
Swae Lee
American rapper and singer Swae Lee performs at Poolen in Copenhagen on August 17, 2026, starting at 20:00.

American rapper and singer Swae Lee performs at Poolen in Copenhagen on August 17, 2026, starting at 20:00.

Swedish metal band In Flames perform at VoxHall in Aarhus.

Current Joys and Fantasy of a Broken Heart take the stage at Musik Loppen for an indie-pop and electronic music concert.

American indie-pop band Current Joys performs at Store VEGA in Copenhagen.

Brazilian-American metal band Soulfly brings heavy, intense metal to Copenhagen for an evening of hard-hitting performances.

Byhaven concert with FRYD and SOLOW at Pumpehuset in Copenhagen. Free admission.

Brazilian-American metal band Soulfly performs at Vega Small Hall.

Satirist and psychologist return with a sharp, humorous show about what's wrong with the world and what's worth fighting for.

Drag-comedy show hosted by Annie Rection with stand-up, improv and lip-syncs featuring Mizz Privileze, Diana Diamond and Britney Corvette.

Eight-week morning wellness series alternating between sound baths, yoga and breathwork sessions. No experience needed; breakfast available after each class.

A weekly stand-up night at Knock Knock Comedy Club featuring Danish comedians with fresh and classic material.

Film premiere of Nøjsomheden with author Stine Askov giving a lecture on the novel and its film adaptation. Pop-up library opens at 6 p.m.

Sønderborg Pride Week 2026 runs from 17 to 22 August with film, debate, drag bingo, dinner, grill night and parade - a week full of events for the LGBTQ+ community and their allies.

Den Fynske Opera presents a festival programme celebrating H.C. Andersen with events across three locations in Odense.

A monthly film club at Jyllinge Library screening a mix of popular and independent films, with post-screening discussion.

The documentary 'All God's Colors' premieres in Denmark at Kinorama as part of Sønderborg Pride Week, following a gay priest and a drag-performing church assistant fighting for an inclusive faith community.

The American Troubadour Ray Weaver brings classic American acoustic music to Mojo Blues Bar as part of the Monday Night Residency.

Pop-up singing event at Nyborg Library - a community singing gathering with limited capacity requiring advance registration.

THE INVITE takes the stage at Kappelborg Kulturhus in Skagen on 17 August 2026.

A 10-week beginner pottery wheel course with trained artist Marianne Krumbach. Learn centering, cylinder throwing, and glazing from scratch.

A theatre concert blending actor Victor Marcussen's character portraits with guitarist Henning Jensen's reinterpretations of classic songs, directed by Pelle Koppel.

A 10-week beginner ceramic wheel-throwing course taught by artist Marianne Krumbach. Master centering, cylinder forms, trimming, handles, and glazing techniques.

An intimate live performance where storyteller Teresa Simone and violinist Lea Vigilante explore the unconscious mind through Vienna's music.

A casual knitting and craft café for hand-workers meeting on Monday afternoons in even weeks, with free tea and coffee.

Casual Magic the Gathering meetup on Mondays at KraftWerket from 18:00. All skill levels welcome, Commander format, with support for newcomers.

An interactive sound installation for two people at Museum Østjylland, where sound and social connection are created together.

Wonderfestiwall 2026 is a festival in Allinge featuring music, art, and cultural performances.

A peaceful horse-drawn carriage tour through Hesselholt Forest with Himmerlands Køre-Ride Forening, combining tradition with scenic woodland views.

A worn circus company dreams of restoring the tent's former glory in this performance at Dynamo.

Morning Song Møn is a weekly singing gathering for all, featuring songs from the folk high school songbook and other collections. No singing experience needed - just bring enthusiasm and enjoy coffee with fellow singers.

A weekly gathering for men around 75 years old, featuring coffee and regular outings. No registration required - just drop by on Mondays.

Seniors meet for board games and coffee at Kristrup Library, where participants choose the games themselves.

A local archive preserving documents, photographs and church records from three parishes in Aarhus Municipality. Open Mondays 3-5 p.m. for research into local history, families and heritage.

