93 events for the next 18 months
A guided tour through Thomas Kluge's portrait exhibition at Sønderborg Slot, featuring 37 official works of royalty, politicians and cultural figures.
A relaxed writing community for young people aged 12-16 that celebrates language and creativity without worrying about grammar or spelling rules.
Art historian Birgitte Zacho presents three lectures on Spanish art from the 17th century to the 20th century at Alsion in Sønderborg.
Librarian Anders T. K. Ølholm explores how to read the classics today and how they fit into reading circles' shared literary work. The event opens the door to follow-up sessions where he offers personalized reading recommendations based on various themes.
Practical workshop on artificial intelligence in export and sales. Learn concrete AI tools, hear business cases, and test prompts on your own company.
Guided tour of the royal burial chapel at Sønderborg Slot, where 46 members of the Danish royal house are interred. The chapel opens only for these special tours.
Broad introduction to modern psychology exploring classical theories, recent research and societal perspectives. Five evening lectures in autumn with two experienced instructors.
Free entrepreneur café where you can get advice from local professional consultants on start-up, finances, marketing, and more.
A guided walk through Sønderborg's green spaces and harbour, led by the local garden society.
Free weekly yoga classes for beginners taught in English by Alsion Yoga Community in Sønderborg.
Crime writer Louise Nielsen presents her new Sønderborg thriller 'Nattemørke' at Brecklings Bogcafé and discusses her work as a crime novelist.
Application deadline for a year-long creative writing programme for ages 16-25, with weekly workshops, guest authors, and a published anthology of participants' work.
A reading club for ages 12-16 at Biblioteket Sønderborg, meeting on alternate Mondays to discuss books and explore cultural activities together.
Landowners' meeting on nitrogen reduction and wetland initiatives in the Als Sund catchment, featuring expert presentations and experience sharing.
Join a shared reading session at Biblioteket Sønderborg celebrating the UN's International Day of Reading, with a librarian reading fiction aloud and leading discussion.
Join librarians Frederikke Wiinholt and Anne Nygaard Skødt for a literary bingo game celebrating the UN's International Day of Reading, with prizes for the winners.
Ellen Mortensen brings H. C. Andersen's forgotten fairy tales to life at The Huge Reading Day. An oral storytelling performance where the audience becomes part of the narrative.
Brain researcher Ann E. Knudsen explores the neurological differences between men and women and their impact on communication and collaboration.
Free morning meeting for managers on employee wellbeing and engagement. Mette Kaczmarek presents her leadership model and tools for recognizing and involving employees.
Lecturer Birte Asmuss explores small talk - its poor reputation, why it matters, and how it actually makes us happy. All participants receive a copy of the book.
Four weeks of community singing led by Mette Rasmussen, featuring traditional Danish songs from the Højskolesangbogen. Coffee and socialising included.
Free event for homeowners in Sønderborg about solar panels, where Erik Olsen from SolarSim demonstrates how the tool calculates the potential for your roof.
A 4-week community singing programme featuring late-summer and autumn songs from the Højskolesangbogen, led by Lasse Meyer Sørensen.
Author talk with Johanne Mygind discussing her novel "Giftig", which explores family history, environmental disaster, and questions of ownership over one's own story.
The tomato group from Åbenrå gives a lecture on growing tomatoes, covering everything from seed selection to harvest, for the Sønderborg garden society.
Two of Iceland's most widely read authors, Jón Kalman Stefánsson and Sigríður Hagalín Björnsdóttir, meet for a literary conversation about their latest historical novels as part of the OrdFraNord literature festival.
A lecture on how Western Copenhagen transformed from farmland into a modern suburb, with historian Pauline Wedel Kaalund exploring the Finger Plan and the welfare state's development.
Beginner painting course with instructor Adam Gabriel at Sønderjyllands Kunstskole, covering colour theory, composition, sketching techniques, and both figurative and abstract painting.
TV host Jørgen Skouboe shares his life story in the lecture 'Untamed by Nature', from childhood to his famous television shows, in conversation with journalist Dorthe Løwendahl Bomann.
Free smoking cessation course for residents and employees of Sønderborg Municipality, offering practical guidance to quit nicotine products without scare tactics.
