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Highlights 2024/25

All Highlights 2024/25 in Hamburg

Autumn in Hamburg attracts visitors with a variety of events that make the city's cultural heart beat faster: Germany's largest club festival - the Reeperbahn Festival - once again attracts international music fans to the Hanseatic city, while the theatres open their doors for the Hamburg Theatre Night. Gourmets get their money's worth at the Open Mouth Festival, and musical fans can look forward to the premieres of &Julia and MJ. In the run-up to Christmas, numerous Christmas markets enchant visitors.

You can already look forward to next year, when the Hafengeburtstag, the MS Dockville Festival, the Hamburg Cruise Days and many other highlights are on the programme.

 

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September

September 7 to 8, Winterhude

Winterhude city festival

Every year, visitors to the Mühlenkamp & Gertigstraße area are offered a wide range of local culture, gastronomy and entertainment.

© Frank Peters
September 8, various locations

BEMER Cyclassics Hamburg

There is something to celebrate - the BEMER Cyclassics Hamburg will start again in Hamburg! At the now only professional cycling race of the highest category UCI World Tour in Germany, the best cycling teams in the world will compete in September.

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© Liesa Meinen
September 18 to 2, Reeperbahn

Reeperbahn Festival

The Reeperbahn Festival once again presents a varied program in September. Around 300 concerts are scheduled in previous years to put the spotlight on the upcoming stars of the music industry.

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September, Altes Land, Hamburg environs

Apple harvest

Fruit and vegetable farms in the Hamburg countryside invite you to harvest. The (self-)harvest season promises fun for the whole family. Registration, previous knowledge or utensils are not necessary. We show you where you can harvest fresh fruit and vegetables in Hamburg.

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© Christian Spahrbier
September 26 to October 5, different locations

Binnenalster Film Festival

The floating cinema screen directly on the Binnenalster transforms the Jungfernstieg into an atmospheric open-air cinema every year at the beginning of autumn. Together with other visitors, enjoy great cinema under the open sky for four evenings in a row!

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Tuesdays to Sundays, Stadtpark

Planetarium

Sit back and relax, enjoy a walk in the sky over Hamburg, travel to distant galaxies and planets or dream yourself into the wonderful stories and tales in the Hamburg Planetarium.

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October

© Christian Spahrbier
september 26 to october 5, different locations

Binnenalster Film Festival

The floating cinema screen directly on the Binnenalster transforms the Jungfernstieg into an atmospheric open-air cinema every year at the beginning of autumn. Together with other visitors, enjoy great cinema under the open sky for four evenings in a row!

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© Women Make Movies
october 15 to 20, various locations

Hamburg International Queer Film Festival

The Hamburg International Queer Film Festival is Germany's oldest and largest queer film festival. Every October, current film productions are shown at the film festival - with a special focus on diversity.

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October 11 to 13, Messe Hamburg, Hamburg Mitte

Polaris

Hamburg Messe and Congress (HMC), Super Crowd and RCADIA are jointly planning a huge community universe in the north under the name "Polaris". With numerous key players from various sectors, the aim is to ensure that gaming, eSports, Japan, but also artists, cosplay and content creation play the main roles. Stephan Freundorfer (video game journalist) and Mikkel Robrahn (Friendly Fire) are also involved in the planning.

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© Thomas Byczkowski
October 24 to 27, MARKK, Rothenbaum

fluctoplasma

fluctoplasma - Hamburg's Festival for Art, Discourse and Diversity is an interdisciplinary art festival that takes place for the fourth time in Hamburg and offers a stage for diverse perspectives of artists, collectives and speakers.

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October, Altes Land, Hamburg Environs

Apple Harvest

Fruit and vegetable farms in the Hamburg countryside invite you to harvest. The (self-)harvest season promises fun for the whole family. Registration, previous knowledge or utensils are not necessary. We show you where you can harvest fresh fruit and vegetables in Hamburg.

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From October 22, Operettenhaus Hamburg, Reeperbahn

& JULIA - The Musical

What would happen if Juliet was given a second chance at life and love after Romeo's death? Juliet's turbulent new story provides the answer. Live in Hamburg from autumn 2024 in & JULIA - The Musical. The humorous musical hit turns the end of Shakespeare's famous love story into the beginning of a fast-paced, colourful comedy in which the 16th century meets pop culture.

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November

© Timo Sommer
November 8 to December 8, Heiligengeistfeld, St. Pauli

Hamburg winter dome

The DOM is a piece of Hamburg tradition and is a guarantee for games, fun, thrills and nostalgia. The term goes back to a collection of merchants, craftsmen and jugglers who - after some friction - were given the right to stay in St. Mary's Cathedral in "bad weather" since 1337.

