What’s On in Copenhagen: Events in November 2024

Monday 28th October – Monday 11th November

Flora Danica installation at TABLEAU

Julius Iversen’s TABLEAU has made a name for itself for its sculptural flower arrangements and a visit is never short of inspiring. In connection with the launch of a new fragrance collection by Flora Danica Parfums, there’ll now also be a floral installation exhibited in the store. Drop by to take a look and treat yourself to some beautiful flowers.

Friday 1st – Monday 4th November

NN.07 Archive Sale

NN.07, the Danish brand behind the iconic “The Bear Jacket,” is hosting an Archive Sale at TAP1. Pop by and save up to 70% on potential holiday gifts or a little treat for yourself! There’ll be a wide range of shirts, chinos, jackets, knitwear, sweaters, and everything in between available with new items being restocked every day.

Friday 1st November

J Dag

It’s no secret that the Danes love their beer, so it wouldn’t be far fetched to call J Dag (or J Day) a sort of unofficial holiday. J Dag celebrates the arrival of julebryg: every year on the first Friday in November, Tuborg releases the limited-edition Christmas brew.

Julebryg is only available for ten weeks and yet, it’s the fourth most popular beer in Denmark which says a lot. The beer is launched at 8:59 pm and available in many bodegas and stores so go ahead and get a taste while you can.

Saturday 2nd November

Yoga and Beer with RAVE at ÅBEN

Kickstart your Saturday night in the beautiful industrial surroundings of ÅBEN Kødbyen: Helen from RAVE will teach an immersive yoga flow to upbeat music and after you’ll get to enjoy a cold beer of choice (alcoholic or non-alcoholic). From 4 to 5:30 pm. Bring activewear and layers, equipment is provided. Tickets cost 185 DKK and are available via RAVE’s website.

Musik Banko: Queens of Music at Urban 13

Come for a round of banko and stay for the bangers when Thea and Toby invite you under the headline “Queens of Music.” Doors open at 7 pm and the first round of banko starts at 8 pm. Tickets cost 50 DKK in the presale and 75 DKK at the door with two plates. After the game, there’ll be an after party from 10 pm with free entry so ask your friends to stop by.

Sunday 3rd November

Clothes swap and recycling at Kulturhuset Islands Brygge

Refresh your wardrobe with pre-loved items from fellow Copenhageners by swapping or breathe new life into old favorites through upcycling. From 11 am to 2 pm, entry is free.

Tuesday 5th November

Breakfast in Bed with ReFramed at Amator

ReFramed is much loved for their simple yet design-y bed frames. Designed in London, they are produced and warehoused in Denmark. Join for the launch of the new MC-1 bed frame at Copenhagen-favorite Amator. From 8 to 11 am, simply RSVP via the link in their Instagram bio.

Saturday 9th – Sunday 10th November

Heksetid: A festival about witches, werewolves, and magic

Get ready for a weekend dedicated to a row of clever and controversial women who, with special abilities, have re-enchanted, fascinated, frightened, transcended, manipulated, criticised, and inspired their surroundings: from the psychic werewolves of the Viking Age and the persecuted witches of the Renaissance – to those who, in contemporary times, are looking back to the primal forces and the untamed in the name of the climate crisis, feminism or ecocriticism. There’ll be a varied program including artists, museum representatives, and many more. Tickets are available via the website of Christansborg.

Tuesday 12th Novermber

RAVE and Gua Sha with WOODS Copenhagen

Join RAVE at The Lab Studio for an immersive evening of candlelit yoga practice followed by a Gua Sha workshop with the Woods Copenhagen team. You will be provided with the tools to take the self-care with you and learn about the practice and benefits of Gua Sha. Tickets cost 399 DKK and include a full Gua Sha set from Woods Copenhagen. Drinks and snacks will be provided after the practice.

Wednesday 13th Novermber

1508 Morgenbooster: Accessibility – Designing Inclusive and Innovative Solutions

Head to 1508’s Wilders Plans office for their monthly Morgenbooster, an in-depth presentation on a topic in the digital design world. This month’s topic is accessibility, what is needed to comply with the European Accessibility Act (in effect in June 2025), and how to include accessibility in your digital products, so that they can be used by all. The talk is free – you just need to register! There’s also coffee or tea, and a chance to ask questions afterwards. From 9 – 10 am.

