Forum Copenhagen
Forum Copenhagen (or Forum København) in Frederiksberg in Central Copenhagen, Denmark, is a large, rentable faire building, which hosts a large variety of concerts, markets and exhibitions, among other things. The venue can hold 10,000 people.
It was built in 1926, to host a car exhibition and it was last renovated from 1996-1997. Built over two stories, there is a combined exhibition floor area of 5,000 m² and a separate restaurant holding up to 250 seated guests. The Metro station Forum lies adjacent to the building.
An annual six-day bicycle race was originally held here.
During World War II, the Danish Resistance Movement Holger Danske destroyed the hall in an act of sabotage.
Guns N' Roses performed on August 19, 1991, during the Use Your Illusion Tour.
Van Halen were scheduled to perform during their III Tour on June 7, 1998, but the show was cancelled.
KISS were scheduled to perform during their Psycho Circus Tour on March 1, 1999, but the show was cancelled.
In 2009 the Heavy Metal band Metallica held 5 sold-out concerts the 20, 22, 23, 27 and 28. of July as a part of their World Magnetic Tour.
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Flemming Jensen at the annual Danish book fair, BogForum
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Coordinates: 55°40′50″N 12°33′8″E / 55.68056°N 12.55222°E
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