What’s On in Copenhagen: Events in June 2025

Sunday 1st June

Latin American Film Festival Opening Night

Cinemateket kick starts it Latin American film festival with two movie screenings, a carnival dance performance, and a live performance by the Argentinian folk band Munay. From 4 pm.

Wednesday 4th – Sunday 8th June

Distortion

Every year in June, Distortion takes over parts of Copenhagen, filling the streets with concerts, parties, long table dinners, and more. Find the full program on the festival app.

Thursday 5th June

Constitution Day

Called Grundlovsdag in Danish, Constitution Day is a bank holiday in Denmark celebrating the signing of the Danish constitution in 1849. The document declared Denmark a constitutional monarchy; the day also marks the signing of the fourth and most recent update of the constitution in 1953. There aren’t many traditions surrounding this day, but since it’s also Father’s Day in Denmark, and all offices are closed, we hope the weather is good and you enjoy yourself!

Long table dinner on Nørrebrogade

As part of Distortion Nørrebro, the stretch along Assistens Kirkegård’s yellow wall will be transformed into a 500 meter long outdoor dining hall with local restaurateurs and international chefs bringing global flavors to the heart of Nørrebro. From Spanish paella and sangria by Paella Cósmica to Mediterranean Soupe au Pistou and grilled meat by the Michelin-listed La Cantinetta Marseille to Mexican meat tacos paired with natural wines by Vamos Vamos and Rosforth & Rosforth, the menu allows for a glimpse into Copenhagen’s vibrant food scene. The culinary offerings are matched with a curated music program, with DJs spinning live sets at each food stand. From 4 to 10 pm. Tickets are available from 150 DKK.

Open Air Cinema: The Big Blue

It doesn’t get much more summer-y than a movie night under the open sky. Experience Cinemateket’s open air cinema on its rooftop in central Copenhagen and watch the French movie “The Big Blue.” Directed by Luc Besson, the film follows two childhood friends who meet as adults at a diving competition in Sicily’s Taormina. The screening start at 8 pm, please note that the film will be in French with Danish subtitles.

Friday 6th June

Distortion at Soho House: Harbourfront Party with Jimi Jules & Meera

Dance into the sunset at Copenhagen’s historic ferry terminal when Soho House sets up an outdoor stage with live sets from international acts Jimi Jules, Meera, and Onoma. There’ll also be a food truck serving tacos and Soho House’s iconic Picante cocktails. From 5 to 10 pm, open to everyone.

Saturday 7th June

Colombia night at Cinemateket: open air screening of Malta

Colombian rhythms set the scene with a live performance by a world-class dance couple, who are in town for Copenhagen Carneval before Natalia Santa’s witty and bittersweet romantic comedy “Malta” will be screened with English subtitles. The evening starts at 7 pm and the Colombian Embassy treats all guests to a glass of wine.

Sunday 8th June

Reggaeton workshop and dance party at Absalon

Get ready for hot summer nights and let Nanu give you an introduction to Reggaeton moves. Rooted in Latin American and Caribbean music, Reggaeton combines elements of Jamaican reggae and dancehall with hip-hop-inspired lyrics often sung in Spanish. The workshop is taught in English and tickets cost 75 DKK. From 4 to 7 pm.

Tuesday 10th June

Pokey Lafarge at Vega

With his ear for surf-inspired and tropical rockabilly songwriting, American singer/songwriter Pokey Lafarge brings summer vibes to Copenhagen. Doors open at 8 pm and the concert starts at 9 pm. Tickets cost 270 DKK.

Thursday 12th June

Morning yoga at Absalon

Kick start your day with gentle, energizing yoga: the class focuses on feel-good stretches and nourishing movements to awaken the body and mind. All levels are welcome. From 7:45 to 8:45 am. Tickets cost 50 DKK.

Want more? Check out the best yoga studios in Copenhagen.

Saturday 14th June

Brunch and Bubbles with The Caribbean Housewife

Slide into the weekend with a delicious 11-set brunch while on a zesty blood orange juice, a classic mimosa or a sultry pèt nat. From 12 noon to 4 pm. Tickets are available for 650 DKK.

