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The city has a worldwide reputation for jazz that came into its own during the 60s and 70s when a wave of international names, such as Dexter Gordon and Ben Webster, set up home in Copenhagen. Denmark also boasts a few international jazz talents of its own – The Doky Brothers and Hans Ulrik, among others. The city comes to life with street performances and live music almost everywhere during the annual Copenhagen Jazz Festival , while the blue notes of well-known jazz venues attract crowds throughout the year.

Many bars and cafes often have good one-off live performances from local jazz talent that are also well worth keeping your eyes peeled for. For rock and pop events, the city has an ever-growing collection of venues that seem to be undergoing constant facelifts and improvements to compete as pitstops for prolific musicians on European and international tours.

Copenhagen JazzHouse, Niels Hemmingsens Gade 10, T 33154700, http://www.jazzhouse.dk Live jazz from local and international talent. Thursday to Saturday only.

La Fontaine, Kompagnistræde 11, T 33116098. Intimate (capacity 60) jazz club legendary for its nocturnal jam sessions.

Amager Bio, Øresundvej 6, T 70156565. This 1,000-capacity converted cinema has recently attracted Bryan Ferry and Marianne Faithful. Intimate with great acoustics. Just out of the city.

Den Grå Hal, Christiania, T 32543135. From indie (Portishead) to legends (Bob Dylan), this is a seminal live-music venue that dates back to the 70s with the evolution of the free-state of Christiania.

Forum, Julius Thomsens Plads 1, T 32472000. Concert and exhibition hall attracting such big international names as Kylie and Destiny’s Child.

KB Hallen, Peter Bangs Vej 147, T 38714150. Sports centre circa 1876, home to København FC and many big-name rock and pop concerts.

Parken, Øster Alle 50, T 35433131. Awesome 41,000-capacity national stadium with retractable roof. Think Michael Jackson, Rolling Stones, Tina Turner, Robbie Williams.

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