anglican christmas
December 24, 12.00 and 23.30, December 25, 10.30; St Albans Church, Churchillparken 11, Cph K; st-albans.dk
You can join St Albans Church to celebrate Christmas Eve with its children’s song and birthday bell at 12.00 or the midnight mass on Christmas Eve at 23.30. On the 25th, they celebrate with a Christmas day sung the Eucharist, which starts at. 10:30. And in the building, do not miss the Christmas carol service (December 12 at 4pm, December 13-14 at 7pm) and the Christingle service (December 16 at 10:30 am). All services are held in English.
Handel’s Messiah
Dec. 19, 21, and 22, 7:30 p.m .; Holmens Kirke, Holmens Kanal 21, Cph K; 300 kr; holmenskirke.dk
Conductor Sofia Söderberg presents the Camerata Chamber Choir singing ‘Handels Messias’ just in time for Christmas. Other performances to keep an eye on include the Copenhagen Oratorio Choir (15-16 December at 19.00; Helligaandskirken), Mogens Dahl’s Chamber Choir and the Enlightenment Orchestra (10-11-11 at 19:30; Holmens Kirke) and Grundtvig’s Church Soloist Choir (Dec. 16, 7 p.m.; Grundtvig Church). (SIR)
Bach Oratorium at Holmens
Dec. 14, 7:30 p.m .; Holmens Kirke, Holmens Kanal 21, Cph K; 175kr; holmenskirke.dk
Jan Scheerer conducts the Copenhagen Bach Choir and the Original Orchestra performs Johann Sebastian Bach’s ‘Christmas Oratorio’. The 18th century work is composed of six acts related to Christmas, New Year’s Day, the Sunday after New Year’s Day and Holy Trinity. Other Christmas concerts include the CBS International Choir (12 December at 16.00; Sanct Thomas Church), Sankt Annæ Girls’ Choir and the Danish Chamber Orchestra (17 December at 17.00, 18-19 December at 16:30; Helligaandskirken) and the Danish Boys’ Choir (19 Dec. at 19.00; Grundtvig Church). (SIR)
Queer jul
16-18 Dec, 19:00, Lygten Station, Lygten 2, Cph N; 75 kr
With Abby Wambaugh as host and accompanied by pianist Kristian Jørgensen, a number of local artists will provide a cavalcade of stage performances. First come first served gets painted first. (SIR)
catholic christmas
Dec 24 at 16.00, 24. dec. midnight mass at 23.30, 25. dec. at 11:00; Sankt Ansgars Kirke, Bregade 64, Cph K; sanktansgar.dk
The oldest Roman Catholic church in Copenhagen celebrates Christmas.
Russian Orthodox Christmas
worship services on December 28 and 29 and January 1 and 6; Bredgade 53, Cph K; ruskirke.dk
The characteristic Alexander Nevsky Church in the heart of Copenhagen will celebrate the birth of Jesus in Slavic languages and Danish.
Christmas in the cathedral
Dec. 16, 7 p.m.; Roskilde Cathedral, Domkirkestræde 10, Roskilde; from DKK 100; roskildedomkirke.dk
Enjoy a Christmas concert with Roskilde Cathedral’s Girls’ and Boys’ Choir and a rendition of ‘Handels Messias’ by Roskilde Cathedral’s Boys’ Choir. (KY)
Sensory immersion
Dec. 13, 16: 45-18: 15; Cinematheque, Gothersgade 55, Cph K; 100 DKK; dfi.dk
The musician Tao Højgaard, alias Mute State, invites fans of Inger Christensen – one of Denmark’s most famous literary figures – to an audiovisual concert inspired by ‘Alphabet’, her book of poems published in 1981. (MR)
Love (food) Actually
Dec. 15, 5: 00-8: 30 p.m., Cinematheque, Gothersgade 55, Cph K; 215 kr; dfi.dk
Watching ‘Love Actually’ – directed in 2003 by Richard Curtis – has become a Christmas tradition. But this time, Cinemateket suggests that we also enjoy a cocktail, a dinner and a chocolate dessert in front of this feel-good movie. (SIR)
Last Edition
December 16 at 17.00-00.00; Café Engholmen, Borgbjergsvej 30, Cph SV; 40 kr, billetto.dk
The last Gay Pop-Up Bar of the year will be in Sydhavn in collaboration with the podcasts Ghosts with Emotions. (SIR)
Malous jul
Dec. 19, 2:15 p.m.-4: 00 p.m .; Cinematheque, Gothersgade 55, Cph K; 85 kr; dfi.dk
This 2020 film with English subtitles, directed by Claus Bjerre, tells the story of a complicated child who hates Christmas. Malou enters into a pact with a fairy to run away from her adopted family, only to discover that her new home is not so bad after all. But a covenant is a covenant… (MR)
The dark side of techno
December 18 at 21.00-05.00; Bind, Enghavevej 80, Cph V; 168 kr; stayhappening.com
Event producer Rave Volks imports Italian DJ Regal’s underground techno show. The so-called Acid Boy performs alongside European greats such as Moog Conspiracy, Marina George and Mar Flores. (SIR)
Acoustic Sundays
ends January 2, Sundays 3 pm-6pm; Social Brew, Vester Farimagsgade 3, Cph V
Acoustic Sundays are hosted by Jimmy, a songwriter inspired by Bob Marley and John Lennon. Acoustic Sundays are an opportunity to strengthen human solidarity. Lunch and dinner include Honduran coffee, beer and wine varieties. (SIR)
Copenhagen Zoo Market
running, ending December 31, opening hours vary, most days 10: 00-16: 00; Roskildevej 38, Frederiksberg; 195kr; zoo.dk
Copenhagen Zoo has sent half a million Christmas lights, 900 Christmas trees and Santa Claus himself. Take a ride on the train, feed the pets, sing Christmas carols with Popsi & Krelle, and go ice skating between the panda and penguin enclosures.
