Nahaufnahme eines Mikrofons auf Bühne mit unscharfem Hintergrund in Konzertatmosphäre.
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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.

    Schneck und Huhn _Katharina Puchalla
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    Schneck und Huhn (ab 6 Jahre)

    Snail prefers to stay at home, enjoys being alone, and observes the world from afar. In contrast to Chicken, who can't wait a day to run off and explore the world and prefers to always be around others.
    One day, Chicken gets lost while getting some fresh air and accidentally meets Snail, who has to leave her house for a moment. Despite their fundamental differences, they nevertheless come together, and Snail helps Chicken find her way back home.
    However, things are anything but easy with the taciturn snail. Why does she speak so little? Why does she constantly withdraw? And what does she do when she's alone?
    But Huhn remains persistent, and both carefully discover each other's world until they finally become friends.
    A piece about the feeling of needing to go out into the world and the feeling of wanting to stay at home, about the space some of us need and the thoughts that fill it. A play about closeness and distance, contact and demarcation. About how we deal with the unfamiliar. About the different ways we approach the world. And the story of an unusual friendship.

    For people with and without visual impairments. In cooperation with the Hamburg Education Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired.

    Theater Brekkekekex | Frank Puchalla & Dorothee de Place

    As part of the 30th anniversary of the mobile children's theater Brekkekekex.

    Supported by the Performing Arts Fund, the Hamburg Cultural Foundation and the Culture & School Project Fund.

    Schneck und Huhn (ab 6 Jahre)
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    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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    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.
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    Sexualitäten Salon

    The Sexualities Salon is a space for exchange, research and understanding.

    A space open to all of us, regardless of age, background, physical condition, or sexual orientation. The program is aimed at women and all people on the trans/intersex/enby spectrum.

    Contents:

    Sexuality affects us all –

    regardless of whether we have sex or not, with whom, how often, why and in what way.

    Sexuality raises questions and releases energies.

    Sexuality can unite, but it can also divide.

    Let us come together and tell each other about our questions and experiences, learn from each other, spin new ideas, open horizons, find the common ground in our differences and the differences in our commonality, build bridges between

    seemingly opposing poles, we move and interact with each other

    and everyone comes into contact with themselves.

    Each evening is dedicated to a topic we are working on and includes a discussion session as well as simple body awareness exercises, meditations or movement sequences.

    The offer is aimed at women and all people from the trans/inter/enby spectrum

    The prerequisites for our meeting are respectful, mindful interactions with one another, and a culture of conversation and encounter characterized by mutual acceptance. We will remain fully clothed throughout the evening. Touching may occur, but is not inherently part of the program.

    You decide for yourself at any time what you feel comfortable with, how much you want to get involved, and where you want to stay out.

    Sexualitäten Salon
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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.

    Sierichs Winterzauber
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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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