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QueerHistoryMonth | Die eigene queere Geschichte schreiben | Workshop

QUEERHISTORYMONTH

QueerHistoryMonth will take place in Hamburg from May 1st to 31st, 2026 (www.queerhistoryhamburg.de). Various events within the festival will bring the history (and stories) of the queer community in Hamburg to life. Everyone is welcome – Kings, Quings, Queens, Allies, Friends, (chosen) Families, and everyone in between and beyond!

Event

As part of a queer culture of remembrance, in this writing workshop we want to explore writing about one's own experiences.

Queer lived experiences are often marginalized by historical accounts and archives, or not even recorded at all. Together, we want to try to put our own experiences into words and preserve memories. In this workshop, we will explore our personal stories as part of a queer culture of remembrance and attempt to document some of them.

Through creative and autobiographical writing exercises, we will explore our own themes. In a safe space, we will write together, read texts, and discuss them. You can write in the language you feel comfortable with. No prior knowledge is necessary. Queer only.

Date: May 15, 2025

Time: 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m

Location: fux eG (fux-kaserne), Bodenstedtstraße 16, 22765 Hamburg

Meeting point: fuxLAB (on the ground floor)

Organized by: kollektiv:räume

Director: Leo Josam (kollektiv:räume)

Participation is free. Donations to support our work are welcome, but not a requirement for participation.

Registration is required; please email: info@kollektivraeume.de

The event is wheelchair accessible. The premises can be reached via a lift and there is an accessible toilet.

Notes

As part of the public relations work for QueerHistoryMonth, photo and video recordings may be made.

QueerHistoryMonth is only responsible for marketing and coordination and is not the organizer of the individual events.

All organizational and content-related tasks, including security, permits and insurance, are the sole responsibility of the respective organizers (responsible organization).

QHM is not liable for the content, organization, or any damages that may occur during the events. The organizers indemnify QHM against all third-party claims, including those arising from injuries, property damage, or losses.

QueerHistoryMonth | Queer durch St. Pauli | Stadtführung

QUEERHISTORYMONTH

QueerHistoryMonth will take place in Hamburg from May 1st to 31st, 2026 (www.queerhistoryhamburg.de). Various events within the festival will bring the history (and stories) of the queer community in Hamburg to life. Everyone is welcome – Kings, Quings, Queens, Allies, Friends, (chosen) Families, and everyone in between and beyond!

Event

Experience St. Pauli differently: A queer neighborhood walk with history, insider knowledge of the scene and surprising places – including a pub stop in Hamburg's oldest gay bar.

Queer bars, drag shows, and trans, gay, and lesbian history: You'll discover the queer side of the Reeperbahn district, culminating in St. Pauli's oldest gay bar. This isn't a show, but a thoughtful and respectful tour. You'll gain insights into St. Pauli's queer history, glimpse behind the scenes of the red-light district, and hear anecdotes about a neighborhood that offers far more than the usual mainstream culture.

The tour guide is Christiane. She is 58 years old and has been a queer activist for 20 years, is from Hamburg and has been running her own tour "Queer through St. Pauli" in Hamburg's red-light district for 7 years.

The tour is offered multiple times: May 1st, 2nd, 8th, 9th, 13th, 14th, 15th, and 16th, 2026

Location: In the St. Pauli district of Hamburg

Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Meeting point: The meeting point will be announced upon registration.

Organized by: Queer through St. Pauli

Director: Christiane Stephan

Tickets: €15 – please contact Christiane (info@queer-durch-stpauli.com)

For information on accessibility, please contact Christiane (info@queer-durch-stpauli.com).

Intrigued? You can find reviews on TripAdvisor here: https://www.tripadvisor.de/Attraction_Review-g187331-d3616723-Reviews-Queer_Durch_St_Pauli-Hamburg.html

Notes

As part of the public relations work for QueerHistoryMonth, photo and video recordings may be made.

QueerHistoryMonth is only responsible for marketing and coordination and is not the organizer of the individual events.

All organizational and content-related tasks, including security, permits and insurance, are the sole responsibility of the respective organizers (responsible organization).

QHM is not liable for the content, organization, or any damages that may occur during the events. The organizers indemnify QHM against all third-party claims, including those arising from injuries, property damage, or losses.

QueerHistoryMonth | Queere Hits und Geschichte | Musikbingo

QUEERHISTORYMONTH

QueerHistoryMonth will take place in Hamburg from May 1st to 31st, 2026 (www.queerhistoryhamburg.de). Various events within the festival will bring the history (and stories) of the queer community in Hamburg to life. Everyone is welcome – Kings, Quings, Queens, Allies, Friends, (chosen) Families, and everyone in between and beyond!

