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Cultural centre · Nuuk, Sermersooq
Katuaq Cultural Centre
Greenland’s cultural centre, opened in 1997 in central Nuuk, with a waved wooden façade. It hosts concerts, cinema, theatre and exhibitions.
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About Katuaq Cultural Centre
Katuaq is the country’s main cultural centre, located in central Nuuk. Designed by the Danish firm Schmidt Hammer Lassen and opened in 1997, the building has a long undulating façade of light wooden slats that evokes the movement of the aurora borealis.
Inside there are two performance halls, a large and a smaller one, which host concerts, films, theatre and conferences. The high lobby, lit through the glass façade, houses art exhibitions and a café.
The programme mixes Greenlandic artists, local bands and films from the country with performances from abroad. On dates such as National Day, June 21, the area around the building is often crowded.
Even without a ticket for a show, it’s worth entering the lobby to see the interior and the open exhibitions.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
Half an hour to see the building and exhibitions; the duration of a performance if there is one.
Best time
In the evening for a concert or film. By day the light enters through the façade and illuminates the lobby.
How to get there
It is in central Nuuk, near the main shopping street and the shopping centre, a few minutes’ walk from downtown hotels.
Tip
Check the week’s programme when you arrive: many Greenlandic music concerts sell out in advance.
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Frequently asked questions about Katuaq Cultural Centre
What is Katuaq?
Greenland’s cultural center in Nuuk, with concert halls and a cinema, exhibitions and a café, in a building with a wavy wooden façade.
Can you visit Katuaq without a ticket?
Yes, the lobby and exhibitions are usually open to the public. Performances and films require separate paid tickets: check prices at the box office.
When was Katuaq opened?
In 1997. The building was designed by the Danish firm Schmidt Hammer Lassen.