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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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    ENERGY goes Harbour Pride: ALPAKABUDDY

    ENERGY goes Harbour Pride – and you're in, right? The Radio ENERGY team will guide you through the day before ALPAKABUDDY takes over the DJ decks for the grand finale on Saturday at 9:30 pm. Get ready for a fantastic party with the best hits of the 90s and 2000s. Dance along, sing along, and experience pure nostalgia in the beautiful harbor setting.

    ENERGY goes Harbour Pride: ALPAKABUDDY
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    Enjoyment, live music & special moments – Altona Fish Auction Hall

    Experience the legendary Altona Fish Auction Hall right on the Elbe River: For Hamburg's Port Anniversary, this historic venue opens its doors every day and invites you to linger. Enjoy a diverse program of live music on stage while you sample street food and drinks from the food trucks and beer wagon. Find a nice spot and spend a convivial time in a truly special harbor atmosphere.

    Enjoyment, live music & special moments – Altona Fish Auction Hall
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    Entdeckungstour im Gänge-Viertel und am Großneumarkt

    The Gängeviertel once stretched from the harbor to Neustadt and deep into the city center. Working-class families in particular were at home here. Only a very small part of this quarter is still preserved and the subject of diverse discussions. Our tour not only extends to these houses, but also includes the surrounding area up to the Großneumarkt. The colorful story of this old piece of Hamburg, many anecdotes and contrasts come to life again.

    Entdeckungstour im Gänge-Viertel und am Großneumarkt
    Etta Scollo Trio / Eva Mattes
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    Etta Scollo Trio / Eva Mattes

    On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the death of the great German-Jewish poet Mascha Kaléko, Etta Scollo and Eva Mattes, together with the Etta Scollo Trio, are dedicating themselves to an extraordinary stage project combining music, poetry and memory. Entitled »Nirgendland« (Nowhere Land), the evening brings Kaléko’s subtle melancholy, humour and linguistic precision to life in a new way.

    Please note: This event takes place in German.



    Mascha Kaléko was considered the voice of an entire generation. She became famous overnight in the Berlin coffee houses of the 1930s with her »Lyrisches Stenogrammheft« (Lyric Shorthand Notebook) – her poems reflect the attitude to life in the big city, both astute and delicate. After fleeing the Nazis, she lived in exile in New York and later in Jerusalem. Her texts tell of uprooting, belonging and the search for home – themes that seem more relevant today than ever. »Wherever I travel, I go to nowhere«, she writes in one of her poems – a line that gives the evening its title.

    PERFORMERS

    Etta Scollo Trio trio

    Etta Scollo guitar, vocals

    Tara Baumann clarinet

    Susanne Paul violoncello

    Eva Mattes reading

    Etta Scollo Trio / Eva Mattes
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    Exhibition and opening >>IM NORDEN

    The painters Viola Lang and Bettina Bick, true northerners at heart, got to know and appreciate each other in the Hamburg art scene, not least because of the related themes of their work.

    In the exhibition ‘Im Norden’ (In the North), they now come together, the myths and legends, the wind from the north-west and the wide horizons.

    Both artists work predominantly in acrylic.

    However, graphics and mixed media are also on display.

    From 19 April to 28 June, interested art lovers can immerse themselves in the landscapes and animal worlds of northern Germany, complemented by an excursion into Viola Lang's still lifes and Bettina Bick's portrait paintings.

    http://bick-art.de/ https://www.violang.de/

    Exhibition and opening >>IM NORDEN
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    F.C. Gundlach You'll Never Watch Alone

    F.C. Gundlach has become famous for his fashion photography and, through his diverse alliances, a key figure in the history of photography. On the occasion of his 100th birthday, the Bucerius Kunst Forum shows his iconic images, as well as previously unreleased prints and never-before-seen colour prints. 

    F.C. Gundlach You'll Never Watch Alone

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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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