Christmas in Nordvest: How to Celebrate This Season

The lights are coming up, julefrokost season is beginning soon, and Nordvest is turning on the full winter hygge mode. Whether you’re looking for concerts, cozy markets, or just somewhere to drink gløgg with friends, here’s what’s happening this Christmas season — updated weekly as new events pop up.

🎶 Christmas Concerts & Performances

• Julekoncert – Tagensbo Kirke — Nov 30, around 4pm - Local church concert

• STAND UP & STREGER – JULESPECIAL - Lygten Station — Dec 3, 7–8:15pm - Christmas comedy and illustration show

• Julekoncert – Goldschmidts Musikakademi — Dec 15, 6–8pm - Music from students and young performers

• Et Juleeventyr (Dansekapellet) — Dec 16–21, multiple showings - one actor, beautiful objects, great shadow play and newly composed Christmas music inspired by Christmas hymns and songs

• English Comedy “Merry Gift of Yuletide” Lygten Station — Dec 19, 7–8:30pm - Holiday-themed comedy night in English

🍷 Julefrokost & Cozy Dinners

• Gamma NV – Christmas Menu — from Nov 14th to Dec 20th - Seasonal Christmas menu

• Julefrokost at Åbenbar — Nov 21–Dec 6, sittings at 2pm & 6pm - Classic Christmas lunch in a local setting

• Julefrokost - Cafe Bjerget — Nov 28 & Dec 12, 12–3:30pm - Traditional julefrokost with local food

• Julefrokost - Cafe Gazou - Book your Julefrokost at the cutest French Cafe in the neighborhood (max 25 people) all Christmas season!

• Julefrokost - Lygtens Kro - Celebrate Christmas with a Julefrokost at the legendary Lygtens Kro (reserve one week in advance, min 8 people)

• Julefrokost at Flere Fugle - Nov 28th, Dec 5th or Dec 12th (with bingo) - Join in at Flere Fugle's julefrokost - good food, wine and long table hygge!

🕯️ Tree Lightings & Community Gatherings

• Jul på Torvet — Nov 29, 12–4:30pm - Christmas market and activities at Utterslev Torv in front of Dorthea's Bar

• Juletræstænding & fællessang - Cafe Gazou — Sunday, Nov 30 at 3pm - Another local lighting and singing moment nearby

• Juletræstænding på Bispebjerg Torv and Grundtvigs Kirke — Sunday, Nov 30 at 4pm - With gløgg, æbleskiver, kaffe, kakao, and fællessang

• Fællessang: Christmas Time - Dec 7, 1pm-2:15pm - Lets sing our hearts warm and bright to both modern christmas songs and timeless classics, both in English & Danish.

• Rört Special: Christmas Presence - Sunday, Dec 10 from 6pm to 10pm - Expect heartwarm hugs, hot glögg and an even hotter dancefloor.

🛍️ Christmas Markets & Local Shopping

• JULEBAZAR 2025 at Design By Us — Nov 6, 8am–6pm - Featuring Reflections Copenhagen, Rabens Saloner, and Wuth Copenhagen

• Design Julemarked – Smedetoften 12 — Nov 15, 10am–5pm - Handmade crafts, gifts, and design pieces

• Birkens Julemarked – Birkedommervej 29 — Nov 28–30 (Fri 3–7pm, Sat–Sun 11am–4pm) - Local makers, decorations, and hygge atmosphere

• Jul på Torvet — Nov 29, 12–4:30pm - Christmas market and activities at Utterslev Torv in front of Dorthea's Bar

• Julemarked – Mad, Gløgg & Julemusik - Kapernaumskirken — Nov 30, 12:30–3pm - Market with food, gløgg, and music

• Christmas Market - Lurendrejeren — Nov 30, 1–4pm - Community market with food and crafts

• Julemarked & Lysfest with at Demokrati Garage with Flere Fugle - 10am to 4pm - Demokrati Garage and Flere Fugle invite you to a whole day filled with warmth, creativity and community.

• Lygtens Kro Julemarked — Dec 7, 12–4pm - Cozy indoor market with local vendors and live music

• Christmas Market - Cafe Gazou — Dec 14, 10am–3pm - Neighborhood pop-up with handmade gifts

• Grønt Marked - Christmas Edition - Dec 14, 10am-3pm - You’ll also find local craft makers and artists offering baskets, foraged herbal teas, ceramics, prints, and more.

🎨 Creative Workshops & Crafting

• FamilieYoga x Krea – Jule Udgave (Rört) — Dec 6, 10am–1pm - Family yoga and Christmas craft workshop (ages 5–12)

• Sourdough Workshop – Christmas Edition (Flok) — Dec 16, 5pm - Learn festive baking techniques with Thomas at Flere Fugle’s Flok kitchen

🎅 Kids & Family Activities

• FamilieYoga x Krea – Jule Udgave (Rört) — Dec 6, 10am–1pmFamily yoga and Christmas craft workshop (ages 5–12)

• Børnejulefest med Spisning - Kapernaumskirken — Dec 14, 11am–2pm - Family Christmas lunch and activities for children

• Et Juleeventyr (Dansekapellet) — Dec 16–21, multiple showings - one actor, beautiful objects, great shadow play and newly composed Christmas music inspired by Christmas hymns and songs

💫 Seasonal, Quirky and Reflective Moments

• Cafe JuleLarsen - Ansgarkirken — Dec 3, 3–4:30pm - Afternoon café with Christmas treats and conversation

• Storm B Jule-Banko - Storm B — Dec 4 - Christmas bingo night — cozy and competitive!

• Gamma Christmas Quiz - Dec 10 at 7pm - Love weird facts, niche pop culture, and arguing whether Kristen Stewart was acting or just standing? You’ll fit right in.

• Christmas Blood - Ungdomshuset D61 — Dec 20, 5pm - Muay Thai unites people across borders, backgrounds and generations

This list will be updated as new events appear — check back soon or follow along at @nordvestandmore for the latest 🎅