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© Julia Schwendner
November 11 to December 23, Spielbudenplatz, St. Pauli

Santa Pauli

A Christmas market of a special kind is the Santa Pauli. At Hamburg's most erotic Christmas market, visitors get hot not only from mulled wine.

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© Christian Ode
date will follow, Jungfernstieg, City Center

White magic on the Jungfernstieg

Hamburg's Jungfernstieg shines almost magically during the Christmas season. The White Magic on the Jungfernstieg is the perfect place for atmospheric hours.

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© Timo Sommer
date will follow, Gänsemarkt, Neustadt

Christmas Gänsemarkt

The popular Christmas market on the Gänsemarkt in the heart of Hamburg is full of gingerbread houses - beautiful to eat!

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© Florian Janssen
November 18 to December 29, Überseeboulevard, HafenCity

HafenCity Christmas Market

When the scent of mulled wine and roasted almonds hits your nose and colorful lights illuminate Überseeboulevard, it's time again for the HafenCity Christmas Market, just 800 meters from the City Hall in downtown Hamburg.

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© Timo Sommer
November 21 to December 28, Spitalerstrasse, city centre

Spitalerstraße Christmas market

Just in time for the pre-Christmas season, Hamburg's city centre is transformed into a christmassy winter wonderland. The Christmas market on Spitalerstraße attracts its visitors with traditional delicacies and a varied offer.

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date will follow, Fleetinsel, Downtown

Christmas market on the Fleetinsel

The Fleetinsel is an oasis in the middle of Hamburg's city center. The charming little square is located directly at the Michaelisbrücke and only a stone's throw away from the Stadthöfen, the Grosse Bleichen and the Neuer Wall.

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November 21 to December 23, Ottensen

Ottensen Christmas Market

Colorful and lively - like the district Ottensen, so is its Christmas market: from Boddenpunsch to Feuerzangenbowle.

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date will follow, Bergedorf

Bergedorf Christmas Market

The Bergedorf Christmas Market is a mixture of crystal clear design and "quietly trickles the snow" over Bullerbü!

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November 25 to December 23, Rathausmarkt, city center

Historic Christmas Market

The smell of roasted almonds and fresh mulled wine wafts into the nostrils of visitors to the Historic Christmas Market at the Rathausmarkt in Hamburg from afar.

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© Panzau
date will follow, St. Markus Church, Eppendorf.

Christmas Market St. Markus Kirche

Organic mulled wine, cranberry punch and regional delicacies - the small but cozy Christmas market in front of St. Markus Church offers many regional and sustainable products again this year.

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date will follow, Lange Reihe, St. Georg

Winter Pride

In the heart of Hamburg, in the middle of St. Georg, the Winter Pride, Hamburg's only queer Christmas market, opens its doors again this year and attracts many visitors with a unique atmosphere to the trendy district.

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From November 23, Stage Theater an der Elbe

MJ - The Michael Jackson Musical

He was one of the greatest entertainers of all time. A gifted composer, singer and dancer. No one had such a decisive influence on the music of an entire era as the King of Pop. Experience the incomparable spirit of Michael Jackson live once again in this brilliant stage show.

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December

© Peter Vette
November 29 to December 1, at the Michel, Neustadt

St. Michaelis Christmas Market

On the first weekend of Advent, Hamburg's oldest Christmas market shines and glitters at the Michel. In the crypt, in the parish hall and, for the first time, all over the church square, visitors can enjoy arts and crafts stalls, food and drink and hands-on activities such as painting nativity figures.

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date will follow, Freilichtmuseum

Christmas markets of the artisans

Handmade unique items, a hands-on program for children and traditional delicacies can be found at the arts and crafts markets in the open-air museum.

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© SHMH
November 29 to December 1, Museum der Arbeit, Barmbek

Ecological Christmas Market

Browse for the most beautiful gifts and handmade Christmas decorations at the many arts and crafts stalls, feast and plan a thoroughly organic and festive menu for Christmas Eve in the organic restaurant or simply enjoy the Christmas atmosphere for a day at a market that puts environmental protection first.

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various dates, Schmidts Tivoli

Christmas in the "Heiße Ecke"

Pre-Christmas fever is slowly rising in Germany. Hannelore and her crew also get in the mood for the festive season at the "Heiße Ecke" - more or less contemplatively.

