Det Kongelige Bibliotek is Denmark's national library, situated on Slotsholmen next to Christiansborg. Its striking black granite extension from 1999 - known as the Black Diamond - houses reading rooms alongside a concert hall called Dronningesalen. The venue regularly hosts classical concerts, literary events and exhibitions.
Exhibition of Denmark's best press photography from 2025 at the Royal Library.
Family-friendly autumn holiday experience at the Black Diamond with stories and creative activities.
Family-friendly autumn holiday day at the Royal Library with stories and creative activities for children.
Family-friendly autumn holiday activity at the Black Diamond with stories and creative play.
Family-friendly autumn activity at the Royal Library where children encounter living stories and have space for creative expression.
Family-friendly autumn holiday experience at the Black Diamond with stories and creative activities.
British rock legends Jethro Tull perform at Gamle Scene, Det Kgl. Teater in Copenhagen.
Family-friendly autumn holiday experience at the Black Diamond with stories and creative activities for all ages.
Family-friendly autumn break experience at the Black Diamond with stories and creative activities.
Klaus Rothstein explores Victoria Benedictsson's correspondence from the Royal Library's archives in this lecture for annual pass holders.
The Royal Library opens the Black Diamond for Culture Night with art, craftsmanship, technology and cultural experiences for the whole family.
Monthly book market day organized by Aarhus University Press, where book enthusiasts can meet and discover new publications.
The Sandmen perform at Det Kgl. Bibliotek in Copenhagen on 7 October 2026.
A quiet reading salon at the Royal Library where you can read your own book to soft baroque music in the background.
A creative workshop at the Royal Library where children can make their own star lamp and discover the world of books.
Aarhus Sinfonietta and poet Anne Green Munk explore the interplay between music and words in the Royal Library's Reading Room.
A reading club discussion exploring vulnerability through two contemporary Danish novels about resilience and emotional depth.
HemiDemiSemi Consort performs vocal works by Bach and Buxtehude at the Royal Library in an intimate evening setting.
The Children's Universe at the Royal Library welcomes families on Sundays with creative workshops and book exploration activities.
Swedish journalist Martin Gelin and Lotte Folke Kaarsholm discuss how culture functions as a political instrument in shaping global affairs.
Swedish journalist and author Martin Gelin discusses his new book on culture and world order with Lotte Folke at the Royal Library.
Icelandic author Einar Lövdahl discusses his novel 'Gennemtræk' at BookTalks at the Royal Library.
A music festival for children at the Royal Library featuring activities and experiences in the Children's Universe.
The opening day of Music Festival Days in the Diamond features classical performances by Matthias Schorn and Danel Quartet, plus a narrative concert of The Little Prince with actor Søren Sæther Lassen.
A three-day classical music festival at the Royal Library's Black Diamond featuring Danish and international artists, with Sunday dedicated to children and families.
A creative workshop for children and families at the Royal Library, exploring ghost images through books and hands-on activities.
Free pop-up concert featuring violinist Soo-Jin Hong and cellist Soo-Kyung Hong from Trio con Brio at Den Sorte Diamant.
The Royal Library opens Photography Now!, a special exhibition exploring photography in contemporary art, with free entry, refreshments, and a discussion.
Four artists - musicians, poets and performers - gather in the Royal Library's garden for a poetic evening under the open sky.
The Royal Library and Aarhus University Press host a monthly Book Thursday event in the Library Garden featuring books and literary discussions.
Greenlandic singer and composer Rasmus Lyberth performs at Det Kgl. Bibliotek.
The Children's Universe at the Royal Library welcomes families on Sundays with creative workshops and book exploration activities for all ages.
Clarinetist Anna Klett performs in a free pop-up concert at the Black Diamond as part of the Music Festival Days in Diamanten.
Musicians, poets and actors perform under the open sky in the garden at the Royal Library for a poetic late-summer event.
An author talk with Nauja Lynge at the Royal Library exploring this year's festival themes through literature, touching on technology, nature, and community.
An author talk with Josefine Klougart as part of Aarhus Festival at the Royal Library, exploring literature on technology, nature, and human experience.
International ensemble SONICO brings authentic tango from Buenos Aires to Diamanten, opening the concert season with Argentine tradition.
Musicians, poets and actors perform in the Royal Library's garden for a poetic outdoor event.
Author Nelio Biedermann presents his novel 'Lázár' at BookTalks at the Royal Library.
PARK Knowledge Festival 2026 is a knowledge-focused festival at Det Kgl. Bibliotek in Copenhagen, celebrating ideas and learning.
The Royal Life Guards Band presents an elegant programme with French inspiration at the Royal Library.
An evening of music, poetry and performance in the Royal Library's garden under the open sky.