Concert: Ars Nova – To Love
Join the Ars Nova concert in the Round Tower and experience the internationally acclaimed vocal ensemble celebrate love in all its forms through a rich and expressive vocal repertoire, ranging from intimate closeness to universal longing.
Several of the pieces draw inspiration from the Song of Songs, but the program also features texts by James Joyce and Shakespeare, as well as tones from the Renaissance and contemporary compositions – all lovingly interpreted by the skilled vocal ensemble.
The concert brings together music that, through the centuries, has been created in the name of love. A beautiful journey through love’s many facets, to be enjoyed either alone or with someone dear to you.
Ars Nova Copenhagen was founded in 1979 and has long since established itself as one of the world’s finest vocal ensembles. The group specializes in interpreting Renaissance polyphonic choral music and new vocal works, performed with precision and emotion, and with a sound that draws attention around the globe.
The concert will take place in the historic Library Hall, where you can also view the current exhibition The Shadow Archive. Drinks will be available for purchase, and you’re welcome to end the evening with a trip to the top of the tower to enjoy the nighttime view over Copenhagen.
This event is part of the Golden Days Festival (September 5–21). The theme is ‘Love’, which you will also be able to feel at the Round Tower. Follow September’s love events right here.
Drop in-proposal at The Round Tower
Are you planning to get down on one knee before the love of your life? Why not do it with Copenhagen’s most charming view as the backdrop for your unforgettable moment of love?
In celebration of the Golden Days Festival, Rundetaarn is turning up the romance and exclusively inviting you to drop-in proposals outside regular opening hours. For the very first time in Rundetaarn’s history, you can ask your beloved the big question in the historic and romantic setting of Rundetaarn — completely undisturbed by tourists or other guests.
It’s free, and you can book a time slot between 8:00–9:00, 9:00–10:00, or 20:00–21:00 during the period from September 5th to 21st. To book, send an email to frieri@rundetaarn.dk with your preferred date and time slot (first come, first served).
This event is part of the Golden Days Festival (September 5–21). The theme is ‘Love’, which you will also be able to feel at the Round Tower. Follow September’s love events right here.
Astro Bar in September – Fall sunset and drinks with a view
Explore the art exhibition and enjoy a 360-degree sunset over Copenhagen with drinks and music, as the Round Tower stays open late and transforms its rooftop into a cozy Thursday bar.
Take a leisurely walk up the Spiral Ramp hand in hand with your sweetheart or best friend, make a stop halfway in the Library Hall to explore the current special exhibition, and finish your visit on top of the Round Tower with drinks, music, and a summer sunset.
On September 18th, the tower will stay open late in both the exhibition hall and on the rooftop, as we swap souvenirs and ice cream in the rooftop kiosk for beers and cocktails and invite you to Astro bar – the city’s most scenic bar with an unbeatable view.
This means that with a single ticket, you can explore the exhibition in the Library Hall, get help from astronomers to look through the telescope in the Observatory, and enjoy the last rays of sunshine setting over the city from the viewing platform on top.
Please note: Tickets are sold in advance due to limited space, but it is also possible to buy a ticket at the door if capacity allows.
If the weather doesn’t allow for an open-air event, we’ll move the festivities inside the Round Tower.
A beacon of light – Concert with Di Garbi
The Round Tower is transformed into a beacon of light, prayer and compassion, as we join Danish composer and pianist Di Garbi on a pilgrimage through the tower and gather for a concert in the final hours of the sun.
The audience is invited to a special evening where music and song will spread universal love – for each other and for the planet. The empty Library Hall in the Round Tower will set the scene for the concert, where Di Garbi, with her classical roots and poetic musical language, will perform beautiful compositions on the grand piano placed at the center of the space.
Di Garbi has a special focus on historical spaces from a time when architecture imposed different demands on sound.
The audience can enjoy this unique, almost ritual-like, experience seated on chairs and cushions around the piano in the historic hall at the heart of the Round Tower. A sense of unity and togetherness will arise as Di Garbi invites everyone to sing along to various mantras – both around the piano and in the Spiral Ramp.
