Experience culture. Poetry Slam in Hamburg

20th International Steinway Festival

They are superb pianists and have prevailed against strong competition in the preliminary round: at the final of the Steinway Piano Competition, the best young pianists from Germany will showcase their skills on stage in the Grand Hall of the Laeiszhalle. In a varied concert programme, the finalists will demonstrate the full range and expressiveness of their musical talent.


Since 1937, Steinway & Sons has been offering children and young people an internationally renowned platform through its Piano Competition to discover and nurture exceptional talent. For many young pianists, the competition is an important step on their musical journey.

And the audience has a say too: in addition to the jury’s awards, an audience prize will be presented during the final. Concert-goers can cast their vote and thus decide for themselves which young pianist has particularly impressed them that evening.

39th Klangstrolche Congress – We’re a colourful bunch!

During the autumn week of the 39th Klangstrolche Congress, things will be as colourful as a rainbow! We’ll not only discover lots of colours, but also just how different we humans can be and how much joy this diversity can bring.

Whether it’s singing at the top of our voices, cheerful rattling, rhythmic clapping or creative movement – every form of expression has its place. What matters isn’t who’s best at something, but the joy of taking part, trying things out and experiencing them. From many individual sounds emerge songs, rhythms and musical moments that will stay with us.

This conference places a special emphasis on the topic of inclusion.

We would like to express our sincere thanks to the Karl Bröcker Foundation and Kultur für alle for their support.

400 Jahre Reeperbahn - Teil 1

Everyone knows the Reeperbahn, but the story behind its name is unfamiliar to many! To mark the 400th anniversary of the Reeperbahn(s), the Museum of Hamburg History, in cooperation with local historian Eva Decker and renowned city historian Dominik Kloss, is offering a program dedicated to the origins and forerunners of the St. Pauli district: what role did the ropewalkers and their ropewalks play over the past 400 years, and how did they shape St. Pauli? What traces of their history can still be found today in the district and its eastern neighbors? The tour is divided into two 90-minute parts, taking place on consecutive Sundays. Alternating between the first and last two centuries since 1626, the tours explain the reasons for the repeated relocation of this unique craft outside the city walls and the development of the St. Pauli suburb – always following in the footsteps of the ropemakers and their guild, as well as the milieu in which they lived and worked. Note: Tours must be booked individually. Duration: 90 minutes. Cost: €10 per person (€5 reduced). Meeting point Part 1: In front of the Museum of Hamburg History, Holstenwall 24, 20355 Hamburg (end of Millerntor Guardhouse). Meeting point Part 2: In front of the Millerntor Guardhouse, Millerntorplatz 20, 20359 Hamburg (end of Beatles Square). Recommended for adults and young people aged 14 and over. Part 2 of the tour can be found here.

A Cinderella Story

The Hamburg Ballet’s 2026-27 season opens with the revival of John Neumeier's A Cinderella Story, a moving full-length ballet about self-discovery and the journey to adulthood.

A Swarm Of The Sun (se), hubris. (ch) postrock | postmetal | ambient

Returning from time apart to a world forever changed, dread-fueled duo A Swarm of the Sun bring with them their fourth studio album, An Empire released on Pelagic Records; its brooding, yet beautiful, melancholic narrative arc allows the band to dig ever deeper into desolation whilst a lyrical focus adds a tenderness that is both harrowing and heartwarming at once.

hubris. is a Swiss post-rock band originating from Friborg. Formed in 2014, the instrumental band is characterized by their original style which blends an experimental touch of post-rock, electronica atmosphere and some elements of the progressive and metal scene. They have released four albums to date with a fifth already in the making - "White Shores" will be released later this year.

Abenteuer Archäologie

The Hamburg Archaeological Museum presents the "Adventure of Archaeology" in an unusual world of experience, offering fascinating insights into the prehistory and early history of Northern Germany. By connecting past and present, history comes alive and becomes tangible for visitors of all ages. From the Ice Age to the modern era, the museum showcases 40,000 years of human history.

Please check the website for exact opening hours, including on public holidays.