What’s On in Copenhagen: Events in February 2025

Saturday 1st February

RUST turns 35: Prisma

Nørrebro night club and concert venue RUST is turning 35! For the occasion, Prisma will be playing a birthday concert. Behind Prisma are sisters Frida and Sirid Møl Kristensen from Fyn. Since listening to The Kooks and The Strokes in their parents’ house together, the two have released two EPs and a debut album, and played at Roskilde Festival, Way Out West, and Reeperbahn Festival among others. Experience them live and celebrate RUST’s big 35 at 8:30 pm. Doors open 7:30 pm and tickets cost 280 DKK.

Sunday 2nd February

Introduction to Käthe Kollwitz: Mensch at SMK

Get introduced to the German graphic artist, draughtswoman, and sculptor Käthe Kollwitz – one of the most groundbreaking artists of the 20th century. Her artistic expression is both rough and sympathetic, and it reflects the political, historical, and social reality of her time, from the 1890s to the beginning of the 1940s. Join the tour from 3 – 3:30 pm. Meeting spot is the Sculpture Street, the tour is included in the admission ticket to the museum. Can’t make it? There will be additional tours on 16th and 23rd February.

Clothing Swap and Sewing Salon at Kulturhuset Islands Brygge

Refresh your wardrobe and up-cycle old garments into new favorites. Simply bring some clothing you no longer need or that you’d like to repair, there’ll be sewing machines and other tools ready for you. Need guidance? Volunteer Julie is happy to help. Admission is free and the event runs from 11 am to 2 pm.

Tuesday 4th February

Hard Eight at Cinemateket

Wrap up your Tuesday by watching Paul Thomas Anderson’s debut film “Hard Eight.” Starring Philip Baker Hall, Gwyneth Paltrow, John C. Reilly, and Samuel L. Jackson among others, the film follows the life of a senior gambler and a homeless man. The screening starts at 7 pm.

After the Terror at Louisiana Museum of Modern Art

Stinemaria Mollie Jensen and Darryn Frost have both experienced and survived terror attacks firsthand, Stinemaria when a violent shooting hit the Fields shopping center in Denmark in 2022, Darryn became a hero when he overpowered an armed terrorist on London Bridge in 2019. In both places, three people lost their lives. Together, Stinemaria and Darryn will have a conversation about how we both as humans and as societies live on after such attacks. The talk takes place in the Concert Hall and starts at 7:30 pm. Tickets cost 20 DKK excluding admission to the museum.

Friday 7th February

Dance into the Day

Start your Friday dancing. With no specific steps or choreography, you’re invited to sense your body and be curious about your impulses and movements as you dance free-style. The music is the supporting element, starting at a calm pace, then building up, and finally falling back into silence. From 7:45 to 8:45 am. Tickets cost 60 DKK.

Sunday 9th February

Danish on a Sunday: Harry and the Butler at Cinemateket

With this series, Cinemateket aims at opening up the world of Danish cinema to non-Danish speakers. Danish classics are screened in original language with English subtitles, this time: “Harry and the Butler.” Bent Christensen’s film from 1961 follows Harry, an old man living in a shed. When he inherits money, he’s determined to live out his great dream – he wants to employ a butler. The movie was nominated for an Oscar and a Golden Globe. The screening starts at 2:15 pm.

Monday 10th – Sunday 16th February

Love Week at Cecconi’s

Celebrate love by taking your romantic partner, best friend or family out for dinner. For the occasion, Cecconi’s Head Chef, Vincenzo Piscopo, has curated a three-course menu for a fixed price of 475 DKK. Dishes include grilled scallops with Jerusalem artichoke cream, beef tagliata with Swiss chard and Porto sauce, and chocolate fondant served with vanilla gelato and strawberry. Situated in a former customs house, the restaurant boasts stunning views across the water, setting the scene for a romantic dining experience with your loved ones. Cecconi’s Copenhagen is part of the members club Soho House but open to the public.

Tuesday 11th – Thursday 13th February

Stargazing at Rundetaarn

On top of Rundetaarn, you’ll find one of Europe’s oldest functioning observatories. Learn more about the stars and their unique sound profiles while enjoying a view over Copenhagen. There’ll be one event every hour between 10 am and 2 pm, tickets cost 80 DKK.

Friday 14th – Saturday 15th February

Taste of Five Dinner and Wine Pairing at The Caribbean Housewife

Enjoy this curated tasting menu highlighting natural wines from five inspiring women producers: Heya Wines (Lebanon), Al di là del Fiume (Italy), Oda Family Winery (Georgia), Domaine Henri Naudin-Ferrand (France), and Vin De LaGamba (Germany). You’ll love dishes included apple ceviche, suppli di zucca, and more. The menu plus wine pairing is 850. The dinner is available for two nights only, so book fast!

Friday 14th February

Swifties Night: Bingo and Dinner at BaneGaarden

Swifties, this one’s for you! A full Friday night dedicated to pop queen Taylor Swift: enjoy a vegetarian long table dinner at 5:30 pm followed by music bingo—sing along and karaoke. The bar will be open all evening, so you can enjoy refreshing drinks and keep the party going. Tickets cost 265 DKK.

