109 events for the next 18 months
Matthew Lopez's two-part drama examines family, heritage, and legacy across generations. Both parts play at the Opera House on Holmen in Copenhagen.
The Royal Danish Theatre presents part one of Matthew Lopez's drama about family, identity, and the ties that bind generations together.
Matthew Lopez's epic two-part drama about American gay men's lives and legacy continues with part two at the Royal Opera House.
A wordless French street theatre show featuring mysterious figures transforming into inflatable white horses in a choreographed parade with Venetian-inspired costumes.
Line Meyer draws live and tells two funny stories about Professor Tarmflora and her microscopic friends. After the performance, children can create their own gut bacteria.
Aline Goffin explores Kate Bush's universe through music, movement, and video art in this performance for children aged 6 and up.
Copenhagen Circus Space presents a circus performance for children exploring relationships and boundary-testing through acrobatics and tricks.
SuperCut is a fully improvised show where audience suggestions become a brand-new film every night. August's theme is horror comedy - scares and laughs blended together.
Syddjurs Egnsteater tells the story of swimmer Jenny Kammersgaard, who crossed the Kattegat in 1937 and defied society's expectations of women. A family production for children from age 7.
Three Danish actresses perform together at Bremen Teater in Copenhagen.
Troels W. Kjær and Pia Hauge take the stage at Bremen Teater in Copenhagen.
Children's theatre workshop at Grundtvigs Church for grades 1-4, where young performers learn acting through play and games every Tuesday.
Satiregruppen Magt presents their new satirical show "Magt for enhver pris" in preview performance.
The play 'Nul Stjerner' is staged at Bremen Teater in Copenhagen.
Improvisational theatre without a script, where three actors and a pianist create stories and songs together with the audience at Lygten Station.
Arian Šajina explores the ritual of "30 rounds" - a pivotal test in breaking culture where dancers at age 30 perform 30 consecutive improvised sequences as a rite of passage to eldership.
Nørrebro Teater stages a morning theatre performance at Vartov Grundtvig, welcoming audiences of all kinds to an early-day show.
Satiregruppen Magt brings their show 'Magt for enhver pris' to Copenhagen on 3 September 2026 - an evening of satire, humor, and sharp social commentary.
An experimental performance by the artist duo HagFags exploring witchcraft, control, and fluidity at Brønshøj Water Tower. The show blends drag, video, and sculpture in an occult office setting.
Shakespeare's classic tragedy of power and ambition performed at the Copenhagen Opera House.
A debut theatre piece about four young women navigating the chaos of puberty through absurd scenes, live music, and shifting tones between humour and vulnerability.
Author Rasmus Daugbjerg and the guitar duo Yngel present "Ulykkels Mønt", a cross-genre performance blending storytelling, songs and guitar soundscapes with dark atmosphere and mystery.
Theatre performance at Hotel Cecil in Copenhagen.
Theatre group for children aged 7-11, where participants learn stage performance and put on a play for family.
A short theatre show designed for young children aged 4-6, performed every Monday at Børnekulturstedet Karens Minde in Copenhagen.
A weekly theatre class for children aged 7-11, held on Mondays from 17:00 to 18:20 at Børnekulturstedet Karens Minde in Copenhagen.
Interactive storytelling performance about the Snow Queen, where the audience plays an active role in a tale of betrayal, revenge, and friendship.
Choreographer Anna Pehrsson and dancers perform Mountainbuilding on Sydhavnstippen - a three-hour performance where bodies and landscape meet in dialogue.
A storytelling performance exploring dreams and reality through the lives of historical visionaries like Ole Olsen and Georg Carstensen. For ages 12-16.
Three storytellers improvise literary games with audience participation. Free event for ages 12 and up.
Klamedia takes the stage at Bremen Teater in Copenhagen.
Improvisational storytelling with Pernille Stockfleth, Aske Ebbesen and Caspar Samsø Clausen, challenged by the audience. Part of the FORTÆL! festival on Islands Brygge.