A rock listening club that meets every Monday at Kolding Bibliotek. Members share and discuss music spanning rock, jazz and classical genres.

Art exhibition at Galleri Jethoni Plus featuring works by three guest artists and six resident artists.

A meditative sound bath with Maria using voice and singing bowls to help you release tension and calm your mind.

A theatrical piece about birds, yearning, and a love that withers, set in 1800s Hallebyore as the dream of America draws people away from their homes.

A musical group for babies aged 2-8 months and their parents, featuring singing, movement, and play in the church.

A music and movement session for babies aged 2-8 months and their parents, featuring singing, dancing, and play in the church space.

Teater Momentum welcomes season ticket holders to an evening of stories about the theatre, the upcoming season, and a behind-the-scenes tour.

Speed dating event for singles aged 25-35 where you meet 6-12 potential dating partners in quick succession through rotating 7-10 minute dates.

Beginner pottery throwing course over 10 weeks with trained artist Marianne Krumbach. Learn centering, cylinder throwing, trimming, and glazing at Keramikværkstedet in Vesterbro.

Beginner wheel-throwing course with trained ceramicist Marianne Krumbach over 10 weeks. Learn centering, cylinder throwing, trimming, handles, and glazing techniques.

Interactive nature exhibition for children aged 3-8 at the Children's Library, where play and exploration of nature from the city and parks take centre stage.

Open house at the parish house featuring summer art and artist Hanne Bill discussing her creative practice.

Book sale at Biblioteket Slagelse featuring discarded books at 5 kr. each or 25 kr. per bag.

A creative workshop where children make their own stories, characters and fantasy worlds inspired by the H.C. Andersen Festival - free and open to all.

The children's library offers a curated book bag with classic titles by Ole Lund Kirkegaard for reading aloud to grades 1-3.

A cosy knitting evening for crafts enthusiasts at the library in Hellerup.

Weekly writing workshop led by author P.C. Asmussen where participants write, read aloud, and give each other constructive feedback without judgment or pressure.

A hands-on workshop on fermentation as a practical way to prepare healthy, flavourful ingredients. Sarafina Kimø shares techniques for building your own pantry of fermented vegetables.

Guided morning meditation with a focus on presence and reflection. Free and no registration needed.

Free reading community at Kalundborg Library where a reading guide reads short texts aloud and discusses them with participants. Runs over five Mondays in August.

Free IT support at the library for phones, computers and other devices, including help with apps, MitID, eBoks and online banking.

Free IT café at Hvidovre Main Library where library staff help with questions about the internet, smartphones, MitID, and other digital topics.

A guided shared reading session with short stories, poems, and novel excerpts, followed by discussion. Coffee included, open to all.

Free IT support from volunteers at Tarup Library - bring your device for help with any computer questions.

Free guidance on everyday digital challenges including email, photos, online booking, and bus tickets. No advance booking needed - just drop in at Herning Library.

An informal language café where everyone can practice Danish through conversations about everyday topics. No registration needed.

Drop-in yoga alternating between calm Hatha and dynamic Vinyasa/flow, ending with sound-bath relaxation. No registration needed - just arrive at Kvansalen.

A writing group for relatives of people with serious mental illnesses, meeting every two weeks in a confidential space for literary expression.

Informal drawing session where participants sketch from live models in quick poses. Open to all skill levels.

A classical music café for enthusiasts exploring eight centuries of musical tradition through themed sessions, featuring both canonical works and overlooked gems.

Visit Paarup Local History Archive at Tarup Library to discover how to access historical records and information about your local area.

A monthly writing community gathering at Herning Library where writers meet to share work, exchange feedback, and write together over coffee.

An informal book discussion café where readers share their reading experiences over coffee and tea.

Stine reads short stories and poems aloud on Monday mornings at the library, creating an atmosphere tailored to the texts.

Classical ballet classes for children from age 6 and young adults start at Randers Ballet School, with beginner and intermediate levels offered throughout the week.

