What’s On in Copenhagen: Events in October 2025

Thursday 18th – Sunday 19th October

Copenhagen Archtecture Bienniale

‍”Slow Down,” the theme of Copenhagen Architecture Biennial 2025, investigates architecture as matters of time and means of slowing down overheated sites, cities, and societies. A testing ground for new ideas and actions in architecture and spatial design, Copenhagen Architecture Biennial was founded in 2024 by Copenhagen Architecture Forum (CAFx) and is led by Josephine Michau, Curator of the Danish Pavilion at the Biennale di Venezia 2023, taking over from the previous annual festival format— Copenhagen Architecture Festival, established in 2014. The biennial features a broad public program that spans various media and institutional spaces, including Assemble!, a two-day professional event exploring the structural challenges in today’s building sector and the cracks through which new opportunities might seep into the future. Learn more on the website.

Wednesday 1st October

Beyond the Life of Forms at Cinemateket

Beyond the Life of Forms is a contemplative cinematic journey into two of the 20th century’s most iconic cemetery architectures: the Brion Cemetery by Carlo Scarpa and the San Cataldo Cemetery by Aldo Rossi. The film explores how these places transcend physical form and touch upon themes such as memory, silence, ritual, and absence. The film is screened with English subtitles at 5:30 pm.

Thursday 2nd – Sunday 5th October

Down Under Film Festival

It’s rare to spot film releases from the land down under in European cinemas. Against this backdrop, Down Under Film Festival DUFF sets out to highlight this region’s creative talents’ work, often characterized by a unique quirkiness, dark humor, and stunning visuals. For the first time, Europe’s leading Australian and New Zealand film festival is now coming to Copenhagen. The program puts particular emphasis on diversity with a special focus on First Nations and Māori storytellers. From independent films to blockbusters, from student and professional short films to inspiring documentaries, there’s something for every taste. Find the full program and get your ticket via the website.

Tuesday 2nd October

Himmelbio: Call My By Your Name

Give in to the nostalgia of a summer gone by watching Elio and Oliver fall in love against the backdrop of a summer-y Italy. The movie is screened on Cinemateket’s rooftop with a lovely view over the city. The screening starts at 8 pm.

Friday 3rd October

Robert Redford in memoriam: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid

After iconic actor Robert Redford’s recent death, Cinemateket screens one of his absolute classics, 1969’s “Butch Cassidy and the Kid” – a charming, action-packed buddy movie about two outlaws. The movie is screened at 8:30 pm.

Wednesday 8th October

Book Imprint x Books & Company: Line Miller on Tove Ditlevsen’s The Copenhagen Trilogy

English-language bookstore Books & Company will be hosting a live podcast recording for Book Imprint, a podcast that asks the question: what is a book that changed your life before the age of 25? For this event, People’s Press CEO Line Miller will be discussing Tove Ditlevsen’s classic three-part memoir The Copenhagen Trilogy with host Rebecca Thandi Norman. The event is 7-9 pm and tickets are 50 DKK. Tickets are going fast so register for yours now via this link.

Thursday 9th October

Paraboot x Norse Projects

Paraboot celebrates eight decades of its most iconic silhouette and your invited. First launched in 1945, the Michael is regarded as a global symbol of French craftsmanship until today. To mark this special anniversary, Paraboot is presenting 8 exclusive editions of the Michael, each inspired by a different decade of the shoe’s rich history. Norse Projects is one of just eight locations worldwide hosting this special event. Join for a rare chance to see the exclusive editions and try your luck at the on-site raffle, where winners can choose a pair from the eight newly launched models. From 4-7 pm.

Louisiana Live: His(s)tory or her story?

Louisiana Museum of Modern Art has invited British art historian, broadcaster, and author Katy Hessel to talk about (re)discovering art from a female perspective. Who were the female artists of Renaissance Italy? How did the first women fight their way into the academies? And is there still a difference between being a man and a woman in the contemporary art world? Join the conversation at 7:30 pm. Reserve a seat fro 20 DKK via the website but please note that the ticket does not include admission to the museum.

Friday 10th October

Culture Night

Culture Night or “Kulturnatten” is one of the biggest happenings in Copenhagen’s event calendar. Since 1993, museums, theaters, libraries, churches, and more have opened their doors to visitors with a specific program. All you need to participate is the culture pass. Learn more on the website.

 
 
Want to learn more about Culture Night? Here’s the guide to Copenhagen’s biggest cultural event

OLLIE at Vega’s Ideal Bar

Ollie writes hip-hop about life’s failures, heartbreaks, and mental health or as Vega puts it, “guy-next-door hip hop.” Start into the weekend with a live performance by the Canadian small-town boy turned global phenomenon. With a urgent message of hope and the belief that you can get through even the most difficult periods of your life, Ollie paves a musical path of heavy beats, light piano, falling notes, and heart-wrenching lyrics that has taken him far already. Doors open at 7 pm and the concert start at 8 pm. Tickets cost 205 DKK.

Tuesday 14th October

Morning Yoga at Absalon

Start your day with gentle, energizing yoga: roll straight from bed onto the mat and experience how morning yoga can positively affect your day. Feel-good stretches and nourishing movements await at 7:45 am, all levels are welcome. Tickets cost 60 DKK.

Want more yoga? Here are the best yoga studios in Copenhagen.