A playful theatre show about friendship and differences, where two performers explore questions of choice and identity through physical theatre, music, and visual storytelling.
Interactive performance for children aged 7-11 about the ice princess and her frozen heart, where the audience decides the story's outcome.
Interactive storytelling performance for children aged 7-11 about a girl whose heart freezes after betrayal. The audience helps decide if her heart can thaw.
Charming children's theatre for the youngest about a girl meeting an unusual penguin. Free performance with music, presence, and an illustrated mini-book for each child.
A poetic walk through Nørrebro featuring original sound pieces, poems, and site-specific works created by a multidisciplinary ensemble of artists.
A performance by Teater Pandora exploring teenage life through the eyes of two ordinary boys, featuring direct audience engagement and stories of love, friendship, and identity.
Mark shares his personal journey through anxiety, drug addiction, and recovery in an intimate theatrical account.
A.A. Milne's beloved characters from the Hundred Acre Wood take the stage in this warm and funny play for children aged 3 and up.
Children aged 7-9 are invited to three dance sessions inspired by JOSEPH_KIDS, where they watch and perform alongside professional dancers from Dansk Danseteater for Børn.
A musical performance for young children exploring circular patterns in nature, followed by a family workshop where children and adults build figures from circles.
A musical puppet show about a dreaming mouse whose stories and imagination prove just as vital as practical supplies when winter arrives.
A playful children's theatre show for ages 5-9 and their adults, featuring a bird, mouse and sausage as characters. Created by composer Jón Hallur Stefansson and puppeteer Ida Marie Tjalve, with a creative workshop available the same day.
A touring storytelling theatre brings Winnie the Pooh and friends to life in a warm and playful performance for children aged 3 and up.
A puppet and shadow-play adaptation of Leo Lionni's classic about a dreaming mouse whose stories sustain his community through winter. For ages 3-6.
Holger Bech Nielsen and Albert Sneppen perform together at Bremen Teater in Copenhagen.
Popkor is a performance at Bremen Teater in Copenhagen on Sunday, September 13 at 1:30 PM.
The second part of Musen's wordless performance BLUE explores the human life cycle through colour, video art and electronic music. A cross-aesthetic experience with Mette Kosack and Kåre Nielsen behind the musical universe.
A theatre production of 'Legionær' at Bremen Teater in Copenhagen.
An interdisciplinary music-drama exploring the threshold between waking and sleep through music, dance and video, for children and adults alike.
Shakespeare's Hamlet gets an unconventional staging inside a hot dog stand on a playground, where drama, music and absurdity collide in a free adaptation of the classic.
Anne Glad and Kristine Virén take the stage at Bremen Teater in Copenhagen.
The Royal Opera House presents 'The Hassan Family', a production exploring family dynamics through music and drama.
Four improv groups from Improskolen Kbh perform an evening of improvised comedy with live piano accompaniment, each group playing about 25 minutes.
Author Stine Askov and illustrator Zarah Juul read aloud from the children's book 'Stine Goes Berserk' and draw live at Copenhagen's Main Library. For children aged 3-6 with adults.
SuperCut delivers a fully improvised comedy show with no script, where audience suggestions become characters, relationships and unexpected twists created live on stage.
Aase Tribini Clausen shares memories of her childhood as the daughter of the celebrated entertainer professor Tribini, growing up in a world of circus and magic.
Aviana Steinbacher performs the monologue 'Blå Sne' in Greenlandic at Nordatlantens Brygge in Copenhagen.
Emilia van Hauen and Dennis Nørmark perform together at Bremen Teater in Copenhagen.
An interdisciplinary performance about grief, responsibility, and empathy following a death. New Danish drama with original music from the collective ARBEJDSTITEL.
An immersive performance-installation by Sisters Hope at Mental Health Care Center Amager, where you live alongside others in a poetic and sensory future world without digital devices.
