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.
See the exhibition until 9 August 2026
Press Photo of the Year
at The Black Diamond
TREASURES in Royal Danish Library
Explore Royal Danish Library's greatest treasures in our permanent exhibition TREASURES. Open to all visitors.
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.
August
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LIVE in the Library Garden – Duncan Wiese, Kira Skov, Andreas Jebro and David Dreyer Lassen
Wonderful musicians, poets, actors and speakers create a poetic respite under the open late summer sky in Copenhagen's probably most beautiful and most secret garden.
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PARK Festival
We invite you to the PARK Festival at the library in Aarhus
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BookTalks: Nelio Biedermann
Experience Nelio Biedermann, the author behind the novel 'Lázár' at BookTalks on Tuesday 25 August.
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LIVE in the Library Garden – Bukuru, Caroline Albertine Minor, Thomas Levin and Stine Lomborg
Wonderful musicians, poets, actors and speakers create a poetic respite under the open late summer sky in Copenhagen's probably most beautiful and most secret garden.
September
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Aarhus Festival at Royal Danish Library
Experience Royal Danish Library during Aarhus Festival with guided tours, author talks and activities bringing our cultural heritage to life in new ways.
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Aarhus Festival at Royal Danish Library: Author talk with Alen Mešković
In three author talks during Aarhus Festival, we explore this year's themes through literature, inviting you to join conversations about technology, nature, community and what it means to be human in a…
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Tango in The Black Diamond: The Sound of Buenos Aires
A nonet – nine musicians from SONICO – revives the authentic sound of Argentina's wonderful musical tradition: the Tango.
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Aarhus Festival at Royal Danish Library: Author Talk with Josefine Klougart
In three author talks during Aarhus Festival, we explore this year's themes through literature, inviting you to join conversations about technology, nature, community and what it means to be human in a…
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
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An Exhibition of Cultural Heritage
Everything you did not know we had
Victor Albecksvej, Aarhus
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See the exhibition until 9 August 2026
Press Photo of the Year
at The Black Diamond
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Special exhibition 2 March - 9 August 2026
Jytte Rex
Dreams and furious laughter
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More about culture in The Black Diamond
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.
Green Attraction
The exhibitions at The Black Diamond are Green Attraction certified
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.