Two new visual art classes for children aged 8-12, run by Copenhagen Culture Schools, with drawing, painting, sculpture and more under experienced guidance.

Folkehuset Kolding is selling books at Kolding Library from 12-17 August with prices dropping from 10 kr. to 2 kr. per book. All proceeds support the volunteer-run association.

Bamse-Bjørn takes children on a wild book hunt where literature meets movement and play in nature.

Self-managed playroom for children aged 0-4 and their parents on Monday and Thursday mornings at Valby Kulturhus, with play equipment and facilities for heating food.

A free gathering for fathers with young children featuring play, singing, and the chance to connect with other fathers.

Copenhagen Fablab opens its workshops for Open Lab with laser cutters, 3D printers, electronics and woodworking, sewing workshop and more. Super users are on hand to help.

A sewing and knitting circle at Viby Library where you can work on your projects alongside others. Beginners and experienced makers are welcome, with help available for smaller sewing projects from 3:00-4:00 PM.

Join Anne for a weekly board game and card-playing session at the library - a casual, friendly gathering for all ages.

Open workshop at the library for digital fabrication and traditional crafts like sewing and embroidery. Free entry, with optional materials for purchase.

A casual knitting café where experienced and beginner knitters gather to work on projects, share advice, and enjoy each other's company.

A weekly ukulele jam session at Herlev Library where beginners and experienced players meet to play together, with the option to borrow a starter kit or bring your own instrument.

Gentle seated breathing yoga for all levels, strengthening your lungs and revitalizing body and mind through simple exercises.

Charlotte Weitze presents her new novel 'Ulvemælk' about folklore collector Evald Tang Kristensen. An author evening with coffee and pastries at Liselund.

Informal Danish conversation group for all levels meeting every other Monday at Ørestad Bibliotek - no registration needed.

Free lecture on inheritance, wills and powers of attorney hosted by Jura Danmark. Dinner is included, with the chance to ask questions of legal experts.

Monday Café is a social meeting point at Skagen Church, where people gather for coffee and friendly conversation.

Weekly gathering for parents with infants (0-2 years) at Hårlev Library featuring play, coffee and expert talks.

Join health facilitator Aage for a guided walk in Aalborg East every Monday and Thursday at 10:00. All fitness levels welcome, with free tea and coffee afterwards.

Open knitting café at the library where crafters gather to knit, crochet, or work on other projects, share tips, and help each other.

Volunteers gather every Monday at Silkeborg Library to sew sustainable fabric bags for the library using the Australian Boomerang Bags concept.

Open chess and board games event at the library for all skill levels. Use the library's games or bring your own.

Makerspace9220 is an open workshop where you can use 3D printers, laser cutters, robots and other creative tools to bring your projects to life. You only pay for materials.

A community repair workshop where volunteers help fix broken items and give them a second life instead of throwing them away.

Free introduction to Antidote nasal spray with Andreas on the second floor of Borgernes Hus. Learn in five minutes to recognize and manage an overdose - and take a spray home.

An open literary discussion group where book lovers of all ages gather to share their reading experiences without registration or preparation required.

A guided tour of Silkeborg Efterskole with discussion of the school's values, daily life and educational programmes. Open to families.

A free workshop where you can learn 3D printing, laser cutting, and custom t-shirt printing at your own pace.

Informal conversation for seniors at the library every third Monday, with a health professional, coffee, and time for your questions.

Weekly gathering for Japanese learners and native speakers to practice the language and exchange cultural experiences over coffee.
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.

Camille Henrot explores art, technology, and humanity's relationship with the world in this exhibition at Copenhagen Contemporary.

An international artist residency at Teatret Om bringing together creators from multiple countries to work and exchange across borders.

Spinderihallerne reopens after summer with four themed Tuesdays in August.

A charity relay day with activities and entertainment raising funds for cancer research, honouring those lost and supporting those fighting the disease.

SPH Kunstnerholdet showcases Steam Art, an exhibition exploring the intersection of art, craftsmanship and technology.

