87 events for the next 18 months
Volunteers gather every Monday at Silkeborg Library to sew sustainable fabric bags for the library using the Australian Boomerang Bags concept.
A free board game café at Silkeborg Library where beginners and experienced players gather to play modern games like Ticket to Ride and Heat. No registration needed, bring your own games or join others.
A children's reading session where Anton and Grandma journey to the Earth's interior. Two 15-minute sessions at Silkeborg Library for ages 4+.
A creative workshop where children aged 4+ build their own upside-down city with houses on their heads and flying dogs, inspired by Anton and Grandma's adventure.
A reading community for ages 17-27 discussing Zadie Smith's NW, with participants sharing insights and perspectives on the novel at Silkeborg Library.
Free legal advice from Silkeborg Retshjælp, where experienced legal advisors answer questions and help with correspondence and appeals.
Live performance by Ella Augusta at Kedelhuset in Silkeborg.
The Devil's Radio performs at Rampelys in Silkeborg.
A children's reading about Anton and his grandmother who take a hot air balloon to ask God for good weather for a birthday party.
A Country & Western evening with live music, food and dancing at Huset Fredenshaab in Silkeborg.
A children's craft workshop where kids aged 3+ build insects and butterfly creatures from recycled materials using hot glue guns and their imagination.
Author Benedicte Huang discusses her new translation of Leonora Christina's famous 17th-century prison diary, and how she made it accessible to modern readers.
A guided tour of Silkeborg Efterskole with discussion of the school's values, daily life and educational programmes. Open to families.
Study circle exploring nature connection and sustainable living. Tuesdays with guidance on energy saving, plant growing, and practical everyday initiatives.
Volunteers from Dansk Flygtningehjælp offer free practical advice to refugees on official letters, job applications, and residence permits.
Lasse Zäll, an experienced coach and founder of Stifinder, gives a rare lecture on personal leadership without notes. He shares insights on success patterns, blind spots, and acting from the future ahead.
A baby massage workshop for parents and infants, teaching techniques to soothe your baby and deepen your connection.
Library guides Pia and Anne explore popular romance subgenres with snacks, alcohol-free bubbles, and literary bingo with book prizes.
Informal gathering for fathers on parental leave with young children (0-3 years), featuring play, coffee, and professional support.
A free repair café where volunteers help you fix broken items instead of throwing them away, reducing waste and challenging throwaway culture.
Irish folk band The Dublin Legends performs at Silkeborg Viseverseklub with traditional Irish music and storytelling.
Halloween celebration for primary school students at Den Kreative Skole with activities and entertainment on Friday evening.
Brazilian artist Zar Paulo performs live at Kedelhuset.
Oriental Jazz Band performs at Frokost Jazzen in Silkeborg.
Creative workshop exploring Mexican Day of the Dead traditions with paper ornaments, flowers, and skulls. Drop-in family activity with professional artists and cultural guides.
A full-day yoga event featuring four different teachers and styles practising together in one room.
Author Nanna Holm discusses her acclaimed debut novel Røde Port, exploring childhood, adulthood, and the bonds that hold us together.
Journalist and author Ida Ebbensgaard explores artificial intelligence, its pitfalls and potential, and why technological literacy matters for everyone in the digital age.
An evening of hymns, poems and reflections on aging and life's profound questions, featuring Inger Budde Dusgård, Frederik Schøler and Ole Dusgård.
Singer Nicklas Sahl performs at Gl. Skovridergaard in Silkeborg.
Danish singer Karoline Mousing performs at Kedelhuset in Silkeborg.
Citizens and local politicians discuss the Finance Committee's work in an open forum. Coffee and cake for the first 30 attendees.
Family-friendly Saturday workshop with linocut printing guided by artist Stine Guld. Children and adults experiment with shapes, patterns and colours using free materials.
A Sunday macramé workshop where you create plant hangers while poetry is read aloud, suitable for all skill levels.
Kim Bo Larsen shares three Arctic expeditions to Svalbard, exploring encounters with polar bears, storms, and the raw beauty of the far north, illustrated with expedition photographs.
Two-day workshop on chart of accounts conversion to KOMiT Finance at Scandic Silkeborg. Learn to navigate the transition, whether you are implementing soon or preparing ahead of time.
