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The days are slowly getting longer but there’s no denying that winter is still in full swing. As rain and storm shake hands with the occasional snow fall, festive lights disappear from the streets and the rhythm of everyday life has taken hold of the city again. From workshops to markets to art openings, there are plenty of Copenhagen events. And on really cold and windy days, why not go all in on Danish hygge and cosy up at home or hide in the cinema?
From parties to exhibitions to movie screenings to workshops, here’s what you should add to your calendar in February:
Monday 29th January – Friday 2nd February
Copenhagen Fashion Week AW24
It’s that time of the year again: the streets fill with well-dressed people and shows and events pop up in a wide range of locations all over the city. For this edition, the official schedule comprises of 31 physical showcases alongside events, presentations, and activations, as well as a talk program in partnership with Vogue Business.
In recent years, Copenhagen Fashion Week has gained international recognition not only for its Scandi-cool street style and local brands, but also for the introduction of sustainability requirements that every brand on the official schedule needs to fulfill.
While some applaud the latter, others criticize that the minimum standards aren’t ambitious enough. As of AW23, the Minimum Standards include 18 action points, you can find them on the website.
Above: Amelia Hoy
Interested into the industry’s transformation? Check out the talk program including thought leaders such as Alec Leach. All talks take place in the Polestar Space and are open to the public.
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Tuesday 30th January – Saturday 3rd February
Mads Nørgaard: The Dance
Dive into Mads Nørgaard’s nocturnal universe: stop by the store on Amagertorv to experience a brand new store design as well as a wide range of activities and exciting collaborations. From ceramics by Truls Mårtensson to a book shop by Kirkegaards Antikvariat, the programme is varied and marks the brand’s first contribution to Copenhagen Fashion Week in a long time. Learn more on the website.
Thursday 1st February
NAKED Copenhagen x New Balance Party
Come celebrate the latest New Balance sneakers at NAKED Copenhagen. The first attendees will cop a custom-made crew neck from New Balance. Miss the shirts? No worries: there will be cold beers from Mikkeller, juices from Frankly Juice, and sandwiches from Doomsday Deli. Swedish DJ Kim Öhman from Gothenburg will be spinning. From 4:00 – 7:00 pm at the NAKED Copenhagen Store, St. Regnegade 2. This party is open to everyone; come have fun!
Friday 2nd February
One Dollar Oyster Club by Depanneur & Pura Utz
Kick off the weekend with this edition of Depanneur’s popular One Dollar Oyster Club – this time in collaboration with Pura Utz. Fresh oysters and chilled wine await, meanwhile you get the chance to take a look at the beautiful accessories by the Guatemalan-Danish brand. From 5 pm until sold out – which tends to be quite early so don’t be too fashionably late.
Saturday 3rd February
Saturday Yoga at Absalon
Start your Saturday with a round of yoga. The class focuses on aligning the body and releasing stress by staying in the postures a bit longer. Not only does this give strength, it also stretches out built up tension from the week. The class starts at 9:30 am and all levels are welcome. Tickets cost 50 DKK.
Tuesday 6th February
Czech Embassy: Adelheid at Husets Biograf
The event series Czech Embassy highlights the best of Czech cinema. This time: “Adelheid.” The film follows Alex, who has the best cocaine in Prague but decides to stop dealing. Although selling drugs lets him pay for luxury clothing, he yearns for fame and success as a rapper. Then he is given the chance to record a hit with an established rapper that might just get him among the top players. Just one small detail stands in the way: the promised collaboration is time-limited and costs a ton of money. And so Alex begins the fight of his life – for his life. Doors open at 6 pm and the screening starts at 7:30 pm. Tickets cost 70 DKK.
Wednesday 7th February
KAMO store opening
Copenhagen-based brand KAMO is known for its luxury eyewear but now the brand is embarking on a new journey. Founder and Creative Director Tim Hancock who previously founded Han Kjøbenhavn is returning to his roots in Japanese denim, launching KAMO Ready To Wear. Get an impression of what this is all about and experience the new store from 11 am to 5 pm. In-store appointments are available via [email protected].
Thursday 8th – Sunday 18th February
Amager Children’s Music Festival
While schools are closed for the annual winter holidays, Amager’s cultural centers will be filled with music and laughter. Stay tuned via the Facebook page.
Thursday 8th February
Hip Hop Music Banko Queens Edition at Absalon
Go all in on hip hop by some of the coolest women in the genre. Bring your friends, neighbor, or family and get ready for a special round of banko. From 8:30 to 10:30 pm. Tickets cost 70 DKK.
Friday 9th February
Opening of Platform – Grüner & Vogelius x Emil Busch Madsen at Nikolaj Kunsthal
Join for the opening of this new exhibition that investigates the aesthetic, mythological, and invisible historical connections between the Nikolaj Kunsthal’s past as a church and its present as an art gallery. From 4-8 pm.