Thursday 14th November

Cocktails & Curators: Marta Minujín at Copenhagen Contemporary

Join for drinks and a private tour of Argentianian artist Marta Minujín’s exhibition “Intensify Life” at Copenhagen Contemporary. From 6 pm. Tickets cost 140 DKK including one drink and are exclusively for CC members. Non-members have the opportunity to sign up for a membership ahead of the event.

Friday 15th – Saturday 16th November

Italian Christmas market at Supermarco

Who doesn’t have a soft spot for Italian food? Indulge in la dolce vita and get the holiday spirit going when Italian supermarket Supermarco invites to a Christmas market. Get to know some of the producers and stock up on delicacies from 10 am to 5 pm.

Friday 15th – Sunday 17th November

Pleasure Control: Refractions

The community-driven Copenhagen-based rave and art collective Pleasure Control merges music, art, and culture with togetherness, creating Safer Space events. With the festival concept REFRACTIONS, the team challenges traditional electronic dance music events by offering diverse experiences beyond the classic rave. Learn more and secure your ticket via the website. Day tickets are available for 350 DKK.

Saturday 16th – Sunday 17th November

Christmas Market in the Frederiksberg Gardens

Awaken your festive self from its slumber in the romantic surroundings of the Frederiksberg Gardens. There’ll be plenty of stalls to treat yourself to something delicious and do a little bit of Christmas shopping. From 11 am to 5 pm.

Saturday 16th November

The Wasted World Tour Homecoming Dinner

From feeding The Bear’s Jeremy Allen White to a world tour with events in Milan, London, Montreal, and Mexico City among others, it’s been a busy few months for the Eat Wasted team. Now they’re celebrating with a homecoming dinner at Ikke Åben and you’re invited. The evening kicks off with Aperitivo at 6 pm, followed by the signature bread waste pasta and salad served family style alongside tunes by Copenhagen-based DJ collective Fruit-telle before Milanese DJ duo Bar Disco will heat up the dance floor. Tickets cost 299 DKK and include an Aperitivo drink, dinner, and the party plus one portion of pasta is donated for every ticket sold.

Fabro x Aeris Cocktails x Depanneur

Come by the Aeris HQ in Nordvest for their much-loved cocktails served alongside Depanneur‘s Bajeur beers, and Fabro‘s Pasta Pomodoro. At Rentemestervej 62 from 6 pm.

Sunday 17th November

Christmas market in Islands Brygge

Browse local crafts and enjoy delicious food by the waterfront in Islands Brygge at this year’s edition of the annual Christmas market. From 10 am to 3 pm.

Rita Blå’s Flea Market

Go on treasure hunt and get a few Christmas gifts sorted when Rita Blå’s Flea Market takes over Banegaarden. Want to put up a stall? Tables are available for 360 DKK and can be booked via Billetto. From 11 am to 4 pm.

Friday 22nd November

Ikke Åben Birthday Party

Celebrate Ikke Åben’s first anniversary with pasta from Fabro from 7 pm and DJs until the early hours.

Sunday 24th November

Danish on a Sunday: Echo of You at Cinemateket

When 86-year-old Rene buys flowers, he always thinks about what color his wife would have chosen if she were alive. Like most people in this film, he spent more time with this partner than without. Through candid, revealing interviews, “Echo of You” by Zara Zerny presents a group of Danish men and women, all aged 80+ who discuss the heartbreak of losing a life partner, and the ways in which life goes on. The film is screened with English subtitles at 2:15 pm as part of Cinemateket’s series “Danish on a Sunday” which opens up the best of Danish cinema to an English speaking audience.

Thursday 28th November

Norwegian Space Disco Night with Todd Terje, Lindstrøm, and Skatebård at VEGA

Get ready for the power trio of Norwegian Space Disco when Todd Terje, Lindstrøm, and Skatebård come to Vega. Get a head start on the weekend with a proper Thursday dance from 8 pm. Tickets cost 320 DKK.

Saturday 30th November

Paella Cósmica turns two

Copenhagen-based gathering concept Paella Cósmica is turning two and that screams for a party. To celebrate the occasion, they’ve teamed up with Hangaren turning the industrial nightclub on Refshaleøen into a cosmic paella party. Secure your ticket for paella, tómbola, and entrance to the club for for 180 and 190 DKK respectively.

