Det Ny Teater
Historic Belle Époque playhouse turned musical powerhouse, Det Ny Teater blends gilded grandeur, modern stagecraft and big‑scale productions in the heart of Copenhagen.
Det Ny Teater on Gammel Kongevej is one of Copenhagen’s grandest historic theatres, a lavish Belle Époque playhouse dating from 1908 with over 1,000 seats and a richly ornamented interior. Reopened in 1994 after a major restoration, it now specializes in large-scale, international-style musicals, combining turn‑of‑the‑century architecture with modern stage technology, including one of Denmark’s earliest revolving stages. Expect red velvet, gilded details and an atmospheric passageway linking Vesterbrogade and Gammel Kongevej.
A brief summary to Det Ny Teater
- Gl. Kongevej 29, Copenhagen, Vesterbro/Kongens Enghave, 1610, DK
- +4533256005
- Visit website
- Duration: 2 to 3.5 hours
- Mid ranged
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Indoor
- Mobile reception: 5 out of 5
Local tips
- Aim to arrive 30–40 minutes before curtain to explore the foyers, buy a drink and find your seat without rushing through the historic staircases.
- If legroom matters, consider booking aisle seats or seats toward the middle of the stalls, as upper levels can feel more compact.
- Bring a light layer: the auditorium can feel warm when full, but foyers and the passage may be cooler in winter.
- Check running times for longer musicals if you are attending with children, and plan interval snacks or drinks in advance to avoid queues.
- Use the passage between Vesterbrogade and Gammel Kongevej after the show for a pleasant stroll past the theatre’s façades and nearby cafés.
For the on-the-go comforts that matter to you
- Restrooms
- Drink Options
- Food Options
- Seating Areas
- Sheltered Areas
- Trash Bins
- Information Boards
- Visitor Center
Getting There
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Metro and walking
From central Copenhagen, take the M3 or M4 metro line to Copenhagen Central or Frederiksberg Allé, typical journey 5–8 minutes from inner‑city stations. From either stop, allow around 10–15 minutes on foot along paved, mostly level sidewalks through a busy urban area. Metro trains run frequently throughout the day and evening, and you only need a standard city ticket, usually in the range of 20–30 DKK one way.
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City bus
Several city bus routes run along Vesterbrogade and Gammel Kongevej, stopping within a few minutes’ walk of the theatre. Travel time from the historic centre is typically 10–20 minutes depending on traffic and route. Buses are low‑floor and generally accessible, though they can be crowded before and after performances. A single ticket within the city usually costs around 20–30 DKK and can be bought via ticket machines or transport apps.
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Bicycle
Copenhagen’s cycle lanes make it easy to reach Det Ny Teater by bike from most central neighbourhoods in 10–20 minutes. The approach is on marked urban bike lanes with frequent junctions and lights, suitable for confident cyclists. You can use the city’s shared bikes or standard rentals, typically costing from 20–40 DKK per half hour. There are public bike racks close to the theatre, but they may fill up around show times.
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Taxi or rideshare
A taxi from central Copenhagen to Gammel Kongevej near the theatre usually takes 5–15 minutes, longer during evening rush hour or in poor weather. Fares commonly fall in the 80–160 DKK range depending on distance and traffic. Taxis can set you down on nearby side streets, but brief congestion is common shortly before and after performances, and stopping directly outside the entrance may not always be possible.
Det Ny Teater location weather suitability
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Discover more about Det Ny Teater
A Belle Époque landmark between Vesterbro and Frederiksberg
Det Ny Teater occupies an entire block between Gammel Kongevej and Vesterbrogade, its stately façades anchoring a covered passage that threads between the two busy streets. Completed in 1908, the building arrived at the height of Copenhagen’s Belle Époque, and the exterior still carries that era’s taste for theatrical grandeur: heavy ornamentation, sculptural details and a sense of symmetry that makes the theatre read as a full city block rather than a single venue. The architects created a complex that was always meant to be more than a stage. Shops and restaurants opened into the passage, while the theatre formed the glittering centrepiece. Today, as you enter from Gammel Kongevej, you step straight from everyday traffic into an enclosed world of plush carpets, chandeliers and sweeping staircases, with the hum of the city fading behind you.From turbulent beginnings to musical powerhouse
The idea for Det Ny Teater dates back to 1902, when a development company set out to build a new theatre and connect the growing neighbourhoods on either side of the site. Legal wrangles over licences, changes of architect and financial uncertainty made the project unusually dramatic, even by theatrical standards, yet the house finally opened in September 1908 as Denmark’s second‑largest theatre. Throughout the 20th century the stage hosted everything from light comedies to serious drama, often positioning itself as a more experimental counterpart to the Royal Danish Theatre. By 1990, decades of hard use had left the building faded and worn, and it closed for an extensive restoration. When Det Ny Teater reopened in 1994, it redefined itself as a privately run musical theatre, focusing on large productions of international titles presented at a scale rarely seen elsewhere in Denmark.Inside the red‑velvet auditorium
The main auditorium seats more than a thousand spectators yet feels surprisingly intimate, thanks to its horseshoe shape, stacked balconies and warm red‑and‑gold palette. Decorative plasterwork, painted ceilings and ornate light fittings combine to create a classic European theatre atmosphere, where every surface seems designed to catch the glow of the chandeliers. Beneath the nostalgia, the stage machinery is thoroughly modern. The theatre was an early adopter of a revolving stage in Denmark, allowing swift scene changes and cinematic pacing. Over the years, this technology has supported ambitious stagings of blockbuster musicals, with complex set pieces gliding silently into place while the orchestra drives the story forward from the pit below.Musicals at metropolitan scale
Today Det Ny Teater is best known for mounting full‑scale productions of major international musicals, often with large ensembles, detailed period costumes and elaborate choreography. Scores are performed live, and the building’s volume allows for rich, resonant sound that wraps around the audience from stalls to upper balcony. The theatre’s layout encourages lingering before and after the show. Foyers and bar areas open off the grand staircases, with framed production photos and historical details hinting at past performances. In the interval, you share the space with a cross‑section of Copenhagen: families introducing children to the stage, couples on a night out, and regular theatregoers who treat the building almost as a second living room.A living monument in Copenhagen’s theatre district
Despite its age, Det Ny Teater feels firmly woven into the contemporary city around it. Outside, the neighbouring streets of Vesterbro and Frederiksberg offer cafés and bars that spill into the evening; inside, the theatre’s heavy curtains, gilded boxes and soft lighting create a sense of occasion that begins well before the overture. The building stands as both heritage and working playhouse: an architectural monument that only fully reveals itself when the house lights dim, the orchestra tunes and the curtain rises. For many visitors, the experience of Det Ny Teater is as much about inhabiting this grand historic space as it is about the specific production on stage.Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
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Location Audience
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- Business Friendly