Learn more about The Caribbean Housewife.

Sunday 15th June

Hilma af Klint at Cinemateket

Halina Dyrschka’s film “Beyond the Visible – Hilma af Klint” introduces the Swedish abstract artist and her pioneering work. Born in Stockholm in 1862, Hilma af Klint studied at the Swedish capital’s Royal Academy of Fine Arts and while she established herself as a respected artist with her more conventional paintings, her true passion were her non-figurative and spiritual works. After her passing in 1944 it took decades until her art gained any serious attention but today, she’s regarded as one of the most influential artists of her time. In the autumn of 2018, Hilma af Klint: Paintings for the Future at the Guggenheim museum in New York became the best attended exhibition in the history of the institution. The movie will be screened with English subtitles at 7:15 pm.

Wednesday 18th – Friday 20th June

3daysofdesign

Copenhagen’s biggest design festival, 3daysofdesign, is back this year and the schedule looks jam packed with great events, exhibitions, and launches. The theme this year is “keep it real;” we look forward to seeing how designers interpret this! While there are lots of industry and press events, most of 3daysofdesign is free and open to the public, so be sure to check out their program

Heads up! Our Editor-in-Chief Rebecca Thandi Norman will be hosting events during 3daysofdesign this year. You can see her at:

Design talk with Nuura Creative Director Sofie Refer
Nuura showroom
Frederiksgade 14, 2 sal
1265 København K

1:30 – 2:30 pm, Thursday 19th June

 
Design talk with Afteroom at Formel A
Formel A
Esplanaden 1
1263 København K

4 – 5 pm, Thursday 19th June

Curious to learn more about the backstory of 3 Days of Design? Dive into the guide here.

Wednesday 18th June

Pots for plants at Absalon

Get creative and make some homemade pottery for your plants. With the coiling and slap technique, you’ll learn to design clay objects, from pots to signs. After the workshop, the creations are fired and glazed. From 4:30 to 6 pm. Tickets cost 220 DKK including teaching, materials, firing, and glazing by Absalon’s potters.

Sunday 22nd June

Massive Attack: Mezzanine and intro at Cinemateket

Join when hosts Klaus Lynggaard and Henrik Queitsch dive into the world of Bristol’s Massive Attack and their third album, “Mezzanine,” from 1998. The event starts at 2 pm.

Monday 23rd June

Sankt Hans Aften

Midsummer may not get quite the celebratory response it receives in Sweden, but it’s still pretty great here in Denmark. Sankt Hans Aften, marking the summer solstice and tied to the feast of Saint John the Baptist, includes bonfires, singing, and lots of lovely evening gatherings. Find out where to go in Copenhagen here.

Looking for more Midsummer traditions? Here’s how all the Nordic countries celebrate Midsummer.

Saturday 28th June – Saturday 5th July

Roskilde Festival

Located in Roskilde just a short drive from Copenhagen, the namesake festival has established itself as one of the biggest of its kind in Europe. With headliners such as Charlie XCX and FKA Twigs, the lineup boasts some of the most interesting contemporary artists as well as a varied program focused on art and activism.

Take a look back at our Roskilde Festival coverage over the years.

Ongoing Copenhagen Events in June

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.

Veras Market under Buen

Veras Market is moving back to its summer location under Bispeengbruen. Update your wardrobe for warmer days ahead by browsing pre-loved pieces every Sunday from 10 am to 3 pm. Want to pass on your past favorites? Put up a stall for 450 DKK. Tickets are available on the website.

Women of Change at Cinemateket

With the series “Women of Change,” Cinemateket puts the spotlight on a number of significant women who – regardless of time and context – challenged their contemporaries and left a legacy that continues to inspire and move. From Hannah Arendt, who documented the banality of evil with sharp intellectual strength, to Frida Kahlo, whose powerful art and uncompromising life became a symbol of both pain and beauty. to Simone de Beauvoir, a central figure in modern feminism, to Hilma af Klint’s overlooked spiritual works, the lineup of featured women is varied and nothing short of impressive. Through feature films, documentaries, and talks, the audience is invited to reflect on both the historical figures and the times we live in today. From May to June, find the program 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 10 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.