Batida's children's theatre performance follows a girl's journey to meet her grandmother in Iran. Designed for ages 3-8, the 45-minute show combines storytelling with imaginative travel.
Batida's performance follows a young girl's magical journey by bus, train, ship and hot air balloon to meet her grandmother in Iran.
An intimate magic show by Magic Malmstrøm featuring teleportation, mind reading, and sleight of hand for adults and ages 15+, performed every weekend near Rosenborg Castle.
Teatergruppen Arbejdstitel explores grief and guilt through encounters with family and friends trying to understand a suicide. A performance about empathy, responsibility and the inexplicable.
WERK presents a physical theatre performance about two people attempting to build their own world outside society. An intense exploration of individual agency and powerlessness.
The Company is a monthly improvisational theatre show where actors create scenes and stories live without a script. Recommended for ages 16+.
Children's librarians Christine and Morten perform three puppet theatre stories with puppets, live drawing and gestures for children from 3 years old.
KENTEX is performed at Det Ny Teater in Copenhagen on October 1, 2026.
An evening celebrating Lebanese women featuring storyteller Ghada Baba Nasser, Lebanese cuisine, and belly dance performances exploring themes of strength and solidarity.
Two improv teams battle it out in various disciplines while the audience votes on the winner. Every show is unique, shaped by audience suggestions and votes.
Andersen's Suitcase Theatre brings H.C. Andersen's classic tale to life as a puppet show for children aged 3 to 9, where a little nightingale encounters the emperor's golden artificial bird in the Chinese palace.
A performance titled 'We, You and I' at the University Library in Fiolstræde.
Actor Søren Hellerup performs John Clancy's monologue A PERFORMANCE in its Danish premiere. An intimate exploration of theatre, presence and identity.
A dance performance for children from age 10 exploring death and grief through colourful costumes, music and expressive choreography, with the audience as active participants in this artistically refined work.
Wordless children's theatre for ages 3-9 about a lonely girl who discovers something mysterious in her sofa. Free entry with advance booking required.
A performance exploring belief, hope, and possibility for children and adults, featuring Sara Klein, Jesper Bruun, and Malik Grosos. Part of the Teatermagi festival during the autumn break.
Puppet theatre for toddlers (1-3 years) with music, rhymes and stories. Sif Jessen Hymøller creates an intimate world of teddy bears and dolls.
A decolonizing artwork exploring the Nordic region's colonial legacy, where audience and performers together shape the earth in an installation by Sámi artist Stina Aletta Aikio.
A children's theatre adaptation of A.A. Milne's classic about Winnie the Pooh and friends in the Hundred Acre Wood, running 40 minutes for ages 3-8.
Interactive pop-up book performance for babies and toddlers featuring songs, music and movement, part of the autumn festival 'Theatre Magic in the Autumn Break'.
A children's theatre show about friendship between a cleaner and a playful puppet dog, featuring songs, puppetry, and physical comedy for ages 3-7.
Danish actor and performer Morten Münster performs at Det Ny Teater in Copenhagen.
Dancer Dud Muurmand and musician Marko Hautamäki share their work on FENRIS, an interdisciplinary project exploring the Fenrir myth as a reflection on chaos, order, and artificial intelligence in contemporary life.
A theatrical portrait of Poul Reumert, one of Denmark's most celebrated actors, created by Anders Ahnfelt-Rønne from Reumert's own memories.
Children's librarians Christine and Morten present three puppet theatre performances with live drawing and gestures for children from 3 years old.
An intimate magic show featuring teleportation and mind reading at the corner of Rosenborggade and Gothersgade. Modern illusions by Magic Malmstrøm for adults and ages 15+.
Two actors embody an entire Irish village in Marie Jones' comedy about extras in a Hollywood film. A play about dreams, identity, and the gap between cinema's glamour and real life.
Theatre comedy 'Familien Hassan' comes to the Opera House in Copenhagen - a show for the whole family.
