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Theatres and cinemas in Aarhus

Discover the theatres and cinemas of Aarhus, where performing arts and film go hand in hand. The city offers everything from major theatrical productions and modern cinemas to smaller venues with an intimate atmosphere and a distinctive edge – perfect for an evening centred around culture.

Aarhus Teatre
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Theatre and cinema experiences to suit every taste

Aarhus has a thriving theatre scene featuring both classical productions and contemporary performing arts. Here you can experience everything from drama and comedy to experimental theatre and musicals. Several venues in the city focus on both Danish and international productions, and you’ll find both large-scale productions and intimate performances where you’re right up close to the stage.

If you’re into films, you’ll find several excellent and cosy cinemas in Aarhus. Here you can watch the latest premieres, international blockbusters and selected quality films in modern surroundings with high comfort and great sound.

Aarhus Theatre
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Aarhus Theatre

The Aarhus Theatre is a historic theater in the heart of Aarhus. With 4 stages and a total of 1,200 seats it is one of the most popular cultural attractions in Aarhus.
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Teatret Gruppe 38 on Aarhus Ø
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Teatret Gruppe 38 - Intimate performing arts on Aarhus Ø

Teatret Gruppe 38 is Aarhus' intimate theatre venue, beautifully located on Aarhus Ø with direct water views. The award-winning theatre offers thought-provoking performing arts and pop-up events in two atmospheric halls. Here you can experience art at eye level - always with room for wonder, reflection and a twinkle in the eye.
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The Svalegangen Theatre
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The Svalegangen Theatre

The Svalegangen Theatre is only 5 minutes from the Aarhus Central Station. Here you can enjoy theatre of the highest quality; performances which are entertaining and thought-provoking.
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Teater Katapult Aarhus
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Teater Katapult

Teater Katapult is theatre with topical content. You will find the progressive and award-winning small theatre at Godsbanen, Skovgaardsgade, in the heart of Aarhus. The theatre presents Danish and international theatre/show
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Hermans, Tivoli Friheden
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Hermans in Tivoli Friheden

Hold your next unique meeting or conference in scenic and historic settings in Hermans. The location in the amusement park Tivoli Friheden makes the venue a perfect candidate for having meetings, conferences, fairs etc.
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Bora Bora Theatre
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Bora Bora Theatre

Bora Bora is an international centre and theatre for dance located in the heart of Aarhus, next to the city hall. It presents dance, visual theatre and performance art from all over the world. It is therefore one of the few places in Aarhus where international audiences can experience contemporary dance and the performing arts without language barriers.
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Åbne Scene
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Åbne Scene

At Godsbanen in Aarhus you can find Åbne Scene (≈Open Stage). The stage is open to all projects in need of a stage/space to perform. Åbne Scene has all necessary technical equipment and professional staff back stage.
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Theater Refleksion
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Theater Refleksion

Theater Refleksion is a curios and ambitious puppet and animation theater, which creates intimate and relevant stories for both children and adults. You will be faced with essential and grounded themes from everyday life, while there is still room for surprises.
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Nordisk Film Biograf Skt. Knuds in Aarhus
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Aarhus Bio - A Luxury Cinema in Aarhus

Enjoy a film at Aarhus Bio - a luxury cinema in the heart of Aarhus. Here you can enjoy a wide selection of films, including international films, for children and adults and for every taste. Be fascinated by the latest premieres or timeless classics that deserve another trip to the big screen.
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Enjoy a glass of wine with a film at Nordisk Film Biografer Trøjborg
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Cinema Nordisk Film Biografer Trøjborg

Experience films on the northern side of Aarhus at Nordisk Film Biografer Trøjborg. With 5 screens and a café, the cinema offers an intimate and relaxed atmosphere in the charming Trøjborg district.
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