Introduction to Against All Odds – Historical Women and New Algorithms at SMK

Get an introduction to “Against All Odds,” SMK’s latest exhibition dedicated to a group of female Nordic artists who despite having had achieved success against all odds were later forgotten. The exhibition not only puts them back into the spotlight but also aims to rethink their place in history while exploring how they formed international support networks to overcome systemic barriers. From 11 to 11:30 am.

Ongoing Events in October

Grønt Market

Get your fix of fresh, seasonal produce and meet the people who grow it: Grønt Market’s mission is to build a strong connection and community between farmers and eaters. The market takes place every Sunday but each week in another part of town, from leafy Frederiksberg to vibey Vesterbro to the inner city waterfront – find the calendar on the website.

Christmas Markets

From Nyhavn to Kongens Nytorv to Tivoli and some of Copenhagen’s most picturesque streets, the city gets wrapped in festive lights from around mid November all the way through to Christmas. Get into the festive spirit and have a cup of gløgg or two. Find a guide to Copenhagen’s Christmas markets here.

Holiday Season at Tekla

A favorite in Copenhagen and beyond, Tekla is much loved for its homeware ranging from bed linen to sleepwear to towels. During the holiday period, the windows of its Vognmagergade store showcase stories and freeze frames from its Christmas campaign taking inspiration from Hans Christian Andersen’s fairytales. Help yourself to some of the complementary seasonal refreshments, explore the installation, and do some holiday shopping or gather inspiration for your wish list.

ÅBEN Bar & Restaurant

Brewery and beer bar ÅBEN is much loved for its delicious brews and industrial yet chic interior. After hosting regular kitchen takeovers in the back part of the Kødbyen space for some time, the team has recently launched its own restaurant. Bookings can be made via the website.

Community Dinner at Absalon

Absalon hosts community dinners several days a week. Bring some friends, neighbors, or colleagues and enjoy a low key long table dinner. Food is served at 6 pm but please arrive no later than 5:45 pm and make sure to book in advance. Tickets cost 60 DKK Sunday to Thursday and 100 DKK Friday and Saturday.

Mother’s Brunch

What better way to celebrate the weekend than to start the day with a long, leisurely brunch? Join when mother is serving a bit of everything from fruit and granola to pasta to sourdough pizza, all prepared in the open kitchen, alongside coffee from Andersen & Maillard. All ingredients and specialties are either locally produced in Denmark or directly imported from Italy. On Saturdays and Sundays from 11 am to 3 pm.

Spanish Film Weeks at Cinemateket

This event series presents selected films from Spain, some in combined arrangements including tastings, talks, and the opportunity to meet the director. Find the program on the website.

Movement Lessons with Zozo

Looking to get your body moving? Zozo is passionate about helping women move towards a better body, mind, and spirit! She’s offering private running coaching, private yoga sessions, or private dance classes. Classes can be held in your personal space, or anywhere in Copenhagen or Malmo where you feel comfortable. Set up a free 15-minute consultation to assess goals and capabilities. Email [email protected] or DM her at @zozokemeticyoga.

Jewelry Café Hos Sarah Lou

Get creative by designing your own jewelry or work on a personal gift while enjoying a cup of coffee. There’s a selection of rings, bracelets, and necklaces available for you to start from, all made from 925 sterling silver. Plan ahead and book a table or drop in spontaneously, the table is yours for 2.5 hours.

Rasmus Myrup at Galleri Nicolai Wallner

From 1st November, renowned Galleri Nicolai Wallner presents Copenhagen-based Danish artist Rasmus Myrup. Bringing together elements from our natural and social histories, Rasmus Myrup’s rich practice puts forward parallel narratives of what once was and what continues to be. He explores dynamics of love, sex, family, relationships, and power through the worlds of flora, fauna, and people alike.

Mo Maja Moesgaard: As Houses Glide By at Møstings

Visual artist Mo Maja Moesgaard takes over the exhibition space at Møstings with her vibrant textile works as well as works in clay and paper. Using a figurative visual language, the artworks alternate between private stories about the domestic and intimate, and reflections on systemic crises. The exhibition will be on display until 24th November.

Taryn Simon: Start Again the Lament in Cisternerne

Experience this extensive sound installation by multidisciplinary artist Taryn Simon in the unique surroundings of Cisternerne. As sound and visiting bodies move through repeating archways, the installation merges darkness and light. “Start Again the Lament” explores how we mourn individually and collectively, considering the anatomy of grief and who we choose to guide us through it. Until 30th November 2024.

