Return to main Copenhagen What's on page: click here
What's on in Copenhagen - Archives
Puppet Theatre in King's Garden
Thursday, July 1st 2010
Until 31 August 2010. All summer long, regardless of the weather, the old puppet theatre in King's Garden stages free performances for children. One of Denmark's oldest theatrical venues, this oasis of green in central Copenhagen has provided the backdrop for a fun family day out for generations of Danes and visitors alike. With open-air seating for up to 220 people, this year's productions are 'The Barber's Shop' and 'The Lost Sheep'. The Baroque period influenced the French-style design of the garden's layout, while close to the puppet show stands the famous statue of Hans Christian Anderson. Admission is free. Performances daily, except Monday: 14.00 & 15.00 more
Denmark's photo collection on show
Saturday, March 27th 2010
27 March - 29 August 2010. Over the last 30 years Denmark's National Gallery has continuously acquired photography for inclusion in its Royal Collection of Prints and Drawings. The 250 photographs by Danish and international artists in the collection have been completed as part of the artists' work practices. Celebrating the diversity of the medium, the exhibition focuses on the advances made in modern photography as well as examining experimental, abstract and narrative strands of photography. Included in the show are works by Man Ray, Albert Mertz, Gerhard Richter and Dash Snow. Tues-Sun: 10.00-17.00. Wed: 10.00-20.00. Closed Monday more
Thursday, May 6th 2010
6 May - 26 August 2010. Classical concerts by the Royal Danish Academy of Music can be enjoyed throughout the summer in idyllic locations in the Copenhagen area. Beginning in May, the first concerts take place in Copenhagen's Frederiksberg Castle Church, and in June the concerts are held in Frederiksborg Castle Church in Hillerød (about 30 km north of Copenhagen). Fredensborg Castle, the summer residence of the Queen of Denmark, provides the setting for July's concerts while in August the location is Kronborg Castle Church in Elsinore, the ancient seat of Shakespeare's Hamlet. Every Wednesday: May-August more
Thursday, March 25th 2010
25 March - 31 August 2010. In 1583 Kirsten Piil discovered a water spring in Dyrehaven Park which provided the idea for Bakken, now the world's oldest amusement park. Over the centuries the park has retained its popularity due to its location in Copenhagen's suburbs, and its free admission policy. In its 427th year, the 2010 programme offers 100 fun rides as well as 50 restaurants. Some of the events to be enjoyed include the Great Nordic Challenge, the World Day of Laughter and the International Strongman Champions League. more
Saturday, February 27th 2010
27 February - 30 May 2010. A once-off opportunity presents itself for those interested in seeing the home of Denmark's future king, Crown Prince Frederik VIII. His palace at Copenhagen's Amalienborg Castle, also known as Brockdorff's Palace, has been undergoing extensive renovation before the prince, his wife Crown Princess Mary and their children Prince Christian and Princess Isabella move in, and between now and 30 May the buildings are open to the public. The Danish monarchy is the oldest in the world, and the royal family themselves have been involved in the decoration of the palace which includes painting the walls in the same colours as were used in 1828. more
Thursday, January 21st 2010
21 January - 9 May 2010. This exhibition devotes itself to examining the links between the art of German artist Emil Nolde and his relationship with Denmark. One of the first Expressionists, Nolde enjoyed numerous stays in the country at the turn of the 20th century; indeed this Danish love affair even resulted in his marriage to local woman Ada Vilstrup. Nolde embraced the more bizarre, even grotesque elements associated with Nordic folklore and completed over 150 works directly influenced by places such as Lild Strand, Als and Copenhagen. A comprehensive collection of watercolours and drawings inspired by his beloved Denmark are on view. Ordrupgaard (Charlottenlund) is 8 km north of Copenhagen. Directions: take train to Klampenborg or Lyngby Station, then bus 388 to Vilvordevej. From there the gallery is a two minute walk. Tues-Fri: 13.00-17.00 more
Friday, January 1st 2010
Until 5 April 2010. Oluf Høst (1884-1966) came from the Danish island of Bornholm, a place he was to immortalise in countless paintings over the course of his career. Attracted by mysticism and spirituality, the artists' depictions of island life possess a romantic, almost sentimental dimension. From his studio in Bognemark, Høst captured Bornholm's day-to-day happenings, including fishermen at sea and women gutting herrings on the shore. He was influenced by Harald Giersing and the Danish modernists. This exhibition of paintings in Denmark's Museum of Modern Art celebrates the artist's contribution to the Danish art world. Tues-Sun: 10.00-17.00 Wed: 10.00-21.00 more
Thursday, January 7th 2010
7 January - 25 April 2010. The Louisiana Hall Gallery provides viewers with an unusual vantage point from which to view Pipilotti Rist's video installation. The popular Swiss artist has designed low, organic sofas for visitors to lie on while viewing his exhibition 'Homo Sapiens Sapiens'. Reminiscent of the 'Garden of Eden' viewers are transmitted into a colour saturated world inhabited by two floating naked Eve figures. Described by the gallery as a 'mythological tale unfolding in technicolour' the installation alludes to medieval frescoes. Tues-Fri: 11.00-22.00 Sat-Sun: 11.00-18.00 more
Friday, January 1st 2010
Until 6 March 2010. Combining the artwork of two contemporary artists working in Greenland with early documentary photographs from the museum's collection, 'Songs from the Cold Sea' sheds light on Greenland's climate change. Olaf Otto Becker dramatically depicts the melting of the ice-cap while Tiina Itkonen documents day-to-day life in the world's northernmost inhabited region. Their work is set against the back-drop of William Bradford's landmark 1873 book 'The Arctic Regions' - one of the earliest examples of expedition photography and an important reference point for both Becker and Itkonen. Daily: 10.00-19.00 more
Tuesday, October 6th 2009
6 October 2009 - 7 February 2010. The Louisiana Museum of Modern Art presents an exhibition of 200 photographs taken by activist photographer Jacob Holdt. Holdt has been capturing 'behind-the-facade' images of America since the 1970s, focusing in particular on poor black communities. He has built up a huge stockpile of photographs over the last 40 years, many of which have never been exhibited in public before. The Louisiana has been granted exclusive access to Holdt's archive, and this exhibition offers the viewer a glimpse into an urban world of junkies, ghettoes and homeless people. Behind the despondency and suffering on the streets however, can be seen random acts of kindness, the occasional glimmer of hope. Tues-Fri 11.00-22.00, Sat-Sun 11.00-18.00 more