Event

Come together, form groups, play and sing your hearts out!

Glamour, glitter and confetti. Miss van Biss and bosie M. challenge you to a music bingo!

Fancy an evening full of music, fun, and queer history? Then come to our music bingo with a queer historical theme!

We'll be playing songs by queer icons and artists who have made history – from David Bowie and Madonna to Freddie Mercury and Lil Nas X. Between rounds, we'll offer fascinating insights into queer music history: Who opened up new spaces? Which songs became anthems? And why?

Here's how it works: You get a bingo card with song titles. We play the songs – if you recognize them, you mark them off. A full row? Bingo!

There are great prizes – and of course fame and glory.

Whether you're a music nerd or a casual listener, alone or with friends: everyone is welcome! No prior knowledge is necessary – just a desire for music and a relaxed evening in a pleasant atmosphere.

Come along, play with us, learn a bit about queer music history, and celebrate the diversity on the playlist with us!

Date: May 13, 2026

Time: from 6:30 pm

Location: Women's Music Center (f*mz), Große Brunnenstr. 63a, rear courtyard, right side, 22763 Hamburg

Responsible organization: FMZ – Women's Music Center

Registration: not required

Admission is free. Participation: €2 per bingo card.

Target group: ALL genders welcome

Notes

As part of the public relations work for QueerHistoryMonth, photo and video recordings may be made.

QueerHistoryMonth is only responsible for marketing and coordination and is not the organizer of the individual events.

All organizational and content-related tasks, including security, permits and insurance, are the sole responsibility of the respective organizers.

QHM is not liable for the content, organization, or any damages that may occur during the events. The organizers indemnify QHM against all third-party claims, including those arising from injuries, property damage, or losses.

QueerHistoryMonth | Tinte, Mut und Liebe | Kaffee, Kuchen und Büchertisch mit queer-historischen Romanen

QueerHistoryMonth will take place in Hamburg from May 1st to 31st, 2026 (www.queerhistoryhamburg.de). Various events within the festival will bring the history (and stories) of the queer community in Hamburg to life. Everyone is welcome – Kings, Quings, Queens, Allies, Friends, (chosen) Families, and everyone in between and beyond!

Event

Explore queer historical novels over coffee and cake at the Kapitel Drei book café

“Queer literature is proof that we have always existed—in stories, in desires, in words. Novels not only give us a voice, they remind us that we are never alone.” – Unknown

For Queer History Month, the Kapitel Drei book café invites you to browse a selection of queer historical novels while enjoying a cozy cup of tea or coffee. From Highsmith to Woolf to Baldwin – queer authors have always existed, and they have always found ways to share queer stories. But it's not just the works themselves that tell a story. People who have the courage to share their truth in a world that doesn't accept it have always brought about change. Authors like Oscar Wilde and Radclyffe Hall have not only inspired new fashion trends but have also created queer visibility and public discourse.

Chapter Three aims to give queer historical classics a new platform. All books can be read or purchased on site. The cozy living room atmosphere invites visitors to browse, linger, and immerse themselves in the stories.

Date: May 1st to 31st, 2025

Opening hours: Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun from 10:00 to 18:00 – Thu, Fri from 12:00 to 20:00

Location: Büchercafé Kapitel III, Hospitalstraße 69, 22767 Hamburg

Organized by: Book Café Chapter III

The event is free of charge. Registration is not required. The venue is wheelchair accessible.

Notes

As part of the public relations work for QueerHistoryMonth, photo and video recordings may be made.

QueerHistoryMonth is only responsible for marketing and coordination and is not the organizer of the individual events.

All organizational and content-related tasks, including security, permits and insurance, are the sole responsibility of the respective organizers (responsible organization).

QHM is not liable for the content, organization, or any damages that may occur during the events. The organizers indemnify QHM against all third-party claims, including those arising from injuries, property damage, or losses.

QueerHistoryMonth | Unsichtbar, aber da – Lesbisches Leben in Hamburg | Stadtrundgang

QUEERHISTORYMONTH

QueerHistoryMonth will take place in Hamburg from May 1st to 31st, 2026 (www.queerhistoryhamburg.de). Various events within the festival will bring the history (and stories) of the queer community in Hamburg to life. Everyone is welcome – Kings, Quings, Queens, Allies, Friends, (chosen) Families, and everyone in between and beyond!