A welcoming café for children and parents dealing with dyslexia or reading and writing challenges. Volunteers offer games, play, and peer support, plus guidance for parents navigating school life. Free entry, drop-in welcome.
A one-hour drawing workshop where garden weeds become the artistic model. No experience needed - materials and coffee provided.
Monthly creative workshop for all ages at Silkeborg Library, where children and adults work with crafts like paper, fabric, and yarn.
Singer Freja Kirk performs live at Rampelys in Silkeborg.
ABSURD performs at Kulturhuset Rampelys in Silkeborg on 7 November 2026.
PAPHAT is an interactive game where you design your own hat through short levels. Free family activity with artists present, drop-in from 10-14.
A reading club at Silkeborg Library discusses Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice' with library facilitator Britt Skjoldborg.
A book club for ages 17-27 where members choose the reading list. Free to join, five meetings across the autumn.
Former DR journalists Anne Haubek and Thomas Ubbesen share firsthand accounts from Ukraine, exploring how the war affects civilians and soldiers, and what it means for Europe's future.
A reading club where members vote on the winner of the DR Romanprisen 2027. The club meets six times to discuss Danish novels published in 2026.
Join the DR Reading Club to vote on the 2027 Danish novel prize. Participants meet six times to discuss and vote on novels by Danish authors.
A reading club for DR Romanprisen 2027 at Silkeborg Library where you read six Danish novels and vote on the winner. Meetings every Thursday from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., November 2026 to April 2027.
Join Silkeborg Library's DR Reading Club to read six Danish novels and vote on the winner of the DR Romanprisen 2027 alongside fellow readers.
A health and wellness fair with exhibitors and activities at Medborgerhuset Lunden in Silkeborg.
Performance at Jysk Musikteater in Silkeborg.
Children design their own name plates with paint, glitter and creative materials at this drop-in family workshop. Free materials and flexible activities for all ages.
Senior researcher Annette Bruhn explores seaweed's role in marine ecosystems and its potential as a climate solution, with product tastings included.
Workshop on chart of accounts conversion to KOMiT Finance for primary and lower secondary schools, with practical guidance through the implementation process.
A creative workshop where 10-13-year-olds make their own snow globes with glitter and decorations at Silkeborg Library.
A lecture series at Silkeborg Arkiv where historians and museum experts present online talks on Danish historical topics, followed by discussion over coffee and cake.
American singer-songwriter Kerry Freeman performs live at Roxy Malt in Silkeborg.
American singer-songwriter Amanda Ginsburg performs at Kedelhuset.
A full day of board games for all skill levels at Silkeborg Library - from casual games to strategic challenges, with opportunities to swap used games and buy sandwiches.
Sanyu performs live at Kedelhuset in Silkeborg.
A creative Christmas decoration workshop for children and families at Silkeborg Bibliotek, where you decorate a three-in-one Christmas item with beads, ribbons, and other materials.
A Johnny Cash tribute show at Jysk Musikteater in Silkeborg.
Author and illustrator Jan Kjær shares stories and drawings from his new book The Nomes' Christmas, with activities for children aged 4-9 and their adults.
Author Mich Vraa discusses Ernest Hemingway and his new novel 'I Am Not Cathrine', which tells the story of Hemingway's first love, Agnes von Kurowsky.
Children aged 10-13 are invited to create their own Christmas wreath at the Children's Library using provided materials, with snacks and Christmas music.
Christmas concert with Mark Dixon and Christoffer Brodersen at Hvinningdal Church, featuring classic and modern Christmas songs. All proceeds benefit HA85.
Søren Huss performs at Jysk Musikteater in Silkeborg.
Rock band Skullclub performs at Kedelhuset in Silkeborg.
Family-friendly workshop where children cut and print animal designs in foam rubber, with free materials and professional guidance.
MitTeater brings Christmas magic to Silkeborg with "Lotte and the Elf" - a warm and funny performance for children aged 3-7 and their adults.
Investigative journalist Kristian Sloth explores Danish agriculture's past, present, and future, examining new farming methods and the impact of animal production. Coffee and pastry included.
A musical theatrical concert adapting H.C. Andersen's classic tale, featuring a transforming winter dress, live music and multilingual songs for families.