A 4-week community singing programme with traditional Danish folk songs, led by Mette Rasmussen, featuring coffee and socialising.
A 4-week community singing programme featuring late-summer and autumn songs from Højskolesangbogen, led by Lasse Meyer Sørensen with coffee and socialising.
An informal Nordic literature club at Biblioteket Sønderborg where participants share spontaneous thoughts about poetry, led by Anders Ølholm.
Literary critic Jens Andersen explores the craft of biography writing, drawing on his award-winning books about Danish cultural figures and the royal family.
Business conference on digital sovereignty and Europe's digital future, bringing together experts, companies and decision-makers for presentations, debates and networking.
A morning of singing and movement for young children with Ida Hymøller, featuring Danish folk songs, dance and interactive music at Biblioteket Sønderborg.
A librarian reads literary texts aloud and leads group discussion about them. No preparation required.
A monthly philosophical salon where participants read classic texts together and discuss the greatest thinkers in philosophy's history. No prior knowledge required.
A two-day watercolor workshop for beginners and intermediate painters, combining technique instruction with hands-on painting and personal guidance.
A welcome day for newcomers to Sønderborg, featuring the mayor, information about local services and volunteer opportunities, and networking with other new residents.
Jette Torp presents a musical lecture combining songs, stories, and literature while the audience knits, crochets, or draws. An intimate evening blending music, words, and creative hands-on activity.
Historian Carsten Porskrog Rasmussen traces Sønderborg's economic transformation from 1864 to 1970, from maritime prosperity to industrial growth driven by military installations.
Community singing from the Højskolesangbogen with Mette Rasmussen from Det Sønderjyske Sangcenter. Coffee and socialising at Sønderborg Kaserne.
A graphic novel book club at Biblioteket Sønderborg where members discuss everything from classics to experimental publications in relaxed, engaged conversations.
Four weeks of community singing led by Lasse Meyer Sørensen, featuring songs from the Højskole Songbook with coffee and conversation.
Haveselskabet Sønderborg presents a talk on hedgehog biology and behaviour, plus practical guidance on building a hedgehog shelter for your garden.
Professor David Nicolas Hopmann examines how power and democracy in Denmark have shifted in the age of technology and new media, drawing on the Power Study 2.0 research project.
One-day collography course at Sønderjyllands Kunstskole, where you learn a graphic technique with experimental potential while working sustainably with recycled materials.
Author Deniz Kiy and journalist Haena Laura Na Blankholm discuss life in public housing areas from the inside - a conversation about the reality behind the debate on the blocks.
Free entrepreneur café offering short one-to-one consultations with professional advisors on start-up, finance, and marketing.
Free entrepreneur café where you can get advice from professional advisors and meet other entrepreneurs. Registration required by 30 October.
Artist Julie Nymann discusses her dyslexia and how she has made it a resource in her artistic practice. Meet professionals and organizations offering knowledge and guidance on dyslexia.
Free weekend trip to Sønderborg for trainee doctors with accommodation, professional meetings and local introduction. Partners and spouses welcome.
A free evening combining handcrafts with literary readings, perfect for knitters, crocheters and embroiderers who enjoy working while listening to stories.
Clairvoyant medium Christian Viborg offers an evening of spiritual messages and medium work at Sønderborghus in Sønderborg.
Sociologist and songwriter Anette Prehn explores community and presence in our digital age through a musical lecture with live debate.
A cosy literary salon celebrating Asian literature with afternoon tea at Sønderborg Library.
A lecture on the history of book censorship from the Enlightenment to today, featuring researcher Dennis Meyhoff Brink discussing why authorities banned books and how they became bestsellers anyway.
An evening celebrating unforgettable concerts with Claus and Karla. Share your stories, play music, and enjoy wine at Biblioteket Sønderborg.
Author Lis Mikkelsen presents her new book about Ingeborg Refslund Thomsen, a pioneering advocate for women's rights and the Danish minority in Sønderjylland.
Isabel Bramsen explores how peace processes begin through small gestures, relationships, and dialogue in this lecture on her book "The Logic of Peace", drawing on diplomatic and historical examples.
