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Copenhagen Nightlife

Nightlife in Copenhagen changes fast and starts late - things rarely get going on Friday and Saturday night until after midnight. The city has an ever-changing range of clubs, restaurants and bars catering to all tastes - from pop to cutting-edge dance music or world-class jazz . Copenhagen also offers popular DJ/bar/restaurant 'hybrids' that change mood and function over the course of an evening. There is no one defined nightlife area, although both Nyhavn and Boltens Gaard are popular.

Copenhagen This Week (www.ctw.dk) and Wonderful Copenhagen website(www.visitcopenhagen.com) both provide information about nightlife and cultural events.

Tickets for most cultural events and performances in Copenhagen are sold by BilletNet (tel: 7015 6565; www.billetnet.dk), at post offices or online.

Music

Concert Hall
Founded in 1925, the Danish National Symphony Orchestra is one of the oldest radio symphony orchestras in the world. Closely affiliated to the symphony orchestra is the Danish National Choir, founded in 1932. They both perform at the new Concert Hall. It is a spectacular building measuring 45m (148ft) high, 60m (107ft) wide and 100m (328ft) long and was designed by the famous French architect Jean Nouvel.

DR Byen, Ørestaden
Tel: 3520 3040.
Website: www.dr.dk/Koncerthuset

Operaen (Opera House)
The Royal Danish Opera performs at the city's Opera House, a stunning building with a marble-clad foyer.

Ekvipagemestervej 10
Website: http://kglteater.dk

Tivoli Koncertsalen (Tivoli Concert Hall)
The Tivoli Koncertsalen is Copenhagen's largest classical music venue, with seating for approximately 1,900 people. The hall was decorated by leading Danish artists and stages over 100 concerts, operas and ballets throughout the summer from April to September.

Vesterbrogade 3
Tel: 3315 1012.
Website: www.tivoli.dk

Theatre

Det Kongelige Teater (The Royal Theatre)
This theatre has been at the heart of Copenhagen's cultural life since the 18th century. With its opulent circular auditorium, it was for many years home to The Royal Danish Theatre, Royal Danish Opera and Royal Danish Ballet. The opera has now moved to the new Royal Opera House on Holmen, and most theatre productions nowadays take place at Skuespilhuset, even though they are still involved in productions at the Royal Theatre. Please note: call the Royal Theatre for details of performances at the new Royal Opera House and Skuespilhuset, and to book tickets.

Kongens Nytorv
Tel: 3369 6933 (information) or 6969 (box office).
Website: www.kglteater.dk

Det Ny Teater (The New Theatre)
Another major venue for theatre in Copenhagen is Det Ny Teater.

Gammel Kongevej 29
Tel: 3325 5075.
Website: www.detnyteater.dk

Dance

Dansescenen
This is the main venue for contemporary dance in Copenhagen.

Øster Fælled Torv 34
Tel: 3543 8300 or 3329 1029 for tickets.
Website: www.dansescenen.dk

Bars in Copenhagen

Charlies Bar

Charlies Bar
Beer lovers should check out Charlies Bar, which has a wide range of ales and draught beers.

Pilestræde 33
Tel: 3332 2289.
www.charlies.dk

Address Pilestræde 33, Copenhagen, Denmark
Telephone: 3332 2289
http://www.charlies.dk
Hotel Twentyseven

Hotel Twentyseven
Here's where you'll find The Wine Room, a wine bar with bottles from around the world, DJ music and cocktails at the Honey Ryder Cocktail Lounge (Thursdays to Saturdays) and the Absolut Icebar Copenhagen all under one roof.

Løngangstræde 27
Tel: 7027 5627.
www.hotel27.dk

Address Løngangstræde 27, Copenhagen, Denmark
Telephone: 7027 5627
http://www.hotel27.dk
Isola Rock Music Club

Isola Rock Music Club
This is a popular bar providing rock music lovers with an excellent soundtrack for the night.

Linnésgade 16A, Israels Plads
www.isolabar.dk

http://www.isolabar.dk
Nimb Bar

Nimb Bar
This is a classy hot spot for gourmet, innovative cocktails. Inspired by the changing seasons, this is an elegant place for serious cocktail lovers. Acres of wooden flooring, impressive chandeliers and widely spaced out tables makes this a good option for a romantic evening night.

5 Bernstorffsgade
Tel: 8870 0030.
www.nimb.dk

Address 5 Bernstorffsgade, Copenhagen, Denmark
Telephone: 8870 0030
http://www.nimb.dk

Clubs in Copenhagen

NASA

NASA
For a sophisticated club experience, head for NASA, a hip private members club that might just let you in if you've got the right look - or the right connections. Featuring white Japanese carps in an aquarium by the entrance, you'll be impressed as soon as you step in the doors. Its futuristic, stark, all-white interiors are outta this world, while music ranges from house to soul.

Gothersgade 8F
Tel: 3393 7415.
www.nasa.dk

Address Gothersgade 8F, Copenhagen, Denmark
Telephone: 3393 7415
http://www.nasa.dk
Oscar Bar Café

Oscar Bar Café
The city's thriving gay scene focuses on Oscar Bar Café, which has DJs on Fridays.

Rådhuspladsen 77
Tel: 3312 0999.
www.oscarbarcafe.dk

Address Rådhuspladsen 77, Copenhagen, Denmark
Telephone: 3312 0999
http://www.oscarbarcafe.dk
Park Diskotek

Park Diskotek
Close to Parken, the national sports stadium, this nightspot runs a disco ballroom with DJ music in an authentic 1970s atmosphere.

Østerbrogade 79
Tel: 7033 3222.
www.parkcafe.dk

Address Østerbrogade 79, Copenhagen, Denmark
Telephone: 7033 3222
http://www.parkcafe.dk
Vega

Vega
One of Copenhagen's top clubs is Vega, which is extremely popular and draws top international DJs and live acts. The Vega complex is housed in a magnificent 1950s trade union building. It is also an established and prestigious cultural institution and Denmark's largest regional venue, annually featuring around 250 concerts.

Enghavevej 40
www.vega.dk

http://www.vega.dk

Live Music in Copenhagen

Copenhagen Jazz House

Copenhagen Jazz House
Copenhagen is one of the major European jazz centres with excellent clubs throughout the city and a festival in July. The Copenhagen Jazz House is the jazz venue, offering top-quality live music followed by relaxed funk and soul disco.

Niels Hemmingsensgade 10
Tel: 3315 4700.
www.jazzhouse.dk

Address Niels Hemmingsensgade 10, Copenhagen, Denmark
Telephone: 3315 4700
http://www.jazzhouse.dk
Global

Global
This is Copenhagen's world music venue with everything from crossover fusion to ethnic folk, and both international and local bands.

Nørre Allé 7
www.globalcph.dk

http://www.globalcph.dk
Loppen

Loppen
The main live music venue in Christiania is Loppen, which has regular rock, jazz and other performances.

Bådmandsstræde 43
Tel: 3257 8422.
www.loppen.dk

Address Bådmandsstræde 43, Copenhagen, Denmark
Telephone: 3257 8422
http://www.loppen.dk
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