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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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    Everything Everything is alarmed

    This year, nachtspeicher23 e. V. brings together artistic perspectives on the theme of hospitality, a concept often associated with warmth, openness, and generosity. But what happens the moment this gesture begins to falter? When feeling welcome no longer aligns with one’s own feelings? When one is invited to stay, but inwardly is already on the way out?

    The starting point of the exhibition “Everything Everything is alarmed” by Omid Arabbay and Shekkeba Arabbay lies precisely in this shift—in the moment when hospitality can no longer be interpreted merely as an offer, but also as a tension between conflicting feelings of closeness and distance.

    The annual program of nachtspeicher23 is supported by the Department of Culture and Media of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg. The exhibition “Everything Everything is alarmed” is also supported by the HFBK Hamburg and the Karl H. Ditze Foundation.

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    Exhibition 504

    In this event, I present my mouth-painted artworks, photography, and other pieces centered on the theme of inclusion and the disability rights movement of the 1970s. There will be art, photography, music, drinks, and a crafting table.

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    Exhibition: “The Street Speaks”

    Photo-Exhibition: “The Street Speaks”

    Students from the Academy of Fashion and Design explore what public space in Ottensen (a district in Hamburg’s Altona borough) reveals to those who look and listen closely. The exhibition examines how messages related to advertising, power, and political communication shape the urban environment.

    Who and what becomes visible—and under what conditions? Is such a thing as visual justice in public space possible?

    Altona, and especially the district of Ottensen, with its dynamic history and multicultural population, is rich in both official and unofficial signs that define its unique visual landscape. What stories about Altona’s past can still be discovered today—for example, in markings and inscriptions on building facades?

    Opening (Vernissage): 1 April 2026, 7:00 pm

    Opening Hours:

    Mon, Tue, Thu: 2:00–6:00 pm (Closed on Easter Monday April 6th)

    Wed: 9:00 am–1:00 pm

    Sunday April 19th: 12:00-3:00pm

    Venue: Kesselhaus, Stadtteilarchiv Ottensen (courtyard location), Zeißstraße 28, 22765 Hamburg

    Admission: Free

    Exhibition: “The Street Speaks”
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    Familienführung - Der Hafen für Kinder

    Why are the merchants' houses built in the water? What is stored in the warehouses of the Speicherstadt? What is an English toilet, and how does the huge ship get into dry dock?

    We answer these and many other questions about the port on our varied city tour, starting at the historic Deichstraße and ending at the Landungsbrücken piers on the Elbe River. Along the way, we'll see the Speicherstadt warehouse district, HafenCity, and the Elbphilharmonie concert hall, and visit the Old Elbe Tunnel. We'll illustrate the diverse world of the port with pictures, spices, and stories.

    A guided city tour including a short ferry ride for children (6-12 years) accompanied by an adult (HVV ticket required).

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    Family fun and rugby action at the Hamburg Rugby Club!

    Dear families, sports enthusiasts, and anyone who wants to experience an exciting day!

    The Hamburg Rugby Club cordially invites you to an unforgettable event on April 11, 2026! Experience thrilling rugby action and get active yourself at our big family rugby day.

    What to expect:

    Introductory rugby training for kids: Your children can immerse themselves in the fascinating world of rugby under professional guidance!

    10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.: Introductory training for the U14

    11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.: Introductory training for the U6-U12

    Delicious lunch: After training, delicious sausages will be available to purchase. Perfect for a quick break before the big game!

    Exciting home game: Be there live when our Hamburg Rugby Club's 1st men's team takes on Berliner SV at 3:00 p.m. A thrilling atmosphere and exciting plays are guaranteed!

    Escort kids wanted! A very special highlight: Your children have the unique opportunity to walk onto the field hand in hand with our 1st men's team as escort kids and experience the pros up close!

    Come by and spend an action-packed day with the whole family. Whether you are already rugby fans or want to discover this great sport for the first time – we have something for everyone!

    We look forward to seeing you!

    Family fun and rugby action at the Hamburg Rugby Club!
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    Faouzi Al Kabbany – SEPTEM|SIGNA Opening

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    PAINTINGS BY FAOUZI AL KABBANY

    In his latest series of works, Hamburg-based artist Faouzi Al Kabbany presents large-format paintings. These works mark a new direction within his previously strictly formal-abstract painting. Al Kabbany works predominantly with black—not as a color, but as a space for perception, materiality, and depth.

    In Faouzi Al Kabbany’s new series, iconographic symbols referencing the tradition of the archangels appear for the first time: reduced, fragmentary, and embedded in dark pictorial spaces. The works remain abstract, yet simultaneously open up to a cultural visual memory. The exhibition is complemented by selected works from previous years.

    Faouzi Al Kabbany – SEPTEM|SIGNA Opening

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