A series of four lectures exploring the philosophy and theology of K. E. Løgstrup, a major Danish intellectual figure.
Free four-evening course for relatives of people with acquired brain injury, covering brain function, life changes, and peer support in Sønderborg.
A conversation between theologian Karl Aage Kirkegaard and librarian Claus Jacobsen on whether science and faith can coexist, based on Kirkegaard's new book.
Author talk with Anne-Marie Vedsø Olesen about her acclaimed mythological novel series Vølvens vej, inspired by the Poetic Edda and featuring women as central figures in Norse mythology.
Søren Ryge talks about people and the garden at Haveselskabet in Sønderborg - with coffee, tea and cake.
A special edition of Vin & Vinyl dedicated to Lou Reed, where host Andrew Cranfield explores the rock icon through music, interviews, and poetry, concluded with live interpretations by Jens Ole Pihl.
An embroidery workshop at Mejeriet in Sønderborg for beginners and experienced crafters alike.
An autumn beer tasting featuring a lecture and seven samples, led by beer expert Carsten Berthelsen at Mejeriet in Sønderborg.
A lecture exploring the women who shaped Grundtvig's life and intellectual work, presented in partnership with Generator.
Author LG Jensen discusses his thriller series Nøjeren, the craft of writing suspenseful stories, and his work with ghost hunter Mikkel Egelund.
Researcher Michael Nobel Hviid explores four centuries of storm surge disasters and how communities along the Wadden Sea coast adapted to living with the sea's destructive power.
Literary expert Anders T. K. Ølholm introduces Johannes V. Jensen's landmark novel 'The Fall of the King' on its 125th anniversary, exploring why this masterpiece still grips readers today.
A public reading event where a Nordic book is read aloud simultaneously across the Nordic region as part of the Nordic Literature Week.
Mathias Granum discusses his book on school leadership, progressive pedagogy and solutions to behavioral problems - drawing on his experience founding a dream school and visiting Michaela Community School in London.
An evening blending Nordic winter poetry with vinyl music, hosted by library specialists and Bogholderiet staff exploring themes of northern lights and winter darkness.
Literary critic Jes Stein Pedersen discusses this year's best books and recent publications that have impressed him most.
Chris Minh Doky discusses his book exploring faith, relationships, and meaning, drawing on his experience of bridging Vietnamese and Danish cultures through music and philosophy.
A lecture on the Atlantic Wall bunkers along Denmark's west coast, their construction during the German occupation, and their legacy. Museum inspector Chrestina Dahl explores why these concrete fortifications proved so challenging to handle after 1945.
Cultural editor Hans Christian Davidsen explores the wartime experiences of South Schleswig Danes - men forced into German uniforms who maintained their Danish identity and hope despite the horrors of war.
Author talk with Tine Høeg discussing her acclaimed 2025 novel "Ultramarin" in conversation with Line Kveiborg.
Community singing evening at Mejeriet in Sønderborg with Mayor Lone Andersen, featuring traditional Danish folk songs.
A reading circle where members discuss six nominated Danish novels competing for the DR Roman Prize. The Wednesday group meets monthly at Biblioteket Sønderborg with a librarian moderator.
Free entrepreneur café where you can get advice from professional consultants and meet other business founders.
A reading circle where participants vote on six nominated Danish novels competing for the DR Roman Prize. Meets six times from December 2026 to May 2027 at Sønderborg Library.
A masterclass for young conductors with legendary conductor Jorma Panula and the Sønderjylland Symphony Orchestra.
Former police chief Bent Isager-Nielsen recounts the history of Denmark's Mobile Task Force through personal stories and real cases, plus insights into the DR drama series based on his work.
Chris MacDonald explores human wellbeing through the lens of social connection and evolutionary mismatch, drawing on research from his new book 'Us'.
Conducting seminar with students from the Royal Danish Academy of Music and professor Giordano Bellincampi, concluding with a concert featuring the Alsion Theatre orchestra.
Open house event at the International Gymnasium in Sønderborg featuring information about Pre-IB and IB programmes, guided tours, and meetings with teachers and students.
Students and parents meet representatives from upper secondary education programmes, with guided tours, a talk, and a quiz.
