Two chairs on stage for the International Authors' Stage while the audience finds their seats

Photo: Malthe Ivarsson / Det Kgl. Bibliotek

International Authors' Stage

In-depth conversations with internationally recognised authors.

Meet the greatest writers from around the world for in-depth conversations in The Black Diamond's beautiful event hall, the Queen's Hall.

Founded in 2008, the International Authors' Stage has since hosted more than 150 authors from around the world - from Nobel Prize winners like Annie Ernaux (FR) and Abdulrazak Gurnah (TZ) to new voices like Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (NG) and Édouard Louis (FR) and beloved bestselling authors like Isabel Allende (CL), Salman Rushdie (UK), Karl Ove Knausgaard (NO) and Margaret Atwood (CA).

February
Portrætfoto af Edouard Louis
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International Authors' Stage: Édouard Louis (FR)

Édouard Louis has written himself to the top in record time with political indignation and class portrayal. His works are available in Danish, "Monique flygter" (2024) and "Voldens historie" (2016).

The Queen's Hall 
May
Portrait photo of author Adania Shibli
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International Authors' Stage: Adania Shibli (PS)

Palestinian author Adania Shibli returns to International Author's Stage to talk about her award-winning and hard-hitting novel Minor Detail.

The Queen's Hall 

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Audience in the Queen's Hall
Welcome to the Diamond Club: Royal Danish Library's culture club. As a member of the Diamond Club, you get access to a wide range of cultural offerings in The Black Diamond.

Exhibitions in The Black Diamond

Black and white image of David E. Scherman with gas mask and camera on tripod.
Delight in storytelling, sensual experiences and unique objects set your mind in motion when you visit exhibitions in The Black Diamond.

The Black Diamond, Copenhagen

The Black Diamond, Copenhagen. Evening picture over the canal
In the buildings of Royal Danish Library on Slotsholmen, you can enjoy exhibitions and events, use the reading rooms and visit the cafe, all while enjoying the view of the harbour.