Carsten Eskelund sells handwritten one-liners and explores the vision of contributing what is missing while defending genuine human interaction in an age of endless self-promotion.
Canadian pop-punk band Simple Plan brings their Europe Tour to Copenhagen with high-energy performances and fan-favorite tracks.
Michael "MC" Christiansen performs his new stand-up show "Alfahøn" at UP Comedy Festival - an angrier take on twins, men, women and the world at large.
Audrey Castañeda celebrates 25 years as a comedian with her show "Nå Så" at UP Comedy Festival - a mix of truths and sharp jokes.
Huxi Bach performs a new satirical show with songs at UP Comedy Festival 2026, reflecting on current social issues.
Niels Flensborg celebrates his 10-year comedy anniversary with a show drawing on his work as a historian, family man, and stand-up performer.
Frederik Rosgaard presents a brand new hour of stand-up as part of UP Comedy Festival 2026 - simple, raw comedy from one of Denmark's most experienced stand-up comedians.
Simon Riemann takes audiences on a nostalgic romp through the 1990s with humour and funny questions about life back then.
Christian's personal journey from substance abuse in rural Hjørring to recovery in Copenhagen. A story of struggle, community, and hope.
Open Mic night from UP Comedy Festival 2026, where emerging and established comedians try out new material at Citizen Comedy Club.
Five comedians preview their solo shows as part of UP Comedy Festival 2026, hosted by Niels Nørkjær.
Mads De Krak presents a preview of his upcoming one-man show about death, grief, and loss as part of UP Comedy Festival 2026.
Nikolaj Wulff blends stand-up comedy with internet culture in his show PROXY at UP Comedy Festival 2026.
New stand-up comedians compete for Talent of the Year at UP Comedy Festival 2026, hosted by Stefan Wibling. The winner receives the UP Comedy Prize.
Niels Forsberg tells funny stories about meeting the love of his life, getting testicular cancer, breaking his ankle, and losing his father - and how he survived it all with humor.
Maya Ndiaye's stand-up explores the absurd behaviour of humans - from nose-picking at Copenhagen Central Station to unicycle-riding daters. A humorous look at the species homo sapiens from an outsider's perspective.
Peter Werner performs his stand-up show "Afternoon Coffee" at Comedy Zoo - 60 minutes of Danish comedy with free coffee included.
Daniel Lill explores everyday life as an ordinary man in Denmark in his new one-man show, questioning what really matters: ambition or simple pleasures with friends.
Mathias Bach's debut one-man show explores Danish mothers, their unprocessed trauma, and passive-aggressive love as part of UP Comedy Festival 2026.
Mia Westergaard presents her first solo stand-up show with humor about her own life at UP Comedy Festival 2026.
Søren Dürr brings his distinctive brand of stand-up comedy to UP Comedy Festival 2026, delivering jokes and angles found nowhere else.
Niels-Peter Henriksen transforms a personal tragedy from 2024 into comedy in this show, part of UP Comedy Festival 2026.
Jacob Wilson brings his latest stand-up show 'It's Perfect' to UP Comedy Festival, exploring imperfection in everyday life and family.
Søren Ladefoged makes his stand-up debut exploring what it means to be different in a conformist world.
Bjarke Søgaard takes audiences on a tangent-filled journey with words, music, and dance as part of UP Comedy Festival 2026.
Sharp and self-ironic stand-up from Danielle Dahlhus about the things we don't say out loud, part of UP Comedy Festival 2026.
Bjarke Charlie's autobiographical stand-up about growing up gay in Denmark, featuring brutal honesty and jokes that pack a punch.
Thomas Hartmann celebrates 30 years in Danish stand-up with an interactive show where the audience decides the evening's direction, part of UP Comedy Festival 2026.
Lis Rytter shares stories from her childhood, youth, and marriage to a man from Lemvig in this stand-up comedy show at UP Comedy Festival 2026.
Kasper Fresco delivers an hour of stand-up about bodega culture through the ages, where water exists mainly as ice in drinks.
Steen Molzen celebrates 25 years on the Danish stand-up scene with his show "Så er det Nu!" at UP Comedy Festival 2026.
Sebastian Dorset explores humanity's relationship with animals in a comedy show about kingship, climate, and moral responsibility.
Anne Bakland explores the concept of foreplay in her new show at UP Comedy Festival 2026 at Comedy ZOO.
Mikael Wulff delivers euphoric, improvisation-driven stand-up comedy at UP Comedy Festival 2026, with no fixed structure or polish.
