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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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    St. Pauli Nachtmarkt

    St. Pauli Night Market – The weekly market in the heart of the Reeperbahn

    The St. Pauli Night Market is no ordinary weekly market. Located right in the heart of the Reeperbahn on Spielbudenplatz, its late opening hours reflect not only the unique atmosphere but also the general shopping habits of our time.

    This isn't just a place to do your weekly shopping at local shops; it's also a meeting point every Wednesday after work, where people gather to enjoy a delicious meal together. During the summer months, the container bars in the beer garden on Spielbudenplatz serve visitors refreshing drinks. And from April onwards, there are daily live concerts on the small stage. Best of all: admission is free!

    St. Pauli Nachtmarkt
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    St. Pauli unvergessen - Reliquien der Reeperbahn

    Join the creators of the "Museum without Walls" to explore rare artifacts from the history of the Reeperbahn, scattered throughout the district. Experience St. Pauli up close.

    This tour is part of the "Places of Things" project and a walking tour through the "Museum Without Walls." It leads to historically significant objects in unusual locations. In the bar and the garage, at the hairdresser's or in front of the "red-light district" window; everywhere there are things to discover that tell a story – and on this tour, they are brought to life: A set of cutlery bridges the gap to the "Roaring Twenties," a tea service to a famous prostitute. Germany's most famous gas station sign becomes a "panoramic window" into Hamburg's urban planning from the 1940s to the present day, and ten centimeters of wood become witnesses to a world-renowned musical career. The tour begins with refreshments (non-alcoholic) at the 1a-Bar in the ARCOTEL Onyx – precisely where the "Trichter" entertainment venue marked the entrance to the Reeperbahn for around 130 years. On display are: an original Höpfner bass guitar from Paul McCartney and other Beatles memorabilia, original erotic advertising panels by local artist Erwin Ross, who also painted the entrance scene to the "Zur Ritze" bar, the Mona Lisa of the Reeperbahn - "DOMENICA" the painting by Donna Sani Sue, an original painting by Klaus Barkowsky, known as the pimp of the century "The Handsome Klaus".

    St. Pauli unvergessen - Reliquien der Reeperbahn
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    Summer in the Park

    “Summer in the Park” has been held annually in Harburg City Park since 2018. The aim of the event is to promote culture and integration in Harburg while showcasing the diversity of the local cultural scene.

    The open-air stage serves as a special venue with a unique atmosphere: its design and surrounding greenery create exceptional acoustics, while the stage roof allows performances to take place անկախ of the weather.

    At the heart of the summer event are culture, art, and music, as well as opportunities for people of different ages, nationalities, and backgrounds to meet and connect. At the same time, the event invites visitors to experience nature more consciously.

    “Summer in the Park” highlights the wide range of cultural offerings in Harburg and reflects the district’s vibrant diversity. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend. A safe space is created where people treat each other with respect and refrain from judgment—in line with a consistently implemented feel-good policy.

    Summer in the Park
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    Technik an Bord der PEKING

    Special technical tour of winches, rigging and ship construction.The four-masted barque PEKING uses three fully rigged masts and a schooner-rigged mizzen mast. How the weather was weathered with the help of brass and fall winches and further details of the technology on board the PEKING are explained on this tour every fourth Sunday of the month.HOW TO GET YOUR TICKETPlease select the available start time from the calendar below.Up to four people can be registered per booking.HOW THE TOURS WORKPlease report to the ticket booth directly in front of the PEKING 15 minutes before the tour begins.The PEKING is currently not barrier-free. People with limited mobility are therefore not recommended to take part in the tours. Walkers, wheelchairs, prams, buggies, etc. cannot be taken on board.Sturdy shoes must be worn on the tours.Cost: 15 euros (including a visit to the port museum). Participation is free for children and young people under 18 years of age, but registration is required. The number of participants per tour is limited to 15 people. For safety reasons, only people with a height of 1.20 m or more are allowed to participate.

    Technik an Bord der PEKING
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    Töpferstube - Große Wallanlagen

    June 2 – August 28 · Tue. to Fri. from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

    Free entry · no registration required ·

    Recommended age: 5 years and up

    Last entry from 5:00 PM onwards, to give the children enough time for the activities.

    Under guidance, children can create wonderful things, fantasy figures, or classic little works of art using clay and paint, giving free rein to their creativity. Enthusiasm and creativity are all that's needed. Donations are welcome.

    Venue: Great Walls / Glacischaussee side next to the mini-golf course

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    If you would like to collect your artwork, please contact us by email at:
    plantenunblomen@hamburg-mitte.hamburg.de

    or by phone at:
    040 428 544723

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    Culture, street festivals & concerts Events in Hamburg

    Whether it's art, music or theatre - experience the Hamburg you want to see. You'll find events with your favourite artist on the date you want! Experience the cultural diversity of Hamburg's cultural scene and the many events here and in the metropolitan region.

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    An evening full of emotions Musicals & Shows

    Experience the musical capital of Hamburg! Whether it's Disney's long-running success THE KING OF THE LIONS, moving musicals such as & JULIA - The Pop Musical or hilarious shows on the Reeperbahn - there's something for all ages and tastes here.

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    Festivals & Street Fairs

    Parks or industrial zones are transformed into festival sites; side-streets invite you to come to highly diverse street festivals.

    Festivals & Street Fairs

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