Against All Odds – Historical Women and New Algorithms at SMK

With this exhibition, SMK puts a group of female Nordic artists back into the spotlight who in the period between 1870 and 1910, achieved success against all odds but were later forgotten. All 24 artists featured in the exhibition had left their Nordic home countries to pursue their artistic ambitions abroad where they met other women in the same situation, forming networks across national borders. These international networks became a support — a cosmopolitan alternative to their home countries, where they had limited opportunities to train and work as artists – leading to success and recognition. As a result of a conservative backlash against women, the artists were then more or less written out of history. The aim of “Against All Odds” is to rethink their place in history. It will be on display until 8th December.

Little Table, Cover Thyself! at Design Museum Denmark

There’s something special about the art of table-setting and the way a decorated table sets the scene for special and everyday occasions. Experience how table-setting has changed over time and admire the collection of plates, figurines, jugs, and more. All the way through to 2025, seven of the museum’s historical tables are decorated with items from the renaissance until today.

Guided tour: Highlights & Introduction at Louisiana Museum of Modern Art

Every Thursday from 2-2:45 pm, Louisiana Museum of Modern Art offers a guided tour of the museum’s collection and architecture. The tour is free for everyone but you need to pick up a ticket at the entrance up to two hours before the tour. This ticket is free for everyone with a valid ticket to the museum.

Basel Abbas and Ruanne Abou-Rahme at Copenhagen Contemporary and Glyptotek

In a joint effort, Copenhagen Contemporary and Glyptotek present the international artist duo Basel Abbas and Ruanne Abou-Rahme. The exhibition takes place at both institutions simultaneously and presents several of the artists’ key works in new iterations. Adapting sampling techniques prevalent in London’s drum and bass scene of the 1990s, Abbas and Abou-Rahme’s soundtracks feature archival material alongside electronic tracks and real-time recordings. The soundscapes are accompanied by striking images layered with quotes from critical and poetic texts in Arabic and English. The exhibition will be on display until December 2024.

Flora Yukhnovich: Into the Woods at Ordrupgaard

Experience the works of acclaimed British artist Flora Yukhnovich in her first museum show outside the United Kingdom at Ordrupgaard. Using a sensuous visual language that lies between figuration and abstraction, Yukhnovich incorporates historical styles into her work – particularly Rococo. At the same time, she transcends conventional genre boundaries by traversing high culture and popular culture. Step into her enchanted forest, reminiscent of the worlds of fantasy where you’ll encounter both the goddess Venus and the rap queen Nicki Minaj. The exhibition will be on display until January.

Ai Weiwei: Water Lilies #1 at Ordrupgaard

This spectacular work by renowned artist Ai Weiwei comprises more than 650,000 Lego bricks, reconfiguring one of the most iconic impressionist paintings, namely Claude Monet’s equally monumental triptych Water Lilies (1914–26), now at MoMA in New York. Experience it in person in the beautiful surroundings of Ordrupgaard. The installation will be on display until January 2025.

Anish Kapoor: Descension ar Arken

The British-Indian artist Anish Kapoor works with a wide range of media, from sculpture and architectural work to painting and drawing, using materials such as pigment, wax, granite, marble, limestone, and polished stainless steel. His monumental artwork “Descension” has now taken over an entire exhibition space at Arken. Simple in appearance yet captivating and in a way disturbing, it announces its presence with an unsettling, rumbling sound of rushing water even before we see the work. The artwork is on display until March 2025.

Marta Minujín: Intensify Life at Copenhagen Contemporary

Argentinian artist Marta Minujín is one of the most prominent Latin American conceptual artists. Born in Buenos Aires in 1943, she’s been creating performances, installations, video works, and more for over 60 years. This winter, Copenhagen Contemporary is exhibiting her first retrospective in Europe. The exhibition unfolds Minujín’s life’s work across periods and geography, showcasing several of her most recent pieces, including gigantic installations, soft sculptures, and large collage paintings covered in Minujín’s iconic neon stripes and illuminated with video projections, as well as archival material. It will be on display until April 2025.

Ocean at Louisiana Museum of Modern Art

We know more about the surface of Mars than we do about the oceans that cover more than 70% of our own planet. Embark on a journey of discovery above and below the surface when this new thematic exhibition explores the oceans with three themes: 1) The ocean between art and science, 2) The sublime and mythological ocean, and 3) The anthropocene ocean. The exhibition will be on display until April 2025.

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