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Nature guide Vibe Søndergaard leads you through Ulstrup Castle's grounds on a bat hunt using ultrasonic detectors. An adventurous evening for both adults and children, discovering Denmark's fascinating nocturnal wildlife.
Author Shëkufe Heiberg explores utopian imagination as a way to challenge limiting future scenarios and invents new language for nature's phenomena.
Author Thomas Boberg discusses his novel 'Insula' about life on a Danish island - freedom, community, and challenges - in conversation with literary mediator Simon Lund Petersen.
An afternoon of literary readings hosted by Vangedes Library Group at Gentofte Main Library.
A Friday story about designer Jens Damgaard Laugesen's reinterpretation of the iconic Angli shirt, where Herning's textile heritage meets contemporary fashion and art.
Award-winning children's author Rebecca Bach-Lauritsen leads a two-hour writing workshop to help you start your own children's book.
A guided morning walk along Middelfart's Ceramic Route with a curator from CLAY Ceramic Museum, featuring ceramic artworks displayed throughout the city.
Free workshop for art teachers at Dansk Jødisk Museum featuring a guided tour and discussion of a new curriculum exploring architecture and museum spaces.
An intimate poetry salon featuring 8 curated poets in the basement of Literaturhaus.
A philosophical salon evening with DR editor Carsten Ortmann discussing human and machine intelligence (AI), followed by audience debate.
Beginner Irish dancing class for adults under 30. Learn traditional choreographies to upbeat music, starting in soft shoes and progressing to hard step shoes.
Beginner Irish dancing class for adults over 30. Learn traditional choreography in soft and hard shoes with rhythmic music.
Politiken's editor-in-chief Christian Jensen discusses major Danish press investigations - from Edward Snowden to the Inger Støjberg scandal - and the whistleblowers behind them.
Emil Midé Erichsen shares his life as an adventurer - from circumnavigation to family sailing and over 300 lectures. A reflection on what we seek when adventure becomes about "us" instead of "I".
Civil engineer Henning R. Jensen explores how quantum physics reveals our power to shape our lives through thoughts, feelings, and beliefs.
A shamanic drum journey guided by Henrik Dyreholt at the full moon - meet your power animal and release what you are ready to let go of.
A lecture examining how our philosophical and religious worldviews shape our relationship with nature and contribute to the climate crisis.
A ceramic sculpture and modelling workshop running over seven Thursday evenings in autumn. Open to all skill levels.
The Odense Film Festival presents a lecture and portrait film about Faroese artist Bergithe Johannessen at Nordatlantisk Hus.
A guided walk exploring the nature and cultural heritage of Snoghøjgårdparken, starting from Snoghøj Højskole.
A three-hour inspiration workshop with artist Karen Marie Dehn on abstraction and embroidery based on the Æblehaven project. Open to both beginners and experienced participants.
A workshop on maintaining clean energy in relationships and staying connected with the people around you.
Free lecture on inheritance, wills and powers of attorney with legal experts from Jura Danmark. Dinner included.
A tasting journey through Spain's finest sparkling wines from Catalonia, featuring 10 different Cavas and concluding with two rare gems from Pepe Raventós' legendary vineyard.
Free lecture on inheritance, wills and powers of attorney with legal experts from Jura Danmark. Dinner included and opportunity to ask questions in a relaxed setting.
A relaxed, beginner-friendly Ukrainian language practice session using games and conversation to help you discuss summer experiences and past events in Ukrainian.
Breathwork workshop with Malin Barrling and Janesh Vaidya, where breathing techniques are tailored to each person according to Ayurvedic principles.
An evening of philosophy, translation, debate, and music bringing together students, researchers, and philosophy enthusiasts at LiteraturHaus.
Community dinner with vegetarian food and a talk on children's health at Prismen on Amager, held every other Thursday in odd-numbered weeks.
A communal dinner and podcast conversation with visual artist Ida Schrader and SamBiosen director Jeppe Dam Skriver exploring food, community and nature.
Warda and Therese al Belati discuss their journey from Iraq under Saddam Hussein to building a new life in Denmark in conversation with Paul Natorp.
A lecture exploring Dmitri Shostakovich's relationship with the Soviet regime and how his music was interpreted in both East and West.
