Tuesday, November 3rd
Second reading of defence agreement between Greenland, Denmark, and the United States
Greenland’s parliament, Inatsisartut, is conducting the second reading of the new security and defence and security agreement between Greenland, Denmark, and the United States. The agreement must be approved by both Inatsisartut and the Danish Parliament (Folketinget) before it can enter into force.
Wednesday, November 4th
Protest against the government’s proposal to amend the student grant system
On Wednesday, November 4th, a number of organisations will protest on the square in front of Christiansborg Palace. The protest is against the government’s proposal to amend the student grant system (referred to as SU in Danish). The protest, titled "Enough is enough – stop the cuts to young people and education," is organized by 21 organisations.
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Wednesday also sees Denmark’s biggest AI and digital transformation expo which takes place at Øksnehallen by Copenhagen’s meatpacking district. The event will focus on AI, electronics, and security, bringing together universities, the business community, leaders, specialists, students, and exhibiting companies to explore digital transformation.
Thursday, November 5th
Secret Concerts at Rosenborg Castle
Rosendal Slot invites guests to intimate concerts in Christian IV's Winter Room this autumn. What makes these concerts special is that the artists stay secret until the performance begins. However Den Kongelige Samling, the organisers behind the event, have hinted a few names: Oh Land, Bisse, and Pernille Rosendahl are a few of the artists you might be lucky to hear live. This is the last concert in the Secret Concert series.
Opening of Rosenborg Castle’s Winter Room
After three years of restoration and research, Queen Mary will officially open the Winter Room in Rosenborg Palace. The room’s historical decor was restored, including nearly 100 paintings, the carved paneling, and the fireplace, and is considered one of the best-preserved rooms from the era of Christian IV.
Friday, November 6th
After two sold out shows at KB Hallen in 2023 and a great performance at Roskilde Festival, the soul/funk/disco band known for songs such as "The Heat" and "Busy Earnin'" will be performing at Royal Arena on November 6th.
Probably one of the main events which kicks off the Christmas season in Denmark is J-Dag. J-Day marks the release of Tuborg’s Christmas brew (Julebryg) and has been celebrated in Denmark since 1981. It takes place at bars and pubs across Denmark on the first Friday in November.
The Women’s Ice Hockey World Championship
The Women’s Ice Hockey World Championship takes place in Herning and Esbjerg in Jutland. The tournament starts on November 6th, lasting until November 16th, featuring a total of ten teams divided into two groups. Denmark is in Group B alongside Canada, Finland, Sweden, and Japan. Denmark’s first match is on Friday, November 6th, against Finland.
Saturday, November 7th
On Saturday, the Aarhus Plant Food Festival takes place. The event, which is organised by Vegetarian Society of Denmark, is Denmark’s only festival for 100 percent plant-based foods. At the fair, you have the opportunity to taste a wide variety of plant-based products, introducing you to new vegetarian and vegan food options.
Comic Con returns to Bella Center in Copenhagen. The event, which at its creation celebrated comic books, now also gives fans a space to share their love of movies, television shows, video games, anime, and collectible merchandise. The host has announced the first names for this year’s program, including actors Giancarlo Esposito and Matthew Lewis, DC Comics Editor-in-Chief Marie Javins, and Baldur’s Gate 3 figures Jennifer English and Aliona Baranova.
Sunday, November 8th
Continuing the success from last weekend, Veras Market Under Buen is going for round two on Sunday, November 8th. Probably Copenhagen’s most famous flea market, Veras Market takes place under Bispeengbuen in Nørrebro, giving the market an industrial grungy atmosphere. The benefit of this location is that it’ll be dry even on the rainiest of November days.
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