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.

    Levin Liam
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    Levin Liam

    Levin Liam is one of the most distinctive voices on the German music scene. The Hamburg-based musician, producer and songwriter has created a sound universe that feels familiar yet defies categorisation. His music transcends fixed categories – oscillating between nostalgia and the present, lightness and depth. With the »Levin Liam Leaks« EPs and his debut album »Gesicht verlieren« (Losing Face), he has established himself as a unique voice: vulnerable, honest and with the rare gift of capturing the fleeting.

    Live, Levin Liam comes across as immediate and approachable. Between quiet, almost fragile moments and driving beats, a tension arises that captivates the audience from the very first second. An atmosphere that changes but always remains genuine. Levin Liam doesn’t follow any trends, formulas or patterns. His music is born out of emotion, intuition and an uncompromising sense of authenticity, and that’s exactly what makes it so special.

    PERFORMERS

    Levin Liam singer-songwriter

    Levin Liam
    Luks 70s night
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    Luk's 70s Night

    Platform shoes on, flared pants out — it’s Luk’s 70’s Night!

    Every first Tuesday of the month, we’re turning back time at WunderBar with nothing but the very best of the 70s on the speakers

    Expect homemade fruit punch, creamy eggnog (yes, really ) and some beautifully chaotic classic games:

    Chinese Whispers for guaranteed laughs,

    Connect Four — and if you win, you win a shot

    Whether you’re a disco queen, a funk lover or just here for the punch, this night is all about good vibes, big moves and pure retro joy

    Let’s celebrate a night full of glitter, groove and throwback magic

    Peace, love & party

    Luk's 70s Night
    Malen, Basteln, Werkeln!
    © Ulrich Perrey

    Malen, Basteln, Werkeln!

    Be creative together! In the Open Studio, young and old can imaginatively try out their own artistic paths and gain new perspectives on art under guidance.

    Malen, Basteln, Werkeln!
    VA_theater36
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    märchen. traum. los - theater 36

    Theater 36 – Performing Arts Inclusive: Fairy Tale. Dream. Let's Go

    The longing to belong, to a family, to a community, to be part of society as one truly is, is deeply rooted in all of us. But what if one has to remain unrecognized and deny one's true self?
    Representing many on the margins or outside, the play by theater 36 searches for answers and ways to finally bring back the sparkle in people's eyes and tells a parable:

    Fairies live among us. But no one has believed in them for so long. To avoid being laughed at or having the "white coat" imposed upon them, they practically vegetate in hiding. To escape their depression and regain their strength, they come together for a workshop. As it turns out, a prerequisite for good ideas is a deep, restorative sleep. But the impromptu sleep lab unexpectedly spirals completely out of control…

    The play takes you on an exciting adventure for a better world and can now be experienced for the last time at the Goldbekhaus. The revision and revival were made possible by the generous support of the Karin and Uwe Hollweg Foundation.

    Theater 36 has been an inclusive theater group of Leben mit Behinderung Hamburg (Living with Disabilities Hamburg) for 16 years, in cooperation with and at the Goldbekhaus. The stage design is created in collaboration with Atelier Freistil.

    Funded by the Karin and Uwe Hollweg Foundation.

    • Friday, February 27, 2026 - 7:00 PM - Public Dress Rehearsal
    • Saturday, February 28, 2026 - 7:00 PM - Performance

    märchen. traum. los - theater 36
    Marewrew / OKI
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    Marewrew / OKI

    PERFORMERS

    Marewrew ensemble

    Rekpo vocals

    Mayunkiki vocals

    Hisae Kawamura vocals

    OKI tonkori, hand percussion, vocals

    PROGRAM

    Ukouk – traditioneller Rundgesang der Ainu

     

    Marewrew / OKI
    Mari Boine
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    Mari Boine

    In Bavaria they yodel, in Scandinavia they joik. And the figurehead of this Nordic musical tradition is singer, songwriter and activist Mari Boine. Since the early 1980s, she has released 14 albums, toured internationally and brought the traditional joik, the ancient form of singing practised by the Sami people in the Arctic regions of Sweden, Norway and Finland, to warmer parts of the world. She brings her latest album, »Alva«, to the Elbphilharmonie with her as part of the »Arctic Voices« festival.

    PERFORMERS

    Mari Boine vocals

    Georg Buljo guitar

    Stein Schultz bass guitar

    Stein Austrud keyboard

    Gunnar Augland drums

    PROGRAM

    »Alva«

     

    Mari Boine

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