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Decoding reality at CPH:DOX 2026

A person in sunglasses and a green jacket takes a selfie outside the Bremen cinema, whose marquee reads 'CPH:DOX'.
Art & theater

An interview with Daniela Hummelgren: Why the PD3 exam may not...

Daniela with Dansk books

Beyond the Direct Gaze: Bringing International Perspectives into Copenhagen’s Cultural Scene

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From Blast Beats to Ballads: In the Name of Love: Migration, Memory and the Making of Jazz in Denmark

As Vinterjazz 2026 unfolds, stories of Reed Peggram, Sahib Shihab and a metalhead’s fascination ask how this form of Black music came to belong...

How One Small Theatre Is Creating Space for Big Stories in Copenhagen

Theatre has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. My dad used to take my brother and me to...

Why handball matters so much in Denmark – it’s probably not what you think

From 15 January to 1 February 2026, Denmark is very much tuned in to the Men’s European Handball Championship. And if you live here,...

How Denmark is Aiding The Preservation of Ukranian Culture

Beyond the military conflict, Russia's war in Ukraine is also a systematic culture war, with the destruction of over a thousand libraries, theaters, and...

How to Speak Real Danish in 2026

One of the biggest hurdles internationals face when moving to Denmark is learning the Danish language. With its extra vowels, swallowed consonants and famously...