After the concert, guests will have the opportunity to walk up and enjoy the view over Copenhagen – and perhaps catch a glimpse of the day’s last light.
Multi-artist Di Garbi
As a composer, singer, lyricist, and pianist, Di Garbi is a versatile musician who transforms historical spaces into the most enchanting concert halls through melodic music of classical, electronic, and cinematic character. Her compositions explore the human mind in a poetic musical language, often with a calming effect on the listener’s nervous system. In 2024, Di Garbi became the first Danish solo artist ever to record an album at Abbey Road’s Angel Studio in London.
Previously, Di Garbi has performed as artist-in-residence at venues such as Thorvaldsens Museum, the Royal Chapel at Christiansborg Palace, and Aarhus Theatre. Now, audiences can immerse themselves in her musical universe here in the Round Tower. We look forward to welcoming you.
We meet at the entrance to the tower and embark together on a shared pilgrimage to the Library Hall. Doors open half an hour before the concert begins.
A special thanks
Di Garbi are joined by three special guests:
Cæcilie Balling, violinist
Bilal Irshed, oudist
Stine Ciconia Rejnholdt, reading and text
The artistic team behind the concert also includes:
Marie Nørgaard Nielsen, costume designer
Glenn Rottland, MOTU, sound and setup
Stine Ciconia Rejnholdt, production assistant
Astro Bar in July – Drinks on the top of The Round Tower
Explore the art exhibition and enjoy a 360-degree sunset over Copenhagen with drinks and music, as the Round Tower stays open late and transforms its rooftop into a cozy Thursday bar.
Take a leisurely walk up the Spiral Ramp hand in hand with your sweetheart or best friend, make a stop halfway in the Library Hall to explore the current special exhibition, and finish your visit on top of the Round Tower with drinks, music, and a summer sunset.
On July 24th, the tower will stay open late in both the exhibition hall and on the rooftop, as we swap souvenirs and ice cream in the rooftop kiosk for beers and cocktails and invite you to Astro bar – the city’s most scenic bar with an unbeatable view.
This means that with a single ticket, you can explore the exhibition in the Library Hall, get help from astronomers to look through the telescope in the Observatory, and enjoy the last rays of sunshine setting over the city from the viewing platform on top.
Please note: Tickets are sold in advance due to limited space, but it is also possible to buy a ticket at the door if capacity allows.
If the weather doesn’t allow for an open-air event, we’ll move the festivities inside the Round Tower.
Astro Bar in August – Stargazing and music in The Round Tower
Explore the art exhibition and enjoy a 360-degree sunset over Copenhagen with drinks and music, as the Round Tower stays open late and transforms its rooftop into a cozy Thursday bar.
Take a leisurely walk up the Spiral Ramp hand in hand with your sweetheart or best friend, make a stop halfway in the Library Hall to explore the current special exhibition, and finish your visit on top of the Round Tower with drinks, music, and a summer sunset.
On August 21st, the tower will stay open late in both the exhibition hall and on the rooftop, as we swap souvenirs and ice cream in the rooftop kiosk for beers and cocktails and invite you to Astro bar – the city’s most scenic bar with an unbeatable view.
This means that with a single ticket, you can explore the exhibition in the Library Hall, get help from astronomers to look through the telescope in the Observatory, and enjoy the last rays of sunshine setting over the city from the viewing platform on top.
Please note: Tickets are sold in advance due to limited space, but it is also possible to buy a ticket at the door if capacity allows.
If the weather doesn’t allow for an open-air event, we’ll move the festivities inside the Round Tower.
Astro Bar x Art Matter: Culture and drinks in the Round Tower
Explore the current exhibition and enjoy a 360-degree sunset over Copenhagen with drinks and music at the Round Tower’s exclusive Thursday bar.
Walk up the Spiral Ramp hand in hand with a loved one, stop halfway at the Library Hall to explore the current exhibition and end your visit at the top of the Round Tower with drinks and music.
