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.

    Erdbeeren auf Waage
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    perfect? – Dieter Balzer, Rafael de la Rica, Hans Kotter, Jürgen Paas, Yves Rasch, Babak Saed, Willi Siber, Jessi Strixner

    The pursuit of perfection is a universal human endeavour; it describes the desire to achieve the best in everything we do and to avoid mistakes and imperfections. With impressive exhibits and an exciting accompanying programme, the exhibition invites visitors to question their own relationship with perfection. It shows the balance between the desire for perfection and the acceptance of one's own imperfections. ‘The Pursuit of Perfection’ is an invitation to explore the many aspects of this human desire and gain new perspectives on the pursuit of excellence.

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    perfect? – Dieter Balzer, Rafael de la Rica, Hans Kotter, Jürgen Paas, Yves Rasch, Babak Saed, Willi Siber, Jessi Strixner
    Pink Inc
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    Pink Inc @ Schmidt's TIVOLI

    Be a Fruit Loop in a world of Cheerios

    A wave of happiness washes over you as you step through the door, ready to embrace the most colorful night of your life.

    Can you feel the beats from our amazing DJs?

    Which song will set your soul free on the dance floor tonight?

    Together, we shine in the most beautiful colors of the rainbow.

    Pink Inc – your queer party spectacle in Hamburg.

    On our dance floor, it’s all about YOU, Queersoul, just as wonderful as you are!

    Love is love, and life is a party – so let’s dance and be free, sweetheart!

    Tickets available online or at the door.

    For Queers For Friends For Party Lovers

    Pink Inc @ Schmidt's TIVOLI
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    Pinocchios Abenteuer

    Premiere: November 8, 2025 Family play with music based on the book by Carlo Collodi Adapted by Marius Adam Recommended for ages 6 and up

    Pinocchios Abenteuer
    Cascadas

    Próxima Vox

    Line Up: Box Office Only!


    Already a tradition: Since 2017, Proxima Vox have been playing their catchy, powerful rock-pop with German lyrics at Cascadas between the years. In addition to their own songs, they also occasionally play cover songs. Prepare to be surprised.

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    Próxima Vox
    Buch-Bingo mit Gewinnpreis
    © Falk von Traubenberg

    Rätseln im Januar

    Test your knowledge!

    The January quiz at the Jenfelder Au library will really make you think.

    Rely on your knowledge or look up the answers in the books on site.

     

    Rätseln im Januar
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    © Stefan Nagott / Karl-Heinz Westerholt

    RUDOLPH - Exhibition@Nikolaus

    Dear friends of art, media and design,

    The Pure Photography and popstreet.shop galleries cordially invite you to the opening of their joint exhibition RUDOLPH from 6 December 2025 to 31 January 2026 at Marktstraße 133 in Hamburg's Karoviertel district.

    The Pure Photography gallery is showing the fascinating series by Hamburg photographer Marco Voß: H0 figures artfully arranged in everyday scenes — sometimes humorous, sometimes poetic, often astonishingly realistic.

    Photographer and media artist Heike Baltruweit presents and reflects on painterly and graphic aspects and excerpts from architecture and urban environments in her consistently unedited photographs.

    The popstreet.shop gallery presents a diverse programme of works and different approaches by various artists from pop art, street art, printing and antiquarianism.

    What can you expect? Great art, stimulating conversations, mulled wine, a raffle and homemade biscuits.

    Come along — with or without a red nose. We look forward to seeing you!

    Opening: Saturday, 6 December '25, 5 to 9 p.m.

    Exhibition: until 31 January 2026,

    open: Wednesdays to Saturdays, 12 noon to 6 p.m. (except public holidays)

    Free admission

    WHERE?

    Galerie Pure Photography & Galerie popstreet.shop

    Marktstraße 133

    20357 Hamburg (Karoviertel)

    U2 Messehallen / U3 Feldstraße / S-Sternschanze

    RUDOLPH - Exhibition@Nikolaus

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