Event

A walking tour through Hamburg: courageous women loved women, lived in hiding, and fought in the public eye. Discover stories of love, resistance, emancipation, and self-assertion.

Women who loved women have often lived in obscurity throughout history – and yet they have always been there. On this city tour, we encounter courageous, creative, and unwavering women who moved beyond societal norms:

Women who earned their living in men's clothing and were even married to other women.

Women who, as wealthy heiresses, founded Hamburg's first women's center.

Women who made a statement in the courtroom wearing political T-shirts.

At various locations throughout the city, we tell their stories – stories of emancipation, love, resistance, and self-assertion. The tour offers fascinating insights into a largely suppressed chapter of lesbian history in Hamburg.

You will be accompanied by Reingard Wagner and Karin Schönewolf, who will guide you through the walk with a wealth of knowledge, empathy and passion.

Date: May 14, 2026

Time: 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Location: Neustadt district of Hamburg

Meeting point: In front of the Hotel Hanseatin, Dragonerstall 11, 20355 Hamburg

Organized by: Women's Education Center DENKtRÄUME

DENKtRÄUME offers exciting events throughout the year.

Led by: Karin Schönewolf and Reingard Wagner (DENKtRÄUME)

Please register via our registration tool at https://www.yesticket.org/event/de/stadtrundgang-lesbisches-leben-in-hamburg-14-05-26/

The service is free. We appreciate donations.

The tour is largely accessible, however, it is conducted on foot. Please assess for yourself whether participation is possible for you.

Notes

As part of the public relations work for QueerHistoryMonth, photo and video recordings may be made.

QueerHistoryMonth is only responsible for marketing and coordination and is not the organizer of the individual events.

All organizational and content-related tasks, including security, permits and insurance, are the sole responsibility of the respective organizers (responsible organization).

QHM is not liable for the content, organization, or any damages that may occur during the events. The organizers indemnify QHM against all third-party claims, including those arising from injuries, property damage, or losses.

QueerHistoryMonth | „Hier bin ich Julia Böhmer“. Ein transgender-Leben in Hamburg-St. Pauli | Stadtführung

QUEERHISTORYMONTH

QueerHistoryMonth will take place in Hamburg from May 1st to 31st, 2026 (www.queerhistoryhamburg.de). Various events within the festival will bring the history (and stories) of the queer community in Hamburg to life. Everyone is welcome – Kings, Quings, Queens, Allies, Friends, (chosen) Families, and everyone in between and beyond!

Event

A queer-historical tour of transgender history in St. Pauli – personal, moving and multifaceted.

The film focuses on the life story of Julia Böhmer, who represents a generation of transgender people whose experiences remained invisible for a long time. Based on her legacy – photographs, figurines, and costume jewelry – a previously "silent" chapter of the neighborhood's history is brought to light and told.

Using historical sources from the 1920s, 1950s, and 1970s, we take a queer look at St. Pauli and trace the history of transgender life to the present day. The tour leads to locations from then and now, revealing places that shaped the everyday lives of queer people or often provided the only spaces for visibility.

The tour is conceived and conducted by Eva Decker, who accompanied Julia Böhmer during the last years of her life. Commissioned by Julia, Eva Decker is researching her story academically and making it accessible through this tour and an exhibition on Spielbudenplatz.

A special city tour that combines historical research and personal perspectives – and invites you to discover St. Pauli from a new, queer point of view.

The guided city tour is complemented by an accompanying exhibition.

The tour is offered multiple times: May 6th, 10th, 13th, 20th, 24th, and 31st, 2026

Location: In the St. Pauli district of Hamburg

Time: 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m

Meeting point: Beatlesplatz on the Reeperbahn/corner of Große Freiheit, Reeperbahn 174, 20359 Hamburg

Organized by: Eva Decker

Tickets: €20 (€15 concession), advance tickets available at https://www.tourguide-booking.com/de/tour/t-18122-transpauli-auf-den-spuren-transgeschlechtlichen-lebens-durch-st-pauli/

The event is not fully accessible, as the streets in Hamburg-St. Pauli are only partially well-developed. The event takes place mostly outdoors.

Notes

As part of the public relations work for QueerHistoryMonth, photo and video recordings may be made.

QueerHistoryMonth is only responsible for marketing and coordination and is not the organizer of the individual events.

All organizational and content-related tasks, including security, permits and insurance, are the sole responsibility of the respective organizers (responsible organization).

QHM is not liable for the content, organization, or any damages that may occur during the events. The organizers indemnify QHM against all third-party claims, including those arising from injuries, property damage, or losses.