Culture Night 2025 in Copenhagen October 10th
Communities and Quality of Life – with Open House, ‘Conversation Soup’ and a Heartfelt Concert. At Realdania, a Danish philanthropic association, communities and quality of life are at the heart of what we do – and on Culture Night, we invite you to experience it up close.
Step inside our newly renovated house in Nordic 1950s modernist style, where we work to enhance quality of life for all by developing cities, buildings and the built environment. Enjoy the classic design, the warm wood tones and colours that reflect the building’s history. Access to everything with the Culture Pass. Warm up – and talk to other people – over a bowl of 'conversation soup' served from our field kitchen and enjoy an intimate concert with a Danish artist known for heartfelt performances. The artist’s name will be revealed prior to the Culture Night.
Talks (in Danish) will challenge how Danes think about cohabitation and neighbourliness, while a quiz shines a spotlight on the buildings that bring people together.
Remember to buy a Culture Pass :-)
Programme
Experience Realdania’s Modernist 1950s Building
18:00–23:00
NB: Open only on Culture Night. Step inside our Nordic modernist building from the 1950s, where we work to improve quality of life by shaping cities and the built environment. Explore the dining hall, boardroom and meeting spaces in classic design – with warm wood, muted colours and elegant details. Beautiful surroundings that elevate everyday life.
‘Conversation Soup’ at Long Tables
18:00–23:00
Warm up with a bowl of organic vegetable soup made with pumpkin and root vegetables, served with a delicious rosemary roll – all from a wood-fired field kitchen.
NB: Limited portions available!
Concert with Jacob Aksglæde - Honest Songs and Catchy Melodies
21:30–22:15
Honest lyrics and memorable melodies have made Jacob Aksglæde a distinctive voice in the Danish music scene. With songs like Giv Lys Igen ("Let There Be Light Again") and Fantomfølelser ("Phantom Feelings"), he strikes a chord with audiences. Look forward to a concert filled with presence, energy and stories of love and longing. In Danish.
Programme in Danish
Our Quality of Life – a conversation (in Danish)
18:30–19:00
Are Danes truly happy – and what can we learn from those who are? Author Knud Romer and Realdania’s Head of Analysis, Henrik Mahncke, explore what shapes our quality of life. The discussion takes its starting point in the book ‘Vores Livskvalitet’ (‘Our Happiness’) . Free copies of the book (in Danish) will be available to take home.
Architecture Quiz with Adrian Hughes (in Danish)
19:30–20:00
Are you smarter than the architects? Four experts go head-to-head in a fast-paced quiz on the architecture of community. With humour and high energy, Journalist Adrian Hughes keeps the pace – even miming iconic buildings. Be ready to jump in when the audience gets their turn!
Based on a concept by the Danish Architecture Centre.
The Neighbour from Hell? Talk in Danish
20:30–21:00
Good neighbours make life better – they support each other and contribute to the community. But poor neighbour relations can seriously impact your wellbeing. Realdania’s study ‘Vores Livskvalitet’ (‘Our Happiness’) highlights just how important neighbours are. Featuring Kristine Virén, Head of Communication at Bolius, and Malene Eigtved from the Mediation Institute. Moderator: Journalist Michael Kamber.