Three cultural institutions in Randers explore the medieval period through history, literature, and art, with cocktails and mead.
Michala Petri and Bolette Roed present a lecture on the recorder's history with musical examples at Kanalhuset. Open to all ages with a chance to speak with the musicians.
Lecture with golfer Mads Vibe-Hastrup and a leader on handling breakdown and building resilience through stress profiling, emotional intelligence, and leadership under pressure.
Author and researcher Myriam Diatta discusses her new book on politically engaged creative practice, with a reading, conversation, and free entry.
A lecture at ARoS explores the boundaries between art and architecture, and when the two art forms merge.
Kenyan filmmaker Jinna Mutune Odede shares her work in film and culture, followed by the short film Cocoa Dreams and a meal from Sasaa.
Launch meeting for a new seed library where participants plan how the project will work. Everyone is welcome, regardless of experience.
Graphic design legend David Carson shares his revolutionary work and unbound creative process in a rare talk and Q&A at the Royal Danish Academy.
Beginner Irish dancing class for children aged 7 and up, learning fundamental traditional choreography to lively music.
An interactive nature walk where language becomes a tool to see nature anew. Based on Shekufe's dictionary 'The Verbs of Life', participants explore trees, birds, and streams through dialogue.
Randers Library's reading group discusses Rasmus Daugbjerg's novel "Trold". Free event with advance registration required.
A literary knitting café where each evening features an author through introduction, video interview, and readings. Knit, browse books, and enjoy coffee and cake in a relaxed setting.
A guided walk through the Bellevue neighbourhood with Flemming Noes-Rasmussen from the Gentofte Local History Society.
A special behind-the-scenes tour of Horsens Medieval Festival for newcomers to the city. Experience the splendour and drama of the Middle Ages from a unique perspective.
Free writing workshop with author Ole Ditlev Nielsen. Two hours of focused writing time using the Pomodoro technique for anyone working on a book or writing project.
A creative workshop where adults can try Black Out Poetry, transforming old book pages into personal poems and images using paint and collage techniques. All materials provided.
A guided walk through Farvergade's history around 1900, when the street was known for prostitution and taverns before its transformation. Archivist Peter Wessel Hansen shares stories of life among Copenhagen's more colorful residents.
Free guided tour through Frederiksstaden exploring how Copenhagen addresses climate challenges through modern urban planning and architecture.
An informal members' gathering with refreshments and talks about the upcoming Applaus season.
Author Niels Krause-Kjær discusses his novel 'Ude for uden', which connects agricultural history with the climate debate through the story of Svend and an inherited travel journal.
Educational workshop on geometry and mathematical awareness for kindergarten children at Høje Kolstrup School.
A 10-year anniversary guided tour of Frederiksstaden exploring Ofelia Plads, Sankt Annæ Plads and the area's transformation. Discover architectural qualities, climate adaptation and the new connection between city and harbour.
Anchoring and celebration meeting for the Strengthened Citizen Contact competence development programme in Hedensted Municipality.
A free literature salon celebrating author Steen Langstrup, whose work spans thrillers, crime novels, and social realism. Held at Horsens Library.
Four guided walking tours combining literature, discussion and outdoor activity. Each outing explores a different theme - AI, dogs, history and alcohol - through essays and fiction.
Professional-led workshop on sleep for new parents at Nyborg Library. Registration required.
Practical first aid course for parents and carers focusing on babies and young children. Three hours combining theory and intensive hands-on training in small groups.
Weekly baby music and movement sessions for infants aged 7-12 months, combining songs with crawling activities.
Postnatal yoga class for new mothers with their babies in a welcoming, flexible setting.
Meeting for organizational and business leaders on emergency preparedness and crisis management.
Information meeting about Socialtilsyn Syd's supervisory role for foster and support families, with focus on dialogue and exchange.
Contagious and Creative Circle present a Cannes Lions wrap-up with Alex Jenkins discussing how brands can thrive in uncertain times. Thursday 27th August at Grand Teatret.
Munkeruphus presents the launch of 'SFÆRISK - Kirsten Klein 80 Years', a book inspired by the acclaimed exhibition of artist Kirsten Klein's work.
