The Queen's Hall is bathed in red light.

Photo: Malthe Ivarsson

Literature and talks in The Black Diamond

Royal Danish Library presents author interviews, meetings with photographers and talks all year round in The Black Diamond.

Live cultural scene with an international outlook. Get your intellect and senses stimulated when writers, experts and artists take to the stage with knowledge and powerful stories inspired by the library's unique collections.

October
Readers for reading salon
at:
Talk events, Other

Reading Salon 3:4

Ssshhh... now it's reading time. So turn off the phone, find your best book and enjoy a quiet moment for literary immersion in the library's most beautiful surroundings, The Old Reading Room.

The Black Diamond, Old Reading Room 
November
Readers for reading salon
at:
Talk events, Other

Reading Salon 4:4

Ssshhh... now it's reading time. So turn off the phone, find your best book and enjoy a quiet moment for literary immersion in the library's most beautiful surroundings, The Old Reading Room.

The Black Diamond, Old Reading Room 

We also offer

Annual Pass for The Black Diamond

Audience in the Queen's Hall
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

Black and white image of David E. Scherman with gas mask and camera on tripod.
Delight in storytelling, sensual experiences and unique objects set your mind in motion when you visit exhibitions in The Royal Danish Library.

The Black Diamond, Copenhagen

The Black Diamond, Copenhagen. Evening picture over the canal
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.