About kulturKBH

CULTURE
for everyone.
ALWAYS.

A free cultural guide to Copenhagen, collecting events from over 70 institutions in one place. No algorithm. No paid promotion. Editorial selection only.

70+ Institutions
284 Events in the calendar
1 Editor behind it all
FREE For all users

Good cultural experiences in Copenhagen should not require a large budget - they should just be easy to find.

The foundation of kulturKBH

THE CITY.
The selection.

Copenhagen's cultural life is rich and varied. Exhibitions, concerts, talks, literary evenings and film screenings happen constantly across the city. Finding something to do is easy.

But finding something that doesn't cost a fortune - that requires a little more effort. Good experiences are scattered across hundreds of websites and social media channels, and many disappear without anyone noticing.

kulturkbh.dk is built for those who want to experience the city's culture often - not just on special occasions when it feels worth splurging.

8
categories.

01 / Exhibitions

Exhibitions

Art, design and photography at museums and galleries across the city - from the large national institutions to the small independent spaces.

02 / Talks

Talks & Debate

Lectures, debates and conversations at folk high schools, libraries and cultural centres. Knowledge as an experience.

03 / Concerts

Concerts

Classical music in churches, jazz in the courtyard, singer-songwriters at bookshop cafes. The kind that rarely ends up on the billboards.

04 / Literature

Literature

Author events, readings and book clubs. Literature as experience and community - not just a solo activity.

05 / Theatre

Theatre & Performance

Productions at the major theatres and the small alternative venues. Drama, comedy, physical theatre and much more.

06 / Film

Film

Screenings at Cinemateket, open-air cinema and themed film evenings. Film as cultural experience, not just entertainment.

07 / Food

Food & Drink

Pop-up markets, tastings and food festivals. Food culture as cultural experience.

08 / Active

Active

Free movement communities - running clubs, morning yoga, swimming and social workouts. Show up, join in, and meet new people.

Editor

A human being who reviews over 70 cultural institutions' programme pages and selects what is relevant.

Not an algorithm. Not a scraper.

ONE PERSON.
One guide.

The site is made and maintained by one person - not a media organisation, not an association, and not affiliated with any institution. A Copenhagener with a deep interest in the city's cultural life.

Operated by C. Meldgaard Holding ApS · CVR 37825948

All events are manually sourced from the cultural institutions' own calendars. This is not an automated scraper. It is a human being who regularly reviews over 70 cultural institutions' programme pages and selects what is relevant. It takes time, but it ensures quality and relevance.

kulturkbh.dk is not paid to promote specific events or institutions. There are no sponsored listings and no paid partnerships with the institutions featured on the site. The site is funded by advertising, which keeps it free for all users.

Read more about the editorial principles and priorities on the editorial guide page.

70+
INSTITUTIONS.

kulturKBH draws on museums, theatres, galleries, bookshops, churches and cultural venues in and around Copenhagen - from the large state-funded institutions to the small independent places that rarely have a big PR machine behind them.

Glyptoteket Louisiana SMK Nationalmuseet ARKEN Nikolaj Kunsthal Designmuseum Danmark Cinemateket Det Kongelige Teater Nørrebro Teater Politiken Live Weekendavisen Kgl. Bibliotek Folkehuset Absalon Rundetarn Cisternerne DAC Thorvaldsens Museum Arbejdermuseet Huset-KBH Tranquebar Ved Stranden 10 CPH:DOX Davids Samling Reffen La Banchina Butcheria Fiolstræde + many more
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FREQUENTLY
Asked.

FAQ

Events are added manually by the editor on an ongoing basis - typically several times a week. The calendar is not updated automatically, but is reviewed regularly to ensure cancelled or changed events are removed.
Yes, if the event is culturally relevant, takes place in or near Copenhagen, and is open to the public. Send an email via the contact page with date, time, venue, price and a link to the ticket page or organiser's website.
The site does not cover everything. The priority is free and affordable cultural experiences. Large commercial events, private events and events outside the Copenhagen area are generally not included. If you have a suggestion, you are welcome to write to us.
Yes, the site is completely free for users. It is funded by advertising.
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