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Poetry Slam

Word art on Hamburg's stages.

Experience culture. Poetry Slam in Hamburg

Hamburg stands for art and culture through and through. And over the years, poetry slams have gained a firm place in Hamburg's cultural programme. Those who want to see young lyrical talents have the opportunity to do so in Hamburg almost every week. The young poet scene meets here regularly on stage to compete and inspire the audience. And with the "artistic duels", the city even has its own unofficial championship. Here, you'll find an overview of current events and the most frequent venues.

    The home of the Poetry Slam in Hamburg.

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    Schritt für Schritt durch Hamburg

    Please note: It is possible that an event has been cancelled but is still listed on this website. For the latest information about cancelations or postponements please check the organizer’s website.

    Experience on this particular tour the UNESCO World Heritage city and memory Kontorhausviertel with the famous Chilehaus. Learn how a world city originated from a small trading post and enjoy the unique flair of Hamburg. Two exciting and entertainment for young and old.

    Schritt für Schritt durch Hamburg
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    Schwarmintelligenz – The quiz

    More than 450 sold-out events throughout the North, tickets often sold out within seconds – Germany’s next-level live quiz is coming back to the Elbphilharmonie! Guests form a team with friends, relatives or colleagues and play against all the other teams in the hall. There are classic questions, sound snippets, picture puzzles as well as logic and memory questions. The most important thing: it’s a lot of fun and all quizzers are guaranteed to have »their« moment in the team where they can shine with their knowledge.

    Please note: As the quiz is played as a team, tickets can only be booked as a team ticket package for up to eight people. During the event, the teams sit at one table. The event takes place in German language.

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    Max Dietrich moderation

    Schwarmintelligenz – The quiz
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    Sex, Stories und Kiezgeflüster... Die Tour über die ihr noch lange sprecht.

    KiezSecrets isn't a typical city tour—it's my very own personal story. I created this concept myself, exclusively by me, without copy and paste, without any frills.

    I'm a former dominatrix and worked as a sex worker for 18 years – seven of those years in various studios throughout Germany. At some point, the moment came when I knew: These stories had to come out. Real. Unadulterated. Straight from the neighborhood.

    Thus, KiezSecrets was born – a unique tour. A tour that delves deep beneath the surface. This isn't about sights or tourist anecdotes – it's about real life, real experiences, and stories that are never told otherwise.

    What you can expect:

    On my tour, you'll meet real locals, not actors. You'll have the chance to chat with my former colleagues – real sex workers who are willing to answer your questions honestly. How does the business really work? What's myth and what's reality? Want to know what goes on behind the doors of Herbertstrasse? I'll tell you – unfiltered and direct.

    No secrets. No taboos. No show.

    I answer every question on every tour – honestly, directly, without censorship. No one else does that. I want you to not just see the neighborhood, but understand it.

    KiezSecrets isn't just a tour—it's an encounter with a slice of life that many only know by hearsay. And you're right in the middle of it.

    Sex, Stories und Kiezgeflüster... Die Tour über die ihr noch lange sprecht.
    Shkoon
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    Shkoon

    Shkoon are Thorben Diekmann and Ameen Khayer, a Syrian-German duo that formed in Hamburg in 2015. In their music, Arabic folklore, singing and rap encounter western electronic music. With this danceable mix – Shkoon calls it »musical diplomacy« – the duo is successful worldwide and has been on the road with its »Greater than One« tour between Doha and Toronto, Beirut and Paris since December 2024.

    PERFORMERS

    Shkoon band

    Ameen Kayer vocals, drums

    Thorben Diekmann keyboards, live electronics

    Hassan Al Nour Qanun

    PROGRAM

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    Sierichs Winterzauber

    In the heart of Hamburg's Stadtpark, the winter wonderland of Sierich's Winter Magic welcomes you every Advent weekend from November 16 to December 21, 2025.
    Let yourself be enchanted and experience how the cozy winter Christmas spirit awakens within you during your visit. Sierich's Winter Magic is simply magical and will once again captivate visitors of all ages in 2024, including its children's area.
    Our transparent roofs, plenty of seating with blankets, and heaters guarantee a moment of well-being.

    Santa Claus visits us every Sunday.

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    Simplicity – The Reduction of the Moment

    The photo exhibition “Simplicity” presents a selection of graphic and minimalist black-and-white photographs by Hamburg-based photographer Svensøn. On display are fine art images from the genre of street photography.

    Simplicity – The Reduction of the Moment

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