
Handel's Messiah
Mogens Dahl's Chamber Choir and The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment perform Handel's beloved Christmas masterpiece with soloists Elsa Benoit, Cecilia Hall, Robin Tritschler and Domenic Barberi.

Mogens Dahl's Chamber Choir and The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment perform Handel's beloved Christmas masterpiece with soloists Elsa Benoit, Cecilia Hall, Robin Tritschler and Domenic Barberi.

Classical mini-concerts for children aged 0-5 and their adults at Islands Brygge Library. Musicians perform short pieces and explain the instruments while children can dance, listen closely, and enjoy a packed lunch.

Børste from DR's Minisjang performs a Christmas show with songs and dancing for children aged 2-4 years.

Classical mini-concerts for children aged 0-5 at Islands Brygge Library, where musicians play short pieces and introduce their instruments. Children sit on sheepskins and are free to dance, listen quietly, or enjoy their lunch.

A festive Christmas show featuring 150 singers and 10 professional musicians performing holiday songs with props, lighting, and special characters.

Veronica Mortensen performs a Christmas concert featuring classic holiday songs and selections from her own repertoire, accompanied by Henrik Gunde on piano and Jesper Bodilsen on bass.

A major Christmas show featuring 180 singers from Sønderjysk Pigekor and Drengekors, accompanied by dancers and professional musicians at Koncertsalen Alsion.

Jazz duo Fonnesbæk & Kauflin bring world-class jazz to Kerteminde for a year-closing performance.

Jakob Gunnertoft and GUNNERTOFT GOSPEL SINGERS perform Christmas hymns and gospel versions of classics in Vejen Kirke, with the audience joining in the group singing.

Trold performs a concert at TRACK in Aarhus.

Sønderjysk Pigekor and Drengekor perform a Christmas concert with 200 singers, dancing, and festive cheer at Koncertsalen Alsion.

Short classical concerts for babies and toddlers featuring violin and cello, with an intimate, interactive atmosphere at Islands Brygge.

A six-piece jazz ensemble performs classic swing and jazz standards from the 1920s-1940s alongside a Christmas buffet lunch.

Pianist and composer Benjamin Koppel presents a festive jazz evening with Christmas themes.

Sinne Eeg performs a Christmas-themed concert with top Danish musicians at Askov Højskole, with optional dinner available beforehand.

Bjarke Falgren's quartet performs a Sunday matinée blending jazz, folk, and Brazilian rhythms at Kulturstedet Lindegaarden.

Swinging Sisters performs a Christmas concert with close-harmony vocals inspired by the Andrews Sisters, blending American classics with Danish Christmas songs.

Guided tours of the Strøjer Samlingen car collection with festive storytelling, coffee and cake, and the chance to see classic cars in action.

Veronica Mortensen brings festive Christmas music to the intimate Lille sal at Holbæk Jazzklub.

A Lucia procession featuring girls from Kalarup School's choir walking through candlelit limestone mines on this festive evening.

Singer and musician Katrine Muff performs at Aalborg Kongres og Kultur Center.

Aalborg Gospel Choir blends gospel with Christmas songs on Santa Lucia Day, with audience participation throughout the 75-minute concert.

A Swedish Lucia concert performed by the youth choir Aarhus U at Vor Frue Kirke, with candlelit church setting and traditional costumes.

A social swing dance gathering where dancers from across Copenhagen meet to practice, improvise, and dance together. All levels and styles welcome.

Handel's "Messiah" performed by an international ensemble of soloists and orchestra on period instruments, conducted by Martin Legène Jensen at Sct. Mikkels Church.

Borup's town-wide advent calendar opens daily at 17:00 with festive surprises and activities at different locations throughout December.

A festive Christmas celebration at Hedehuset featuring Eventyrteatret's holiday show for the whole family.

A traditional Southern Jutland coffee gathering with homemade cakes, coffee, and fresh bread at Den Gamle Kro in Gråsten.

Christmas bingo with prizes and festive atmosphere at Restaurant Kastrup Strandpark.

Life drawing session with a live model at Sjællandsgade Bad. Bring your own paper and drawing supplies for this artistic workshop.

