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.

    Begrüßung am Start und Erklärung der Lauf/Walk-Strecke
    © Ralph Behrens

    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!

    parkrun Krupunder See
    Was gibt's neues auf der Baustelle
    © Marlene Hoberger

    Parkspaziergang – Was gibt’s Neues auf der Baustelle?

    Park manager Sören Stein provides information on current developments in the project to close the gap in Wilhelmsburg Island Park, with a special focus on the opening of waterways and the construction of bridges.

    Registration: wilhelmsburgerinselpark@hamburg-mitte.hamburg.de

    The event is free of charge.

    Parkspaziergang – Was gibt’s Neues auf der Baustelle?
    PEKING und Salpeterhandel
    © Stiftung Historische Museen Hamburg - Archiv Sloman

    PEKING und Salpeterhandel

    The PEKING was designed to transport saltpeter. This mineral was mined in the Atacama Desert, one of the driest regions on Earth with extreme temperature fluctuations. It served both as fertilizer and for the production of explosives. The approximately 60-minute tour offers insights into the harsh working conditions of both saltpeter mining and loading the "white gold" onto the ship and takes place every first Sunday of the month. HOW TO GET YOUR TICKET Please book a ticket via our online shop. Please ensure that you have selected your desired date and time. Up to six people can be registered per booking. If the message "Few tickets" is displayed, fewer than six tickets are available. For questions regarding booking, please contact: buchungsvorgang@deham.shmh.de ABOUT THE TOURS Please report to the guardhouse directly in front of the PEKING 15 minutes before the tour begins. The PEKING is not currently wheelchair accessible. Participation in the tours is not recommended for people with limited mobility. Walkers, wheelchairs, strollers, buggies, and similar items cannot be brought along. Sturdy footwear is required for the tours. Flip-flops, slippers, pumps, and similar footwear are not permitted. As the tours also take place outdoors on the deck of the PEKING, please remember to bring weatherproof clothing and/or sun protection. Cost: €15 (including admission to the harbor museum). Participation is free for children and young people under 18, but registration is required. The number of participants per tour is limited to 15 people. For safety reasons, only people taller than 1.20 m (4 ft 3 in) may participate.

    PEKING und Salpeterhandel
    PEKING-Führung
    © Stiftung Historische Museen Hamburg - Sinje Hasheider

    PEKING-Führung

    Get your tickets for the tours on board the PEKING.The guided tours on the historic four-masted barque take place Mondays, Wednesdays to Fridays (10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.) and Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays (10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) and last around 60 minutes.Please select the available start time in 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 not currently wheelchair accessible. People with limited mobility are therefore not recommended to take part in the tours. Walkers, wheelchairs, strollers, buggies, etc. cannot be taken on board.Sturdy shoes must be worn on the tours.Cost: 15 euros (including a visit to the harbor 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. BOOK AN APPOINTMENT

    PEKING-Führung
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    © Hans Hansen, Detail aus o. T. (Objektiv), für Nikon, 1985, Hans Hansen

    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
    Pink Inc
    © WunderBar Hamburg

    Pink Inc @ Café Schöne Aussichten

    PINK INC – Hamburg’s biggest queer party for queers & friends

    THE highlight in Hamburg

    Once a month, Hamburg’s queer community comes together to celebrate at PINK INC. Expect a rotating selection of exciting venues, nationally and internationally known DJs from the scene, and music ranging from Pop, Charts & House to RnB & Latin. From current hits to iconic classics everyone knows and loves.

    Get ready for diverse themed parties, loads of drag power, and stunning live shows

    You want to meet new people, have an amazing night with your friends, just dance your heart out, maybe meet the love of your life — or simply enjoy a casual date? Everything is possible

    Your highlights at a glance

    • Hamburg’s biggest queer party – since 2006

    • Well-known top DJs

    • Multiple floors in changing locations

    • Pop / Charts / House / RnB / and more

    • Live shows by various artists

    • Welcome shots

    • Atmospheric decoration

    • Card & cash payment available

    • Online tickets & box office

    For detailed info and the acts of each event, check out the event page ℹ️

    Love is love and life is a party – so

    let’s dance and be free, sweetheart!

    Pink Inc @ Café Schöne Aussichten

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    © www.mediaserver.hamburg.de / Hinrich Carstensen

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