CULTURE NIGHT

For Copenhagen’s Culture Night, Designmuseum Danmark opens its doors to design after dark.

As night falls over Copenhagen, Designmuseum Danmark stays open late, and there is plenty of reason to make your way here.

Alongside the permanent exhibitions, you can explore a major new exhibition by designer and fashion creator Henrik Vibskov. His colourful, experimental and highly energetic universe takes over a large part of the museum.

And the exhibition is not simply something to look at. It comes alive. Meet the Monster Shredder, which transforms old textiles into new products right before your eyes. Enjoy appearances by some of Vibskov’s musical friends, and see the museum forecourt transformed into an enchanting world of light, where Vibskov’s characters and themes take on a whole new life.

If hunger or thirst strikes along the way, the museum café offers plenty of opportunities to eat and drink your way through the evening.

The full programme for the evening will be announced on an ongoing basis.

What is Culture Night (Kulturnatten)

Culture Night (Kulturnatten) is Copenhagen’s biggest annual open-house event, usually held one evening in mid-October. For one night, a single ticket gets you into hundreds of places across the city that are normally closed to the public or closed at that hour — museums, embassies, government buildings, churches, university labs, military sites, even sewers, bunkers, and rooftops. Everything happens after dark, when the city is lit up and takes on a slightly magical, mysterious feel.

It’s for everyone — families, students, tourists, and lifelong locals alike — with concerts, talks, workshops, and one-night-only experiences on offer. Even Copenhageners use it to discover hidden corners of their own city they’d never normally get to see. It’s been running for over 30 years and has become a beloved local tradition rather than a tourist gimmick, though visitors are very welcome.