Pernille Rosengren presents her double award-winning stand-up show about divorce, anxiety, and unexpected family life - honest, awkward, and unfiltered.
Anders Manley's debut solo show at UP Comedy Festival 2026, blending observations about relationships, fitness, and life's absurd moments with sharp humour.
Anders Morgenstierne brings his first solo show to Up Comedy Festival - an hour of English stand-up exploring mental health, language barriers, and life's everyday oddities.
Kasper Herbst presents his new stand-up show with crowdwork, observations and edgy jokes about politics, sex and religion.
Five comedians showcase 10 minutes each from their solo shows at UP Comedy Festival. A perfect sampler if you're deciding which festival shows to catch.
Annie Rection, a North Jutland drag queen, explores the world of heterosexual men through humor and fieldwork in this stand-up show at UP Comedy Festival.
Louise Lorentzen's debut solo show tackles error messages, prejudices, and social norms through socially satirical comedy with self-irony and self-exposure.
Thomas Wivel presents his stand-up show JOKEEKSPRESSEN at UP Comedy Festival 2026 - an hour of comedy at ICC Theatre.
Henriette Thuesen delivers stand-up about midlife crisis with steamy humor and genuine rage. Part of UP Comedy Festival 2026.
Lasse Sandholdt performs stand-up comedy based on true events at UP Comedy Festival 2026. A humorous and personal show for audiences aged 15 and up.
Thomas Warberg revisits his 2014 one-man show with fresh eyes - a humorous reflection on 12 years and change.
Rune Skov's stand-up about growing up in Jutland without feeling at home - honest stories mixed with self-irony and humour about being off track and finding your way.
Patrick Haunberg explores economic insecurity and humanity's amusing quest for wealth in this stand-up performance from UP Comedy Festival 2026.
Brian Mørk explores humor as a weapon in this stand-up show at UP Comedy Festival 2026.
Mads Holm returns to UP Comedy Festival with his new stand-up show 'Afbudskomiker', blending wordplay, social commentary, and his characteristic fury.
Thash Mose's debut stand-up show draws on her Jutland childhood, blending dark humour and absurd logic in sharp, quirky jokes about growing up and adulthood.
Gritt Jakobsen's debut solo show blends self-irony and chaos with raw honesty about being a 26-year-old woman - from social disasters to love and self-doubt.
Kasper Porsdal performs his stand-up show 'Et år til' as part of UP Comedy Festival 2026 at ICC Theatre.
Lasse Rimmer performs his stand-up show at UP Comedy Festival 2026. Age limit 15 years.
Kriti Prajapati shares her journey from engineer in India to comedian in Denmark in this English-language stand-up show exploring expat life and identity.
Pelle Lundberg presents his new show 'Underspillet', blending comedy, music and absurdist humour as part of UP Comedy Festival 2026.
Kristian Fjord presents his new stand-up show 'Taber' at UP Comedy Festival, mining humour from the mishaps and struggles of adult life.
Niclas Vingaard performs stand-up about everyday frustrations and petty annoyances that Danes love to complain about. Part of UP Comedy Festival 2026.
Anders Andresen blends magic and stand-up comedy in an energetic performance where the audience is part of the action. Part of UP Comedy Festival 2026.
Late Mic is an informal stand-up evening at Mojo as part of UP Comedy Festival 2026, hosted by 2024 Talent Prize winner Anders Jessen.
Huxi Bach performs a new short show with songs at UP Comedy Festival 2026, written during a break between tours.
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.
A casual gathering for knitters, crocheters, and embroiderers to work on their projects and connect with fellow crafters in a relaxed café setting.
An open autumn exhibition at Solvang Bibliotek where amateur and professional artists can display their work without censorship. Free entry and participation.
Maria shares her personal journey through 18 years of alcoholism and recovery. A powerful account of addiction, violence, and rebuilding a life.
A meditative sound bath with Maria using voice and singing bowls to help you release tension and calm your mind.
Free homework help and reading practice at the library for children, young people and adults on Mondays and Wednesdays 16:00-18:00.
A guided shared reading session with short stories, poems, and novel excerpts, followed by open discussion. Free and open to all.
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.
Jimmy Lauridsen presents his new show about being 49 and still not quite grown up. An hour of stupid mistakes and embarrassing comments.
Nikolaj Moestrup explores fatherhood in this stand-up show about becoming a father too young and navigating responsibility and self-doubt.
