About Amager Bio and BETA

Amager Bio is one of the largest venues in Copenhagen, and features up to 200 concerts a year. Our music profile is very broad and varies from metal to pop.

The name ”Amager Bio” is short for ”Amager Biograf” which means “Amager Cinema.” “Amager” is the name of the island it is situated on, and it was in fact a cinema from 1941 to 1986. It has been a concert venue since 1997.

The old cinema is known for its high quality sound and interior of high international standard. Amager Bio has a capacity of 1250 standing guests and 680 seated guests. Amager Bio is located in Copenhagen, Amager, and is part of the Municipality of Copenhagen. Amager Bio consists of a small administrating staff of 10 people, who, among other things, are responsible for booking, managing the concerts, and communicatios.

BETA is Amager Bio’s small stage, which focuses on upcoming and niche music.

DRUGS AND ALCOHOL POLICY:

Amager Bio do not accept the taking or possession of any drugs at our concerts or events. Any violation of the Law of Narcotics will be reported to the police, cause expulsion and a two year ban.

THE FOLLOWING IS NOT ALLOWED IN AMAGER BIO:

To serve alcohol to people under the age of 18.

To serve alcohol to guests who are likely to pose a threat or cause inconvenience to themselves and others.

EXPULSION:

Guests who pose a threat or cause inconvenience to other guests or the staff, will be expelled without any ticket-refund. Guests who repeatedly fail to comply with staff instructions, will be expelled without any ticket-refund.

RISK ASSESSMENT:

Amager Bio risk assess all events and contacts the police proactively, if we consider that it may have a preventive effect.

WEAPONS AND VIOLENCE:

In case of any violation of the Law of Arms, the police are always called for. Furthermore, the head of security will at any time assess, whether the situation demands the presence of the police. Any act of violence will be reported to the police.

SECURITY:

All security staff have received approved security training, and they are in possession of a license with matching approval for working as part of security staff in Amager Bio.

It is not allowed to enter Amager Bio with any of the following:

– Food and beverages

– MC insignias or any gang related items

– Fireworks

All escape routes should be used only in emergencies, misuse of the emergency exits will cause expulsion.

Basically it is allowed to take pictures with ordinary pocket cameras and mobile phones at our concerts. Professional or semi-professional cameras are not allowed, nor is it permitted to film the concerts.

Additionally, always follow our guards’ instructions, as there may be different rules for

different artists.

From the airport

Amager Bio is 20 minutes from Kastrup Lufthavn by Metro.
Take the Metro to Amagerbro st. or Lergravsparken st.
From Amagerbro st.: Walk about 800 m at Amagerbrogade and turn left. Amager Bio is now 20 m up the street on your right hand side.

From Lergravsparken Metro Station

Turn left at Østrigsgade and walk down to the traffic light. Continue at Øresundsvej to Amager Bio – about 800 m.

From Copenhagen Central Station

Take bus 5C from Copenhagen Central Station in front of Tivoli. 5C stops at Amagerbrogade – a 2 minutes walk from Amager Bio.

From Nørreport Station

From Nørreport you can either take the Metro to Amagerbro st. and walk about 300 meters by Amagerbrogade and turn left. Amager Bio is 20 m. up the street on your right hand side.

Or you can take bus 350S which stops at Amagerbrogade – 2 minutes walk from Amager Bio.

Use this travel site for other directions.

please note, that Amager Bio and BETA will not under any circumstances cover any ticketholder’s travel costs in connection with the events and concerts, including cases where a concert has been cancelled or postponed.