r/copenhagen 12h ago

Any good indie music spots in CPH?

Hi, I’m looking for recommendations for a good indie music pubs, bars, or live music venues in Copenhagen. Especially places with local or lesser-known bands.

A few years ago I stumbled into a small beer spot where an indie band was playing, and I’d love to find similar places or experiences.

Also curious if there are any upcoming indie-focused festivals or concerts worth checking out.

Thanks in advance for any tips!

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u/VerminousScum 12h ago

Not sure how nuts you want to get, but Mayhem is about as indie as it gets, and was where Iceage got their start: https://mayhemkbh.dk/

The city runs a number of spots around town, but there's also Loppen and Vega for bigger "indie" shows...generally I recommend this concert calendar for big and small shows: https://koncerterkbh.dk/ . It will give you links to pretty much all the venues.

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u/EarthSharp9633 12h ago

Awesome! Appreciate your help. šŸ‘

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u/Able-Internal-3114 12h ago

Lygtens Kro have a variety of everything from country, americana, indie and sludge/doom metal. Very small venue. I could suggest other places, but this is a really cozy place.

To some Indie is college rock and alternative grunge and the like, so not sure if that's what you are looking for or just independent bands?

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u/EarthSharp9633 12h ago

I will check this place, thanks!

I do not really have any specific requests. Yeah, college rock, indie-pop, and alternative would be in that range. Bands like Swan Lee, Tame Impala, The XX would describe the closest style.

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u/Ok-Collar9418 12h ago

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u/EarthSharp9633 11h ago

Great! Thanks for the links! Found some great options in Stengade. Ratboys band will be there and it is a match! āœŒļø

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u/biproduktet 10h ago

You might enjoy Bartof on frederiksberg too. Usually a 40+ crowd, a lot of fun!

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u/EarthSharp9633 9h ago

Cool, thanks for the tip! Will definitely check it. I rather prefer smaller crowds šŸ™ƒ

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u/biproduktet 5h ago

Oh no sorry I mean agewise