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.

Christine Overvad Hansen: No One’s Gonna Love You Like I Do at Møstings

With this exhibition, Christine Overvad Hansen unfolds the power structures of a psychologically abusive relationship. Her works present a narrative of possessive jealousy, control, and power – as well as resistance, hope, and turning points. The artist explores this tension by combining classical sculptural traditions with a performative approach to materials, all in dialogue with Møstings’ simultaneously grand and intimate setting. The exhibition will be on display until 15th June 2025.

Latin American Film Festival at Cinemateket

Dive into the world of Latin American cinema with Cinemateket’s series of screenings and events.

Opening: Enter Afterlife at Thorvaldsens Museum

With Thorvaldsens Museum’s new exhibition “Enter Afterlife,” the international artist duo O Future presents a unique interpretation of the museum’s sculptures and Greek mythology through immersive soundscapes and digitally hand-drawn projections. It will be on display in the museum’s marble gallery until 29th June 2025.

Breaking Darkness at Nikolaj Kunsthal

Drawing inspiration from Lars von Trier’s oeuvre, Nikolaj Kunsthal is transformed into a sensory experience, blurring the boundaries between visual art and film. Through five site-specific installations spread across all galleries, including the iconic Nikolaj Tower, his works are put in dialogue with the historic church spaces, allowing for a physical and tactile encounter with the filmmaker’s aesthetics and imagery. The exhibition will be on display until July 2025.

Banu Cennetoğlu: Being safe is scary at Kunsthal Charlottenborg

Through a series of works, Istanbul-based artist Banu Cennetoğlu moves from societal issues to more intimate spheres. Critical investigations of the daily press, the migration flows through Europe and the UN Declaration of Human Rights are brought to dialogue with an extensive private image archive, connecting the small and large events of everyday life with urgent global issues. This is the artist’s first solo exhibition in Denmark and part of HUMAN:RIGHTS – a new collaboration between Kunsthal Charlottenborg, CPH:DOX, and Human Rights Watch Denmark. It will be on display until August 2025.

MFA Degree Show Afgang at Kunsthal Charlottenborg

Get a sense for where Scandinavia’s contemporary art scene is headed by exploring the work of the next generation of artists: the annual MFA Degree Show celebrates the works of the latest 28 talents to emerge from The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts’ Schools of Visual Arts. The exhibition presents their individual artistic practices through a wide array of materials and formats, including photography, sculpture, painting, sound, video, and performance. In 2025, the exhibition is curated by Mariam Elnozahy (Egypt/USA), who is Artistic Director at Konsthall C in Stockholm. It will be on display until August 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 September 2025.

Frederik Næblerød: All walks of life at ARKEN

Danish artist Frederik Næblerød (b. 1988) is known for his uncompromising art that challenges our accustomed understanding of painting and sculpture in a raw, energetic, and playful style. With his works ranging from painting, ceramics, bronze, and drawing to large-scale installations, he has created a very special artistic universe that invites us inside into the spontaneous, absurd, and humorous. The artist’s largest solo exhibition to date will be on display at ARKEN until September 2025.

Kaari Upson at Louisiana Museum of Modern Art

The first retrospective museum exhibition featuring Upson after her untimely death shows the strength and range of an artist already well on her way to becoming a modern classic. Moving between abstraction and figuration, her art is concerned with the relationship between the self and others, examining the hidden layers, traumas, and complexity of modern American society. The exhibition will be on display until October 2025.

Jakob Kudsk Steensen: Psychosphere at Cisternerne

With “Psychosphere,” Danish artist Jakob Kudsk Steensen has created an immersive installation specifically for Cisternerne’s unique underground space, taking the emergence of life deep beneath the ocean’s surface as a point of departure. The exhibition is based on the artist’s own fieldwork and makes use of video projections, sound, light, and sculpture to weave a narrative about the profound interconnectedness shared by all living species on Earth. The exhibition will be on display until November 2025.

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.

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