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On 3 June, Nikolaj Kunsthal is transformed into a living landscape of bodies, movement and sensuous energy, as Bodies in Flux presents excerpts from Copenhagen International Dance Festival 2026 in the soaring Lower Gallery.

This year’s Art Matter Festival kicks off at Nikolaj Kunsthal with cake performance by Kim Richard Adler Mejdahl, re-enactments of works by Alison Knowles, free beer from Depanneur and DJ Princess Banger. Free admission

Experience Hasfeldt in an immersive concert on 13 May in the Lower Gallery, where Nikolaj Kunsthal’s historic organ and soaring church architecture become active collaborators in an enveloping sonic experience

From today, visitors can experience two brand new exhibitions unfolding across all floors of the building. Our weekend tower tours are also back

We’re celebrating the opening of two new exhibitions on Friday 24 April from 16:00. Expect speeches, music, beer (first come, first served) and a range of collaborative performances

The annual pass for Nikolaj Kunsthal also grants you access to Thorvaldsens Museum and the Museum of Copenhagen – always incl. free entry for your companion. Additionally, the card offers a 50% discount on admission to selected art centres in Denmark

Nikolaj Kunsthal is looking for an intern for autumn 2026 who is interested in working with PR, communication, marketing, and social media. Perhaps it’s you – or someone you know?

Nikolaj Kunsthal is temporarily closed while we install new exhibitions. We reopen on Friday 24 April

Final weekend! Don’t miss "Københavnerstykker II" and "Rest and Routine – Duet for Sanatorium and Modern Hospital". On view until Monday 6 April

Spring is on its way – bringing longer, lighter days and brighter skies. Get closer to it all as Nikolaj Kunsthal invites you to daily guided tours of the historic Nikolaj Tower throughout Easter. Please note that capacity is limited.

Join us at Nikolaj Kunsthal for a collective finissage on Thursday 26 March, 16-19. Together, we’ll bid a proper farewell to our current exhibitions – and make room for new and exciting artistic experiences. Free admission

25 April - 26 July 2026

Bring the kids along and try your hand at linocut printing during Little Culture Night on 13 March, from 16-20. Free admission with a Culture Pass

Join us 5 March as we launch Copenhagen Cultural District’s campaign KVART I FORÅR, shining a spotlight on the many spring activities taking place across Inner Copenhagen — not least at Nikolaj Kunsthal

On 3 March, in connection with the exhibition Københavnerstykker II, we have invited art critics Maria Kjær Themsen and Louise Steiwer to take the pulse of contemporary art in a public conversation

On Thursday 26 February, Nikolaj Kunsthal opens its doors to a sensory moment of respite within the current exhibition Københavnerstykker II, as DUEN presents their meditative concert format, KLANGRUM

From today until 6 April, visitors to Nikolaj Kunsthal can explore two brand-new exhibitions

To mark Valentine’s Day on 14 February, you are invited to bring a date, partner, friend – or simply someone you care about – along to Nikolaj Kunsthal for free

We are delighted to welcome visitors to the opening of two brand-new exhibitions, celebrated with speeches by the Mayor , music by DJ Josefine Winding, a performance by Lotte Sigh, and beer from Depanneur

A strategically strong and visionary arts leader with extensive experience from both Danish and international contemporary art institutions will take up the role as Artistic Director of Nikolaj Kunsthal on 2 February 2026

6. februar - 6. april 2026

We are briefly closed while we prepare exciting new exhibitions. We reopen on 5 February

8 January 2026

Join us on 8 January at 16:00 as we invite you to a finissage with free admission. Together, we will bid a proper farewell to the house’s current exhibitions – making room for new and exciting art experiences