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.
New photo exhibition
The world around us
opens november 18th
Permanent
TREASURES in Royal Danish Library
Explore Royal Danish Library's greatest treasures in our permanent exhibition TREASURES. We have free entrance.
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.
February
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Winter Jazz: Loupe – Insecta (premiere)
Enter the secret world of insects and instruments with brand new music inspired by macro photography.
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Winter Jazz: The Blue Shroud Band
Experience a team of exceptional, international soloists taking over the Queen's Hall under the direction of bassist Barry Guy.
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Pre-talk for Letter Performance: Sara Alfort
ANNUAL PASS HOLDERS ONLY – Dive into the enormous significance that a letter can have – not just for the recipient, but for our entire understanding of history – together with author and literary…
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Letter Performance: Love
Love letters return to Royal Danish Library with a celebration of love, passion and the handwritten letter.
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String Quartets in the Diamond: Jerusalem Quartet (IL)
Hear the Danish premiere of a brand new work commissioned by the renowned Jerusalem Quartet, which this year marks 30 years together.
March
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Chris Thile (US)
Award-winning American mandolin virtuoso, singer and songwriter Chris Thile returns to the Queen's Hall.
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Reading Salon 3:6
Shh...now it's reading time. Turn off your phone, find your best book and enjoy a quiet moment. The beautiful Old Reading Room forms the setting, and the soundscape is quiet baroque music.
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International Author's Stage: Siri Hustvedt (US)
Experience award-winning author Siri Hustvedt in a conversation about grief, memory, and love when she visits The Black Diamond on the occasion of the publication of her memoir, Ghost Stories. A Love…
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
Until:
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.
Annual Pass for The Black Diamond
Welcome to the Diamond Club: Royal Danish Library's culture club. As a member of the Diamond Club, you get access to a wide range of cultural offerings in The Black Diamond.
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.