Nahaufnahme eines Mikrofons auf Bühne mit unscharfem Hintergrund in Konzertatmosphäre. — © Pixabay / Skitterphoto

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.

Simplicity – The Reduction of the Moment

The photo exhibition “Simplicity” presents a selection of graphic and minimalist black-and-white photographs by Hamburg-based photographer Svensøn. The works distill urban scenes into refined compositions shaped by light, structure and clear geometric lines. Focused on reduction and clarity, the images reveal the quiet aesthetics hidden within everyday moments. Rooted in fine art street photography, the exhibition invites viewers to experience the urban environment through a calm, distilled visual language.

Simplicity – The Reduction of the Moment

SKULPTURAL

With "SCULPTURAL. The New Galleries," the Hamburger Kunsthalle presents its sculpture collection for the first time in a comprehensive exhibition spanning media and eras: A 1,500 m² exhibition space unfolds, featuring over 500 sculptures, reliefs, paintings, prints, photographs, spatial and video installations from 2,500 years of art history in surprising juxtapositions – from antiquity to the present day, from two to three dimensions, from miniature to monumental. A special focus is placed on the newly discovered treasure of the collection: the miniature sculptures – "sculptures en miniature," as the first director, Alfred Lichtwark, called them: masterpieces of coin, medal, and relief art in gold, silver, and bronze. These new discoveries encounter masterpieces of all media, such as the larger-than-life sculptures of Auguste Rodin or Aristide Maillol, ancient portraits enter into dialogue with contemporary photography, reliefs by Käthe Kollwitz with body casts from the 1960s and video works by Marina Abramović, among others.

SKULPTURAL

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Special exhibition: Libenský & Brychtová – Pioneers of Modern Glass Art

With the works of Stanislav Libenský and Jaroslava Brychtová, the Glass Museum presents two outstanding artistic personalities and pioneers of Czech glass sculpture.

Through their innovative approach, Libenský and Brychtová established a new perception of glass as a sculptural material, which they established at the highest level with their diverse works. In 1958, they were the first artists to present molten glass sculptures at the Expo in Brussels. Since then, glass has increasingly been recognized not only as utility glass or decorative handicrafts, but as a full-fledged medium of fine art.

Brychtová experimented early on with the melting of glass into molds and transferred Libenský's two-dimensional designs into three-dimensional form with the help of clay models. This resulted in sculptural works that redefined light, structure and materiality. Libenský and Brychtová were concerned with geometric shapes and optical effects. Light became a central design element: it penetrates the glass bodies and creates different colour intensities and spatial depth through negative modelling.

Stanislav Libenský and Jaroslava Brychtová are among the most visionary personalities of modern glass art – pioneers who fundamentally changed the world's understanding of this medium and whose collaboration resulted in works that contributed significantly to the development of modern glass aesthetics.

Special exhibition: Libenský & Brychtová – Pioneers of Modern Glass Art

Speicherstadtführung (c) Thomas Hampel — © Thomas Hampel

Speicherstadt - Hamburgs UNESCO-Welterbe

Discover Hamburg's UNESCO World Heritage Site! A guided tour through the heart of the Speicherstadt (Warehouse District) with the Coffee Exchange, the Boiler House, and the Sandtorquaihof Office Building. We begin with an introduction at the Speicherstadt Museum, where we'll also present the traditional work of the warehousemen (warehouse keepers) and typical imported goods. A varied tour exploring the history and current development of the Speicherstadt.

Meeting point: at the Speicherstadt Museum

Registration is recommended by phone at +49 40 32 11 91 or by email at info@speicherstadtmuseum.de

Speicherstadt - Hamburgs UNESCO-Welterbe

St. Pauli Comedy Club

St. Pauli Comedy Club – where the seal laughs!

Right in the heart of St. Pauli, the St. Pauli Comedy Club opens its doors – a stylish,

An authentic hotspot that feels more like a cozy living room than a

Stage. Here you are welcomed like by good friends, sinking into the warm atmosphere.

come and experience an evening that tastes of laughter, closeness and true neighborhood spirit.

Perfectly suited to the neighborhood, the comedy is charmingly cheeky and guaranteed to be hilarious. Every evening

Eight to ten comedians present their best: a lively mix of well-known

Big names, fresh talents, and the stars of tomorrow. Through diverse talents.

A colorful bouquet of comedy emerges, with something for everyone.

Anyone who wants to experience genuine Hamburg humor will find it here.

A visit to the St. Pauli Comedy Club is always worthwhile – it's an integral part of every

A genuine Hamburg and St. Pauli experience. Here you don't just laugh, you immerse yourself.

Come on over! We're looking forward to seeing you!

St. Pauli Comedy Club

Hein-Hoyer-Straße 76

20359 Hamburg

Wednesdays to Sundays

Doors open at 7:00 PM

Show: 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Saturdays additionally

Doors open at 4:00 PM

Show 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

More information: www.StPauliComedyClub.de

Instagram: @StPauliComedyClub

St. Pauli Comedy Club

St. Pauli Comedy Club - early Show