Coming Up Soon | Australia, Shakespeare and Psychedelia

From April 25-27, culture-crazy Nørrebro will celebrate its annual 48 TIMER festival and the schedule includes fun activities for children, outdoor concerts, individual street parties, quirky workshops and more (information and full schedule at 48timer.info)

 

Celebrate spring’s arrival at the British Chamber of Commerce in Denmark’s Spring Ball by the Sea, which offers gourmet dinner and dancing by the sea at Villa Rex (Kurhotel Skodsborg, Skodsborg Strandvej 139, Skodsborg; May 1, 19:00; 990kr; bccd.dk)

IdemoLab may focus on design and research, but every once in a while, the company hosts a party called “Bits & Beers,”. On April 25, join artists, and DJs at cafe Republikken to discuss failure (Vesterbrogade 26, Cph V; April 25, 18:00-, register for free at eventbrite.dk)

450 years after William Shakespeare’s birth, he returns as University of Copenhagen English students read his sonnets aloud at a birthday celebration. The party starts at 15:00 in the lounge of Det Humanistiske Fakultetsbibliotek (Njalsgade 112, Cph S; April 22, 15:00; free entry)

Come join the Copenhagen Psych Fest, a music festival that runs April 24-26. The Psych Fest is dedicated to promoting undergroundDanish psychadelic music and will feature more than 40 bands from around the world on two stages (Stengade 18, Cph N; 300kr for 3 days)

On April 25, Australia remembers its fallen soldiers. Copenhagen’s Australian embassy invites the public to join in their 2014 Anzac Day commemoration which includes a wreath laying and refreshments (Dampfaergevej 26, Cph Ø; April 25, 9:00; denmark.embassy.gov.au)




  • Ryanair cancels all flights to and from Billund 

    Ryanair cancels all flights to and from Billund 

    Ryanair has increased its cuts from the Billund-Aalborg route to encompass its entire operation to and from Billund Airport. The airline’s scarce communication is leaving both the airport and passengers scrambling for answers.

  • What do Danes do for “Vinterferie”?

    What do Danes do for “Vinterferie”?

    As tradition has it, many Danes take a week off for Vinterferie next week. Or the week after. It’s a bit confusing, especially since Christmas and New Year’s Holiday are not far away. What’s going on?

  • The educational options for internationals in Denmark

    The educational options for internationals in Denmark

    Denmark offers free public education, but private schools and universities for non-EU students require tuition. Language is a barrier, with international schools available for children and limited English-taught university programs. In 2024, Denmark expanded university seats for internationals and introduced an HF-international program in Aarhus.

  • Aarhus Gymnasium is launching Denmark’s first HF program for internationals

    Aarhus Gymnasium is launching Denmark’s first HF program for internationals

    Aarhus Gymnasium is launching Denmark’s first HF-international program in August, offering young adult internationals an alternative to IB programs with a focus on career-oriented education and Danish language learning. Unlike IB, it reduces academic pressure while providing access to vocational schools and professional bachelor’s degrees

  • Top Danish companies report strong financial performance

    Top Danish companies report strong financial performance

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  • Greenland restricts foreign property purchases and election donations

    Greenland restricts foreign property purchases and election donations

    These days, the Greenlandic institutions are approving two new norms to restrict, reduce, or ban the possibility for foreign citizens to buy real estate on the island, as well as for political parties to receive large amounts of money from foreign donors.