Five-week pottery wheel course for intermediate learners. Refresh your techniques and work on new challenges under the guidance of experienced ceramicist Kristine Søe.

Three-session ceramic course for experienced throwers, where you build a teapot from sketch to glazing under the guidance of ceramicist Kristine Søe.

An exhibition of decoupage works by artist Dorte Kofoed from Amager. Opening reception on Tuesday, June 9, 1-2 p.m. with coffee and a chance to meet the artist.

Local artist Ole Hansen exhibits his work at Brønshøj Kulturhus throughout August, with an opening reception on Friday, August 7.

Ole Hansen, a Brønshøj resident and trained mason, exhibits his artworks in the dining hall at Brønshøj Kulturhus. Opening reception Friday, 7 August at 4 p.m.

Exhibition of illustrations from the picture book about Omar and Dagmar growing flowers and vegetables on a balcony. Free admission in the library courtyard.

Woodworker Mia Løcke Jensen exhibits her handcrafted wooden pieces at the library, featuring distinctive designs created from exotic wood species.

A contemporary opera exploring themes of power and vulnerability, staged in the historic vaults of Copenhagen's University Library.

Photographer Jurate Elnef presents a double exhibition of black-and-white photographs from daycare and handmade knitting and crochet works exploring presence, relationships, and the dialogue between traditional craft and contemporary art.

An exhibition of acrylic and watercolor paintings by five artists who have gathered every other Tuesday for 15 years. Opening reception on Saturday, August 15, exhibition runs through August 20.

Thematic exhibition at Munkeruphus exploring the encounter between contemporary art and Nordic material cultural heritage, running from March to November 2026.

Artist Martin Velíšek displays his illustrations inspired by Greenlandic legends and mythology.

An exhibition exploring ice and its physical characteristics at Nordatlantisk Hus in Odense.

Exhibition exploring shapeshifting and magic in art and fashion at Copenhagen Contemporary on Refshaleøen.

Explore a historic 19th-century house and Europe's oldest provisioning store, now a museum shop with its original 1809 interior, during summer opening hours.

Explore the historic 19th-century Skibsklarerergaarden in Helsingør, featuring Europe's oldest provisioning store with its original 1809 interior.

A visual testimony by two Ukrainian photographers documenting women contributing to the war effort beyond the front lines.

An exhibition at Herning Library exploring the Red Cross's history, development, and work around the world and in Denmark.

An exhibition of works on paper by Danish painter and printmaker Vibeke Mencke Nielsen, exploring portraits and everyday subjects through a naturalistic lens that shifts towards abstraction and symbolism.

Architecture bingo is a free activity where you spot iconic buildings and details around Copenhagen. Pick up a game card at the museum and see who gets a full card first.

Genfund Flea Market is a flea market event running through August and into September at Helligaandskirken in Copenhagen.

The Paw Patrol team brings a day of adventure and fun for the whole family to Trommen.

THE INVITE is an event at Trommen in Hørsholm on August 13, 2026.

Ordrupgaard presents one of the world's largest collections of Vilhelm Hammershøi's paintings, exploring empty interiors, landscapes and portraits bathed in subtle light and shadow.

Ordrupgaard showcases French masterpieces from Romanticism to Impressionism, featuring works by Camille Corot and Gustave Courbet.

Ordrupgaard showcases 19th-century Danish art with works by Eckersberg, Lundbye, Kyhn, Paulsen and Zahrtmann displayed in the manor's elegant rooms.

Outdoor art exhibition in Ordrupgaard's park featuring sculptures and installations by Danish and international artists.

Ordrupgaard displays Jean Gauguin's ceramics and sculptures, including the iconic fountain "The Merman and the Mermaid" from 1927 in the Rose Garden.

An interactive exhibition where visitors of all ages explore Ivan Weiss' ceramics and paintings through creative tasks among over 200 artworks.

A child-friendly exhibition where children explore SAXBO ceramics through creative tasks and worksheets inspired by the artists' collaboration.