CPH:DOX is warming up for next year’s festival by regularly sharing special events, films, and guests that you can look forward to experiencing at the festival, which takes place March 11-22, 2026.
True to tradition, the program will be packed with documentaries that shed light on the world we live in, seen from scientific, artistic, power-critical, human, young, experienced, unshakeable, fantastically funny, and completely absurd perspectives.
The full program for CPH:DOX and DOX:DANMARK will be announced in February 2026.
Preliminary film and events at CPH:DOX 2026
John Wilson in conversation with Louis Theroux
Meet the HBO star behind 'How To with John Wilson' live at Bremen Teater for a very special evening. After the screening of his feature debut 'The History of Concrete', John Wilson appears in conversation with documentarist Louis Theroux.
INTER:ACTIVE Exhibition
The INTER:ACTIVE Exhibition probes the intersection of creativity and technology, each year exploring how emerging technologies are reshaping art and society. Discover this year's exhibition titled HYPERVIGILANCE at Kunsthal Charlottenborg from 11-22 March 2026.
The mystery of the lacking research in women’s health
Meet the director for the premiere, menopause researchers and more, when we discuss the mysteries of menopause.
‘Burning Voice’ (film) + Luna Ersahin (solo concert)
Experience the premiere of the Danish documentary 'Burning Voice', a harsh and political film about women's rights, identity, and the price of speaking out. Through one woman's personal story, the film depicts negative social control and the oppression of women around the world. After the screening, the evening will continue with a concert by Luna Ersahin from the band AySay!
INTER:ACTIVE Exhibition – Opening Vernissage
Join us for the opening Vernissage of the INTER:ACTIVE Exhibition on Thursday, March 11th, from 18:00! The Vernissage will start with an opening speech by Mark Atkin, Curator of the INTER:ACTIVE Exhibition, and the exhibition space will be free to explore until 21:00. Tø Øl will provide the beers!
Kenny Dalglish
A captivating portrait of legendary Liverpool player Sir Kenny Dalglish, told by the man himself, and directed by the Oscar-winning filmmaker behind ‘Amy’ and ‘Maradona’.
Menopause Mystery
A personal and investigative documentary about a phase of life that half the world's population goes through, yet we know surprisingly little about.
Program launch x Gala premiere of ‘Christiania’
You’re invited to the launch of the festival program for CPH:DOX 2026 on February 18th in Grand Teatret! We will also celebrate the gala premiere of the new Danish documentary ‘Christiania’, which is nominated for the festival’s main award.
Christiania
Christiania is one of the world's most iconic social experiments. After 50 years of big dreams, strong tobacco and anarchy, this colourful neighbourhood finally got the film its colourful history deserves.
Astrid Lindgren’s war diaries and spiritual armament in the Nordics – Film and talk
Astrid Lindgren portrait and debate about our collective cultural values and spiritual armament.
A Celebration of Merckx – With Café Eddy – EXTRA
Meet Bastian Emil and Brian Holm in a live version of their hit podcast Café Eddy, in celebration of their icon, cycling legend Eddy Merckx.
An Evening with Louis Theroux
Meet the genre-defining documentarist Louis Theroux in conversation with journalist Lotte Folke Kaarsholm from Politiken.