Cathrine Honoré, born blind, humorously confronts prejudices and misconceptions about blindness in this stand-up show, part of UP Comedy Festival 2026.
Markus Munk's new solo show explores failing as both a queer man and a father through self-ironic stand-up comedy, part of UP Comedy Festival 2026.
Open handicraft session for all skill levels with no registration or fee. Gather around a shared table on the 3rd floor to work on textiles, repairs, and handwork.
A free graphic printing workshop for young people where you can experiment with various techniques and take your finished prints home.
A guided group reading session with coffee and optional handicrafts at Østerbro Library, led by reading guide Maj.
A guided shared reading session with short stories, poems, and novel excerpts, followed by discussion. Coffee included, open to all.
Drop-in yoga alternating between calm Hatha and dynamic Vinyasa/flow, ending with sound-bath relaxation. No registration needed - just arrive at Kvansalen.
Informal drawing session where participants sketch from live models in quick poses. Open to all skill levels.
Informal Danish conversation group for all levels meeting every other Monday at Ørestad Bibliotek to practice the language in a relaxed setting.
A guided group reading session with reading guide Maj at Østerbro Library, featuring coffee and the option to bring your handwork.
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.
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.
Free handicraft evening where everyone can gather and work on their own projects or try small craft activities. Help available for clothing repair, sewing, and knitting.
Free repair café where volunteers help fix electronics, clothing, toys and other items instead of throwing them away.
Young people's graphics workshop offering intaglio and relief printing techniques every Monday. Create your own printing plates and take your work home - free entry, no booking needed.
Artist Tala Porbaha leads free drop-in family art workshops at Nørrebro Bibliotek throughout October - children from age 4 and adults can explore portrait, charcoal drawing, scratch painting, and hidden shapes.
Free art workshops for children and adults at Nørrebro Bibliotek, where artist Tala Porbaha leads four sessions in portrait, charcoal drawing, scratch painting, and hidden shapes.
Informal Danish conversation group for all levels meeting every other Monday at Ørestad Bibliotek - no registration needed.
A mosaic workshop for beginners and intermediate participants, where you create your own project with personal instruction. Materials are available for purchase.
A collage workshop for ages 8+ led by young artist Rosalba, where you create imaginative worlds from magazine clippings and found materials.
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.
Weekly jamsession at La Fontaine with Andreas Fryland, Richard Andersson and Asger Uttrup Nissen - an open gathering for Copenhagen's jazz musicians.
A new Nordic music choir led by Sidsel Lysgaard. Meets every Tuesday on Nørrebro to sing chorales, folk songs and ballads from Nordic traditions.
Eight-week morning wellness series alternating between sound baths, yoga and breathwork sessions. No experience needed; breakfast available after each class.
Two-day ceramic workshop with designer Manuel Canu: modelling at Vesterbro Library on 16 September, then glazing and raku firing in the courtyard behind Cph Skatepark on 3 October.
Children aged 7-9 are invited to three dance sessions inspired by JOSEPH_KIDS, where they watch and perform alongside professional dancers from Dansk Danseteater for Børn.
Panel discussion on the centre-right project's development since 2001, featuring historians and think-tank experts. Moderated by Arne Hardis from Weekendavisen.
Camille Henrot explores art, technology, and humanity's relationship with the world in this exhibition at Copenhagen Contemporary.
Matthew Lopez's two-part drama examines family, heritage, and legacy across generations. Both parts play at the Opera House on Holmen in Copenhagen.
The Royal Opera House presents 'The Hassan Family', a production exploring family dynamics through music and drama.
Writing club for ages 11-15 at Sundby Library with weekly instruction from authors Line Leonhardt and Palle Schmidt on Mondays.
Children aged 5-6 join Dansk Danseteater for Børn for three dance sessions inspired by JOSEPH_KIDS, combining spectator experiences with active movement games and creative play.
An improv night open to all levels, from seasoned performers to first-timers. Warm-ups, games, and scenes in a relaxed, creative space where everyone plays at their own pace.
Children aged 8-11 learn to create comic strips and tell visual stories using ink and colours in this hands-on workshop.
Brønshøjgruppen presents works by three artists at Brønshøj Kulturhus: Arne Simonsen's plywood landscapes, Ida Theodora Wolf Berendsen's mixed-media graphics and paintings, and Mogens Elgaard's geometric photography.
The Royal Opera House presents 'Juveler', a performance for opera enthusiasts on Holmen.
An opera production performed at the Opera House on Holmen in Copenhagen.
