Katuaq Cultural Centre
Katuaq
A culture center whose form is inspired by the waves of the northern lights. It is Greenland's hub for performances, films, and festivals, and it has a café inside.
Katuaq opened in 1997. It was designed by a Danish architect, and its wave-shaped wooden facade draws inspiration from the northern lights, making it a representative example of modern architecture in Nuuk. The center includes large and small concert halls, a cinema, exhibition spaces, and a café. It often hosts Greenlandic drum dancing, concerts, and Arctic film festivals, and it is a good place for visitors to escape the cold and rest. The exterior can be viewed free of charge, while performances require tickets purchased on the official website. It is located downtown, next to the Nuuk Center shopping area.
Opening hours
Approx. 11:00–21:00, depending on performance schedule
Nearby sights
- Hans Egede Statue
- Nuuk Cathedral (Church of Our Saviour)
- Colonial Harbour (Kolonihavnen)
- Greenland National Museum & Archives
- Nuuk Art Museum
- Myggedalen
- Quassussuaq (Lille Malene)
- Sermitsiaq