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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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    Disneys DER KÖNIG DER LÖWEN

    Disney's THE LION KING is much more than a musical, it is a work of stage art, a creative firework of emotions. The exceptional production enchants with breathtaking masks, fantastic costumes and unforgettable sounds - a mixture of pop music by Sir Elton John and original African rhythms. Julie Taymor created a completely independent stage work from the successful Disney animated film. The successful production has thrilled audiences and critics around the world since its premiere in New York in 1997 and has received over 70 international awards. Since 2001, Disney's THE LION KING has been breaking all visitor records in Hamburg, the only German venue, with 14 million guests.

    Disney's THE LION KING tells the story of the lion king Simba with brilliant creativity and is a fable about the eternal circle of life: It's about fears and happiness, love and responsibility towards others, growing up and the search for your own place in life. Disney's THE LION KING takes you on a journey to the colorful world of Africa.

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    Disneys Musical TARZAN

    Disney's musical TARZAN - The musical comeback in Hamburg

    From autumn 2025, Disney's musical TARZAN will return to Hamburg for a year. This means the success story is entering the next round. It all began in Hamburg in 2008 with the big European premiere. Since then, over 5 million guests in Germany have seen Disney's musical TARZAN.

    Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Disney's musical TARZAN! Experience impressive stage and lighting effects, breathtaking choreography and spectacular aerial acrobatics that bring the wonders of the jungle to life. The unforgettable music by Phil Collins, known from the Disney film, gives you goosebumps and brings hits like "You'll be in my heart" to the stage.

    Disneys Musical TARZAN
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    DJ Energy Hamburg

    ENERGY is partnering with HafenSport on all three days. On Friday and Saturday evenings, there will be DJ sets that will transform the HafenSport area into a real party zone.

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    DJ Leona London

    On Friday at 9 pm, DJ Leona London will show you how her unique blend of queer pop, mixed with an extra dose of good vibes, will magically draw you to the dance floor. Let yourself be swept away, celebrate the gateway to the world, and feel the vibrant energy of a special night in Hamburg's harbor. When was the last time you truly lost yourself in the rhythm?

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    DJ Pauli

    Dance yourself free with DJ Pauli! He'll blend the best pop anthems with driving house beats just for you. Feel the rhythm, let the energy grab you, and make the dance floor shake. Just let go of the beat and lose yourself in it – it's high time you celebrated life properly again.

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    DJ Topic (Elbe in Concert)

    On Saturday evening, your course is set: on the floating Elbe stage, you’ll experience a magical celebration that unites Hamburg with the world. An international live show with spectacular music acts and performances awaits you.

    DJ and producer Topic brings you international hits as part of Elbe in Concert: From Hamburg's Harbour to the World! His electronic sounds will propel you like a steady beat from the depths of the oceans.

    Each of our live acts performs approximately two to four songs and is on stage for around ten minutes. You can expect not just ordinary individual concerts, but a unique overall experience with many musical highlights.

    We have even more in store for you: On our Instagram channel @hafengeburtstaghamburg, we'll be announcing all the live acts bit by bit – including the main acts on both evenings. Click through and get your hands on the Elbe in Concert highlights, fresh off the press and exclusive.

    Please note that start times may vary slightly due to the overall production—subject to change.
     

    DJ Topic (Elbe in Concert)

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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.

    Events in Hamburg
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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.

    Musicals & Shows
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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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