A nearly wordless performance for the youngest children and their adults, where a snail and a tomato plant explore themes of life, death and renewal through animation and music.
A puppet theatre show for children aged 4 and up, featuring the fairy tale "Table Set Yourself" performed by Karina Nielsen with puppets, objects and music.
An intimate monologue about Christmas for the whole family at Det Ny Teater in Copenhagen.
A live improv gameshow where two teams of actors improvise comedy based on audience suggestions. Every performance is unique and the first drink is free.
A drama exploring J.S. Bach's "The Musical Offering" - his testament to music, where he unfolds polyphonic composition technique in its entirety.
Sisters Hope concludes the Restless Economy exhibition with a wordless performance based on the Sensuous Society Manifesto at the Bank and Savings Bank Museum.
Theater AstaBasta's Christmas show for young children features teddy bear stories, elves, puppets and music - bring your own teddy bear along.
Puppet theatre show for ages 2-8 about baker's maid Petruska and her Christmas mishaps. The 40-minute performance runs twice daily.
A puppet theatre adventure for children aged 2-8, featuring a baker, a circus mouse and Christmas magic, with music and quirky humour.
Dansk Danseteater for Børn offers a three-session dance programme for 5-6-year-olds with professional dancers. Children experience dance as spectators and participate in creative movement games, with parents invited to join at the end of each session.
Children aged 7-9 join a three-session dance workshop at the Opera inspired by DRØM, combining performances and creative movement with professional dancers.
Molière's classic comedy about misanthropy and social criticism at the Opera House.
A children's theatre production about a fantastic bus adventure at the Opera House in Copenhagen.
A theatrical concert based on Benny Andersen's classic work Far, far, kriegsmand at the Opera House.
Interactive family performance about two characters on a canoe expedition away from everyday life, where physical theatre meets new circus and visual poetry.
Molière's classic play about misanthropy and social criticism is performed at the Opera House.
A theatrical production at Det Ny Teater in Copenhagen exploring the interplay between shadow and light.
A three-session dance workshop for children aged 7-9 combining performance samples and creative movement games from CREATURES OF BUTTER, with parental participation at the end of each session.
Rane Willerslev and Simon Jul present a performance that flips the perspective on familiar historical narratives at Det Ny Teater.
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Dutch artists invite audiences to pedal antique sewing machines and create unique recycled-fabric souvenirs in this interactive performance art piece. Part of Copenhagen Street Theatre Festival.
A French street theatre company presents a wordless dream world where mysterious creatures transform into dancing inflatable horses in a 30-minute parade for all ages.
A theatre production based on Shakespeare's works is performed at Musikhuset Esbjerg.
Brazilian dance performance exploring human connection through contemporary dance, acrobatics and contact work, set to live and electronic music. Free show in Husum Bypark as part of Copenhagen Street Theatre Festival.
Artists Jakob Jacobsson and Anna Ting Nissen Bech share their artistic practice and discoveries from a peer-to-peer exchange within Nordic contemporary circus.
A children's theatre show about Leonard, who fears dogs but dreams of becoming a strong one - a funny and heartfelt story about finding courage.
A theatre production exploring world history at Bremen Teater in Copenhagen.
Bang & Bernhard improvise a unique one-off show based on the audience's hopes and fears, with pianist Michael Sunding creating a complete performance from start to finish in one hour.
A musical work-in-progress that examines shame, power, and the right to define one's own narrative.
La Baronnade is a musical street theatre performance where Les Grooms mingles with the audience through humour and improvisation. A free 45-minute show with no registration required.
Physical theatre performance on an inflatable stage exploring power and community through acrobatics, burlesque humour, and shifting scenes - with free halal hot dogs.
Dutch artists transform a courtyard into a living sewing theatre where audiences pedal antique machines to create unique recycled souvenirs.
Dutch artists invite children and adults to sew together on antique sewing machines in this interactive theatre performance filled with recycling and humor.
