In the center of the gardens, the large open-air stage books vaudeville acts (tumbling clowns, acrobats, aerialists) who give performances Sunday to Friday at 7 and 10:30pm, and on Saturday at 5, 7, and 10:30pm. Spectators must enter through the turnstiles for seats, but there's an unobstructed view from outside if you prefer to stand. Jazz and folklore groups also perform here during the season. Admission is free.

The 150-year-old outdoor Pantomime Theater, with its Chinese stage and peacock curtain, is located near the Tivoli's Vesterbrogade 3 entrance and presents shows Tuesday to Sunday at 6:15 and 8:30pm. The repertoire consists of 16 different commedia dell'arte productions featuring the entertaining trio, Pierrot, Columbine, and Harlequin -- these are authentic pantomimes that have been performed continuously in Copenhagen since 1844. Admission is free.

The modern Tivolis Koncertsal (concert hall) is a great place to hear famous and talented artists, led by equally famous conductors. Inaugurated in 1956, the concert hall can seat 2,000, and its season -- which begins in late April and lasts for more than 4 months -- has been called "the most extensive music festival in the world." Performances of everything from symphony to opera are presented Monday to Saturday at 7pm, and sometimes at 9pm, depending on the event. Good seats are available at prices ranging from 200DKK to 400DKK ($26-$52) when major artists are performing -- but most performances are free. Tickets are sold at the main booking office on Vesterbrogade 3 (tel. 33-15-10-12).

Tivoli Glassalen (tel. 33-15-10-12) is housed in a century-old octagonal gazebo-like building with a glass, gilt-capped canopy. Shows are often comedic/satirical performances by Danish comedians in Danish, and these usually don't interest non-Danish audiences. But there are also musical revues. Tickets range from 205DKK to 240DKK ($27-$31).