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There’s no denying it: In Denmark, November brings significantly shorter days. As the trees are shaking off their last colorful leaves, Copenhageners start adorning windows and doorsteps with cozy lights. The first Christmas markets of the season are opening across town and slowly but surely the holiday spirit pops up. Before December brings on the full holiday frenzy, this is the perfect opportunity to explore the city’s museums, enjoy movie screenings, go out to dance, and much more.
Here’re are the best events in Copenhagen in November:
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.
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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.
Saturday 23rd November
Opening: Winter Salon at Gallery Alice Folker
Join for the opening of “Winter Salon,” a group exhibition featuring works by 17 international artists, among them Karim Boumjimar, Yasmin Sliai, and David Risley. As per tradition, there’ll be gløgg to enjoy every Saturday leading up to Christmas so stop by for a dose of art rounded up with a hot drink.
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.
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