What are you doing for Copenhagen Pride 2024, 10th – 18th August?
Have you ever seen "Veninderne" on a night with drag bingo? Do you know Copenhagen's queer history? During Copenhagen Pride 2024 10th-18th August, the Museum of Copenhagen will host a series of activities highlighting the stories of those who lived outside societal norms. Join in for drag bingo and follow the pop-up audio tour in the museum’s permanent exhibition. Relax between events in our Contemplation Zone in the museum’s cosy café, not far from the Town Hall. As of now you can listen to the free podcast "Queer in Copenhagen Through 1000 Years" on platforms like Podbean.
Thursday Bar: Festive and Colourful Drag Bingo (FREE)
Thursday 15th August, Drag Bingo at 5-6pm, Thursday Bar at 5-8pm
Get ready for a festive and colourful Thursday bar (Torsdagsbar) filled with fun, laughter, and great prizes as the Museum of Copenhagen celebrates Copenhagen Pride Week with vibrant drag bingo in the museum garden. The festivities are hosted by the renowned and award-winning "Veninderne" aka Jumbo Jette, Athena Lady, and their minder Nicholas Nybro. Don’t miss the fantastic atmosphere as "The Friends" entertain you with a fabulous game of bingo. Participation is free, and you can purchase delicious drinks, as well as beer, wine, water, and snacks at Café Spirrevippen’s pop-up bar in the courtyard. Note that spaces are limited, so arrive early to secure a spot for you and your bingo-loving friends. NB! In case of bad weather, the event will move indoors. The event is one of four Thursday bars in August in the Copenhagen Cultural District. Read more here: Thursday Bar with Drag Bingo and Drinks | Museum of Copenhagen (kk.dk)
Follow the Audio Tour “Queer in Copenhagen Through 1000 Years” in the Museum's Permanent Exhibition
10th-18th August during museum opening hours
Listen to 1000 years of queer history at the Museum of Copenhagen: At ten locations in the permanent exhibition, you can use your mobile phone to hear stories about people who deviated from the norms from the time of the Viking to today. Stories about the right to love and the circumstances that have influenced expressions of love over the centuries. Hear, for example, about the Norse god Odin, who, in the form of a mare, gave birth to a foal (!), how many lesbian women managed to stay under the radar throughout history, and about men meeting on the ramparts. Just remember to bring your mobile phone to scan the QR codes in the exhibitions to access these glimpses of queer history. Access with a regular museum ticket: Admission Ticket (kk.dk) Languages: Danish and English
Contemplation Zone in the Café and Courtyard in front of the Museum of Copenhagen (FREE)
10th-18th August during museum opening hours
Visit the Museum of Copenhagen, just behind Copenhagen Town Hall, and enjoy a quiet moment in the beautifully restored historic building. Enjoy a drink, a cup of coffee, homemade cakes, or a sandwich in the lovely café next to the museum shop, which offers books and Copenhagen-themed items - both areas are free to enter. Or relax in the courtyard in front of the museum, with views of historic plants and the bustling city life.
Listen to the Podcast: Queer in Copenhagen Through 1000 Years
Free podcast via platforms like Podbean: Queer in Copenhagen Through 1000 Years | Copenhagen in 1000 Years (podbean.com)