Ten-week ceramic course for all levels with trained ceramic designer Stine Jespersen. Independent clay work and various techniques at Vesterbro Library and Cultural Centre.
A ten-week project-based ceramics course with Manuel Canu, where you develop skills from concept to finished piece. Open to all levels, the course emphasizes quality, material awareness, and sculptural techniques.
A 10-week ceramics course with Manuel Canu focused on building complete objects from sketch to finished piece. Open to beginners and experienced makers, with instruction tailored to individual level and pace.
Theme-based ceramics course for experienced students focusing on artistic development and advanced techniques under the guidance of experienced ceramicist Manuel Canu.
A short theatre show designed for young children aged 4-6, performed every Monday at Børnekulturstedet Karens Minde in Copenhagen.
A weekly theatre class for children aged 7-11, held on Mondays from 17:00 to 18:20 at Børnekulturstedet Karens Minde in Copenhagen.
Six-week wool evening school at Hedestrik teaching dogma-knitting, wet felting, and plant dyeing. First three sessions are instruction-based, the last three are open workshop.
Improve your drawing skills this autumn at Thorvaldsens Museum with instructor Henrik Leach Hansen, learning anatomy and composition inspired by the museum's sculptures.
A 12-week drawing course at Thorvaldsens Museum with instructor Henrik Leach Hansen, exploring anatomy, composition and drawing techniques inspired by the museum's sculptures and exhibitions.
Two-day raku ceramics course with designer Manuel Canu. Day 1 covers modelling techniques at Vesterbro Library, day 2 covers glazing and firing in the courtyard behind Cph Skatepark.
Community meal in Husum where local youth and professional cooks prepare the day's dish. A gathering place for people of all ages and backgrounds.
An exhibition exploring how refugees who died attempting to reach Europe are identified and remembered. Through stories, sound installations, and visual art, the show honours individuals reduced to statistics.
A two-hour sound meditation session with Experience Designer Lori Webb, where nature-inspired frequencies and surround sound create a restorative experience on Paper Island.
Eight-day guided tour of Romania with a Danish guide, visiting Bucharest, Transylvania, Dracula castles and a bear sanctuary.
A 1.5-hour guided tour through 400 years of natural history, from Ole Worm's cabinet of curiosities to modern collections of animals and plants from around the world.
A guided family tour through the museum's exhibition on nature's wonders, featuring meteorites, animals, and dinosaur remains, ending with hands-on activities in the workshop.
The seed bank reopens to collect seeds harvested from spring plantings. Bring your seeds in a container and share them with the community for next spring's planting.
Improvised comedy without a script, where Danish improvisers create unique shows in the moment. Pianist David T. Mortensen guides the evening with scenes, games and stories born from audience inspiration.
A workshop for young people aged 11 and up exploring the art of comics through images, ink, and color.
Animation course for children aged 9-11 where participants create both 2D and stop-motion films, design characters and worlds, and discover the history of animation.
Animation workshop for children and teens combining 2D and stop-motion techniques, character design, world-building, voice recording, and sound design.
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.
A drawing and writing workshop for people 50+ at Akademiets Skoler, combining illustration with creative writing in a supportive community setting.
Monthly breathwork sessions designed for people who struggle to say no and set boundaries. Choose between Neurodynamic Breathwork and SLOW breathwork, guided by somatic therapist Dina Haabendal.
Creative art workshop for 6-7-year-old children, exploring artistic techniques and visual expression.
Creative art workshop for children aged 8-13, held on Tuesday afternoons at Børnekulturstedet Karens Minde.
Five-week yoga course for new mothers and babies, combining functional training, pelvic floor work, and gentle movement in a supportive group setting.
Two new visual art classes for children aged 8-12, run by Copenhagen Culture Schools, with drawing, painting, sculpture and more under experienced guidance.
A therapy group exploring personal evolution through archetypal stages of self-discovery, from The Innocent to The Phoenix, guiding you toward wholeness and inner wisdom.
Monthly networking meetup for expats and Danes in Copenhagen, featuring elevator pitches and cross-cultural experience sharing.
Speech language therapist Camilla explores language development in multilingual children. Free admission with advance booking required; one ticket covers one adult and one child aged 2-12 months.
Architect Dominic runs a workshop for children from 6 years and an adult, exploring building and architectural concepts together at Sydhavn's Recycling Centre.
A hands-on building and architecture workshop for children aged 9-13, led by an artist and architect.
+ 2 more long-running events — see the calendar.