Thursday 16th October

PJ Harvey: A Dog Called Money at Cinemateket

“A Dog Called Money” is anything but a traditional rock documentary – about an anything but a traditional rock musician. Follow in the footsteps of English singer-songwriter PJ Harvey and her sidekick, war photographer and documentarian Seamus Murphy, on an eye-opening journey of inspiration to Afghanistan, Kosovo, and Washington DC, where Harvey gathers words and ideas for the album “The Hope Six Demolition Project.” Experience how the album takes shape in full public view behind a glass wall in the Somerset House art gallery in the heart of London. An open studio and a live sound installation, where war experiences, poverty, and hope are transformed into vibrant new music. The screening starts at 7 pm.

Tuesday 21st October

Little Loves at Cinemateket

This heartfelt and sun-drenched generational portrait follows a mother and adult daughter who spend the summer in the family’s country house. They love each other, but disagree about almost everything. In a dreamy holiday atmosphere, the film gently illuminates the two women’s very different life situations and views. The film is park of the series Spanish Film Weeks and screened in original language with English subtitles. From 5 pm.

Global Salon at Cinemateket

Global Salon is a recurring platform organized by Globalnyt in collaboration with Cinemateket where current issues are discussed openly and professionally, but with room for spontaneity, reflection, and audience involvement. From 4:30 pm. Please note that this event series is typically held in Danish.

Thursday 23rd October

Slow: an evening about water at Glyptoteket

Immerse yourself in art, talks, conversations, music and food, when Glyptoteket once again presents Slow and dives into the theme water. Based on the new special exhibition with artist Alia Farid, this event explores water as a condition of life – and as a political weapon and pressured resource. Come and discover how water has shaped our worlds since ancient times, determining how people settle, organize societies, and distribute power. From 5-10 pm.

Friday 31st October

Halloween

Some love it, for others it’s primarily a day used to sell cheap costumes, makeup, and candy. If you belong to the former group or you’re simply in the mood for scary decorations and candy, we’ve rounded up a few ideas on how to celebrate Halloween in Copenhagen.

 
 
Here’re three ways to celebrate Halloween in Copenhagen.

Ongoing Copenhagen Events in October

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.

Music Film Festival at Cinemateket

Dive into the world of music from a cinematic angle when Cinemateket screens a selection of Danish premieres, international hits, and classics, focused on some of the music scene’s biggest names including Charli XCX, ABBA, and David Bowie.

Veras Market under Buen

Update your wardrobe for colder 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.

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.

Alia Farid: A Sounding of the Earth at Glyptoteket

The exhibition A Sounding of the Earth presents the Kuwaiti-Puerto Rican artist Alia Farid, whose work explores the many intertwined past and present histories of the Arabian Gulf. By linking ancient artifacts with today’s global oil industry, Farid’s work traces how ecosystems, cultures, and life forms are shaped by political forces and extractive industries – but also how they testify to resistance and resilience. The exhibition is on display from 2nd October until May 2026.

Miriam Kongstad: Dawn Comes After Darkness at Møstings

In her work, choreographer and visual artist Miriam Kongstad focuses on the experience of being a body – of inhabiting it, carrying it, and losing control over it. In ‘Dawn Comes After Darkness,’ the materials take centre stage. They are charged with meaning and symbolism. With surgical precision and poetic force, the exhibition highlights how physical materials affect the body and mind. A materiality that both attracts and disturbs, fascinates and overwhelms, is soft and cool, creating an aesthetic and tactile sensory experience. The exhibition will be on display until 14th September.

MIX LGBTQIA+ Film Festival: 40th Anniversary Edition

As one of the oldest LGBTQIA+ film festivals in the world, MIX CPH has been a cornerstone of the Danish LGBTQIA+ community, tirelessly promoting visibility, diversity, and inclusion through the power of cinema. The festival, which is entirely non-profit and run by dedicated queer volunteers, showcases groundbreaking films that explore and celebrate LGBTQIA+ experiences while fostering a sense of community and dialogue around critical social issues. Join for the 40th anniversary edition, find the program on the website.

Christian Vind: Somnambulus at Møstings

Somnambulus is a noun that sounds like a magic spell. It derives from the Latin somnambulismus, meaning sleepwalking. With his exhibition, Christian Vind draws attention to the various ways we look at things, letting meaning emerge in the space between image and title – and in the viewer’s own way of seeing. Within the halls of Møstings, he presents a wide array of found objects: a nut, an antique brooch, a clipping, a shadow play, a lithium battery, and more. Each object is carefully mounted in a frame and accompanied by a label indicating the object’s title, material, origin, and discovery site. The exhibition is on display until December. Admission is free.

Gauguin & Kihara: First Impressions at Glyptoteket

Glyptoteket holds one of the world’s finest collections of works by the French artist Paul Gauguin. After having been on loan to museums around the globe, many of the museum’s 58 Gauguin pieces return home to be shown together in a presentation, offering new perspectives on Gauguin’s well-known works. For this special exhibition, Glyptoteket’s extensive Gauguin collection is joined by the Japanese-Sāmoan contemporary artist Yuki Kihara (b. 1975) and her video work ‘First Impressions: Paul Gauguin,’ recently acquired by the museum. Together, their works open a dialogue across time, cultural divides, and vast oceanic distances. The exhibition will be on display until December.

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.

Bouchra Khalili at Louisiana Museum of Modern Art

Moroccan-French artist Bouchra Khalili’s multidisciplinary practice develops collaborative strategies of storytelling with members of communities excluded from citizen membership. The exhibition is structured around the piece The Mapping Journey Project, 2008-2011, a large-scale video installation in which eight individuals recount their forced illegal journeys. As they narrate their tortuous and often year-long journeys, each person traces their individual travel route on a map. The piece is a recent acquisition for the museum’s collection, and this is its first presentation in Denmark. Most recently, it was featured in the main exhibition Foreigners Everywhere at the 2024 Venice Biennale. Experience it for yourself 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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