International Authors' Stage

In-depth conversations with internationally recognised authors.

Meet the greatest writers from around the world for in-depth conversations in The Black Diamond's beautiful event hall, the Queen's Hall.

Founded in 2008, the International Authors' Stage has since hosted more than 150 authors from around the world - from Nobel Prize winners like Annie Ernaux (FR) and Abdulrazak Gurnah (TZ) to new voices like Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (NG) and Édouard Louis (FR) and beloved bestselling authors like Isabel Allende (CL), Salman Rushdie (UK), Karl Ove Knausgård (NO) and Margaret Atwood (CA).

Coming events

November

Talk events

International Authors' Stage: Dag Johan Haugerud (NO)

Norwegian literature, film and art are flourishing like never before, and Dag Johan Haugerud is a prime example with his film trilogy Sex, Dreams, Love and his latest novel Sjelesorg.

January 2027

Talk events

International Authors' Stage: Kim Leine (NO/DK) in conversation with Hilde Sandvik (NO)

Kim Leine is back with the new novel Olavs House, which is the first volume in the upcoming trilogy Kors og kød. You can experience him live at International Authors' Stage.

We also offer

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.

Exhibitions

Delight in storytelling, sensory experiences and unique objects that will set your mind in motion when you visit exhibitions at Royal Danish Library.

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.