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The camera and us – the human being in photography 1839-2021
Denmark's first permanent exhibition on the history of photography with humans as motif.
Events and exhibitions at The Black Diamond
Great experiences based on the library's unique collections of cultural heritage in Royal Danish Library's cultural house by the Copenhagen harbour.
Between Heaven and Earth
New magical exhibition
in the Black Diamond
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.
July
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Malika Tirolien & Caulder Nash's GEMINICRAB (GP/CAN)
Copenhagen Jazz Festival: The ultra-cool R'n'B and soul duo from Montreal takes over the Queen's Hall.
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Friday Jazz on the quay: Jerry Bergonzi Quartet
Get in the summer mood with a strong team of musicians when the Jerry Bergonzi Quartet offers blues with one of America's great jazz legends - with free admission!
August
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LIVE in the Library Garden 1:4 – Dusin, Elias Sadaq, Christine Børge & Kristian Cedervall Lauta
Great musicians, poets, actors and speakers invite you to a poetic respite under the open late summer sky in one of Copenhagen's most beautiful and secret gardens.
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LIVE in the Library Garden 2:4 – ANYA, Ursula Andkjær Olsen and others.
Great musicians, poets, actors and speakers invite you to a poetic respite under the open late summer sky in one of Copenhagen's most beautiful and secret gardens.
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Border Country
Six artists delve into Royal Danish Library's Folklore Collection and bring the collection's tinkling treasures to life.
September
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LIVE in the Library Garden 3:4 – Atusji, Gustav Valdemar Strange, Vibeke Koushede + TBA
Great musicians, poets, actors and speakers invite you to a poetic respite under the open late summer sky in one of Copenhagen's most beautiful and secret gardens.
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Trio con Brio Copenhagen: New Voices (1:3)
Hear Denmark's greatest piano trio in a brand new work by Louise Alenius written especially for the trio! Hear them also expanded to a quintet with two young string talents on violin and viola.
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Conference: Knowing in Motion. Dance, Body, Archive
Witness Royal Danish Library's dance archives come alive – and trace the embodied knowledge of dancers.
Best Book Work of the Year 2024
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Between Heaven and Earth
New magical exhibition
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Photo exhibition
The camera and us
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Free entrance - Explore Royal Danish Library's greatest
TREASURES
Permanent
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!
Royal Danish Library's audience network for students. Sign up and get discounts and last minute offers on culture in 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.
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.