Union is a municipally run cultural centre on Nørre Allé 7 in Nørrebro, housed in a former primary school built in 1857. It opened as a community centre in 1993, was known as VerdensKulturCentret from 2006, and took its current name in 2019. The programme is internationally and interculturally focused, with more than 400 events a year ranging from lectures and exhibitions to festivals and concerts. The concert venue Alice, with a capacity of 250, occupies the hall in the back courtyard.
Nørre Allé 7, 2200 København N
Opening hours follow the event programme
The food collective Send Flere Krydderier runs a community kitchen at Union every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, serving seasonal, organic dishes with vegetarian options.
A reading club for young women with multicultural backgrounds meeting every other Thursday at Union. Shared reading, discussion, and free refreshments.
Flamencamiento Global Trio blends flamenco, jazz and Latin American music in an improvisational concert featuring guitar, double bass and percussion.
Technology expert and former consultant Tobias Bornakke Bramsen talks about his move to lead Grundtvigs Højskole and the school's role in building democracy and community.
Nordic instrumental jazz trio Blåly celebrates the release of their second album Resonans with a concert at Union, featuring hypnotic piano patterns and flowing grooves.
Daliyah performs her live expansion 'Distorción' of her debut album - a ritual and sonic documentation of trauma and healing.
CatalansDK marks three decades with a full-day celebration featuring welcome drinks, live music, historical reflections, children's activities, dinner, and a concert by Els Trinxats and DJ Roofsalia.
Weekly dance and music experience with a beginner-friendly workshop (14:00-15:00) and open dancefloor (15:00-17:00). Fuse Point Jam invites you to improvisation and shared movement within urban dance culture.
Fran De Pian performs Nostalgiología as an intimate duo with drummer Alan Rodríguez, accompanied by handmade vintage photographs from his archive.
Union celebrates Day of the Dead with two nights of cumbia music honouring the Mexican tradition - costumes and festive spirit encouraged.
South American cumbia band Trypical Cumbia brings live music and dance to Union's Day of the Dead celebration with DJ set and Mexican-inspired atmosphere.
A casual cafe evening where artists and musicians share works in progress - from songs to research and homemade gear. Everyone welcome, with or without a contribution.
Wombattles is a Danish-language freestyle battle rap event where rappers face off in spontaneous verbal duels with sharp wordplay.
Copenhagen's only festival dedicated to short films, featuring screenings, masterclasses, and networking events for filmmakers and enthusiasts.
Award-winning animator Martina Scarpelli explores animation as documentary language, discussing her own films and the creative interplay between reality and fiction.
A masterclass on the craft of horror filmmaking with screenwriter Sissel Dalsgaard Thomsen, director Michael Panduro, and horror enthusiast Dennis Jacob Rosenfeld exploring script, sound, design, and performance.
Uruguayan vocalist Julieta Rada, daughter of music legend Rubén Rada, performs at Union with her distinctive sound and a strong band.
The closing ceremony of Copenhagen Short Film Festival, where the jury awards five Danish prizes and celebrates the year's best filmmakers.
Interdisciplinary performance with over 30 Spanish-speaking artists exploring Federico García Lorca's legacy 90 years after his death through theatre, flamenco, dance, and music.
A new book club exploring creativity, artistic lives, and cultural movements through curated reads and group discussion.
Author and actor Ayaz Shah discusses his debut novel La Victoria and his work with storytelling across stage and screen.
Palestinian rapper Elsusi performs a concert and participates in a discussion about artistic freedom under pressure. His music blends Arabic hip-hop with themes of identity, displacement, and resistance.
Hands-on 16mm film workshop with Bolex camera at Union in Copenhagen. Learn techniques like double exposure, speed changes, and film development over two days.
Two jazz musicians and ten poets perform an evening of improvised music and poetry at Union during Kulturnatten. Free with a Kulturpas.
Rue shares her asylum journey through performance and drag, with expert commentary from a human rights panel. DJ and music follow.
GRO! is an interactive workshop where you can experiment with mushrooms and biomaterials, and make seed bombs. Learn how small actions can bring more nature to the city.
Launch of musikdata.dk, a new platform from genre organizations, featuring research on the Danish music industry and knowledge gaps in the field.
KaniBalkan celebrates the release of their debut EP 'Live Momentum' with a concert at Union. The trio blends Roma music, Balkan traditions and Latin American grooves in an energetic live performance.
An evening celebrating Lebanese women featuring storyteller Ghada Baba Nasser, Lebanese cuisine, and belly dance performances exploring themes of strength and solidarity.
Sonamos Latinoamerica celebrates its 10th anniversary with Colombian artists Montañera and Mambe, blending electronic music, folk, cumbia, and hip-hop.
The second concert night of Sonamos Latinoamerica festival features Trio Candombe Fusion and Orientino Duo - two bands blending Latin American music with jazz, funk and Middle Eastern traditions.
The festival's opening night features two Latin American acts: Mauro Miranda performing on authentic Andean instruments and Cantares, a duo exploring traditional music from across Latin America.
Kenneth Flex from Dansk Flygtningehjælp leads an intimate evening exploring solidarity, belonging, and integration through personal stories, dialogue, and a shared meal.
A Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival with music, poetry, and performances from the audience. The evening is hosted by Quinn Liu, and the ticket includes snacks, a tea ceremony, and mooncakes.
Photography exhibition opening Sonamos Latinoamérica Denmark, showcasing ten years of festival artists through the lens of Mexican photographer Claudia Adeath. Free entry.
A three-day celebration of Latin American music at Union, featuring traditional and contemporary sounds from across the continent.
Authors Prami Larsen and Simon Rom Gjerø discuss Danish missionaries' work in China during the collapse of the empire and the country's subsequent civil war.
Cand.polit. Hjarn von Zernichow Borberg examines integration statistics and highlights positive progress stories rarely covered by the media. Organized by SOS Racisme Danmark.
CAPSULA SESSIONS Vol. 3 is an indie/rock festival featuring live music, artists, and food in Union's courtyard in Copenhagen.
An evening of original poetry from international poets at Union, with affordable drinks and an open community of creative minds.
PixelPixel, a film collective for documentary makers and other filmmakers, holds its startup day where members meet, organize responsibilities, and plan the year's gatherings.
Kenyan filmmaker Jinna Mutune Odede shares her work in film and culture, followed by the short film Cocoa Dreams and a meal from Sasaa.
Alternative Fashion Week CPH explores sustainable design and circular business models at Union, with a deconstructed catwalk, talks and workshops centred on the theme of class divide.
An evening talk with Ukrainian psychiatric nurse Xenia Frost Fitisova exploring kindness as a force for healing, followed by a shared dinner.
Friday bar with grilled food, drinks, DIY screen-printing on textiles, and a chance to DJ at Projekternes Fællespulje. All welcome.
Book reception for the Danish-Palestinian picture book 'The Arrogant Story', with text by Khaled Juma and illustrations by Maria Buhmann. Part of the proceeds go to the Children's House in Palestine.
Multidisciplinary exhibition exploring identity and human connection through works by Taiwanese and Kazakhstani artists, featuring interactive installations and collaborative artmaking.
A short film screening and panel discussion exploring Danish colonial history and slavery, featuring artist Jeanette Ehlers, MAAFA founder Mikhala W. Iversen, and historian Kalle Kühlmann.