Lille Tut takes children on a colourful adventure at Medborgerhuset. A fun performance for the little ones.
Les Grooms' street theatre classic La Baronnade blends operetta, humour and improvisation in a 45-minute show where the audience becomes part of the action.
A wordless street performance by French Compagnie des Quidams where mysterious creatures transform into majestic inflatable white horses in a choreographed procession with symphonic music.
A cleaning assistant and a dog named Pølse discover friendship in this funny and touching play for children from 3 years old.
The French group Compagnie des Quidams presents a silent, choreographed parade where mysterious figures transform into inflatable white horses, accompanied by symphonic music.
A musical children's theatre show about the transformations of small creatures from egg to winged insect, performed on the outdoor stage in front of the library.
A children's theatre show about Leonard, who fears dogs but dreams of becoming a big, strong dog. A funny and moving story about finding courage.
Shakespeare's classic tragedy of two young lovers from rival families in Verona - a timeless story of passion and family strife.
A children's theatre show about Leonard, who fears dogs but dreams of becoming a big, strong dog. A funny and touching story about finding courage despite your fears.
Performance in Svendborg with doors opening 30 minutes before the 17:00 start. Children under 3 free on an adult's lap; other tickets 180 kr. Running time approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.
An outdoor performance where artists transform recycled clothing into art with audience participation. Part of Copenhagen Street Theatre Festival, free for all ages.
A children's theatre show about Leonard, who fears dogs but dreams of becoming a big, strong dog. A funny and touching story about finding courage despite your fears.
Dansk Rakkerpak presents a comic performance about three seniors in an aerobics class seeking fitness, love and new friendships. A free show featuring physical humour, music and special effects.
French street theatre featuring mysterious creatures that transform into inflatable horses in a wordless, choreographed parade for all ages.
Dutch artists transform old clothes into art and music using antique sewing machines powered by the audience. A playful, interactive performance for children and adults at Blågårds Plads.
Marionet Teatret presents the puppet show "Arnarulunnguaq - the great little woman" at Tingbjerg Library & Cultural Centre. This performance for children from 2 years old tells the true story of a Greenlandic woman who joined polar explorer Knud Rasmussen on a historic sledge journey.
The Company presents a monthly improvised theatre show with the theme Family - Destination Wedding. Performers create scenes and stories live without a script at a wedding where families meet for the first time.
A Teaterbattle-winning dystopian drama about four men and a girl caught in war's grip. Emerging young theatre artists performing at H.C. Andersen's Festival.
Young theatre artists reimagine the Sisyphus myth as a story about power hunger and toxic masculinity in the modern age. Part of the H.C. Andersen Festival's platform for emerging talent.
A performance at Gudmehallerne lasting about 1 hour and 45 minutes. Children under 3 are free, and doors open 30 minutes before the start.
An anarchist circus show with acrobatics, music and humour on the playground. Free admission for children from 6 years old.
TeaterSAPO's debut production reimagines Shakespeare's comedy as a critique of modern denial and privilege, combining classical theatre with physical staging that challenges audience expectations.
Nordisk Teaterlaboratorium performs spontaneous art interventions in the public space as part of Kultumødet Mors.
ATLAS is a poetic queer narrative about a mother's longing for a different life and her son Atlas. An intimate production exploring identity, desire, and the blurred boundaries between fantasy and reality.
A family performance where children aged 6 and up experience 18 famous art-historical destructions recreated live - painting, confetti, and creative recycling in 45 minutes.
Professional improvisation theatre where children from the audience choose hats and roles that the storyteller uses to create theatre pieces. For children aged 3-10 and their families.
Young artists perform a theatrical piece about breaking norms and conventions through dramatic expression at Teater Momentum.
A theatrical piece about birds, yearning, and a love that withers, set in 1800s Hallebyore as the dream of America draws people away from their homes.
