Five Thursdays in August, five locations, five free events.
Every Thursday in August, Copenhagen Cultural District invites you to experience Torsdagsbar, a series of five exciting events at five unique locations. Enjoy free access to a variety of activities, from drag bingo and drawing workshops to lively concerts and more while you embrace the relaxed and informal evening atmosphere.
ARCHITECTURE QUIZ AND FREE CONCERT WITH RENE HEJDMANN
Photo: Anton Lauritsen
📍 Bryghuspladsen ved BLOX og DAC, torsdag d. 1. august kl. 16-19
Get ready for a festive afternoon as we kick off the season’s first Torsdagsbar at Bryghuspladsen at BLOX!
René Hejdmann, Denmark’s most authentic Kim Larsen replica, will headline the event. Known for his victory on “Stjerneklar” on DR1 in 2023, René’s performance is so spot-on, you’ll think Kim Larsen is on stage. Enjoy an entertaining show filled with all the beloved hits like “Papirsklip,” “Susan Himmelblå,” “Midt om Natten,” “Kvinde Min,” “Jutlandia,” and many more.
The concert will be performed in two sets, starting at 4:30 PM and concluding at 6:15 PM, with a short intermission.
In addition to the concert, test your knowledge of Danish architecture through the ages with the Danish Architecture Center. Visit DAC’s bike on the square and challenge your friends in the quiz for a chance to win a DAC club card, valid for a whole year.
Refreshments will be available for purchase at BLOX EATS café, and convenient parking is available in the garage beneath BLOX.
TORSDAGSBAR AND TALK BY AUTHOR LINEA MAJA ERNST AND JOURNALIST CHRISTOFFER EMIL BRUUN
Photo: Gammel Strand
📍 Gammel Strand, torsdag d. 8. august kl. 16-19
Based on the current exhibition “In the Shadow of Burning Light” by Christina Quarles, which explores artists’ own investigations of identity, Gammel Strand invites you to a conversation between Linea Maja Ernst, author of the critically acclaimed “Kun til Navlen,” and Christoffer Emil Bruun, historian, journalist, and host on P1. The talk will revolve around the need for alternative worldviews and lifestyles in the context of the art scene, culture, and debate.
Join curator Sara Hatla’s introduction to the exhibition at 4:30 PM. Afterwards, we continue with an open conversation in the hall about the need for alternative ways of life and worldview, and how we maintain curiosity and openness even after the battle (possibly) is won.
COLOURFUL TORSDAGSBAR WITH DRAG BINGO AND DRINKS
Photo: Anton Lauritsen
📍 Københavns Museum, torsdag d. 15. august kl. 16-19
Join us as the Copenhagen Museum’s courtyard comes alive with vibrant colors, exciting prizes, and delicious drinks for a fabulous round of drag bingo with Veninderne! The award-winning drag quartet Veninderne, featuring Jumbo Jette, Athena Lady, Chantal al Arab, and their charming host Nicholas Nybro, are renowned for their festive bingo shows. They have captivated audiences across Denmark with their radio and TV appearances. Jumbo Jette and Athena Lady bring their flair for standing and sitting down, while designer and podcast host Nicholas Nybro directs the action with style reminiscent of Diana Benneweis. Don’t miss this chance to enjoy a thrilling game of bingo with Veninderne! Throughout the event, the museum’s café Spirrevippen will offer a selection of delightful drinks, including beer, wine, non-alcoholic beverages, and snacks, from their pop-up bar in the garden.
Make your Thursday sparkle with glitter and glam at this colorful event in collaboration with Copenhagen Pride Week!
OYSTER BAR, DJ JONAS VISTI AND DRINKS AT NIKOLAJ PLADS
Photo: Anton Lauritsen
📍 Nikolaj Plads, torsdag den 22. august kl. 16-19
Celebrate late summer with us at Nikolaj Plads for a special Torsdagsbar event in Copenhagen Cultural District! Enjoy oysters, a behind-the-scenes tour, and a musical experience provided by DJ Jonas Visti. Everyone is welcome! In honor of Copenhagen Cooking, we are teaming up with chef Jonas Harboe Frederiksen to set up a pop-up oyster bar at Nikolaj Plads. Jonas Harboe Frederiksen, the mastermind behind Pink Oyster, will also bring the perfect bubbly match: a pet-nat created in collaboration with Æblerov. You can pre-book your oysters through Copenhagen Cooking right here.
Music aficionado and radio host Jonas Visti will be spinning an eclectic mix, setting the perfect mood for the evening. Additionally, join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the upcoming exhibition “I’m Sorry, This Space Is Reserved” at the Lower Gallery.
This Torsdagsbar is a collaboration between Nikolaj Kunsthal, The Theatre Museum at The Court Theatre, Copenhagen Cooking, and Copenhagen Cultural District.
FREE DRAWING WORKSHOP AND DJ SARA VITA AT THORVALDSENS MUSEUM
Photo: Abdellah Ihadian
📍 Thorvaldsens Museum, torsdag d. 29. august kl. 16-19
Join us for a vibrant Torsdagsbar at Thorvaldsens Museum! In collaboration with Kulturkvarteret, we are offering a delightful evening with music, drinks, and a free drawing workshop on the museum’s picturesque front steps. Relax in the sun while enjoying the soft tunes of DJ Sara Vita and sip on refreshing drinks. Enhance your drawing skills with the guidance of our talented instructor, Henrik Leach, who will provide sharpened pencils and expert advice. Bertel Thorvaldsen went to Rome as a young sculptor and ended up living there for 40 years. On his return he donated his works to the city of Copenhagen, and had his own colorful museum built, inspired by Italy’s antique villas and color palettes. Bertel was a true connoisseur who loved music, drinks and art and this Torsdagsbar will be entirely in his spirit!