Explore the Enneagram as a spiritual and psychological tool through the lens of Kashmir Shaivism, covering its applications in work, relationships, and personal awakening.
Full moon sound bath with Anne Viese in Valhalla - a mindfulness-based sound therapy using singing bowls and gongs to work with the body through tones and frequencies.
Nikolaj Kirk shares stories of his gastronomic travels around the world, exploring food cultures, cooking techniques, and culinary adventures through images and narratives from various countries.
An informative evening about blood bank operations, exploring how blood and plasma are collected, tested, and used to treat patients, plus the role of plasma in pharmaceutical production.
TV host and cookbook author Anne Hjernøe shares personal insights on navigating life's crises and rebuilding after difficult times.
A feminist reading club discussing provocative literature and gender perspectives. This session explores classic feminist texts through a male reading lens.
Software engineer Asger Græsholt explores how generative AI is transforming the art world, covering both the technology and its ethical implications for creative professionals.
Daniel Rye recounts his experience as an ISIS hostage and the legal battle that followed his release, exploring survival, freedom, and justice.
Civilingeniør Henning R. Jensen gives a lecture on how we create our own lives through thoughts, feelings and beliefs based on quantum physics principles.
An information meeting where Billund Municipality's municipal council presents the economic basis for the 2027 budget negotiations.
Art historian Anne-Mette Gravgaard explores the symbolic meaning of water in church art and religious imagery.
An introduction to artificial intelligence for beginners with no technical experience, covering practical AI concepts at the library.
Former DR journalists Anne Haubek and Thomas Ubbesen share personal accounts from their travels in Ukraine and discuss the war's impact on Europe, drawing on testimonies collected since the 2022 invasion.
Lecture on Jürgen Habermas' democratic thought and the conditions of public discourse today, examining polarization and the role of social media. Led by professor Christian F. Rostbøll from the University of Copenhagen.
A lecture on Habermas' theory of public discourse and democracy's ability to find common ground amid social media polarization and declining trust.
Rahbek's Salon explores Homer's Odyssey with speakers, communal singing, and wine - an evening on culture and nature at Vartov.
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 art historian guides you through Ordrupgaard's collection, highlighting overlooked works and revealing familiar paintings from fresh perspectives.
Author Pernille Stensgaard discusses horses in literature while recording an episode of the podcast "The Planetary Library" with host Kirstine Ersbøll Meyhoff.
A guided sailing tour on Svendborgsund with KAJA, featuring local historian Gustav Dybbro discussing the 60-year history of the ferry route and bridge.
Information meeting hosted by Egedal Municipality about a potential climate project in the Svinemosen area, open to landowners and interested parties.
A conversation salon exploring whether daily phone calls between Hannibal and his mother Pia reflect inherited anxiety from their family's wartime flight to Sweden.
Author Tine Høeg talks with Anne Glad about literature and creative writing at ARoS.
A five-session reading club exploring witches through history, folklore, and contemporary fiction. Free to join after registering from August 14.
A free open yoga and meditation class at Santhi Yoga in Herning for all levels, exploring how to find balance in daily life.
Linguist Michael Ejstrup and literature communicator Nanna Ask discuss how language shapes film and television - exploring dialects, intonation, and the power of linguistic choices to build character and identity.
Literary historian Niels Brunse presents a lecture on William Shakespeare and his works at Musikhuset Esbjerg.
Visual art workshop where young participants create their own works inspired by Nubim's artistic universe.
A reading club for children aged 9-12 to meet and share their love of books and reading.
A reading club for young people at Holstebro Library, meeting three times in autumn to discuss books across all genres - from fantasy to comics.
Free digital technology guidance at Nyborg Library - learn to use computers, tablets, and smartphones with help from library staff.
Archivist Adam Jon Kronegh from the Danish National Archives presents historical ship logs spanning three centuries and their role in understanding past and future climate.
Morten Espersen presents the history and natural ecosystem of Bagsværd Lake at a local lecture.
Free IT support at the main library where volunteers help with computer, tablet, and smartphone questions - from setup to email and software updates.
A writing community where participants meet to write together in a shared space at Gentofte Hovedbibliotek.