Kammerkoret Musica presents a shortened Handel's Messiah where audiences join the choir on familiar movements, accompanied by the chamber orchestra and professional soloists.

Christmas show for children featuring farmyard creatures and an elf, followed by homemade cakes, drinks and creative Christmas crafts. Three hours total.

An advent concert featuring four musicians performing classical Christmas melodies and December songs, with audience participation in carols and homemade advent cakes.

Rebekka shares her personal journey of growing up in the care system, finding solace in music and community as she navigates resilience and belonging.

Illustrator Karina Bækkelund leads a drawing workshop at Horsens Kunstmuseum as part of the Nina Nowak exhibition.

A guided Christmas tour through Gilleleje harbour's fishing history, exploring clinker-built boats and maritime traditions, ending with mulled wine at the museum.

Italian poetry readings and creative activities for families with children, held at Billund Library on rotating dates throughout the year.

A children's theatre performance for ages 4 and up at Nørregaards Teater in Odense.

A free, drop-in indoor play space for toddlers and young children with climbing, balance, and movement equipment.

An informal life drawing session with short model poses. Beginners welcome, with guidance available during the session.

Volunteers gather weekly at KraftWerket to share a warm, vegan meal in an open community space with no financial or social barriers.

Dancher Koret performs a Christmas concert with modern and traditional holiday songs, featuring soloists and audience participation, conducted by Inger Due.

Birthday celebration for children aged 6-15 at Circus Museum, featuring a guided tour, workshop, and refreshments over 3.5 hours.

Volunteer-led tour at Danmarks Tekniske Museum featuring aircraft, space exploration artifacts, and the capsule that carried Denmark's first astronaut, Andreas Mogensen, to space.

Mindful yoga session followed by a sound bath with gongs, singing bowls and crystal bowls at Luna Sommer in Hammel.

A weekly creative activity for families at the library, where children can work with different materials like beads and stone painting at their own pace.

Free board games for all ages every Sunday at Hvidovre Main Library - just drop in and play.

Luftens Helte is an event at Falconersalen in Frederiksberg.

Guided tour of ARoS' exhibition exploring how punk artists use the body as a form of artistic expression.

A traditional Lucia procession with fifth-graders from Herlev Privatskole, featuring candlelight, verses, and children's singing at the library.
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.

Membership in Kammermusikforeningen af 1911 offering access to classical chamber music throughout the season. Includes two guest tickets to concerts featuring ensembles such as NOVO Quartet, Vokalensemblet Vigdis, and more.

The Christmas Oratorio Parts 1-3 features soloists Laura Helene Hansen, Sophie Haagen, Ian Marcus Bjørsvik and Frederik Rolin, conducted by Carsten Seyer with the Vokal ensemble Concert Clemens and Aarhus Bach Orchestra.

ABBA Christmas Party at Halgodt with classic Danish Christmas food, ABBA Xclusive on stage and DJ Rosé until 1 AM - all inclusive with welcome drink and unlimited soft drinks.

Andrew Lloyd Webber's classic musical about Eva Perón, Argentina's first lady, at the Copenhagen Opera House.

A theatre production exploring whether primary school is a shared experience or something else.

Christmas party at CoisBar with festive buffet, free bar, and DJ dancing. Join the full event from 6 PM or just the party from 8 PM.

Musicalteatret's ninth Christmas musical about a new Santa Claus who must prove his worth by pulling an enchanted spoon from magical Christmas porridge. For children from age 3 and adults.

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.

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

A day to step out of your head and into your body, featuring nature walks, guided runs, brunch, and a choice between restorative breathwork or energetic movement workshops.

Family Christmas celebration at Frederiksborg Castle featuring winter activities and festive fun.

Borup Library celebrates Tove Jansson's Moomin universe with a focus on the beloved characters and their nature-inspired world.

Handicraft and design market at Musicon in Roskilde featuring ceramics, textiles, jewellery and more. On Saturday 19 September, the market combines with the Vibes music festival.

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.

Open juried art exhibition at Kunstpunkt featuring painting, sculpture, graphic art, craft, photography and mixed media. Registration deadline 1 November 2026; works delivered early November.

Wheel-throwing ceramics course with experienced instructor Christina Friis over four Wednesday evenings. Clay included in the ticket price.

