
An (Un)useful Danish History
Historian Michael Frederic Hvid Hawkins explores forgotten and curious tales from Danish history that never appeared in textbooks, blending scholarly insight with humour.
Kulturhuset Bispen is Haderslev's public cultural centre, situated by the Dampark lake. Under one roof you find the city's main library across three floors, creative workshops, the Municipal Historical Archive and a café overlooking the park. On the top floor, the music venue Månen hosts concerts in pop, rock and jazz as well as talks and lectures with guests from Denmark and abroad.
Bispebroen 3, 6100 Haderslev
Mon-Sun 07:00-21:00

Historian Michael Frederic Hvid Hawkins explores forgotten and curious tales from Danish history that never appeared in textbooks, blending scholarly insight with humour.

Author Niels Krause-Kjær presents his award-winning novel 'Ude for uden' - a family saga about a Jutland farm facing demolition and the letters and secrets uncovered in the rubble.

A cappella vocal ensemble FIRE celebrates Danish author Tove Ditlevsen's jubilee with a concert blending her texts as four-part songs and readings from her advice columns.

A stage celebration of Paul Simon's classic album 'Graceland' with world hits and the story of its controversial creation in apartheid South Africa.

Marianne Gammelgaard explores decluttering and minimalism, revealing how fewer possessions can bring calm, clarity, and space for what matters most.

Annamette Fuhrmann discusses her book and work on menopause awareness through readings, personal stories, and audience dialogue.

Author Maren Uthaug presents "1%", the final book in her provocative trilogy about a matriarchal future society, on International Women's Day.

Literary critic Liselotte Wiemer presents the year's best Danish, Nordic and international books with recommendations and insights into current authors and literary trends.

Physician and brain researcher Troels W. Kjær explores why pauses and sleep are essential for learning, wellbeing, and mental strength in our overstimulated world.

A children's theatre performance about friendship and dreams on the African savanna, featuring a hen and a leopard cub on an unexpected adventure.

Floral artist Johnny Haugaard creates spring decorations live while sharing creative insights and techniques, with finished pieces raffled to the audience.

Travel 10 million years back to the ancient Gram Sea with paleontologist Mette, who shares the story of Megalodon and Uranocetus. Touch a real shark tooth and create your own drawings with tooth stamps.

Christian Bock shares his personal journey with dyslexia and how modern IT tools can unlock new opportunities for reading, writing and equal participation.

Author Lone Theils discusses her crime novels featuring journalist Nora Sand, her research methods, and the true stories behind her fiction.