RAVE Yoga and Bendito del Perú: INNER TRIPPIN’ T-shirt Release at Brigade Gallery
RAVE Yoga, Bendito del Perú, and Ismael del Valle have cooked up something very special: the INNER TRIPPIN’ T-shirt is a manifestation of the inner trip, made from GOTS-certified organic cotton in Peru. Celebrate the launch and join for a morning of communal well-being with an open house coffee bar, aromatherapy, light breathwork, and snacks such as Mati Pichci’s popular omelette from 8:30 to 11:30 am.
The history of jazz at Husets Xenon
Hear, see, and learn about jazz music and swing dance with live jazz accompanied by swing dance performances. The event will be guided by a host who will share a few historic curiosities in between acts, adding depth and context to this musical odyssey. Doors open at 8 and the performance begins at 9 pm. Tickets cost 130 DKK.
Wednesday 14th February
Jewelry making and wine: workshop with Melt Studio
Have you ever dreamed of making your own jewelry? Learn to make a ring in wax while tasting Saesonmelier’s natural wine. In a two-hour long workshop, you’ll be able to hone your jewelry making skills with the option to get your design cast in silver. Tickets are available from 299 DKK. From 6-8 pm. Book your spot via the website. Can’t make it? There’ll be another workshop on 28th February.
Seinabo Sey at Store Vega
Popular swedish artist Seinabo Sey is coming to Copenhagen: get ready for a daring mix of R&B, Swedish folk music, and experimental productions. Doors open at 7 pm and the concert starts at 8 pm. Tickets cost 365 DKK.
Sunday 18th February
Danish on a Sunday: Twice Colonized at Cinemateket
This film tells the story of Greenlandic human rights activist and Inuit lawyer Aaju Peter who has led a lifelong fight for the rights of her people. When her son suddenly dies, Aaju embarks on a journey to reclaim her language and culture after a lifetime of whitewashing and forced assimilation. But is it possible to change the world and mend your own wounds at the same time? The film follows her work in Greenland, Denmark, and Canada where she now resides. It’s screened in English and with English subtitles. The screening starts at 2:15 pm and tickets cost 90 DKK.
Monday 19th February
French Film Mondays at Grand Teatret: L’Été dernier (Last Summer)
As part of its event series “French Film Mondays,” Institut Francais presents “L’Été dernier” (Last Summer) in the cosy ambience of old school cinema Grand Teatret. The film is a remake of the Danish film “Dronningen” with Trine Dyrholm. Directed by Catherine Breillat, this version follows Anne who lives in Paris together with her husband Pierre and their two daughters. When Pierre’s 17-year old son Théo from a previous relationship moves in, Anne and Théo begin a slowly escalating flirt. The film starts at 7 pm.
Thursday 22nd February
Yoga with Rave and Long-Table Dinner at Audo Restaurant
Join for an evening all about self-care: First, Helen from Rave Yoga will be hosting a soothing yoga class including breathwork and aromatherapy in the Audo penthouse. This will be rounded up with a short tea session hosted by Cocoon followed by a long-table sharing-style dinner at Audo Restaurant. Bring a loved one and connect with like-minded people. From 5:30-8 pm. Tickets cost 350 DKK.
Friday 23rd February
Opening of David Shrigley at Galleri Wallner
David Shrigley is an extremely popular contemporary artist with a playful, sly style. Galleri Wallner will be presenting a solo exhibition dedicated to the British artist. Join for the opening on 23rd February. More details coming soon, stay tuned via the website.
Burlesque Roulette at Bobuska
If you love burlesque, you won’t want to miss this fun night hosted by Variaté Vixens, a group bringing more burlesque to Denmark. The event features nine performers, all of whom pick a song and have one week to create an act. Come see what they’ve created! It’s an inclusive, fun night that’s sure to scintillate and entertain. Starting at 8 pm; tickets are 50 DKK at the door.
Sunday 25th February
Feast with the Dragon Ladies at Foo Ferments
It’s the year of the dragon, and it’s starting off with a bang thanks to this incredible meal at Foo Ferments in Nordvest. For one night only, you can have a feast with a wine or tea/juice pairing. The night is hosted by noma chef Joss and founder of Foo Ferments Lan-xin, so you know the food and drink is going to be absolutely top notch. There are two seatings: 5 pm and 7:30 pm, for parties of 2 – 6 people. It’s 800 DKK per person and includes drink. Book your tickets now; they’re going fast!
Wednesday 28th February
Stargazing on 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 from 7 pm. Tickets cost 80 DKK.
Thursday 29th February
Opening: Group Therapy at ARKEN
The new exhibition Group Therapy explores global inequalities through personal narratives, encouraging us to imagine a different world. With political courage and poetic force, the exhibition’s artists tackle themes such as climate crisis, identity, gender, sexuality, community, and belonging, and explore how ideas like sustainability, culture, and economics intertwine in new ways. Join for the opening from 6:30 pm, entry is free.
Cocktails & Rings: Jewelry making workshop with Melt Studio
Have you ever dreamed of making your own jewelry? Learn how to design your own unique ring, a cocktail in hand. In a two-hour long workshop, you’ll be able to hone your jewelry making skills with the option to get your design cast in silver. Tickets are available from 299 DKK. From 6-8 pm at Køleren Bar. Book your spot via the website.