An early autumn evening of Spanish wines and tapas at No19, where Denmark's only Master of Wine Jonas Tofterup shares stories about wine and Bodegas Trenza's award-winning wines.

Indoor winter flea market at Skovriderkroen with 25 stands. Free entry for visitors; stand rental 445 DKK.

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

Hartmann's abstract paintings explore layers, color, and hidden figures in an exhibition at Hvidovre Main Library, where artworks and book collection form a visually cohesive whole.

Season pass to Nødebo Folkeuniversitet 2026-27 grants access to all 8 lectures for 400 kr. - significantly cheaper than buying individual tickets.

Four-week pottery wheel throwing course with ceramicist Christina Friis. Master centering, opening, and shaping techniques - clay included, glazing and firing extra.

Nul stjerner brings back the second installment of their travel show, packed with stories and adventures from across the globe.

Two days of Christmas baking fun in Horsens with cookies, rice pudding, and a visit from Father Christmas.

Janina from feedmybaby.dk presents a judgment-free talk on introducing solid foods to babies aged 4-9 months, covering safe practices, textures, and family mealtimes.

Exhibition at Frederiksborg Castle exploring how the artist couple Agnes and Harald Slott-Møller reinterpreted medieval themes through a modern lens.

A guided evening tour through Thorvaldsen Museum with lanterns and spotlit sculptures, exploring the mythological stories behind the works.

ProKK presents OMVENDT, an exhibition where artworks are displayed upside down to challenge how we perceive visual art. The opening reception with the artists is Friday, October 31st at 4 p.m.

Albertslund Library celebrates the centenary of Winnie the Pooh with a winter exhibition featuring the beloved bear from the Hundred Acre Wood.

Hammel Billedskole celebrates 30 years with an opening reception showcasing autumn's artworks on the theme of "Fantasy". Children and young people present their drawings, paintings, and sculptures.

Interactive Narnia exhibition at Herfølge Library where you meet characters from the Narnia universe and take part in creative activities.

Hinnerup Billedskole marks 20 years with an anniversary exhibition and opening reception at the library, where visitors can try creating art themselves.

Family-friendly guided tour exploring the plants behind Christmas traditions in the Botanical Garden's Palmehouse, from cinnamon to vanilla.

Renowned psaligraphy artist Bit Vejle presents her traveling exhibition of large-scale paper-cut works inspired by classical composers and writers at Bjerringbro Library.

Hadsten School of Visual Arts' autumn exhibition explores the contrast between light and darkness through notan, graphic printing, and drawing. Opening reception Thursday, December 3rd at 5:00 PM.

A reading group for classic literature at Haderslev Library, where participants meet five Thursdays to discuss works by Brontë, Hansen, Shelley, Fitzgerald and Lagerlöf.

An evening on breastfeeding preparation with lactation consultant Pernille Jessen at Najell's Frederiksberg store. Learn practical tips, see demonstrations, and connect with other expectant parents.

An interactive well-being session on connection and friendship, facilitated by psychotherapist-in-training Duy. Share your thoughts in an open and respectful space.

A guided tour through Randers where architecture and street names tell the story of the city's past.

Children can hunt for the Moomins and their friends at the Children's Library in Svendborg in this free activity.

Children explore hidden elf doors throughout the library and guess the Christmas stories concealed behind each one, with correct guesses entering them into a prize draw.

Children explore hidden elf doors at the library and guess the Christmas stories behind each one, with a chance to win a Christmas prize.

A creative Christmas craft workshop at the library throughout December where you make your own festive decorations with provided materials.

A Christmas-themed museum in Brørup featuring festive displays of elves, lights and decorations, welcoming visitors of all ages year-round.

School programme for grades 6-7 featuring a book tasting at the library, a class set of the Alisik comic series, and a drawing workshop with illustrator Helge Vogt at CREATE Festival.

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

Monthly gathering for artists and art enthusiasts at KunstPunkt on the first Wednesday of each month at 4:30 PM, featuring coffee, conversation, and updates on members' artistic projects.

Learn classical Song Dynasty Qigong with instructor Ulrik Søberg, focusing on gentle movement, breathing, and presence. Free trial session available.

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.
+ 15 more long-running events — see the calendar.