About
Cirkusbygningen, or The Circus Building, stands on Jernbanegade in central Copenhagen, close to the city's main railway station. It is a listed, round building that has been part of the city's life since 1886, when it opened as a permanent circus. Its circular form and domed interior still shape the experience today.
The building is now a venue for a wide range of entertainment. Its historic setting is used for awards shows, company parties, concerts, talk shows and lectures, as well as musicals and theatrical performances. Because the building can also be hired for events, the programme changes often, and what you find on a given evening depends on who has taken the stage.
What to expect
Visitors who come for a performance will find the round hall a distinctive place to watch a show, with the dome overhead giving the space its character. The events calendar on the venue's website lists what is on, and it includes stand-up evenings in De Gamle Stalde and karaoke in the Purple Bar.
From October 2026 to June 2027, Wallmans Dinnerparty runs in the building. The POPCORN show combines a four-course dinner, a performance and a nightclub under the dome, so it suits those who want a longer evening out rather than a single show.
Planning your visit
- The venue is open Monday to Friday, so check whether an event falls on a weekday you plan to visit.
- The venue's website also links to a separate page with special opening hours, which is worth consulting before you go.
- Because the programme varies, the events calendar is the best guide to what is on during your stay.
Cirkusbygningen suits anyone who enjoys a historic building used for lively, varied entertainment, from a comedy night to a dinner show. Its central location makes it easy to combine with the rest of your time in the city.