Ongoing in February
Vinterjazz
Get your dose of jazz at this year’s edition of Vinterjazz. From 1st to 25th February, Danish and international jazz musicians will treat you to performances in locations all over the city. Find the program on the festival website.
Grønt Market
Get your fix of fresh, seasonal produce and meet the people who grow it: Grønt Market’s mission is it to build a strong connection and community between farmers and eaters.
There’re four editions each month: on the first Sunday of the month, the market stalls are put up in front of Lille Bakery on Refshaleøen, every second Sunday at Liatuens Plads in Vesterbro, every third Sunday at Skjolds Plads in Nørrebro, and every fourth Sunday in Aksel Møllers Have in Frederiksberg.
Always from 10 am to 3 pm.
Chinese New Year Celebration at Hot Pot Republic
The Lunar Chinese New Year kicks off a month-long celebration filled with family reunions, gift exchanges, and reverence for ancestors and deities. Food plays a significant role, symbolizing prosperity, abundance, and longevity during this festive period in Chinese culture.
Celebrate Chinese New Year with an exclusive menu in honor of the Year of the Dragon: enjoy an array of dishes representing diverse regions of Greater China and experience the traditional hot pot with two Asian broths at the table, cooking up to 25 exotic ingredients.
For this special experience, simply make a reservation for the timeframe between 7th and 25th February via the website. The prices will be the same as for the regular menu.
Platform – Grüner & Vogelius x Emil Busch Madsen at Nikolaj Kunsthal
With this exhibition, Grüner & Vogelius investigate the aesthetic, mythological, and invisible historical connections between the Nikolaj Kunsthal’s past as a church and its present as an art gallery. The exhbition has been curated by Emil Busch Madsen and will be on display in the exhibition space Platform from 10th to 31st February.
Seeds and Souls at Kunsthal Charlottenborg
In Seeds and Souls, the participating artists propose new explorations into the connections between botanical histories, colonial legacies, and diasporic experiences. Presented at Kunsthal Charlottenborg, which was built in the late 19th century on the grounds of Copenhagen’s then botanical garden, the exhibition draws parallels between original soil and vegetation and the phenomena of cultural dispersions anchored within histories that continue to impact us today. The exhibition is on display until 18th February.
Bricks – Per Kirkeby at ARKEN
Bricks are omnipresent in Danish artist Per Kirkeby’s work. This large-scale exhibition puts the spotlight on this quintessentially Danish material by showcasing his sculptures. With the artworks being arranged like a village, visitors are invited to wander between them. The exhibition will be on display until February 2024.
Care & Repair at Designmuseum Danmark
Reusing, repairing, and recycling are not new but in the light of climate change and the cost of living crisis, they have gained renewed relevancy. With this exhibition, Designmuseum Danmark explores how designers of furniture, fashion, and objects increasingly rediscover and work with related historical practices. The exhbition is part of the series “Akut” which focuses on the latest developments in the field of design, especially in the context of societal challenges. It will be on display until February 2024.
Christine Clemmesen: Handed to Eyes at Møstings
Start the new year with an art opening. As 2024’s first exhibition at Møstings, visual artist Christine Clemmesen explores the intricate relationship between photography, space, and material while challenging the traditional understanding of what photography entails. The exhibition will be on display until March 2024.
Women’s Lives at The Workers’ Museum
Learn more about the known and unknown women of labor history. Discover stories of struggles, everyday life, equality, and equal pay. Explore the right to one’s own body and a place in history. This new exhibition at The Workers’ Museum gets up close to Danish women’s lives over the last 150 years.
The Fantastic Bus by Jakob Martin Strid at Copenhagen Contemporary
Coinciding with the launch of Jakob Martin Strid’s largest book work to date, this exhibition showcases the original illustrations behind it. Over 50 drawings, some measuring over 2 meters, allow you to step into his unique universe and to follow a road trip through incredible landscapes, into the stratosphere, and further to the mythical land of Balanka to save little Timo. It will be on display until April 2024.
After Nature at Glyptoteket
“Nature no longer exists. That wild, untamed nature, untouched by human beings, is a thing of the past.” So states the author Josefine Klougart in her essay “After Nature.”
Glyptotek’s new special exhibition “After Nature – A New Reading of the Glyptotek’s Paintings by Writer Josefine Klougart“ is a kind of 3D essay, combining the author’s texts with with masterpieces from the Glyptotek’s collection.
These masterpieces include French painters Edgar Degas, Paul Cézanne, Paul Gauguin, and Henri Rousseau as well as Danish painters such as Christen Købke, Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg, and Johan Thomas Lundbye. The exhibition runs until August 2024.
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 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.
David Shrigley at Galleri Wallner
David Shrigley is one of the most popular contemporary artists. Galleri Wallner will be presenting a solo exhibition dedicated to the British artist. From 23rd February. More details coming soon, stay tuned via the website.
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