On May 22nd the tower will be exceptionally open in both the Library Hall and the rooftop, as we swap souvenirs and ice cream at the rooftop kiosk for beers and cocktails and invite you to Astro Bar – the city’s most scenic bar with an unbeatable view.
With your ticket you can explore the exhibition in the Library Hall, get assistance from astronomers to look through the telescope in the Observatory, and enjoy the sun setting over the city from the rooftop platform.
Since space is limited, tickets are available for pre-sale, but if capacity allows, you can also purchase tickets at the entrance.
Please note:
If the weather does not allow for an open-air event, we will move the gathering indoors.
Concert: Bremer/McCoy
What is the sound of Cosmos? The meditative, dub-inspired jazz duo Bremer/McCoy offers their interpretation as they visit the Round Tower to perform tracks from their latest album, titled Kosmos after the wondrous universe.
Experience an atmospheric and intimate concert in truly unique surroundings when Danish jazz duo Bremer/McCoy visits the tower as part of their latest record release, Kosmos.
The goal of the band’s music is to capture and share a worldview rooted in a sense of connection and freedom. In Bremer/McCoy’s cosmos we can meet each other in these feelings in a world without words. With the Universe as their overarching theme the duo captures the wonder and tranquility that comes with gazing at the night sky on a starry evening — looking out into the cosmos.
Listen to the album here.
Please note that this is an extra concert. Bremer/McCoy also plays on march 4th.
The event is part of the Round Tower’s astro festival, KOSMOS.
Concert: Bremer/McCoy
What is the sound of Cosmos? The meditative, dub-inspired jazz duo Bremer/McCoy offers their interpretation as they visit the Round Tower to perform tracks from their latest album, titled Kosmos after the wondrous universe.
Experience an atmospheric and intimate concert in truly unique surroundings when Danish jazz duo Bremer/McCoy visits the tower as part of their latest record release, Kosmos.
The goal of the band’s music is to capture and share a worldview rooted in a sense of connection and freedom. In Bremer/McCoy’s cosmos we can meet each other in these feelings in a world without words. With the Universe as their overarching theme the duo captures the wonder and tranquility that comes with gazing at the night sky on a starry evening — looking out into the cosmos.
Listen to the album here.
The event is part of the Round Tower’s astro festival, COSMOS.
KOSMOS – Astro Festival in the Round Tower
Between February 7 and March 21, Rundetaarn invites you to an astro festival in Christian IV’s stargazing tower on Købmagergade. Framed by an exhibition featuring spectacular photos by one of Denmark’s best astrophotographers, the program also includes scientific talks in Danish, concerts, special events, and other stellar moments for both children and adults.
Exhibition with Astrophotographer Jakob Arthur Andersen
February 7th – March 21st
Embark on a journey thousands of light-years into space as Jakob Arthur Andersen showcases his stunning images of the night sky and deep space in the Library Hall. With telescope and camera, he has spent countless hours capturing the wonders of our universe, the solar system, and the landscapes of the night. Experience his very best photographs—from the Milky Way to distant galaxies—at the Round Tower.
Visit the Observatory
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 6–9PM
Join our astronomers for a night of star and planet gazing. During the winter months the Observatory is open and manned every Tuesday and Wednesday evening from 18 to 21. No reservation is needed – the visit is included in your entrance ticket.
Please Note: Stargazing is not possible if the sky is overcast. The Round Tower cannot guarantee visible stars or planets if the weather does not permit.
If it is cloudy or overcast, our astronomers will still keep the Observatory open for visits and will in stead tell you more about the telescope and the old Observatory.
Concert: Bremer/McCoy
March 3rd, 8PM
Listen to the sound of Cosmos when the meditative, dub-inspired jazz duo Bremer/McCoy offers their interpretation as they visit the Round Tower to perform tracks from their latest album, titled Kosmos after the wondrous universe.
Planet Workshop for Kids
February 16th, 10AM – 2PM
Color planets and create your own solar system at Rundetaarn’s creative drop-in workshop for children and their adults.