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● Updated 2 November 2026 · programme for 2–15 November
What’s on in Copenhagen this week? On Friday 6 November it’s J-Day, when the Christmas beer arrives in the bars at 20:59, and on Friday 13 November Tivoli opens for Christmas. Jungle and Emma Sehested Høeg play Royal Arena this week, and J. Cole and Interpol & Bloc Party follow there next week. Below you’ll find this week’s picks, the year-round attractions worth knowing about, and the practical details you need to plan a day or a weekend in the city.
The short answer
- Highlight: Tivoli’s Christmas season opens on Friday 13 November. On Friday 6 November it’s J-Day, and the Christmas beer arrives in the bars at 20:59.
- This week: Jungle (Friday 6/11) and Emma Sehested Høeg (Saturday 7/11) at Royal Arena, Søren Huss at Falkonersalen and Malk De Koijn at Store VEGA (7/11, waiting list), and Mogwai at the Opera House (Sunday 8/11).
- Next week: J. Cole (Monday 9/11) and Interpol & Bloc Party (Tuesday 10/11) at Royal Arena, The Wallflowers (10/11) and Manfred Mann’s Earth Band (Thursday 12/11) at Amager Bio, and Icona Pop at Pumpehuset (Friday 13/11).
- Free: The permanent collection at the National Gallery of Denmark (SMK) and the view from Christiansborg Tower cost nothing.
- Save on tickets: If you plan to see several attractions in one day, the Copenhagen Card can pay off. Do the maths on your own plans.
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This week’s programme
Our picks from Monday 2 November to Sunday 15 November 2026. The list is not complete: the full concert calendar is on Songkick, and VisitCopenhagen lists the cultural venues. Sold-out concerts may still have tickets on the ticket seller’s official resale.
Axel Flóvent
Stengade, Nørrebro
Dirty Three
Store VEGA, Vesterbro
Stephen Wilson Jr.
Store VEGA, Vesterbro · waiting list
Käärijä
Pumpehuset, small hall
Walter Trout
Amager Bio, Amager
Westside Cowboy
Lille VEGA, Vesterbro · waiting list
Jungle
Royal Arena, Ørestad
Barselona
Store VEGA, Vesterbro · sold out
Eagles of Death Metal
Amager Bio, Amager
Malk De Koijn
Store VEGA, Vesterbro · waiting list
URO (extra concert)
Store VEGA, Vesterbro
Interpol & Bloc Party
Royal Arena, Ørestad
Yndling
DR Concert Hall, Ørestad
Wolves in the Throne Room
Pumpehuset, small hall
Manfred Mann’s Earth Band
Amager Bio, Amager
Icona Pop
Pumpehuset, Studiestræde
Maria BC
Rust, Nørrebro
Sources: Songkick’s Copenhagen calendar, VEGA, Pumpehuset and Live Nation, checked on 26 October and 2 November 2026. J-Day by the City of Copenhagen’s visitor service and the Christmas opening by tivoli.dk. We update the programme every Monday.
Year-round attractions
These attractions are open most of the year and combine well with a concert or a show. Opening hours change with the season, so check the day before.
Amusement park
Tivoli
In the city centre, opposite Copenhagen Central Station. Tivoli opens in seasons (summer, Halloween and Christmas) and is closed in between. Entry and ride passes are sold separately.
See ticketsAdMuseum
National Museum of Denmark
Danish history from the Stone Age to today in the Prince’s Palace, a few minutes’ walk from City Hall Square. A good choice on a rainy day.
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Canal tour
A one-hour canal tour takes in Nyhavn, Christianshavn and the Opera House. Boats sail all year, with fewer departures in winter.
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City Hall Tower
Guided climb up Copenhagen City Hall’s tower, with views over Strøget and Tivoli. Places are limited.
See ticketsAdArchitecture
Danish Architecture Centre
In the BLOX building on the harbour. Changing exhibitions about cities and buildings, and a good start for a walk along the inner harbour.
See ticketsAdMulti-attraction pass
Copenhagen Card
One card with entry to many attractions and public transport while it is valid. It usually pays off if you visit three or more paid attractions in a day.
See Copenhagen CardAdFor the long list of sights, see our guide to sights in Copenhagen (in Danish).
Free things to do
- National Gallery of Denmark (SMK): the permanent collection is free. Special exhibitions need a ticket.
- Christiansborg Tower: free entry to the viewing room in the tower. Expect a queue at weekends.
- Kastellet and Langelinie: walk round the ramparts and on to The Little Mermaid.
- Nyhavn and the inner harbour: walk from Nyhavn over Inderhavnsbroen to Christianshavn and the Opera House.
- Kalvebod Bølge: the harbour boardwalk by Fisketorvet.
More ideas in our guide to free things to do in Copenhagen.
With kids and on rainy days
With kids, the National Aquarium Denmark (Den Blå Planet) in Kastrup and Copenhagen Zoo in Frederiksberg are safe bets all year. Den Blå Planet is a few minutes’ walk from Kastrup metro station, so it fits well before or after a flight. On rainy days, the National Museum and Experimentarium in Hellerup are the best indoor options for school-age children. Tivoli is best for families during its seasons, and the Christmas season opens on Friday 13 November.
Where the venues are
- KB Hallen: Peter Bangs Vej in Frederiksberg. Nearest station: Peter Bangs Vej (S-train).
- Royal Arena: Ørestad, a few minutes from Ørestad metro station (M1).
- VEGA: Enghavevej in Vesterbro, walking distance from Enghave Plads (M3).
- Amager Bio: Øresundsvej on Amager, near Øresund metro station (M2).
- Rust and ALICE: Nørrebro, around Sankt Hans Torv and Nørre Allé.
- Copenhagen Opera House: Holmen, across the harbour from Amalienborg. Harbour bus or a walk over Inderhavnsbroen.
Getting around
The metro runs 24 hours a day, and line M2 links Copenhagen Airport with Kongens Nytorv in about 15 minutes. M3 (the City Circle Line) connects Central Station, City Hall Square, Frederiksberg and Nørrebro. Buy tickets in the DOT Tickets app, with a Rejsekort or from the machines at the stations. Trains from Jutland and Funen run straight to Copenhagen Central Station, and Tivoli is right across the street. Planning a day trip to Sweden? See Copenhagen to Malmö.
Where to stay
For a concert at KB Hallen or VEGA, Vesterbro and Frederiksberg are practical. For Royal Arena, a hotel in Ørestad is close to the metro to both the centre and the airport. Stay in the inner city and you can walk to Tivoli, Strøget and Nyhavn.
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FAQ
When does Christmas in Tivoli 2026 open?
Tivoli’s Christmas season opens on Friday 13 November 2026. The gardens have been closed since the Halloween season ended on 1 November.
What’s on in Copenhagen this weekend?
On Friday 6 November it’s J-Day, and Jungle plays Royal Arena. On Saturday 7 November, Emma Sehested Høeg plays Royal Arena, Søren Huss Falkonersalen and Malk De Koijn Store VEGA (waiting list), and on Sunday 8 November Mogwai plays the Opera House. The weekend after, Tivoli opens for Christmas on Friday 13 November, and Icona Pop plays Pumpehuset the same night.
What is J-Day?
J-Day is the day Tuborg’s Christmas beer (julebryg) is released. In 2026 it is Friday 6 November: at 20:59 the beer arrives in bars and pubs all over Denmark. Joining in is free.
What can you do for free in Copenhagen?
The SMK permanent collection, Christiansborg Tower, Kastellet and the harbour promenades are all free.
How often do you update this page?
Every Monday. We update the year-round attractions when opening hours or prices change.