An evening of clairvoyance and palm reading with Danish medium Lone Voss Boes, offering messages and personal insights in a warm and respectful atmosphere.
Clairvoyant demonstration where Christian Viborg channels messages from deceased loved ones, with audience participation, healing and meditation.
Cora Rytmica, a 40-member choir conducted by Henning Busted, performs a Christmas concert featuring pop ballads, gospel, and rock on Torvet in CampusHuset.
A pop-up reading club for adults exploring the romantasy novel 'Heir of Illusions' by Madeline Taylor. Read independently over four weeks, then gather to discuss characters, world-building, and themes.
A book club for ages 17-27 where members choose the books and discussion methods. Free to join, with five autumn meetings.
Nasi Habibi shares her personal journey of fleeing Afghanistan to Denmark, breaking patterns, and finding the courage to follow her heart despite resistance.
Three librarians share their favorite books of 2026 and offer reading recommendations at this afternoon event in Silkeborg Library.
Silkeborg Library's reading enthusiasts share their favourite books from 2026, featuring literary novels, essays, poetry and non-fiction with recommendations and discussion.
A spiritually-focused evening where participants can seek contact with deceased loved ones through mediumistic messages and personal encounters in a safe, intimate setting.
Thomas Mygind, a seasoned Danish TV host, discusses how small changes in teamwork and communication can boost well-being and work satisfaction.
A theater adaptation of H.C. Andersen's classic tale about a fisherman's wife who dreams of more than what she has. Performed at Silkeborg Library for children from around age 4.
Sabrina Villarreal shares her personal story of surviving a stroke at age 31. A moving lecture about recovery, identity, and finding meaning in the life you're already living.
Last 55 events that already happened.
A read-aloud session of the children's story about Anton and Grandma searching for a ring at the bottom of the sea. For children from 4 years old.
A children's workshop where you build fantastic sea creatures from the ocean floor using recycled materials and your imagination.
A Wild West adventure for children with treasure hunts, crafts, games and a live reading from the Anton and Grandma series.
Family-friendly workshop where children and adults craft their own magic wand or mini sword with wooden sticks, paint and ribbons. Drop-in all day with free materials.
Danish metal band Hatesphere performs at Rampelys in Silkeborg.
A concert lecture exploring 50 years of Danish rock history through songs and archival images, performed by musicians Allan Østerdahl and Troels Witter.
The documentary The Librarians screens at Silkeborg Library as part of the #ForbiddenBooks campaign. The film follows American librarians resisting censorship and fighting for freedom of expression.
Physiotherapist Nanna Nissen discusses the postpartum body, common concerns, and practical strategies for supporting your recovery after childbirth.
Silkeborg Library celebrates Zadie Smith's H.C. Andersen Literary Prize with a lecture by literary commentator Britt Skjoldborg and a live stream of an interview from the Royal Library.
GA-20 performs a live concert at Rampelys in Silkeborg.
Elias Rønnenfelt performs at Kedelhuset in Silkeborg.
Family-friendly bean mosaic workshop at Kulturhuset 1B in Silkeborg - create your own animal picture with beans and lentils.
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Boris Pelekh from Gogol Bordello presents his solo project Boris & The Joy, blending gypsy-punk, psychedelic electro-pop and indie-rock at Rampelys in Silkeborg.
A nerdy music quiz with quizmaster Peter B. at Silkeborg Library. Teams of four compete with music clips, images, and tricky questions for prizes.
A library book club discussion of Gustave Flaubert's "Madame Bovary" led by facilitator Emma Karlebjerg at Silkeborg Library.
Historian Henning Frandsen explores true crime from 1790-1930, from the usurer Snorre John to the grave robbers of Assistens Cemetery, tracing the evolution of Danish law and policing.
Silkeborg Efterskole welcomes visitors on Danish Folk High School Day with free open-house access.
Silkeborg Efterskole welcomes visitors for a tour and chat on Danish Boarding Schools Day - a chance to explore the school and meet staff.
ISSE performs a live concert at Rampelys in Silkeborg.
Former DR foreign correspondent Matilde Kimer discusses Russian culture, history, and politics, exploring what ordinary Russians think about Putin and the ongoing war.
Family-friendly workshop where children and adults print designs on bags that are combined into a shared artwork. Drop-in between 10-14, free materials.
