food and refreshments available.
A tribute to Dizzy Mizz Lizzy featuring three decades of the band's hits, performed by the original members in Roskilde.
A musical journey through ABBA's world, where live performances tell the stories behind the songs and the members' careers across more than six decades.
A classical salon concert blending Viennese tradition with contemporary compositions at Koncertkapellet in Roskilde.
Music introduction for babies and toddlers with musicologist Gerd Svenningsen, featuring language, movement, and cognitive exercises.
Argentine pianist Germán Náger brings jazz and Argentine influences to a solo piano concert at Koncertkapellet in Roskilde.
Music journalist Steffen Jungersen explores Ozzy Osbourne's role in creating heavy metal and his five-decade career. The lecture is part of the Rock Museum's October series on rock's darker sides and includes a free local beer.
Psychologist Mads Hyldig presents practical tools and personal insights for creating more peace in your daily life.
Craft psychologist Line Beck Rasmussen explores how handicraft benefits wellbeing, followed by hands-on weaving sample workshops.
The Roskilde Reading Club invites you to guided shared reading every Thursday for eight weeks. A trained reading guide reads literature aloud while the group discusses it together - no preparation needed.
BamseMadsen performs Flemming Bamse Jørgensen's classic hits at Koncertkapellet in Roskilde.
A lecture exploring situationships, those ambiguous romantic relationships without clear boundaries or expectations.
Parish priest Solveig Ståhl-Nielsen shares stories and photographs from her 643-kilometer pilgrimage walk from Oslo to Nidaros in Norway.
Lytteklubben Jazz explores crossover jazz, where jazz meets other genres like soul, rap, and electronic music. Hosts Nikolaj Kuno and Andres Wulff Vissing Christensen discuss David Bowie's final album and Kendrick Lamar's collaboration with West Coast Get Down.
A veteran's account of five years in the French Foreign Legion, from brutal training to combat missions in Africa and the Amazon.
Sarah Aalborg explores information security from ancient times to today, offering practical advice to strengthen your digital safety.
A community singing event celebrating autumn with classic Danish folk songs about nature's seasonal changes.
A local bookseller and librarian discuss censorship and book bans in Denmark and around the world as part of Danish PEN's #ForbiddenBooks campaign.
Vera and William perform a salon concert featuring works by eight young composers, each inspired by their own homeland.
A laid-back day of board games and live music at 28 Live in Roskilde.
Club night at 28 Live in Roskilde with DJ and free entry - perfect for dancing and partying.
Singer Katrine Schmidt performs live at Kulturladen in Roskilde.
The acclaimed cabaret 'The Silenced Speak' returns to Koncertkapellet in Roskilde with a refreshed production that originally drew sold-out audiences.
A relaxed singles' evening with quiz, games, and mingling at 28 Live in Roskilde - no pressure, just good company.
Kathrine Schmidt takes the stage with support from Anna Roemer med Strings for an intimate evening of live music at KultØst Laden in Roskilde.
SINGLEFEST is a singles party at 28 Live in Roskilde on October 3 from 7 PM.
Dreamers' Circus performs at Musicon in Roskilde.
Bobby Tenderloin Universe performs at 28 Live in Roskilde on Saturday afternoon.
Interactive game for children and adults where you must save the boy Filip from hell. Free and no registration required at Roskilde Library.
A Nordic trading card show featuring Pokémon, Magic, and other collectible card games for enthusiasts and collectors.
Friday night bar at 28 Live in Roskilde with free entry and music.
Country rock band Browns Pitstop performs at 28 Live in Roskilde on Friday night.
Danish punk-rock band Afskum performs at Gimle in Roskilde.
Two of Denmark's leading young jazz musicians, Mathias Heise and Pelle von Bülow, perform as an intimate duo in Roskilde. The concert marks the release of their upcoming album.
Sylvester Larsen performs at 28 Live in Roskilde, spanning his catalogue from Danish pop-rock to experimental synthrock and jazz.
Afterwork and happy hour at 28 Live in Roskilde with drinks and a relaxed atmosphere after work.
Literary salon featuring author Lise Villadsen discussing her debut novel "Houses with Children", a psychological thriller about a couple undergoing fertility treatment and their mysterious neighbours.
Michael Kristiansen, a former police officer and co-founder of Roskilde's Hemingway clubs, joins editor Annette W. Thuesen for a conversation about media, news, and local perspectives.
Diana Diamond hosts an evening of bingo, lip sync performances, and prizes at 28 Live in Roskilde - an adults-only drag show.
Test your music knowledge and compete with fellow music fans at this quiz night in Roskilde.
Karen-Marie Lillelund delivers a lecture on strategy and waiting at Roskilde Kongrescenter.
Citizen Service hosts an evening coffee session on digital powers of attorney, MitID, and Digital Post. Free event for citizens and relatives with time for questions.
Roskilde Libraries' book bike offers literature on climate and biodiversity at GRASP Festival, featuring shared readings and conversations about literature's role in facing environmental crisis.
GRASP Festival brings artists, researchers, and practitioners together around the theme of Future Hope at Musicon in Roskilde.
Open standup night at 28 Live in Roskilde featuring both seasoned and emerging comedians.
A hybrid concert blending regenerative music with sustainability research and active hope at Orange Foredragssal.
Isabella Hübener and Tanja Zapolski present an interactive concert where the audience takes part in a music quiz inspired by the DR2 programme Den Klassiske Musikquiz.
A conversation salon about intimate health during menopause, led by gynaecologist Tina Plank, who brings 30 years of experience in women's health.
