Royal Danish Theatre

The Royal Danish Theatre is an opera house and theatre complex in central Copenhagen at Kongens Nytorv. The building features neoclassical details and bronze statues of playwrights at its entrance, serving as the home for large-scale opera, ballet, and dramatic performances.

The theatre was founded in 1748 under King Frederick V as one of Denmark's oldest cultural institutions. The present building was completed in 1874 following an architectural competition and later supplemented with additional modern performance spaces.

The national theatre serves as a gathering place where people experience opera, ballet, and drama together on shared evenings. The performances shape how the city's residents and visitors connect with storytelling and artistic expression.

The theatre is easy to reach by public transport and sits in a central location on a well-known square. Visitors should check opening times and performance schedules in advance, as these vary throughout the week.

The complex spans multiple separate buildings constructed in different decades, each contributing distinct performance spaces and architectural styles. Visitors can experience different architectural eras in one cultural location.

Location: Copenhagen Municipality

Inception: 1748

Architects: Vilhelm Dahlerup

Official opening: 1874

Capacity: 1600

Website: http://kgl-teater.dk

GPS coordinates: 55.67963,12.58600

Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:01