Early March Events: Set your clocks for DOX

The annual ten-day Copenhagen documentary film festival will present more than 200 films at venues across the city this spring, along with a selection of musical performances, art displays and seminars.

If we had to choose just one highlight, it would be the opening of a new exhibition space at Kunsthal Charlottenborg, which will house three separate temporary cinemas.

But running it a close second is a selection of films curated by the British band the XX. Their program ‘I see you’, taken from the title of their recent album, will encompass themes of identity, gender, performance, youth culture and LGBT.

English comedy night
March 8, 19:00; Lygten Station, Rentemestervej 76, Cph NV; 175kr, billetto.dk
Canada’s Tony Law and Britain’s Paul Foot are a cut above the norm we usually welcome to these shores. Foot, in particular, is a comedian who is hard to forget. In his folly and satire is a burning, undeniable truth.

Historic Days
March 10-11, 11:00-18:00; Øksnehallen, Halmtorvet, Cph V; over-18s: 140kr, under-18s: 60kr; historiske-dage.dk
Stalin, the Nazis and Danish football are three of many subjects that will be discussed and digested at this annual history fair. Be warned though: all the speaking is in Danish.

Jazz at Møbelfabrikken
March 8, 17:00-22:00; Nørrebrogade 45D, Cph N; from 125kr; mogs.dk
The atmosphere is intimate, the room cosy, and the main attraction the sophisticated Jazz Child singing live. Food, a reasonably-priced bar and DJ Nuplex ensure fun and frolics all night. Dancing is allowed!




  • “I have a responsibility of portraying more than hygge, pastries and bikes”

    “I have a responsibility of portraying more than hygge, pastries and bikes”

    Born and raised in Pennsylvania, USA, Derek Hartman moved to Denmark in 2017, to follow his partner – now husband – Mike Walsh. If they started uploading videos together online to depict their life in Denmark as a way to connect with their family abroad, now their YouTube channel accumulates a total of 15M views. Under the name Robe Trotting, Derek continues to humorously portray his life as an adopted Dane on several platforms, including with a Podcast called “What are you doing in Denmark?” (WAYDID Podcast)

  • Major agreement removes rules and money from public job placement

    Major agreement removes rules and money from public job placement

    In a broad political agreement, the government and right-wing parties have decided to simplify the rules and cut bureaucracy. Time will tell whether it will be easier to be unemployed and find your way around the Danish job system.

  • Home values continue to rise as apartment prices reach new record

    Home values continue to rise as apartment prices reach new record

    New data from Boligsiden shows a continued rise in housing prices across Denmark. In several regions, prices have reached or surpassed previous peak levels from the pandemic period, with apartment prices now at their highest level ever recorded

  • Thousands of Danes join boycott of U.S. products amid political frustration  

    Thousands of Danes join boycott of U.S. products amid political frustration  

    A fast-growing Danish Facebook group with 93,000 members is organizing a boycott of U.S. goods, sharing alternatives and practical advice in response to Trump-era politics and recent global tensions.

  • Climate Minister apologizes and saves his political life

    Climate Minister apologizes and saves his political life

    With the help of the North Atlantic mandates, Lars Aagaard fends off a storm from the entire opposition. This is the first time that the government is in danger of falling into a minority, this on a matter that does not seem politically substantial

  • Danish government presents 4.6 billion DKK investment in psychiatry reform

    Danish government presents 4.6 billion DKK investment in psychiatry reform

    The government has introduced a new national psychiatry plan that includes support for children, faster diagnosis, new patient rights, and more mental health staff. The budget will rise by 35%. If approved, it will be the largest investment in psychiatric care in Denmark’s history