What’s On in Copenhagen: Events in September 2025

Tuesday 2nd September

Caravaggio’s Shadow at Cinemateket

Michele Placido’s historical drama follows Italian painter Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio as he’s being investigated by the Catholic church for killing a rival. The film is both a portrait of one of the most well-known artists of the 16th century and a reflection on power and morality. Before the screening, Trine Ross delves into the life and art of the legendary Baroque painter and explores questions such as how does one paint the sacred with sinful models? Why was Caravaggio loved by the people and feared by the church? And how does the film capture the artist’s deep tension between faith and rebellion? The talk will take place in Danish, the film is screened with English subtitles. The arrangement starts at 6:30 pm.

Wednesday 3rd – Sunday 7th September

Strøm Festival

Strøm Festival is back with five days of electronic music and deep frequencies all over Copenhagen and Frederiksberg. The program ranges from underground dancefloors to ambient tea ceremonies, learn more on the website.

Wednesday 3rd September

Trash at Cinemateket

Directed by Paul Morrissey and produced by Andy Warhol, “Trash” follows heroin addict Joe as he’s looking for his next fix and engages in relationships with different women. The film is set in 1960s urban counterculture and often considered controversial, among other things due to its depiction of drug abuse. Author and journalist Lars Movin who has previously published ‘American Avantgarde Film’ opens the night with an introduction. Please note that the introduction takes place in Danish. The evening starts at 8 pm.

Saturday 6th – Sunday 7th September

Performance BITCH by Miriam Kongstad at Frederiksberg Gardens

Miriam Kongstad’s performance piece BITCH challenges centuries of shame surrounding
female desire and lets it explode in a sensual, raw performance in the middle of a vast
parking structure. Commissioned by the Centre Pompidou in Paris, BITCH is now presented in the newly opened parking structure beneath John Winthers Plads at Frederiksberg Gardens, transforming the normally functional parking area surrounding a cylindrical core into a raw and resonant stage for one evening. The audience stands where the cars usually park and experiences the performance through the large “windows” into the atrium. Admission is free but requires a ticket.

Wellness Festival at 25hours Hotel Paper Island

From cold dips to yoga to breathwork, a varied program awaits to tickle your senses at the edge of summer. Set against the backdrop of Paper Island and the vibrant 25hours Hotel, the festival brings together movement, music, creativity, and community. Choose between a one- or two-day ticket including lunch.

Saturday 6th September

Ceramics Bar at Absalon

Cheers to the weekend and get creative making ceramics at Absalon from 6 to 8 pm. Tickets cost 220 DKK and include a beer, guidance, materials, and glazing of your creation.

Sunday 7th September

Det Grønne Loppemarked

Det Grønne Loppemarked (the green flea market) has become an integral part of local life in Nørrebro. With stalls by private vendors who pass on pre-loved favorites to food and drinks to workshops and talks, it’s about more than just refreshing your wardrobe or home, it’s about driving sustainable change on a community level and having fun while doing so. Drop by the green area between Jagtvej and Rantzausgad from 10 am to 4 pm.

Veras Market under Buen

Go on a treasure hunt under Bispeengbruen and 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.

Sunday 14th September

Car-free Sunday on Nørrebrogaden

Chalk painting on the side walk, dance workshops, and much more take over Nørrebrogaden from 2:30 pm to 6 pm.

Veras Market under Buen

Missed last week’s edition of popular Veras Market? Update your wardrobe for fall 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.

Sunday 21st September

Det Grønne Loppemarked

Join for this season’s last edition of Det Grønne Loppemarked (the green flea market) to browse pre-loved favorites by private vendors, enjoy delicious food and drinks, and enjoy Nørrebro’s vibrant neighborhood life. Drop by the green area between Jagtvej and Rantzausgad from 10 am to 4 pm.

Thursday 25th – Sunday 28th September

International Music Festival Sonamos Latinoamérica at Union

The ninth edition of Sonamos Latinoamérica offers four days of a rich and diverse
Program with intimate concerts, musical talks, festive dance nights, and more. Join and experience a wide spectrum of musical diversity – from Brazil’s deep roots to Colombia’s folk traditions and Argentina’s folk dances. Tickets cost 120 DKK and are available via Biletto. Find the full program on the website.

Thursday 25th September

Jessie Reyez at Store Vega

With her raw vocals, fearless lyrics, and emotional performances, Colombian-Canadian singer-songwriter Jessie Reyez has cemented herself as a key figure in contemporary pop and R&B. The GRAMMY-nominated and five-time Juno-winning artist’s debut album made the Top 5 on Billboard’s Top R&B Albums chart and she’s collaborated with Eminem, 6lack, Calvin Harris, and more recently Lil Wayne, Miguel, and Ari Lennox, among others. After performing at Lollapalooza 2024 in South America and Coachella in 2022, she’s coming to Copenhagen. Channel late summer energy with her at Store Vega. Doors open at 7 pm and the concert starts at 8 pm. Tickets cost 375 DKK.

Saturday 27th September

Robert Forster at Lille Vega

Both as a member of the rock group The Go-Betweens and as a solo artist, Robert Forster has been a part of the music industry since the late 70s. Now he’s touring with his new album Strawberries alongside the Swedish players he recorded it with in Stockholm. Join in Lille Vega to experience his optimistic take on rock. Doors open at 8 pm and the concert starts at 9 pm. Tickets cost 300 DKK.

Ongoing Copenhagen Events in August

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

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.

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.

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.

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 14th 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 21st September 2025.

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 from 27th September 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.

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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