A dance performance from Denmark's International Street Theatre Festival exploring balance, trust and equality between two performers through contemporary dance, acrobatics and live music.
Acrobatic comedy on an inflatable stage from Denmark's International Street Theatre Festival. Free entry.
A performance at Gislev Hallen lasting about 1 hour and 45 minutes. Doors open 30 minutes before the show, and children under 3 are free when seated on an adult's lap.
Choreographer Alma Toaspern explores pop culture's intensity through the dance work _plex, inspired by John Oswald's 1993 collage album.
An outdoor theatre-sewing workshop where audiences transform old clothes into art using antique machines powered by bicycle. Karin Arts and Mariken Biegman-van Geel's participatory performance celebrates recycling and creativity.
Two worksharings showcasing "Tracing Echoes" (Gipali Productions) and "Crowd Control" (Megaland Teater) at UP, concluding a week-long residency. Coffee and tea served after.
A Different Andersen offers a fresh take on H.C. Andersen's life and literary legacy at ODEON in Odense.
Teatret Slotsgården brings Kafka's classic to life in open-air theatre at KUNSTEN. A tragicomic and engaging summer theatre production with five actors.
New Danish playwrights present their works through staged readings by actors and directors, inviting the audience into the creative process at this special evening.
Ludvig Holberg's classic comedy about theatre folk, deception, and shattered ideals, where the actor Leander poses as a sorcerer to escape his debts.
A performance in Ringe lasting about 1 hour and 45 minutes. Doors open 30 minutes early, and children under 3 are free.
Choreographer Alma Toaspern explores pop culture's intensity through dance inspired by John Oswald's album collage Plexure. A powerful and humorous investigation of how we navigate media noise and algorithmic culture.
Teater Katu presents a traditional Arctic tale about how the Inuit people received the gift of drum dancing and singing, performed for children and adults alike.
Shakespeare's Hamlet becomes an absurd and musical theatre production in a hot dog stand, where words are replaced by hot dogs, music and drama. A creative touring production featuring Lene Hummelshøj and Vika Dahlberg.
Danish actress and artist Lærke Bagger performs at Bremen Teater.
An intimate theatre talk where actor Esben Dalgaard reads an unpublished letter by novelist Peter H. Fogtdal on stage, followed by a conversation about modern storytelling and contemporary adventure.
A worn circus company dreams of restoring the tent's former glory in this performance at Dynamo.
A children's theatre adaptation of H.C. Andersen's classic tale about the nightingale, featuring music and narration at Posten in Odense.
A theatre performance based on Janus Hald's poetry, exploring how childhood experiences shape the adult mind.
A wordless performance exploring the unexpected magic of everyday life through quirky questions and silent storytelling.
Satirist and psychologist return with a sharp, humorous show about what's wrong with the world and what's worth fighting for.
An intimate live performance where storyteller Teresa Simone and violinist Lea Vigilante explore the unconscious mind through Vienna's music.
A theatre concert blending actor Victor Marcussen's character portraits with guitarist Henning Jensen's reinterpretations of classic songs, directed by Pelle Koppel.
Free outdoor Shakespeare performance by the artist collective SHAKES and Folketeatret in SAK's garden, bringing the Bard's works to everyone.
A theatrical performance with circus acts and interactive moments that moves through Teglgårdsparken and the museum garden, created by Kompagni47 as part of Sindssyg God Søndag.
An experimental improvisation theatre night in Copenhagen where local performers test new formats, unusual ideas, and unexpected collaborations live.
Marionet Teatret presents the story of Arnarulunnguaq, a small but mighty woman who journeys through snow with her sled dog in this puppet theatre show for children from age 2.
Free theatre performance of Benched at Gårdhaven, Kulturcenter Skive.
A musical and comic performance about a conductor and an orchestra musician who discover unexpected harmony when the rest of the band cancels.
A children's theatre show about the creation of the universe for ages 1.5-4. The moody moon guides young audiences through the cosmos with humour and wonder.