The first concert in the Raphaëlis project explores Roskilde's musical heritage from the 17th-18th centuries with vocal and instrumental music plus improvisations on the historic cathedral organ.
A conversation between sound artist Hajra Waheed and author Athena Farrokhzad exploring language, resistance, and art's power to sustain hope, presented by the Museum of Contemporary Art Roskilde.
Mirja Klippel performs at Koncertkapellet in Roskilde on 27 September 2026.
Free club night at 28 Live in Roskilde with dancing and music throughout the evening.
Lady 80 performs the greatest hits of the 1980s - danceable classics from a decade that still gets people moving.
Electronic music group LYDSYN performs at Gimle in Roskilde.
Danish Bon Jovi tribute band with experienced musicians performs the greatest hits at 28 Live in Roskilde.
A cross-border country and folk tour bringing Canadian and Danish artists together for a summer journey across Americana and roots music.
A rock music event at 28 Live in Roskilde starting at 15:00.
Canadian country band The Bobby Tenderloin Universe performs in Roskilde with Danish guests J.TEX and Aske Skat. Psychedelic country rooted in Lee Hazlewood and Johnny Cash.
Dansk Folkeparti's annual meeting with political speeches, debates and guest speakers at Roskilde Kongrescenter.
Concerto Copenhagen brings Baroque music to life through storytelling and illustrations in a performance designed for both children and adults.
A plant exchange event where people can share surplus plants and their stories before winter. All are welcome to participate.
A rock festival with classic rock bands at 28 Live in Roskilde.
An authentic country band fronted by Maria Brown and Martin Stibius Calstrup, Browns Pitstop plays original songs and covers at 28 Live in Roskilde.
Art critic Bente Scavenius explores the dialogue between contemporary art and sacred space in a lecture at Roskilde Cathedral, examining Sophia Kalkau's installation.
Launch celebration of the Roskilde-Bayreuth Piano Competition featuring a four-hand piano performance by Xenia Kandel Frederiksen and Marie-Luise Bodendorff.
Jette Torp explores music's power to evoke forgotten memories and emotions in this concert, created in partnership with the Alzheimer Association East Zealand and Roskilde Oplysningsforbund.
An intimate evening of original music where songwriters perform and present their own works live.
An intimate clairvoyance evening where medium Paloma Zendings delivers messages from the deceased and guides a spiritual group healing session.
A conversation with Peter A.G. Nielsen about GNAGS' 60th anniversary and career, hosted by music researcher Henrik Marstal with musical performances.
Comic artist Karoline Stjernfelt discusses her work and the art of comics, followed by audience questions and an optional guided reading of her acclaimed series 'Tomorrow Will Be Better'.
Bookseller Kristian Sondt presents autumn's best book releases with recommendations and giveaways at Gundsømagle Library.
Finn Nørbygaard recounts his life's highs and lows with humour and candour, sharing the lessons he has learned along the way.
Danish stand-up comedians Damkier and Skriver perform at 28 Live in Roskilde.
Open mic night with 6-8 comedians hosted by Steffan Weber. Two hours of comedy with everyday stories and quirky angles at 28 Live in Roskilde.
A lecture exploring the psychology behind handcrafts and knitting, examining how creative handiwork affects our wellbeing.
Swiss metal band Morgarten performs at Gimle in Roskilde.
Apocalypse Orchestra performs at Gimle in Roskilde with doors at 19:00.
Klaphat and sitar player Jonas Stampe (Snöleoparden) improvise together in a free musical concert at Roskilde Library, where Danish dansktop meets experimental music.
Two Danish authors discuss their novels exploring folklore, desire and fate in a literary conversation moderated by Anette Øster at Roskilde Library.
Three guided group reading sessions at Roskilde Library where trained guides read texts on love, friendship and nature, with optional discussion. No preparation needed.
Author talk with Shekufe Tadayoni Heiberg about her dictionary of nature's verbs and the agency of species, part of the green one-day festival Skaberværk.
A dance concert blending music, film and movement in a poetic tale of growing up. Two screenings and workshops at Koncertkapellet in Roskilde.
A craft and creative materials fair with over 100 exhibitors, live demonstrations, and hands-on workshops.
Volunteer waste collection along Roskilde Fjord where participants help clean the coast of plastic and debris. The day includes equipment, shared sorting, and refreshments.
Lady Eighty brings the greatest 80s hits to life with colourful lights, sing-alongs and high energy - a nostalgic party for anyone who loves the decade.
Norwegian singer-songwriter Kristian Bugge performs at Østervangsskolen in Roskilde.
Musician Emil Saabye performs at RAGNAROCK - Museet for pop, rock og ungdomskultur in Roskilde.
Rockmuseet presents SPOT UP, a one-day festival with five live concerts from emerging Danish artists spanning pop, electronic, and rock.
A trio of seasoned musicians performing classic rock hits from the 1960s and 1970s, featuring songs by the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, and more.
Art exhibition at KunstSmedjen on Musicon in Roskilde exploring perception and sensation through works with a poetic title.
Two bands celebrate hard rock and heavy metal at 28 Live: Monsters of Rock Jam plays 1980s classics, followed by Monsters Plays Maiden performing Iron Maiden hits.
Library director Christian Lauersen and area manager Tobias Mortensen discuss the public library's role as a democratic space for knowledge and free debate in the age of fake news and algorithms.
Peter Werner delivers stand-up comedy with crude jokes and high energy in IGNORANT - an evening where no one is safe and laughter is guaranteed.
Open jam session with Simon Thorsen and Martin Gerup, where musicians and singers can participate or listen. Arranged in collaboration with Kulturskolen Roskilde.
