Where to mark International Women’s Day in Copenhagen
From exhibitions to concerts and a jam session
If you are looking for a way to spend the day, the city offers plenty of different events tied to the occasion. Grab a sister or a friend and head out to experience a few of them.
In full bloom - Nova art gallery
This gallery, specialising in post-war and contemporary art, marks International Women’s Day with the event In Full Bloom, a one-day pop-up exhibition featuring four female artists: Belinda Martens Kjærulf, Egeris Studio, Olga Mortensen and Ughetta Dallimonti. Visitors can explore the spring inspired artworks while enjoying a glass of champagne, and as a bonus everyone receives a small bouquet of fresh flowers to take home.
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Concert - Apostelkirken
If you are in the mood for something more reflective, a church is hard to beat, and Apostelkirken on Vesterbro is a particularly beautiful example. Built in red brick inside and out, the church has a warm, almost glowing interior with high arches and a striking altar at the end of the nave.
Here, the vocal ensemble Karitas marks International Women’s Day with a concert celebrating female composers across the centuries. The programme ranges from medieval music by Hildegard von Bingen to works by Fanny Mendelssohn and Amy Beach, as well as contemporary pieces, including the premiere of Afturábak by Danish composer Martha Bach Gislinge. The concert has free entry.
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Women in Art - Glyptoteket
Home to Carl Jacobsen’s historic art collection, the Glyptotek marks International Women’s Day with a guided tour focusing on women in art, from mythological figures of antiquity to female artists of the 19th century. The tour also explores how women have been depicted through the male gaze in art history.
The tour is free with museum admission, and tickets can be picked up at the ticket desk on the day.
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I can I by myself flowers - Kunsthal n
Set in a former factory building on Nørrebro, Kunsthal n is one of the city’s newer spaces for international contemporary art. The group exhibition I Can Buy Myself Flowers brings together a range of artists working with the flower as a motif, including well established names such as Ayako Rokkaku, Esben Weile Kjær and Grace Weaver.
The title nods to Miley Cyrus’ hit song, but flowers have long been a familiar symbol in art history tied to themes like love, beauty, loss and transformation. In the exhibition, the motif appears in everything from colourful contemporary paintings to more reflective interpretations of the flower’s symbolism.
Female Jam Session - Operaen Christiania
To end the day on a festive note, head to Christiania for a special Female Jam Session where female musicians take centre stage. Expect improvised live music, cold drinks and a lively crowd as the evening unfolds at Operaen, a small and intimate theatre and music venue.
Entry is donation based, just in the true Christiania spirit.
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