Denmark - Entertainment

Danish and international pop and rock bands perform in front of enthusiastic audiences in this old waterworks... dating from the 19th century. more

This used to be a Scottish pub and today is a trendy rendezvous for gays and lesbians: the Dunkel is... located right on Town Hall Square and inside it looks decidedly gloomy with stuffed owls, low-hanging copper lamps and dark tables. But especially on Fridays, the bar is full of life, as this is when the DJs play electronic music. more

Copenhagen's coolest bar is located right in the middle of the city: the Icebar is an icy structure made... out of 40 tonnes of Swedish ice, which is kept at a constant temperature of minus five degrees and invites guests to enjoy icy drink treats. The walls, bars, artwork, furniture and even the glasses kept at the bar are made out of ice. There is space for a maximum of 50 guests. Entry: 150 DKK (about 20 euros). more

Copenhagen's new Opera House ("Operaen"), built on what was once the military island of Holmen, was opened... in early 2005 and from the beginning caused a furore due to its architecture as well as exclusive, international programme. The opera building with its distinctive, 90 m (295 ft) wide roof overhang is located directly in the harbour and opposite Amalienborg Palace. The cultural building cost the equivalent of approximately 340 million euros. The famous Royal Theatre (www.kglteater.dk) plays here and the building is a gift from the Danish shipping magnate A.P. Møller. The design is by Danish architect, Henning Larsen. more

Copenhagen's most famous concert and clubbing venue is located in what used to be "The People's House"... (Folkets Hus) in Vesterbro. Today, the building dating from 1956 is listed - but the music played here is more contemporary. Up to 1,500 concert-goers can hear national and international stars play live. Stars like Bjørk or Sting have played at the Vega. more

The city's largest cinema is located near the Strøget shopping mile and its programme includes rarely... seen masterpieces from European and Scandinavian film studios. more

On the stage of the Royal Theatre, inaugurated in 1874, dramatic theatre and operas are performed; it... is the home of the Royal Ballet, for generations one of the best ballet ensembles in the world. more

A 200-year-old cellar bar where a jazz combo plays upbeat New Orleans jazz Tue-Fri evenings. It can get... very busy at the guest concerts at weekends. more

International conductors and guest musicians accompany the Danish symphony orchestras at the concert... room of the amusement park. more

Copenhagen's undisputed number one jazz club has already played host to innumerable music legends from... all over the world. more

Attending concerts in Grå Hal is an unforgettable experience. This is not only because of the location... in the "free state" of Christiania, but also because top stars and musicians have made guest appearances here - even Bob Dylan, Metallica, Patti Smith and Portishead already graced the stage with their presence. more

The Amager Bio (literally: cinema) is one of Copenhagen's largest concert halls with space for up to... 1,000 visitors. Not only musicians appear at the Bio, but dance theatre and plays from Denmark and abroad are also performed here. more

Copenhagen is a cosmopolitan, tolerant city. You will find gay bars everywhere, especially in the centre.... The Centralhjørnet is a rustic, relaxed pub with good beer and where the interior has hardly changed for the past 60 years. more

In Copenhagen's traditional circus in the city, the restaurant theatre invites guests to dine every evening... while offering international entertainment and dance shows. While guests enjoy a 4-course menu, numerous artists ensure an entertaining diversion. Later in the evening, the restaurant is converted into a nightclub. The brightly coloured circus building originally dates back to 1884 and was rebuilt in 1914 after a fire. Its bright paint was the idea of designer Verner Panton. more