Experience culture. Poetry Slam in Hamburg

T.C. Boyle / Ben Becker

T.C. Boyle, multi-award-winning writer and »punk of American literature« presents his new novel »No Way Home«: An evening in which he will talk to the audience about the wrong turns of interpersonal relationships, about God and the (American) world and about literature. He will be joined by Ben Becker as the German reading voice.
T.C. Boyle, known for bestsellers such as »Water Music« and »Blue Skies«, delights his readers worldwide with his subtle humour, his narrative brilliance and his sharp, socially critical eye. »No Way Home« is great literature about obsessive love and human abysses – provocative as usual, literarily gripping and full of surprising twists and turns. An evening with one of the most important voices in contemporary American literature – full of humour, suspense and literary power!

PERFORMERS

Ben Becker reading

T.C. Boyle reading and talk

PROGRAM

T.C. Boyle
No Way Home

Take an 80-minute immersive trip through Hamburg’s chilling city history!

The Dungeons brings together an amazing cast of professional actors, special effects, stages, scenes and awesome rides. Are you ready to discover Hamburg's darkest history?

THE RED FLAGS - stardust in my ears - tour (part 1)

The Red Flags: Loud. Chaotic. Unvarnished.
Between grunge, punk, and alternative rock, The Red Flags do exactly what they love – raw, honest, and unafraid to offend. The four musicians stand for uncompromising authenticity and energetic live shows that range from angry 90-second punk songs to emotional ballads. With songs about sexism, social inequality, mental health, and interpersonal relationships, they process what moves them – directly, creatively, and with a clear stance.

The Wytches Live 2025

The Wytches formed in 2011 after the band members met at music school in Brighton. In their early years, the band tirelessly played every gig they could find and managed to make a name for themselves. They eventually signed record deals with Heavenly Recordings and Partisan (for the US).
Their debut album, "Annabel Dream Reader," was released in 2014, an explosive collection of 10 tracks that seamlessly shift between explosive riffs, smooth surf, furious garage rock, and finely tuned introspection. The combination of visceral energy and haunting themes immediately struck a chord and exposed the band to a whole new audience. They toured the world throughout the year, playing headlining shows and sharing the stage with bands like METZ, Cloud Nothings, Blood Red Shoes, Pixies, and Jamie T.
Since then, The Wytches' discography has expanded to include three more albums and countless EPs. Most recently, the band released their fourth album, "Our Guest Can't Be Named," last year on the cult label Alcopop! Records—a testament to their evolution and consistency.
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These New Puritans: CONCERT

These New Puritans: CONCERT

Tilda Taktvoll & ihr Tierorchester

Tilda Taktvoll & her Animal Orchestra

A family concert for ages 4 and up, where you can listen, sing along, and participate. Featuring music and typical Hamburg sounds in various ensembles and genres—including cello, violin, piano, recorder, guitar, and Orff instruments.

Unfortunately, conductor Tilda Taktvoll arrives in Hamburg not at the Kulturkirche Altona, but in the heart of the city on the Alster. How does she find her way to her animal orchestra and her audience in Altona and the Kulturkirche?

But helpful animals help her in her search and together with Tilda we travel through various Hamburg sights, such as the Elbe, the Michel and the Hamburg Cathedral and the typical sound of the Kulturkirche Altona and its animal orchestra.

A family concert for ages 4 and up, where you can listen, sing along, and participate. Featuring music in various ensembles and genres, including cello, violin, piano, recorder, guitar, and Orff instruments.

And to ensure all the little ones are close enough to enjoy the action and don't miss a thing, there's a large carpeted seating area right in front of the action. Behind it are chairs and benches.

Musicians of the Hamburg Conservatory
Playing time: approx. 45 minutes
For everyone aged 4 and over

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Advance booking: €16.50 (including advance booking fees)
Box office: 19 € (reduced 10 €)

Venue:
Kulturkirche Altona non-profit GmbH
At St. John's Church 22 - 22767 Hamburg
Max-Brauer-Allee / Sternbrücke

The toilets are not barrier-free, but there is a barrier-free side entrance
Drinks & snack service - free seating - the church is heated
Program subject to change

Directions :
At St. John's Church 22 - 22767 Hamburg
Located on Max-Brauer-Allee / Höhe Sternbrücke

6 bus stops in the immediate vicinity (bus lines 3, 15, 115, 183, 20, 25)
3 minutes walk to the S-Bahn station Holstenstrasse (lines S2, S5) or bus 3
4-minute bus ride from & to Altona S-Bahn station (lines S1, S2, S3) with buses 15, 115, 183, 20, 25

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