Art & Culture in the Cultural District

In the Cultural District, you’ll find a rich and varied selection of art and culture in Østerbro and Nordhavn. Here, theaters, galleries, movie theaters, cultural centers, museums, and churches come together in a vibrant cultural scene that ranges from the established to the more experimental. Whether you’re looking for performing arts, exhibitions, films, or places for contemplation and reflection, culture is an integral part of the city’s everyday life.

This page brings together cultural institutions in the Cultural District and gives you an overview of places where you can experience art and participate in cultural life. Explore everything from intimate venues and local exhibition spaces to larger cultural centers and historic sites, and find your next cultural experience right in the heart of the city.

Art & Culture in Østerbro >

Gallery

Nina Sampson Gallery

Østerbro
Church

The House of the Unitarians

Østerbro
Gallery

To:værks

Østerbro
Gallery

16.611

Østerbro
Arts and Crafts, Coffee Shop

Creative Space

Østerbro
Church

Kildevæld Church

Østerbro
Café, Church

St. Augustine's Church

Østerbro
Gallery

Atelier Anne Koldsø

Østerbro
Café, Gallery

The Salon

Østerbro
Cultural Center, Gallery, Arts and Crafts

UH42

Østerbro
Gallery

DARK GALLERY CPH

Østerbro
Gallery

Studio No. 3

Østerbro
Gallery

André Lundquist Gallery

Østerbro
Gallery

Bitamin Gallery

Østerbro
Gallery

Art86

Østerbro
Gallery

Art Mix

Østerbro
Cultural Center

KBH+

Østerbro
Gallery, Museum

The Free Exhibition Hall

Østerbro
Theater

Østre Gasværk Theater

Østerbro
Cultural Center

Østerbro House

Østerbro
Cultural Center, Library

Østerbro Library

Østerbro
Cultural Center, Library

Øbro Jagtvej Library

Østerbro
Church

The Church of Thanksgiving

Østerbro
Church

Church of Zion

Østerbro
Church

Luther Church

Østerbro
Movie theater

Park Bio

Østerbro
Church

Frihavn Church

Østerbro
Church
Hans Egedes Church logo

Hans Egede Church

2

Østerbro

An outward-looking and unifying modern urban church for the residents of Østerbro and Nordhavn, where tradition and renewal go hand in hand.
Gallery

OOV GALLERY

Østerbro
Arts and Crafts, Coffee Shop

Fragmenta Mosaic Lab

Østerbro
Gallery

Anne-Marie Krogh Design Studio

Østerbro
Museum

The National Gallery of Denmark

Østerbro
Museum

The Hirschsprung Collection

Østerbro
Theater

Theater Hund & Co

Østerbro
Cultural Center, Church

Church of Peace

Østerbro
Cultural Center, Church

Church of Nazareth

Østerbro
Cultural Center

Kildevæld Cultural Center

Østerbro
Flea market

The City's Fleas

Østerbro
Flea market

LoppeLinda

Østerbro
Festival

Copenhagen Jazz Festival

Nordhavn, Østerbro
Cultural Center

Villa Culture

Østerbro
Gallery

Albert Contemporary

Østerbro
Church

St. James' Church

Østerbro
Gallery

MARINE CHEMISTRY

Østerbro
Theater

REPUBLIQUE

Østerbro
Theater

REVOLVER

Østerbro
Museum

Enigma

Østerbro
Gallery

BOPA Gallery

Østerbro
Cultural Center

The Powder Keg

Østerbro

Art & Culture in Nordhavn >

Church
Tiny Church - The Dodecagon

Tiny Church – The Dodecagon

5

Nordhavn

Tiny Church – Tolvkanten is Hans Egede’s Church’s small, mobile worship space located at the tip of Nordhavn.
Cultural Center

Odds & Ends, Tunnelfabrikken

Nordhavn
Cultural Center, Restaurant

Noon Eatery

Nordhavn

Terminal 13

Nordhavn
Café, Cultural Center, Restaurant, Hotel

Nordhus

Nordhavn
Festival

Copenhagen Jazz Festival

Nordhavn, Østerbro
Movie theater

BIG BIO

Nordhavn

Events in the Cultural District >

01.08.2026
Bachata at Dansepladsen in Fælledparken

Bachata at Dansepladsen in Fælledparken

Dansepladsen, Østerbro

Would you like to learn how to dance the wonderful Caribbean dance, bachata? Then come dance with Bachata House under the sun!
02.08.2026
Flea Market. The City's Flea Market

The City's Fleas

Ingrid Jespersen Square, Østerbro

Byens Lopper is taking over the gravel lot at Ingrid Jespersen's Square with a flea market, a coffee cart, and a cozy atmosphere.
09.08.2026
Kayak Parade for Greenland

Kayak Parade for Greenland

Sandkaj, Nordhavn

This year’s big kayak parade for Greenland. The performance duo INUÁNAMI, on a raft, will put on live performances and lead a sing-along.

