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As the holiday frenzy wears off and we’re collectively settling back into daily life, January doesn’t rank among Copenhageners’ favorite months of the year. Luckily some of the festive lights will stick around for a few more weeks and with much more space in the calendar, this is the perfect opportunity to enjoy all the exhibitions you might had bookmarked for December, to incorporate market Sundays into your weekly routine, as well as to attend film screenings and all other types of events that Copenhagen has up its sleeve this month. New year, new you (or at least, a new routine), right?
Here are the best events in Copenhagen in January:
Saturday 4th January
Family ceramics workshop at Absalon
Saturday 4th January
Family ceramics workshop at Absalon
Let your imagination run freely and get creative with clay at this ceramics workshop specifically focused on families. After the workshop, the creations are fired and glazed. Please note that it can take around a month before you can pick up the finished cup or bowl. The workshop takes two hours and tickets cost 100 DKK for children under 12 years old and 200 DKK for adults. From 10 am to 12 noon.
Wednesday 8th January
Året det gik 2024 Quizzen at Absalon
Take a look back at 2024 through the lens of music, cinema, sports, and more. Bring your friends and get ready for a quiz night – each team consists of 2-6 people. Tickets cost 50 DKK per person. Please note that this event takes place in Danish. From 8-10 pm.
Friday 10th – Saturday 11th January
Cisternerne x Strøm: OPLØSNING by August Rosenbaum and Ea Verdoner
Cisternerne and Strøm invite you into the underground world of the former water reservoir. Here, August Rosenbaum and Ea Verdoner present the audiovisual performance OPLØSNING, a three-hour experience combining live-concert, sound installation, performance and video exploring life and decay in subterranean climate. Experience it yourself from 5 to 8 pm, tickets cost 240 DKK per day.
Friday 10th January
Roastery Tour and Coffee Tasting with Coffee Collective
Coffee Collective is much loved for its direct trade philosophy and high quality coffee. Get a sneak peek behind the scenes when touring the production facility. The team will share stories from their journey, speak about the way they work with their producers, and let you taste a range of coffees. Tickets cost 150 DKK and include a bag of freshly roasted coffee. The event starts at 4 pm.
Carol at Cinemateket
Ease yourself into the weekend with one of the most celebrated movies of the last years. Based on Patricia Highsmith’s novel “The Price of Salt,” this film follows Carol, an upper-class woman in Manhattan who, stuck in an unhappy marriage falls in love with another woman against the backdrop of conservative 1950s America. The film is screened with Danish subtitles at 7:15 pm.
Saturday 11th January
Queer Bee at Module
Celebrate diversity, love, and self-expression and let the beats guide you through a sonic journey curated by some of the most talented DJs from the queer community. As part of the lineup, Module has invited MZA from France who’ll take you on a sonic journey through a fast-paced, bouncy, and trippy universe, blending techno influences with modern styles. Please familiarize yourself with the safer space and inclusion policy before attending. From 11:59 pm until 8 am.
Monday 13th – Tuesday 14th January
VEGA Backstage
Experience the VEGA magic outside of opening hours. Since the beautiful, functionalist building opened its doors in 1956, every corner has been dedicated to community, art, and culture. Originally, the house framed the Danish labor movement, which for several decades organized everything from political meetings and congresses to wedding anniversaries and Christmas parties in the house on Enghavevej. Today, Lauritzen’s architectural masterpiece is Denmark’s leading concert venue with over 400 events annually. On the tour, you’ll dive into its fascinating history, gain insights into concert production and much more. The tour starts Monday and Tuesday at 5:30 pm and tickets cost 150 DKK.
Wednesday 15th – Friday 17th January
Shakespeare in Song in LiteraturHaus
The works of William Shakespeare have been presented and reinvented continuously since the 16th century, including as musical interpretations on Broadway and the West End. Shakespeare in Song is a cabaret-style revue of highlights from Shakespeare-inspired musicals like “West Side Story,” “Kiss Me Kate,” “Something Rotten,” and many more. Presented by a team of singers and musicians, and led by a musical Emcee, this musical show connects the historical timelessness of Shakespeare with contemporary issues like gender identity, inequality, and of course forbidden love. Come join the show Wednesday to Friday at 7 pm. Tickets cost 225 DKK.
