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.

    One Night of Taylor
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    One Night of Taylor

    Erleben Sie One Night of Taylor 2026 live in der Barclays Arena. Sichern Sie sich Ihre VIP Tickets.

    Die Tribute-Show zu Ehren von Taylor Swift bringt ausgewählte Songs der international bekannten Sängerin live auf die Bühne. Im Mittelpunkt steht die Künstlerin XENNA, die mit Gesang, Kostümen und Choreografien durch verschiedene musikalische Phasen von Taylor Swifts Karriere führt.

    Das Programm umfasst bekannte Titel wie „Love Story“, „Blank Space“ und „Shake It Off“ und wird von einer Tanzcrew begleitet. Die Show ist für ein breites Publikum konzipiert und bietet Fans aller Altersgruppen die Möglichkeit, die Musik von Taylor Swift in einem neuen Rahmen zu erleben.

    Neben der Musik legt die Produktion Wert auf visuelle Elemente wie Bühnenoutfits und Bewegungsabläufe, die an frühere Tourneen und Auftritte erinnern. Damit richtet sich die Show sowohl an langjährige Anhängerinnen und Anhänger als auch an alle, die sich für moderne Popmusik interessieren.

    Mit einer Kombination aus Gesang, Tanz und visuellen Elementen möchte die Veranstaltung ein gemeinsames Konzerterlebnis schaffen. Freundeskreise, Familien und Musikbegeisterte finden hier die Gelegenheit, sich gemeinsam an den Songs und der Atmosphäre der Show zu erfreuen.

    One Night of Taylor
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    Only the Illusion Counts

    In this special magic show, everything revolves around the subtle art of deception. With wit, charm, and precise performance, Wittus Witt, Germany's renowned magician leads his audience to the boundary between reality and illusion. He reveals nothing—yet everything seems obvious. An evening that proves: truth is a matter of perspective. What counts is what becomes visible in the illusion.

    The Zauber-Salon is located inside the Bellachini Museum, Germany’s only cultural history museum dedicated to the art of magic. Evening guests are welcome to visit the museum from 7:15 p.m. at no extra charge.

    Only the Illusion Counts
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    Panoptikum - Wax Museum

    Fascination between wax and reality A selfie with pop star Adele, the Queen and Angela Merkel? That is possible, in the Panoptikum in Hamburg. The Panoptikum in Hamburg St. Pauli was founded in 1879, making it the oldest Wax museum in Germany. The Faerber family has carried on this tradition for five generations - with dedication, care and great attention to detail. Because: Similarity to the original is no coincidence. But true art. Visitors experience this very special art on over 700 m² of exhibition space. The Panoptikum is a fascinating world of wax, in which reality and fantasy merge with each other. Currently more than 120 personalities from art and culture, sport and politics, society and history are shown - including many celebrities and real megastars. The best thing: The stars and starlets are not photo-shy at all and wait patiently for photos from the private paparazzi. Photography is in the exhibition expressly permitted, after all, selfies with the wax figures belong to everyones visit of the Panoptikum! In addition to current personalities such as singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran, singer Helene Fischer, US President Donald Trump and Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie, local celebrities such as Olivia Jones will also be present. Additionally, historical figures such as Henry VIII, Albert Einstein and Friedrich von Schiller are shown. A horror scene and a medical-anatomical cabinet complete the collection. The visit to the Panopticon lasts 45 to 60 minutes. A free audioguide provides visitors with information about the wax works on display in German and English. Admission times Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m Saturday 10 a.m. – 10 p.m Sunday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m Panopticon | Spielbudenplatz 3 | 20359 Hamburg Telephone 040 31 03 17 | Fax 040 51 29 63 | info@panoptikum.de | www.panoptikum.de

    Panoptikum - Wax Museum
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    parkrun Krupunder See

    Krupunder See parkrun – Run, Walk, Volunteer, Connect!

    Every Saturday at 9:00 AM, runners, walkers, and fitness enthusiasts gather at Krupunder See parkrun. It’s not about competition or best times – it’s about movement, community, and fun. Whether you’re fast, slow, or somewhere in between – everyone is welcome!

    What makes it special? You can’t finish last! Our tail walker ensures that no one is left behind, and every participant is celebrated – whether you finish in under 20 minutes or enjoy a relaxed walk.

    With official timing! Your run or walk is recorded so you can track your progress if you want. Your time is posted online, allowing you to compare it with previous runs.

    Part of a global community! parkrun takes place worldwide – from Hamburg to Sydney. With just one registration, you can join any event and meet new people wherever you go.

    You don’t have to run to be part of it! You can also help as a volunteer, cheer on others, or simply enjoy the friendly atmosphere.

    When? Every Saturday, 9:00 AM

    Where? Krupunder See, Halstenbek

    Info & Registration: Sign up here!

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    Photo: Hans Hansen

    With the exhibition “Photo: Hans Hansen”, the MK&G is devoting a large-scale retrospective to one of the leading photographers in post-war Germany. From 17 April to 1 November 2026, viewers will be able to discover around 220 iconic photographs from a career spanning over six decades. In international ad campaigns for companies including Lufthansa, Nikon, Volkswagen and Erco, Hans Hansen revolutionised product photography starting in the 1960s with images that would shape the collective visual memory of entire generations. Complementing examples from these campaigns are images created in close collaboration with designers such as Tapio Wirkkala. Publications, sketches and archival material as well as selected objects from Hansen’s own private collection provide deeper insights into his world. His most recent series, “Analog” (2024), also highlights Hansen’s distinctive clean-cut and minimalist visual language.

    While the world outside the photographer’s studio has been constantly changing over the past 60 years, inside, an unvarying order prevails: A place for everything and everything in its place. In his “still lifes”, Hansen reduces objects to their essence, arranging, breaking down and structuring their shapes, colours and materials. In his photos, they take on a timeless air. One of the best-known examples is the photograph of a Volkswagen Golf (1988) that has been dismantled into some 7,000 individual parts.

    Hansen’s works bear an unmistakable signature, focusing the gaze with radical clarity on the everyday world of things and design. At the same time, the photographer continually searches for new pictorial solutions. Light and shadow, composition and perspective are the central parameters and elementary means with which he calls into question the very nature of photography.

    Photo: Hans Hansen
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    Pink Floyd – Dark Side of the Moon

    50 years of »The Dark Side of the Moon«: Pink Floyd’s best-selling album with the original tour members! »Great Gig in the Sky«, »Money«, »Us and Them«, »Time« – songs that created a timeless soundscape that redefined rock music. Unique and haunting melodies, profound lyrics, and a breathtaking light and laser show put Pink Floyd’s magnum opus in a new light. The show will be presented by a special star guest.

    Pink Floyd – Dark Side of the Moon

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