09.08.2026
Flea Market. The City's Flea Market

The City's Fleas

Ingrid Jespersen Square, Østerbro

Byens Lopper is taking over the gravel lot at Ingrid Jespersen's Square with a flea market, a coffee cart, and a cozy atmosphere.
12.08.2026
Man playing a wind instrument. Summer concert at Kastellet

Summer Concert at Kastellet: Augustblæs

Kastellet, Østerbro

Step inside the fortress’s green ramparts and enjoy a musical, summery experience in historic surroundings.
12.08.2026
Red Flower - Theater Production "Frøet Frikke"

Theater Performance: Frøet Frikke

Staffed playground in Kildevældsparken, Østerbro

Come and hear the story of Frikke, the little seed, who goes through so much hardship before he can finally blossom in a beautiful valley.
14.08.2026
Painting - Cph Art Space

Cph Art Space 2026

Terminal 13

Terminal 13 brings together 65 artists for a weekend where art, architecture, and experience come together in a unique exhibition format.
15.08.2026
Painting - Cph Art Space

Cph Art Space 2026

Terminal 13

Terminal 13 brings together 65 artists for a weekend where art, architecture, and experience come together in a unique exhibition format.
15.08.2026
Flea market under the trees - LoppeLinda

LoppeLinda

Fælledparken, Østerbro

Stop by when LoppeLinda pops up in Fælledparken and invites you to pick up some secondhand treasures from the many flea market stalls.
16.08.2026
Painting - Cph Art Space

Cph Art Space 2026

Terminal 13

Terminal 13 brings together 65 artists for a weekend where art, architecture, and experience come together in a unique exhibition format.
18.08.2026
Chess and Beer - Nordhus

Casual Tuesday Chess at Nordhus

Nordhus

Together with the talented chess player Trine Treppendahl, Nordhus invites you to an afternoon of chess and fun.
19.08.2026
Kildevæld Cultural Center Container Concert

Kildevæld Cultural Center's Container Concert

Kildevæld Cultural Center

Come enjoy a cozy and musical late-summer experience by the containers at Kildevæld Cultural Center.
19.08.2026
Man playing a wind instrument. Summer concert at Kastellet

Summer Concert at Kastellet: Vingesus

Kastellet, Østerbro

Step inside the fortress’s green ramparts and enjoy a musical, summery experience in historic surroundings.
23.08.2026
Flea Market. The City's Flea Market

The City's Fleas

Ingrid Jespersen Square, Østerbro

Byens Lopper is taking over the gravel lot at Ingrid Jespersen's Square with a flea market, a coffee cart, and a cozy atmosphere.
23.08.2026
Family Music at Nordhus

Family Music: The Sea

Nordhus Tiny Church – The Dodecagon

Come to the family music event at Nordhus, where they—in collaboration with Tiny Church and volunteer parents—invite you to sing and have fun.
25.08.2026
Chess and Beer - Nordhus

Casual Tuesday Chess at Nordhus

Nordhus

Together with the talented chess player Trine Treppendahl, Nordhus invites you to an afternoon of chess and fun.
26.08.2026
Man playing a wind instrument. Summer concert at Kastellet

Summer Concert at Kastellet: End-of-Season Concert

Kastellet, Østerbro

Step inside the fortress’s green ramparts and enjoy a musical, summery experience in historic surroundings.
29.08.2026
Bachata at Dansepladsen in Fælledparken

Bachata at Dansepladsen in Fælledparken

Dansepladsen, Østerbro

Would you like to learn how to dance the wonderful Caribbean dance, bachata? Then come dance with Bachata House under the sun!
30.08.2026
Schack Group Band Photo

Concert at Kildevæld Church: The Schack Group

Kildevæld Church

Come enjoy some live jazz as the Schack Group performs at Kildevældskirken this Sunday afternoon.
02.09.2026
Singing Woman - Community Sing-Along at Nordhus

Sing-Along at Nordhus

Nordhus

Join us for a sing-along in the Århusgade neighborhood when singer Christina Birksø strikes up the music on the piano at Nordhus.
06.09.2026
Flea Market. The City's Flea Market

The City's Fleas

Ingrid Jespersen Square, Østerbro

Byens Lopper is taking over the gravel lot at Ingrid Jespersen's Square with a flea market, a coffee cart, and a cozy atmosphere.
06.09.2026
Flea market under the trees - LoppeLinda

