Culture Night 2026
On this year's Culture Night, Royal Danish Library invites guests of all ages to an evening in The Black Diamond, full of art, cultural heritage, crafts, sensory experiences, technology and stories.
Book Thursday in the Library Garden in October, Aarhus
We invite you to Book Thursdays in collaboration with Aarhus University Press on one Thursday each month.
Reading room 4:6
Shh... now it's reading time. Turn off your phone, find your best book and enjoy a quiet moment. Let the beautiful Old Reading Room set the mood with quiet baroque music as the soundscape.
BETWEEN VOICES: Author Conversation with Anna Juul and Louise Juhl Dalsgaard – 'The Strength in Vulnerability'
Experience the two Danish authors Anna Juul (Sød Tøs, 2026) and Louise Juhl Dalsgaard (Skyggehjerte, 2026) in conversation about their works based on the theme 'The Strength in Vulnerability'.
International Authors' Stage: Zadie Smith (UK)
Since Zadie Smith debuted with the novel White Teeth in 2000, she has established herself as one of the sharpest voices of her generation. Now you can experience her live in The Black Diamond.
Children's Library: Make ghost pictures
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.
Origin: Where Music and Words Create Each Other
On Thursday 1 October, the Reading Room opens its doors to Århus Sinfonietta and poet Anne Green Munk as part of 'Behind the Culture'.
BETWEEN VOICES: Reading Club – 'The Strength in Vulnerability'
Join our reading club as we explore the theme 'The Strength in Vulnerability' based on the two Danish novels: Sød Tøs by Anna Juul and Skyggehjerte by Louise Juhl Dalsgaard.
After-hours Concert: The Master and the Apprentice – Buxtehude and the young Bach
Start your evening with the beautiful voices of HemiDemiSemi Consort, performing music by Johann Sebastian Bach and his greatest idol, Diderich Buxtehude!
Children's Library: Glowing reflectors
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.
Thought Leadership Stage: Culture as a Means of Power with Martin Gelin (SE) and Lotte Folke Kaarsholm
Soft power in hard times. Meet journalist and author Martin Gelin for a conversation about the role of culture in the struggle for world order.
Guided Tour: Photography Now!
ANNUAL PASS ONLY – On this guided tour of Photography Now!, we explore the many facets of photography in contemporary art.
BookTalks: Einar Lövdahl
Experience Icelandic Einar Lövdahl, the author behind the novel 'Gennemtræk' at BookTalks on Tuesday 22 September.
Children's Library: Music Festival Days
Visit our children's universe – this time it's full of music!
Music Festival Days in The Black Diamond 2026 – Sunday for Children
The third day of Music Festival Days at The Black Diamond is dedicated to children. Fasten your seatbelts for a musical journey around the world, where everyone can broaden their musical horizons!
