Live music

Gigs galore
Word to the wise: Tickets for many events can be bought through www.billetnet.dk.

Copenhagen and live music go together like - well, like rye bread and herring. The jazz scene is particularly strong but whatever your tastes you'll find a venue to suit, whether it be a tiny bar back-room or vast concert hall.
Huset i Magstræde, in operation since the 70s, is a great catch-all music venue, running an eclectic programme of gigs over four floors. Vega is another big gun, its 1,500-capacity main auditorium having hosted everyone from Bjork to David Bowie. Mojo is the place to head for an evening of the blues, whilst Global does what it says on the tin, showcasing a wide range of world music.

Unsurprisingly, Christiania's venue Loppen specialises in non-mainstream acts, whilst Rust is the hotspot for dance and electronica fans - although those over the age of 30 might feel ancient.