Musician Louis Jarto performs at Rabalder Bar in Silkeborg.
Danish singer Kaya Brüel performs live at Medborgerhuset Lunden.
Lagkagehuset celebrates its 35th anniversary with a fun cream bun decorating workshop for children aged 3-12, where each participant personalizes their own bun with toppings and decorations.
Sugar Queen performs at Rampelys in Silkeborg.
Ph.D. Simon Høegmark explores how nature affects our consumption habits, stress levels, and well-being in this lecture at the Skraldival waste-reduction festival.
Drop-in craft workshop where you create animal portraits from recycled materials like egg cartons and wallpaper with artist Inge Hübertz.
Family-friendly paper workshop where children from 7 years old build a fantastic city from recycled materials. Part of the Waste Festival with a focus on reuse and waste reduction.
Free nature workshop for children featuring insect hotel building, campfire activities, and outdoor fun with UdeUnger at Silkeborg Library.
A market day celebrating reuse and waste reduction with free activities including a car boot sale, Repair Café, workshops, and talks for all ages.
Bring your own apples to Bindslevs Plads and have SorringMOST press them into fresh juice for you. Part of Skraldival, Silkeborg's annual waste-reduction festival.
English metal band Crocell performs at Kedelhuset in Silkeborg.
Learn basic fermentation techniques and create three preserved vegetable fermentations to take home. Workshop at Balleskolen as part of the Skraldival festival.
Behavioral psychologist Anders Colding-Jørgensen from the podcast Vaneinstituttet discusses how habits form and practical tools for changing them - especially around consumption, climate, and digital habits.
Free lecture on inheritance, wills and powers of attorney with dinner included. Jura Danmark's lawyers cover inheritance law, prenuptial agreements and powers of attorney with time for questions.
A guided foraging walk where you'll learn to identify wild edible plants and herbs, with food and drink at the end.
A surplus food dinner at Virklund Care Centre where chef Rune Hardlei creates a meal entirely from donated surplus ingredients, exploring sustainability and food waste.
Consumer Council Think Chemistry explores hidden chemicals and PFAS in everyday products, offering practical advice on making informed purchasing decisions.
Beginner-friendly sewing workshop where you create children's trousers from recycled textiles, led by ATTER's Stine Højland. Sewing pattern and video guide included.
A guided tour of Tandskov Affaldscenter showing how waste is processed in Silkeborg. Free hot dogs and an open recycled building materials market.
Paddle out on Remstrup Å and collect trash from a canoe - a fun and environmentally conscious activity for the whole family with a prize for the team that collects the most.
American rock band Lifesick performs at Rampelys in Silkeborg.
A creative workshop where families can make gingerbread flowers with guidance from a professional artist. Drop-in activity with free materials.
A quarterly book club for 10-11-year-olds at Silkeborg Bibliotek where children discuss books, create, and socialize with fellow young readers.
A dramatic reading circle at Silkeborg Library where participants read and discuss theatre scripts together. Three autumn sessions led by Emma Svankjær Morel, with a visit from a professional playwright at one meeting.
A musical-dramatic wandering performance through nature where the audience meets birds telling stories of freedom, courage, and finding your own path. For both children and adults.
Family-friendly art day with inspiration from Kusama, Mondrian and Pollock. Drop-in creative activities for children and adults guided by professional artists.
Queen Machine performs at Danmarks Største Vejfest in Silkeborg.
Free 8-week writing workshop for young adults aged 22-30 experiencing mental vulnerability, meeting Thursdays at Silkeborg Bibliotek.
A lecture exploring late ADHD diagnosis in women, covering masking, emotional regulation, and self-understanding. For those with ADHD and their loved ones.
First aid workshop for parents with babies, covering common childhood injuries and infant resuscitation techniques.
An afternoon gathering at Silkeborg Library for reading circle enthusiasts, where newcomers and established groups meet to share experiences and form new book clubs.
Spiritual evening with clairvoyant medium Lone Voss Boes, who delivers messages from the other side through contact with the deceased, palm reading, and clairvoyant work.
Clairvoyant medium Karina Graabæk channels messages from the deceased to audience members in an evening of spiritual connection and evidence of the afterlife.
A reading club for ages 17-27 where members choose their own books and meet to discuss their reading experiences together.