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© Timo Sommer
November 8 to December 8, Heiligengeistfeld, St. Pauli

Winterdom

The DOM is a piece of Hamburg tradition and is a guarantee for games, fun, thrills and nostalgia. The term goes back to a collection of merchants, craftsmen and jugglers who - after some friction - were given the right to stay in St. Mary's Cathedral in "bad weather" since 1337.

More
© Florian Janssen
date will follow, Überseeboulevard, HafenCity

HafenCity Christmas Market

When the scent of mulled wine and roasted almonds hits your nose and colorful lights illuminate Überseeboulevard, it's time again for the HafenCity Christmas Market, just 800 meters from the City Hall in downtown Hamburg.

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© Christmas Garden
date will follow, Loki Schmidt Garden, Hamburg-Osdorf

Christmas Garden

In the coming winter season, the Loki Schmidt Garden will be transformed into a fairytale-like and luminous landscape. With breathtaking light shows, artfully designed architecture and imaginative illuminated figures, the Christmas Garden will be created here - an idyllic, Christmassy open-air oasis.

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© mediaserver.hamburg.de / Christian Bruch
date will follow, Fleetinsel, Downtown

Christmas market on the Fleetinsel

The Fleetinsel is an oasis in the middle of Hamburg's city center. The charming little square is located directly at the Michaelisbrücke and only a stone's throw away from the Stadthöfen, the Grosse Bleichen and the Neuer Wall.

More
© bergmanngruppe.de
November 21 to December 23, Ottensen

Ottensen Christmas Market

Colorful and lively - like the district Ottensen, so is its Christmas market: from Boddenpunsch to Feuerzangenbowle.

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© Julia Schwendner
date will follow, Spielbudenplatz, St. Pauli

Santa Pauli

A Christmas market of a special kind is the Santa Pauli. At Hamburg's most erotic Christmas market, visitors get hot not only from mulled wine.

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© Dennis Mundkowski
Various dates, First Stage Theater, Altona

The big Christmasshow

Magic, joy, dance and music all this resonates in the great Christmas show. Contemplative stories take the audience into the festive Christmas season, here you dive into a warm, enchanting world full of emotions.

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January

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January 15 to 16, Congress Center Hamburg

Hamburg Open

The innovation and networking event addresses questions about extraordinary innovations and novel technologies. The Hamburg Open 2022 will take place in Hall H of the CCH, Congress Center Hamburg.

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© Robin Schmiedebach
November 8 2024 to March 9 2025, Spiegelpalast, Rotherbaum

Cornelia Poletto PALAZZO

Enter the world of PALAZZO Extravaganza! Until March 9, a fascinating mix of acrobatics, comedy, live music and exquisite haute cuisine from Hamburg's top chef Cornelia Poletto awaits you.

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© Fred Dott
hamburg centre

Kunstmeile: 3-day ticket

The Kunstmeile Hamburg are the six renowned art institutions in the center of Hamburg. The Bucerius Kunst Forum, the Deichtorhallen Hamburg, the Hamburger Kunsthalle, the Kunstverein in Hamburg and the Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe and the Kunsthaus Hamburg are all within walking distance of each other along the art mile. Their excellent location near Alster and Elbe is an invitation to visitors to take a stroll of discovery. Together they exhibit an up-to-date, vibrant selection of contemporary and historical art.

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February

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various dates

Alster Boat Trips

A city tour on the water is only possible in Hamburg. Book your Alster round trip in Hamburg online now! From the jetty at Jungfernstieg you set off on a round trip across the Inner and Outer Alster and cruise comfortably past various sights such as the Atlantic Hotel, the Blue Mosque or the Alster Park. Meanwhile, the captains will entertain you with numerous informative and sometimes even bizarre stories.

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various dates, Quatsch Comedy Club Hamburg, Altona-Nord

Quatsch Comedy Club

The Quatsch Comedy Club is a place of pure good humor, where comedy legends and newcomers hand the microphone to each other. On board the paddle steamer Queen, new gags ensure that every laughing nerve is catered for every week.

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Febuary 15, Barclays Arena, Hamburg

Hamburg Tattoo

On Febuary 15, for the third time, 400 artists from 7 nations will perform international marching music and an exciting show at Barclays Arena.

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March

© ThisIsJulia Photography
March 21 to April 21, Heiligengeistfeld, St. Pauli

Frühlingsdom

It's springtime at the Hamburg DOM! Three times a year, the largest folk festival in the north attracts millions of visitors. On 1.6 kilometers of DOM mile, more than 200 showmen await you with exciting attractions, roller coasters, ghost trains and nostalgic rides - great fun for the whole family!

