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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.

    Verdi: Messa da Requiem / Gianandrea Noseda
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    Verdi: Messa da Requiem / Gianandrea Noseda

    What better way to kick off Holy Week than with a spectacular performance of Verdi’s Requiem? Star conductor Gianandrea Noseda and the Zurich Opera Orchestra are a well-rehearsed team in the orchestra pit, and use their instinctive feel for dramatic situations to help this operatic work achieve its full impact. They are supported not only by a large choir, but also by a line-up of top-drawer international soloists.

    PERFORMERS

    Orchester der Oper Zürich orchestra

    Chor der Oper Zürich choir

    Marina Rebeka soprano

    Agnieszka Rehlis mezzo-soprano

    Joseph Calleja tenor

    Alexander Vinogradov bass

    Gianandrea Noseda conductor

    PROGRAM

    Giuseppe Verdi
    Messa da Requiem

    Verdi: Messa da Requiem / Gianandrea Noseda
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    Visual Narratives — Art from the Autism Spectrum

    The exhibition *Visual Narratives — Art from the Autism Spectrum* brings together eight artists whose works emerge from the diverse experiences of neurodivergent perception. It will open on April 2, 2026 (World Autism Awareness Day) at the Pashmin Art Gallery in Hamburg and is organized in cooperation with the AKKU Association—Autism, Art, and Culture.

    The works showcase a wide range of artistic expressions—from figurative and symbolic representations to abstract structures and imaginative visual worlds. What they share is an intense, personal engagement with form, color, and space, as well as a special sensitivity to perception and emotion.

    The exhibition views autism not as a limitation, but as a starting point for new perspectives. It invites visitors to view the works as independent artistic statements and to discover the diversity of neurodivergent creativity.

    Dates: April 2–30, 2026

    Visual Narratives — Art from the Autism Spectrum
    Vorlesen für Kinder
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    Vorlesen für Kinder

    Every Thursday from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm, children are read to in the library in cooperation with Lesewelt Hamburg eV .

    All children between the ages of 4 and 10 are warmly invited. Admission is free.

    Vorlesen für Kinder
    Vorlesen für Kinder
    © Falk von Traubenberg

    Vorlesen für Kinder

    Every Thursday from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm, children are read to in the library in cooperation with Lesewelt Hamburg eV .

    All children between the ages of 4 and 10 are warmly invited. Admission is free.

    Vorlesen für Kinder
    Vorlesen für Kinder
    © Falk von Traubenberg

    Vorlesen für Kinder

    In cooperation with Lesewelt Hamburg e. V., readings are held every Thursday from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm in our library.

    All children between 4 and 10 years old are cordially invited to choose a book and have it read to them.

    Vorlesen für Kinder
    Vorlesen für Kinder
    © Falk von Traubenberg

    Vorlesen für Kinder

    In cooperation with Lesewelt Hamburg e. V., readings are held every Thursday from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm in our library.

    All children between 4 and 10 years old are cordially invited to choose a book and have it read to them.

    Vorlesen für Kinder

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