The Roaring Twenties
Polish your dancing shoes. Warm up your voice. Let yourself be swept away
Step into the vibrant Copenhagen of the 1920s, as the Workers Museum transforms into a living time capsule for one special evening, filled with music, dancing, sing-alongs, fashion, and stories from an era when anything seemed possible.
Let yourself be swept away by the swinging sounds of Charlie's Blue Whale in the historic ballroom, join in singing beloved favourites from the past 100 years, and enjoy a dazzling fashion show featuring pearls, sequins, and the liberated style that made the Roaring Twenties legendary.
Explore the hidden corners of the museum, create your own festive badge in a workshop with Tall Hat Tales, and visit our atmospheric speakeasy,
Address
Rømersgade 22,
1362 København K
https://www.arbejdermuseet.dk/
Time
18:00 - 00:00
Event type
Accessibility
Area
Associated events
Sing Along to the People's Favourite Songs
Warm up your voice and sing along as cultural historian Mikkel Skovgaard presents and leads five of the most beloved songs from the Workers' Songbook, celebrating a rich tradition of community, history and song.
The Roaring Twenties on the Catwalk
Step into the glamour and changing ideals of the Roaring Twenties as cultural historian Frederikke Heick and her dazzling models bring the fashions of the era to life. Discover a vibrant fashion show of pearls, sequins, bobbed hairstyles and the liberated style that made the 1920s one of history's most iconic decades.
Swing Dance Party with Charlie's Blue Whale
Put on your dancing shoes and hit the dance floor as Charlie's Blue Whale fills the city's most beautiful ballroom with infectious swing rhythms guaranteed to get you moving.
Speakeasy & History Quiz
Step into our atmospheric speakeasy on the museum's iconic top floor, where you can enjoy an ice-cold Stjernepilsner, the favourite beer of Denmark's working class. Join our history quiz, uncover surprising stories from the past, and compete for great prizes.
Get Creative, 1920s Style
At parties in the 1920s, workers wore a festive badge, a symbol of community and identity. In our creative workshop on the first floor, you can join Elle and Anne from Tall Hat Tales to design your own 1920s-inspired fest
Thorvald Stauning: From Worker to Prime Minister
For Culture Night only, we are bringing out objects rarely seen by the public. Discover the story of Thorvald Stauning, Denmark's first working-class prime minister, through personal tales and unique artefacts that reveal the man behind the legend and the turbulent years that shaped modern Denmark.
Six Exhibitions in One Night
With your Culture Pass, you can explore all six of the museum's exhibitions. Throughout the evening, our experts will be ready to share stories, answer questions, and bring history to life. Don't miss our newly opened special exhibition It's Just a Job, which highlights the fight for safe and dignified working conditions, past and present.
For Children and the Young at Heart
Travel back in time at the Children's Workers Museum, where history comes alive through play. Race to sort bottles, visit the pawnbroker, sneak through the back alley, and move in with the Petersen family in their tiny 1920s apartment. A fun and hands-on experience for curious children and grown-ups alike.