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© Michael Zapf
March 14 to 18, Messehallen, Sternschanze/ Neustadt

INTERNORGA 2025

From March 14 to 18, the largest catering trade fair, Internorga, will take place in the Hamburg exhibition halls. On 100,000 square meters, more than 1,300 international exhibitors will present the latest trends, innovative business models and plenty of inspiration for all restaurateurs, hoteliers and gourmets in the Hamburg exhibition halls.

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March 8 to April 19, State Opera House, New Town

Italian Opera Week

Once again this year, the State Opera will host the Italian Opera Weeks with an impressive program. The schedule includes the operas Tosca, Il Trovatore, Lucia di Lammermoor, Cavalleria rusticana/I Pagliacci and Turandot.

DISCOVER NOW Exhibitions in 2024

© Beate Gerken

Ausstellung: 100 Jahre Sturmflutwarndienst
  • Guided Tour

  • 24.09.2024
  • 09:00
  • BSH Bundesamt für Seeschifffahrt und Hydrographie
To event
© A. Preysing

Beat Generation - FLINTA* in Music
  • Exhibition

  • 20.09.2024
  • 17:00
  • Stadtteilarchiv Ottensen
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© SHMH Sinje Hasheider

Die Sammlung des Deutschen Hafenmuseums
  • Permanent Exhibition

  • 12.09.2024
  • 10:00
  • Deutsches Hafenmuseum
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© Hamburger Kunsthalle

DRAGFÜHRUNG DURCH DIE HAMBURGER KUNSTHALLE
  • Guided Tour

  • 13.09.2024
  • 16:15
  • Hamburger Kunsthalle
To event
© Hamburger Kunsthalle

DRAGFÜHRUNG DURCH DIE HAMBURGER KUNSTHALLE
  • Guided Tour

  • 11.10.2024
  • 16:15
  • Hamburger Kunsthalle
To event
© Hamburger Kunsthalle

DRAGFÜHRUNG DURCH DIE HAMBURGER KUNSTHALLE
  • Guided Tour

  • 08.11.2024
  • 16:15
  • Hamburger Kunsthalle
To event
© Hamburger Kunsthalle

DRAGFÜHRUNG DURCH DIE HAMBURGER KUNSTHALLE
  • Guided Tour

  • 13.12.2024
  • 16:15
  • Hamburger Kunsthalle
To event
© Design by HiTiDE

Eröffnung Festival-Headquarter & Vernissage Ausstellungen
  • Exhibition

  • 20.09.2024
  • 18:00
  • Jupiter (3. OG)
To event
© M.Bassy e.V. & Minia Biabiany

Exhibition Opening: »Food, Art & Activism: Nourishing Ourselves and Each Other
  • Exhibition

  • 14.09.2024
  • 19:00
  • M.bassy e.V.
To event
© Bundeskanzler Helmut Schmidt Stiftung

Geschichte neu gesehen: Inklusive Ausstellungsführung „Schmidt! Demokratie leben“
  • Guided Tour

  • 13.09.2024
  • 13:00
  • Helmut-Schmidt-Forum
To event
© IMMH

Highlight-Führung
  • Guided Tour

  • 06.10.2024
  • 12:00
  • Internationales Maritimes Museum
To event
© Sandra Gebhardt-Höpfner

Kunstausstellung Sandra Gebhardt-Höpfner - Wasser um Hamburg
  • Exhibition

  • 12.09.2024
  • 10:00
  • Museumsschiff Rickmer Rickmers
To event
© Dieter Decker

Kunsthandwerkermarkt auf dem Umweltzentrum Gut Karlshöhe
  • Exhibition

  • 09.11.2024
  • 10:00
  • Gut Karlshöhe
To event
© Deutsches Baumschulmuseum

Museumsführung für Familien

  • 06.10.2024
  • 15:00
  • Deutsches Baumschulmuseum
To event
© Panoptikum

Panoptikum - Wax Museum

  • 12.09.2024
  • 10:00
  • Panoptikum
To event
© SHMH - Jan Sieg

PEKING op Platt
  • Guided Tour

  • 06.10.2024
  • 12:00
  • Deutsches Hafenmuseum
To event
© SHMH - Sinje Hasheider

Technik an Bord der PEKING
  • Guided Tour

  • 22.09.2024
  • 12:00
  • Deutsches Hafenmuseum
To event
© Hamburger Kunsthalle

WE'RE NOT JUST A TREND: KUNST WAR SCHON IMMER AUCH QUEER
  • Guided Tour

  • 04.10.2024
  • 16:15
  • Hamburger Kunsthalle
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