For children and their adults
We offer activities for children and their adults in their spare time. Here you will find our children's events and practical information about a visit with children in The Black Diamond, Copenhagen.
Events and exhibitions
Great experiences based on the library's unique collections of cultural heritage.
See the exhibition until 9 August 2026
Press Photo of the Year
at The Black Diamond
TREASURES in Royal Danish Library
Explore Royal Danish Library's greatest treasures in our permanent exhibition TREASURES. Open to all visitors.
The Black Diamond, Old Reading Room
Old Reading Room is one of the library's study reading rooms, and it is known and loved for its special atmosphere. The reading room is located in The Black Diamond in Copenhagen.
June
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Letter Performance: Love (repeat)
Tickets for the first Letter Performance of the year were sold out - and therefore the performance will be reproduced for the summer. Look forward to moving and passionate love letters!
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Striving for Independence. Women Photographers in Denmark, 1860-1920
To mark the publication of Striving for Independence: Nordic Women Studio Photographers, 1860–1920, the authors invite you to a presentation focusing on Danish female pioneer photographers.
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Sounds of the North
The Royal Life Guards Music Band invites you to a concert where the Nordic musical tradition unfolds in all its glory.
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Children's Library
Our children's universe is open every Sunday. You can explore the imaginative world of books and immerse yourself in creative workshops with room for the whole family to have fun.
Waiting list
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The classics with Klaus Rothstein: Sigrid Undset
ONLY ANNUAL PASS – Klaus Rothstein once again dives into original materials from Royal Danish Library. We zoom in on the author as a letter writer, and the author is Sigrid Undset herself.
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KLANG Festival 2026
Denmark’s largest festival for experimental music returns to The Black Diamond with a premiere by Vinyl Terror & Horror for Esbjerg Ensemble, along with a free performance before the concert.
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Book Thursday in the Library Garden in June, Aarhus
We invite you to Book Thursdays together with Aarhus University Press one Thursday each month.
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Children's Library: Postcards for the summer holidays
Our children's universe is open every Sunday. You can explore the imaginative world of books and immerse yourself in creative workshops with room for the whole family to have fun.
Free entrance - Explore Royal Danish Library's greatest
TREASURES
Stranger Than Kindness
Virtual exhibition
about Nick Cave
Permanent
New photo exhibition
The world around us
opens november 18th
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An Exhibition of Cultural Heritage
Everything you did not know we had
Victor Albecksvej, Aarhus
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See the exhibition until 9 August 2026
Press Photo of the Year
at The Black Diamond
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Special exhibition 2 March - 9 August 2026
Jytte Rex
Dreams and furious laughter
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More about culture in The Black Diamond
The Black Diamond, Copenhagen
In the buildings of Royal Danish Library on Slotsholmen, you can enjoy exhibitions and events, use the reading rooms and visit the cafe, all while enjoying the view of the harbour.
Students Only!
Students Only! is Royal Danish Library's free membership club for students. Join and get tickets for 40 DKK and last-minute offers on cultural events at The Black Diamond.
Green Attraction
The exhibitions at The Black Diamond are Green Attraction certified
Use your Culture Pass in The Black Diamond
Young people between the ages of 15 and 24 who have been given a Culture Pass can use it for The Black Diamond's exhibitions, concerts and events.