Tivoli Market
running, ending December 30, open Sun-Thurs 11: 00-22: 00, Fri-Sat 11: 00-23: 00; Vesterbrogade 3, Cph V; 135 kr, tivoligardens.com
Thousands of flashing lights, 70,000 balls, countless decorations, pine branches filled with snow, and Santa Claus and his reindeer waiting for visitors. The market’s 60 stalls will be filled with decorations, snacks, sweets and hot drinks.
Carlsberg Market
All weekends in December, 10: 00-17: 00; Gamle Carlsberg Vej 11, Cph V; free adm
Carlsberg Brewery invites visitors to stroll through the historic surroundings of the old factory while sipping beer at the dozens of stalls selling Carlsberg goods. Probably the best Christmas market ever for Dad.
Kongens Nytorv Market
running, ending Dec. 22, open Mon-Wed 11: 00-19: 00, Thu 11: 00-20: 00, Fri-Sat 11: 00-21: 00, Sun 12: 00-19: 00; Kongens Nytorv, Cph K; jul-i-kobenhavn.dk
Ever since King Christian V – who is still sitting there on his horse – opened the square in 1670, the cobblestones have been the scene of all sorts of events. Visiting the Christmas market is like a journey back in time.
Nyhavn Christmas Market
running, open Sun-Thurs 11: 00-19: 00, Fri-Sat 11: 00-20: 00; Nyhavn, Cph K; markedskalenderen.dk
Swing past the charming harbor and taste local delicacies while listening to traditional Danish Christmas hits.
Store Godthåb Market
running, ending December 23, open Mon-Fri 13: 00-17: 30, Sat-Sun 10: 00-17: 00; Godthåbsvej 79, Frederiksberg
Located in a cozy courtyard next to a barn, this is one of the best markets to experience the mulled wine and apple slice experience and pick up classic Danish Christmas wreaths.
Højbro Plads Market
running, ending Dec. 22, open Mon-Wed 11: 00-19: 00, Thu 11: 00-20: 00, Fri-Sat 11: 00-21: 00, Sun 12: 00-19: 00; Højbro Pl, Cph K; julemarked.nu
In the heart of the old town, the international Christmas market is based on the typical German Weihnachtsmarkt concept. The log cabins are imported from Tyrol and many exhibitors come from Germany.
Kødbyen Christmas Market
Dec. 19-20, 10: 00-20: 00 p.m .; Kødbyen, Flæsketorvet, Cph V
Enjoy a weekend in the food district filled with churros and sandwiches as well as many Christmas dishes and delicacies. And do not forget to fill up with vegetables.
Christmas on the Hill
ongoing, ending December 22; Dyrehavevej 62, Klampenborg; free adm; bakken.dk
For the fourth time, Bakken opens its doors to celebrate Christmas and invites all generations to the ‘celebration of hearts’.
HC Andersen Market
ongoing, ending December 21, Sun-Thurs 11: 00-19: 00, Fri-Sat 11: 00-20: 00; Nytorv, Hulgårdsvej 27, Cph K; julemarked.co
Meet enchanting cottages, tastes, scents and atmosphere. The stalls are set up every year in honor of the author HC Andersen, and the stalls are all named after one of his stories.
Christiania Market
ongoing, ending December 20 at. 12.00-20.00; Refshalevej 2, Cph K; free adm; Christiania.org
Go to the gray hall for craft activities, mulled wine and entertainment. The stalls sell handmade works of art produced by the free-city artists. There will be live music and stage shows every day: jazz, swing, Django Reinhardt, Balkan…
Globusquiz
Dec. 16, 7:15 p.m .; Globe Irish Pub, Nørregade 43-45, Cph K; 40 kroner per person
Game night is underway at this pub on Nørregade! Gather your four best-informed friends and secure a spot at the pub before they are all gone. The winners get 1,000 kroner, and there are also lots of spot prizes. (MB)
The Snow Queen
ongoing, ending December 23; Tivoli Concert Hall, Vesterbrogade 3 Cph V; 220-630 kroner; tivoligardens.com
In the heart of Tivoli, an adventurous classical ballet performance for the whole family offers a new version of Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tales. This is the one Queen Margrethe has designed most costumes and decorations for! (SIR)
The nutcracker
ongoing, ending December 22, daily performances Wed-Sun; Gamle Scene, Kongens Nytorv 9, Cph K; 55-805kr, kglteater
Christmas would not be the same without the Nutcracker Ballet choreographed by George Balanchine. It is a classic enjoyed by generations of both children and adults. Watch ‘Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy’ and die happy. (KY)
Crazy Christmas cabaret
ongoing, ending Jan. 15, Tue-Sat 7:30 p.m., Sat. 3 p.m., Sun. 5 p.m.; The Glass Hall at Tivoli, Cph V; 185-410kr, londontoast.dk
The Crazy Christmas Cabaret 2021-22 episode ‘Tell me About it’ will take you to Miami for an evening of music, laughter, dancing, biting satire and cross-dressing. There is lots of danglish humor to amuse both Brits and Danes. The show and creator Vivienne McKee are both national institutions.
Infinitely deep
ends Jan. 16; Nikolaj Kunsthal, Nikolaj Plads 10, Cph K; 40 kr
Curator Christian Nørgaard had exclusive access to David Lynch’s photo archive to create this exhibition. It is tailored to fit in with Nikolaj Kunsthals Øvre Galleri and Tårns gothic style. The church tower dates back to the 16th century. (NJB)
Source: The Nordic Page