Tuesday 18th February

Film University: The Square at Cinemateket

Watch Ruben Östlund’s masterpiece “The Square” with an introduction by film and media scholar Birger Langkjær from Copenhagen University. The film follows Christian, chief art curator at a prestigious museum in Stockholm, who finds himself in both a professional and personal crisis as he attempts to set up a controversial new exhibit. The arrangement starts at 9:15 am.

Wednesday 19th February

Late Night Flea Market at Absalon

Why not spend your Wednesday evening treasure hunting at Absalon? Browse stalls by private sellers fro 8 to 11:30 pm. At the bar, you’ll be able to buy beer, wine, coffee, and cake to keep yourself nourished. Want to put up a stall? A spot costs 250 DKK and you’ll be provided with a table. You can set up from 7:45 pm.

Friday 21st February

CopenOpen Poetry Slam at Huset KBH

Experience Copenhagen’s poetry slammers live on stage. This is an open slam so everyone can participate. Interested in a slot on stage? Learn more on the website. Tickets cost 50 DKK and the event runs from 7:30 to 11:30 pm.

Saturday 22nd February

The Music of Hans Zimmer & Others at Tivoli’s Concert Hall

Immerse yourself in the musical universe of Hans Zimmer and enjoy the soundtrack of hits like “Dune,” “James Bond,” “Pirates of the Caribbean,” “The Lion King,” “Gladiator,” “The Dark Knight,” “Inception,” “Interstellar,” and many other top productions – in a fascinating concert featuring a film orchestra, choir, guest soloists, a special guest from the films, and selected film clips! Tickets are available from 414 DKK and the concert starts at 8 pm.

Thursday 27th February

Trueno at Store Vega

Argentinian rap sensation Trueno is coming to Vega-. With urban beats and strong lyrics, he combines festive energy with political messaging. Nine out of ten songs on his 2020 debut album “Atrevido” made it into the Top 50 of Spotify Argentina and his second album “Bien O Mal” from 2022 landed him a Latin Grammy nomination. After playing at Roskilde last year, he’s now back in Copenhagen. Doors open at 7 pm and the concert starts 8 pm. Tickets cost 330 DKK.

Ongoing Events in February

Vinterjazz

Get your dose of jazz at Denmark’s annual winter jazz festival. From 30th January until 28th February, Danish and international musicians perform in a variety of venues across the country. In Copenhagen, these range from trendy Apollo Bar to the Elias Church in Vesterbro to DR’s concert house. Find the program on the website.

Philosophical Film Festival at Cinemateket

The Philosophical Film Festival is back at Cinemateket and invites film lovers to reflect on themes such as identity, ethics, morality, technology, and society. While movies like “Fight Club” and “Eyes Wide Shut” focus on how our perception shapes our understanding of reality, others like “The price of fear” and “Oppenheimer” explore society’s influence on the individual. There’ plenty to unpack, find the full program on the website. The festival runs until 8th March.

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.

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.

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.

Jytte Høy: Words Found More Added at Møstings

There is a distinct literary thread in Danish artist Jytte Høy’s practice, especially in her work on the project “Words Found More Added,” which she initiated in 2011.
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 exhibition is on display until March and admission is free.

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.

Käthe Kollwitz: Mensch at SMK

Take this last chance to experience Käthe Kollwitz’ exhibition “Mensch” (Human) at SMK. One of the most groundbreaking artists of the 20th century, Kollwitz’ artistic expression is both rough and sympathetic, and it reflects the political, historical, and social reality of her time, from the 1890’s to the beginning of the 1940’s. War, grief, oppression, death, and poverty are recurring themes in her intense and confrontational works, but care, hope, and love are also present. The exhibition will be on display until 23rd February.

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.

Julian Charrière: Solarstalgia at Arken

A large mirror of anthracite coal, an ancient forest, and a rave deep inside a palm oil plantation: with an activist and scientific approach, French-Swiss artist Julian Charrière explores humanity’s relationship with nature and its role in climate change, inviting critical reflection on our use of natural resources and its impact. “Solarstalgia” is Charrière’s first solo exhibition in Scandinavia. 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.

Hans-Peter Feldmann: 100 Jahre at Louisiana Museum of Modern Art

With the photographic exhibition “100 Jahre” (100 Years), the German artist Hans-Peter Feldmann tells the story of a whole century, reflected in the faces of different individuals. The series comprises 101 black-white photographs portraying members of the artist’s family and social circle, ranging in age from 0 to 100 – from eight-week-old Felina to centenarian Maria Victoria. The exhibition will be on display until June 2025.

Alexej Jawlensky at Louisiana Museum of Modern Art

Though closely associated with the European avant-garde movements at the beginning of the 20th century, the Russian painter Alexej Jawlensky (1864-1941) seems to have found his very own artistic voice rather late in life. This exhibition focuses on Jawlensky’s path towards a highly distinctive expression in the form of his small, beautiful and mysterious meditations. Having been born into a regimental family in Russia in 1864, he abandoned a potential military carreer in favor of the arts. At the art academy in St. Petersburg he met the painter Marianne von Werefkin and together, the couple moved to Munich. There, Jawlensky attended a private painting school with, among others, Wassily Kandinsky and became closely connected to the famous artist movement “Der Blaue Reiter” which Kandinsky initiated. The exhibition will be on display until June 2025.

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