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.

    Jedermann Reloaded
    © Valerie Vollhofer

    Jedermann Reloaded

    Philipp Hochmair is performing his acclaimed work »Jedermann Reloaded« for the first time at the Elbphilharmonie, transforming the concert hall into an electrifying theatrical space that blends a rock concert with an existential psychological drama.

    Please note:This event will be held in German.

    PERFORMERS

    Philipp Hochmair narrator

    Die Elektrohand Gottes band

    PROGRAM

    Jedermann Reloaded

     

    Jedermann Reloaded
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    © SHMH, Sinje Hasheider

    Jenisch Haus

    Please note: It is possible that an event has been cancelled but is still listed on this website. For the latest information about cancelations or postponements please check the organizer’s website.

    The Jenisch House is the former manor of the Hamburg Senator Martin Johann Jenisch (1793-1857).

    Jenisch Haus
    Jeremias & Ensemble
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    Jeremias & Ensemble

    Jeremias has proven time and again that they have a deep affinity for classical music—even in the past, the four members regularly incorporated classical instruments into their live performances to add an ethereal dimension to their songs: They wrote rich arrangements for grand piano, wind, and string instruments, which were performed on stage alongside the band by musician friends.



    In October 2026, the band will fulfill a dream as they embark on the »Jeremias & Ensemble 2026« tour, accompanied by piano, trumpet, cello, trombone, violin, and viola. These impressive interpretations of Jeremias’ songs exude a truly magical glow and offer a truly extraordinary auditory experience. These exclusive shows are absolute goosebump-inducing highlights and guarantee a sensational listening experience against an impressive backdrop.

    Jeremias never stand still—the indie-pop band from Hanover quickly rose to the top of the German music scene and has placed each of its four albums on the charts. In 2025, the band celebrated its biggest tour to date with its first arena shows, thrilling audiences with a production on an international level. Whether live or on record, singer Jeremias Heimbach’s lyrics effortlessly touch fans’ hearts because they express with poetic authenticity everything that would otherwise remain between the lines. The band’s exceptional musicality and captivating stage presence have earned them numerous significant collaborations, such as stadium concerts with Herbert Grönemeyer. The »Jeremias & Ensemble 2026« tour is now another milestone.

    PERFORMERS

    JEREMIAS band

    Jeremias & Ensemble
    Das Ernst Barlach Haus während der Ausstellung »Tony Cragg. Against the grain« im Sommer 2012
    © © Tony Cragg, photo: Andreas Weiss

    JOACHIM RINGELNATZ

    Heute eröffnen wir die Ausstellung mit Gemälden von Joachim Ringelnatz. Sie sind herzlich eingeladen! Der Eintritt ist bis 13 Uhr frei. Nach einer kurzen Begrüßung durch Karsten Müller sprechen Erika Fischer (Joachim-Ringelnatz-Museum, Cuxhaven) und die Ausstellungskuratoren Ulrich Luckhardt und Dagmar Lott. Einladungskarte

    JOACHIM RINGELNATZ

    K3 MOVEMENT CLASS

    The K3 Movement Class gives dance enthusiasts of all ages an insight into different movement and dance methods. Twice a month, K3 Movement Class offers the opportunity to dance under the guidance of experienced choreographers and dance facilitators. The focus is on the joy of movement and exploring one's own body. Above all, there is dancing, dancing, dancing!

    no previous experience required

    14.10.26 | Miller de Nobili |Choreographic Tools
    19.10.26
    | Jule Fuchs | Bounce. Groove. Swing. 
    20.10.26 | Vanessa Konzok | Ballet inspired movement
    20.10.26 |
    Larissa Potapov | Dynamic Balance
    21.10.26 | Patricia Carolin Mai | Mai:Company
    21.10.26 |
    Patricia Carolin Mai | Mai:Company
    22.10.26 |
    Foxy | Like water
    22.10.26 |
    Vic | Breaking
    26.10.26 |
    Fanni Schack | Physical Dance Journey
    27.10.26 |
    Kirill Berezovski | Grooves & Flow
    29.10.26 |
    Marino Ariza | This is not a Salsa Class
    30.10.26 |
    Maria Mercedes Flores Mujica | Somatic Booty Shaking *
    11.11.26 |
    Chanel | Hip-Hop Choreographie
    20.11.26 |
    Mona Farivar | Storytelling in Movement
    25.11.26 |
    Luciano Baptiste | How to find your entry point?
    09.12.26 |
    Mark Christoph Klee | Crescendo

    *
    After the Movement Class on October 30, Maria Mercedes Flores Mujica and DJ Feminasty invite everyone to come dance. Come on by.

    Good to know: Find all the information you need about getting there, accessibility and facilities on our WIESE page.

    K3 MOVEMENT CLASS
    so soft and the sun - Jascha Viehstädt © Takaya Kobayashi (9)

    KOHKS

    KOHKS | 2 MATERIALS 1 NAME, HAMBURG'S ENERGY
    wirvier collective (Hamburg), Colectivo Teatral Luz de Luna (Bogotá)

    Club Energía invites you on an all-inclusive trip. Through the Port of Hamburg to the El Cerrejón coal mine in La Guajira, northern Colombia. Across Colombia's coca plantations and finally into the vibrant nightlife of a major German city in summer. Cocaine, coal, capital. How do you get fired up?

    Millions of tons of coal leave northern Colombia on large ships to supply Germany's coal-fired power plants with energy. Thousands of Hamburg residents snort what Colombian farmers have produced for them daily: coke. Two energy kicks, one name.

    A performative harbor tour awaits you, taking you along retraced coke routes to the coal port, ultimately leading you to the depths of scenic bass tones in the Hafenklang club. Global dependencies, the sacred coca plant, indigenous culture, colonization and displacement, as well as crime and activism. A story of a failed coal phase-out and energetic parties in the tension between activism and hedonism.
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    Dates:
    Fri. 21.8.26, 19:00 | Premiere
    Sat. 22.8.26, 15:00
    Sun. 23.8.26, 18:00
    Tue. 25.8.26, 19:00
    Wed. 26.8.26, 19:00
    Thurs. 27.8.26, 19:00
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    Duration: approx. 180 minutes, including intermission
    Language: German, Spanish


    Start: Meeting point at the Hafentor pier | St. Pauli Landungsbrücken
    Destination: Hafenklang | Große Elbstraße 84

    TRIGGER: Addiction/Cocaine addiction
    CONTENT NOTE: Strobe lights and loud music in the harbor setting

    ACCESSIBILITY: The harbor tour takes place on a barge and has some barriers. If you are a wheelchair user or have any other questions regarding accessibility, please contact us in advance at wirvier.produktion@outlook.de – we will then work together to find the best way to make participation possible.
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    Concept and performance: wirvier Kollektiv (Valerie Usov, Paula Jütting, Farina Jäger-Stabenow, Lionel Tomm, Carlos Andrés Rico) and Colectivo Teatral Luz de Luna / Costume and stage design: Janina Capelle / Video: Diana Sánchez / Artistic collaboration: Hafengruppe Hamburg and Colombia Solidaria / Graphic design: Fanny Pokrandt / Production: Antonia Rehfueß
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    Funded by the Performing Arts Fund with resources from the Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media, by the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, Authority for Culture and Media, and by international cultural exchange funds. Also supported by the Attveta Foundation Hamburg, the Claussen-Simon Foundation, and the rehearsal space funding of the DfdK Hamburg.

    KOHKS

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