Wednesday 15th January
RAVE Yoga: New Year Flow with Sarit
Flow into the new year with RAVE at The Lab. 60 minutes of Vinyasa Flow will connect your breath and body, making sure you enter 2025 mindfully. After practice, you’re welcome to stay for tea, small snacks, and a chat with the community. From 6:30 to 8:30 pm, tickets cost 175 DKK.
Thursday 15th January
Author Talk: Beka Shane Denter at Books & CompanyFriday 17th JanuaryOpening: Jytte Høy at Møstings
Join for the opening of Danish artist Jytte Høy’s exhibition “Words Found More Added” in the beautiful surroundings of Møstings. There is a distinct literary thread in Høy’s practice which is especially pronounced in this particular project. Here, selected text passages – ranging from Sappho’s fragments to contemporary literary works – form the basis for the creation of the works. Once she’s chosen the sentences, she responds with new sentences, and finally, spatial works to accompany the texts; words are transformed into objects. The opening reception takes place from 5 to 7 pm.
CC Single: find your soulmate at Copenhagen Contemporary
CC is reintroducing its single party: whether your New Year’s resolution includes to put yourself out there, you’re tired of dating apps or simply on the lookout for a potential new partner, this is the ideal place to connect with someone who shares an interest in the arts. As an icebreaker, you’ll be invited to visit the exhibition “Intensify Life” by Marta Minujín, followed by a love speech by Karen Mukupa that will open the dance floor. Mukupa is not only one of the most important voices in Danish music, she is also a rapper, composer, lyricist, singer, and has for decades been socially engaged in the fight for gender equality. The evening starts at 6 pm. Tickets cost 100 DKK or 150 DKK for you plus a single friend. Copenhagen Contemporary emphasizes that people of all genders, ages, ethnicities, sexuality, and religions are invited to join.
Sunday 19th January
Danish on a Sunday: Life and other problems at Cinemateket
With this series, Cinemateket opens up the world of Danish cinema to non-Danish speakers by screening films in Danish but with English subtitles. This edition features Max Kestner’s “Life and other problems,” a joyous film about a wide range of existential questions. The screening starts at 2:15 pm.
Wednesday 22nd January
Community Kitchen at Studenterhuset
Tired of eating alone or new in town and keen to meet fellow students? Join the community kitchen at Studenterhuset. Food’s served at 7 pm and tickets can be bought from 2 pm on the Monday of the same week and cost 30 DKK. Please find the menu on the website.
Friday 24th January
Én Lang Nat with Roi Perez at Den Anden Side
Roi Perez is known for his residency at Berghain’s Panorama Bar. Now he’s coming to Copenhagen taking you on a sonic journey through the night. Den Anden Side is the third chapter in a trilogy of similarly named clubs and a cornerstone of Copenhagen’s nightlife. Please make sure to familiarize yourself with the safer space policy before attending. From 11:59 pm to 8 am.
Saturday 25th January
RAVE Yoga & Beer at Åben
Kickstart your Saturday night with an immersive yoga flow to upbeat music at Åben Brewery. After the session, you’re invited to stay for a beer and a chat. Tickets cost 185 DKK and include a beer. From 4-5:30 pm.
Monday 27th – Friday 31st January
Copenhagen Fashion Week AW25
In recent years, Copenhagen Fashion Week has gained international recognition not only for its Scandi-cool street style and local brands, but also for its work with sustainability. Since January 2023, all participating brands must meet a set of sustainability requirements, an approach that’s currently being replicated at Berlin Fashion Week. AW25 is the first season which sees a revised set of requirements come into effect. The schedule includes a mix of events, talks, presentations, and shows by rising names such as Alectra Rothschild / Masculina and A. Roege Hove as well as by well-established ones such as Henrik Vibskov and Marimekko. Find the full schedule on the website.
Tuesday 28th – Thursday 30th January
Copenhagen International Fashion Fair CIFF
Coinciding with Copenhagen Fashion Week, trade platform CIFF connects buyers and brands. Going into its 64th edition, CIFF has transformed from a regional fair into an international multifaceted platform that’s one of the largest of its kind in Europe. Learn more on the website.
Thursday 30th January – Saturday 1st February
MAC Glam Bus in Lille Kongensgade
Get a free mini makeover for sunnier days ahead, try MAC Cosmetic’s product range, and receive vouchers for the store when MAC’s mobile beauty bus parks in Lille Kongensgade.
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