Latest Events in Hovedstaden(September Updated)

On 8 May, the Glyptotek opens a new exhibition centred on Edgar Degas' enigmatic painting Dancers Practising in the Foyer and the research that has recently led to a proposed revised dating of the work. Degas' Obsession delves into this single painting, exploring its history and its significance in understanding Degas' artistic practice. Ballet scenes were a central theme in Edgar Degas' career, yet Dancers Practising in the Foyer has long been difficult to place in relation to his other ballet paintings. The painting is immediately puzzling—seemingly not finished, with very unevenly applied paint layers, drastically different tones and a dominant shadow from a partially overpainted figure. These unexplained visual mysteries sparked what became an an extensive research project led by art historian Dr. Line Clausen Pedersen, in a collaboration between the Glyptotek and the Getty in Los Angeles.

The Witch's Omen takes you on a journey through a captivating story, sensory experiences, and the latest scientific discoveries. Recent archaeological finds have given us a deeper understanding of the lives and beliefs of the Vikings a thousand years ago. These discoveries and interpretations may make you realize that the Viking world is not so far removed from our own.

"The Unknown Lands" takes you on an adventure to the farthest corners of the earth and even into space. Join us on an adventure about survival, knowledge, and unwavering will—from Carsten Niebuhr to Mogensen. In the "The Unknown Lands" exhibition, you will follow in the footsteps of Carsten Niebuhr, from his departure from Copenhagen to his long journey home. Along the way, you will face numerous choices that shape this expedition: how will you cope when disease spreads, supplies run out, and the unknown lands are fraught with danger? When should you persevere in your mission, and when should you cut your losses?

Since the invention of money, its workings have remained a mystery. In the "Ding-Dong!" exhibition, we'll explore how and why money has shaped our societies and lives for millennia. Play with coins, banknotes, and numbers! You might just win a million-dollar prize and a visit to the "Money Pool."

This exhibition begins with the Palmyra funerary portraits from the Griptotec Museum's collection. These portraits, once inlaid on the walls of magnificent family tombs, offer a rare perspective on how the Palmyras wished to be remembered: cosmopolitan citizens, adorned with dazzling jewelry, exquisitely styled, and dressed in luxurious textiles. The bilingual inscriptions in Aramaic and Greek further attest to the reality of social identity transcending language and culture at that time.

The 2026 Copenhagen Golden Days Festival, held from September 4th to 20th in the Danish capital, is Copenhagen's most important autumn cultural festival. This year's event brings together over 100 cultural institutions, including museums, libraries, theaters, and art galleries throughout the city, presenting a diverse range of activities such as special exhibitions, cultural performances, academic lectures, debates, guided city tours, and film screenings. The festival interprets the theme of "love" from multiple perspectives, including art, history, culture, and society, encouraging citizens and tourists to participate in discussions and interactions. The entire event is centered around the Royal Library and the Central Museum, integrating traditional cultural heritage with contemporary art expression, academic depth with public participation, presenting a 17-day citywide cultural feast that showcases the rich heritage and contemporary vitality of Danish culture.