LICHTHOF Theater At the old gasworks

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The LICHTHOF Theatre sees itself as a production house, experimental space and venue for the independent performing arts. Artists from all disciplines develop and present productions here that are close to current events.

The LICHTHOF promotes broad artistic exchange across genre boundaries and provides inspiration for the local scene and beyond.

Experimental space and performance venue

A particular focus is on the promotion of young talent. Graduates of Hamburg's training institutes find space and support in the realisation of their first projects outside the training context and take their first steps in independent theatre here.

A place for social debate

The "Bürger:innenbühne am LICHTHOF Theater" has been established based on the conviction that theatre is a vital place for social debate. The production "Staging Democracy" in the 2017/18 season, which involved more than 60 Hamburg citizens, was the first project in this particular form. Since then, many other productions have been created - most recently "Gutes aus Hamburger Landen" and "Juden, Juden, Juden", which artistically explores the topics of Jewish Hamburg citizens.

DISCOVER NOW Events at this location

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    BEAT SILENCE BEAT Theatre & Stage Art

    • 19.11.2026
    • 20:15
    • LICHTHOF Theater
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    MÄNNER ROLLEN Theatre & Stage Art

    • 26.11.2026
    • 20:15
    • LICHTHOF Theater
    To event
  • BEFORE WE ARE SWALLOWED [AGAIN] Other

    • 04.12.2026
    • 20:15
    • LICHTHOF Theater
    To event
  • SI NJË GRU Other

    • 11.12.2026
    • 20:15
    • LICHTHOF Theater
    To event
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    MÄNNER ROLLEN Theatre & Stage Art

    • 18.12.2026
    • 20:15
    • LICHTHOF Theater
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CITY AREA PORTRAIT Altona & Ottensen

For strolling, having a coffee, taking a walk or having some delicious food – situated directly at the Elbe and traversed by parks, Altona & Ottensen are considered to be charming and diverse districts with character. Brick walls create a rather rough atmosphere in Altona, while it is lively and colourful in Ottensen.

Altona & Ottensen

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Harburger Theater
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Altonaer Theater

Performances on this stage are based on novels; in this manner, they become much easier to understand. Many unique performances are presented here. This house is known for its literary models and historical material. After an eventful history and several moves, it is at home today in the centre of Altona.

Altonaer Theater
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Planetarium

The Hamburg Planetarium is probably the most advanced planetarium on your home planet! Under the dome of the hall is assembled a "multimedia orchestra" that is unique in the world, immersing visitors in a cosmic, all-around environment of images, sound and live performance...

Planetarium

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