LoppeLinda

Fælledparken, Østerbro

Stop by when LoppeLinda pops up in Fælledparken and invites you to pick up some secondhand treasures from the many flea market stalls.
12.09.2026

Market Day at Trianglen

Trianglen, Østerbro

A full day of market fun in Østerbro, featuring street food, a flea market, music, street performers, and street art at Ingrid Jespersen’s Square near Trianglen.
12.09.2026
Open Parade on Århusgade

The Århusgade Neighborhood Street Festival

The Århusgade neighborhood, Nordhavn

A street festival filled with outdoor dining, great shops, music, a clothing swap, a colorful parade, and a diverse community.
12.09.2026
Photo of the Open Parade gathered at Gothenburg Square

Open Parade

The Århusgade neighborhood, Nordhavn

With music, entertainment, and colorful performances, the annual Open Parade is a celebration of community, imagination, and city life.

16.09.2026
Kildevæld Cultural Center Container Concert

Kildevæld Cultural Center's Container Concert: Toby Ernest

Kildevæld Cultural Center

Come enjoy a cozy and musical late-summer experience by the containers at Kildevæld Cultural Center.
20.09.2026
Flea Market. The City's Flea Market

The City's Fleas

Ingrid Jespersen Square, Østerbro

Byens Lopper is taking over the gravel lot at Ingrid Jespersen's Square with a flea market, a coffee cart, and a cozy atmosphere.
27.09.2026
Family Music at Nordhus

Family Music: Harvest

Nordhus Tiny Church – The Dodecagon

Come to the family music event at Nordhus, where they—in collaboration with Tiny Church and volunteer parents—invite you to sing and have fun.
01.10.2026
Preppers Workshop at Østerbrohuset's Local Recycling Center

Preppers Workshop

Østerbro House

Østerbrohuset invites you to a workshop where you’ll learn how to preserve summer produce and extend the taste of summer.
04.10.2026
Flea Market. The City's Flea Market

The City's Fleas

Ingrid Jespersen Square, Østerbro

Byens Lopper is taking over the gravel lot at Ingrid Jespersen's Square with a flea market, a coffee cart, and a cozy atmosphere.
07.10.2026
Singing Woman - Community Sing-Along at Nordhus

Sing-Along at Nordhus

Nordhus

Join us for a sing-along in the Århusgade neighborhood when singer Christina Birksø strikes up the music on the piano at Nordhus.
11.10.2026
Flea Market. The City's Flea Market

The City's Fleas

Ingrid Jespersen Square, Østerbro

Byens Lopper is taking over the gravel lot at Ingrid Jespersen's Square with a flea market, a coffee cart, and a cozy atmosphere.
25.10.2026
Family Music at Nordhus

Family Music: Caves, Coziness, and Secrets

Nordhus Tiny Church – The Dodecagon

Come to the family music event at Nordhus, where they—in collaboration with Tiny Church and volunteer parents—invite you to sing and have fun.
31.10.2026
Photos of children dressed up for Halloween in Nordhavn

Halloween

Hamborg Square, Nordhavn

Halloween in Nordhavn is a tradition where shops and residents come together to create a spooky evening for young and old alike.
04.11.2026
Singing Woman - Community Sing-Along at Nordhus

Sing-Along at Nordhus

Nordhus

Join us for a sing-along in the Århusgade neighborhood when singer Christina Birksø strikes up the music on the piano at Nordhus.
22.11.2026
Family Music at Nordhus

Family Music: Halloween

Nordhus Tiny Church – The Dodecagon

Come to the family music event at Nordhus, where they—in collaboration with Tiny Church and volunteer parents—invite you to sing and have fun.
02.12.2026
Singing Woman - Community Sing-Along at Nordhus

Sing-Along at Nordhus

Nordhus

Join us for a sing-along in the Århusgade neighborhood when singer Christina Birksø strikes up the music on the piano at Nordhus.
05.12.2026

Christmas at Trianglen

Trianglen, Østerbro

Østerbro’s coziest Christmas market, featuring gifts, Christmas trees, jazz, a children’s choir, food, and drinks at Ingrid Jespersen’s Square.
13.12.2026
Family Music at Nordhus

Family Music: Christmas

Nordhus Tiny Church – The Dodecagon

Come to the family music event at Nordhus, where they—in collaboration with Tiny Church and volunteer parents—invite you to sing and have fun.
14.02.2027

Shrovetide at Legehavet

Legehavet, Nordhavn

A small, delightful, and well-attended Shrovetide event at the “Legehavet” playground on Antwerpengade in Nordhavn.